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Council approves resolution to allow part‑time firefighter into police-and-fire pension plan
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 260227 to permit a non‑full‑time firefighter to participate in the Public Employees Police and Fire (PAR) retirement plan; councilors discussed eligibility thresholds (e.g., 167 days) and differences from the local fire‑relief association.
Chief Bower told council that a resolution is required for a non‑full‑time firefighter to participate in the state Public Employees Police and Fire (PAR) retirement plan. The city had previously approved posting the position but learned that council resolution is needed to include part‑time employees in PAR.
Councilors asked about eligibility triggers and comparisons with other plans. Staff said the PAR plan requires a period of service to vest (five years was cited for PAR) while the local fire relief association generally vests after 10 years. Staff explained part‑time employees would meet training requirements but could be scheduled and restricted to respond only during set hours; the part‑time position would not have minimum call requirements that some relief associations impose.
Member Joerger asked whether past part‑time police positions were included in PAR; staff said previous part‑time positions used different coordinated funds and that statutory changes might have occurred since earlier arrangements. Council approved Resolution 260227.
