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Commission approves pension‑code amendments on second reading
Summary
On second reading the commission adopted an ordinance amending sections of the city pension code (including DROP provisions); the motion passed 4–0, with Commissioner Butler absent.
The Hallandale Beach City Commission adopted Item 10a on second reading, approving amendments to the city's retirement and pension code, including changes referenced to definitions, service retirement benefits and the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).
The mayor noted the ordinance had been adopted previously on Jan. 21 and the item returned for a required second reading. Commissioner Le Matau moved to approve; the motion was seconded and, after roll call, the ordinance passed on a 4–0 vote with Commissioner Butler absent.
Mayor Joy Cooper publicly commended human‑resources and public‑safety staff during remarks tied to the item and praised the work of police officers and unions during brief comments before the vote.
What happens next: The ordinance was adopted on second reading at the meeting; the transcript records no amendment during this session. The commission did not attach additional fiscal details or implementation dates during the public discussion at this meeting.
