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Fairhope approves one‑time RSA lump‑sum payment for retirees under state act
Summary
Council approved a lump‑sum distribution to RSA retirees per recent state legislation; finance staff said the total amount for the city equals $42,001.79 and noted individual checks vary by service months.
The council voted to authorize a one‑time lump‑sum payment to RSA retirees under Act 2026‑608. Finance staff provided a precise total for the city's portion: $42,001.79, and explained the distribution methodology varies by years of service and months of credited service.
Finance staff told the council the amounts per retiree will differ (some checks near a few hundred dollars, others higher depending on tenure) and that the funding will be allocated across multiple funds rather than pulled from a single account. "It's $42,001.79," a finance staff member said when asked for the exact total. The council passed the resolution without recorded opposition and discussed using such programs strategically to support employee retention when the legislative vehicle is available.
