10/15/20121. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
PENSION TRUSTEES AGENDA
Location: Council Chambers - City Hall
Date: 10/15/2012- 1:00 PM
2.1 Approve the minutes of the September 18, 2012 Pension Trustees meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
� Attachments
3. Pension Trustee Items
3.1 Approve the request of the new hires for acceptance into the pension plan as listed.
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3.2 Approve the request of employees Cecil Rhodes of the Library/Central Services Department and
Frederick Broda of the Engineering/Parking System Department for a regular pension as provided by
Sections 2.397 and 2.398 of the Employees' Pension Plan.
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3.3 Approve the request of employee Walter Miksza of the Gas Systems Department; Roberto Felici of the
Police Department; Harry Maise] III of the Police Department; and Douglas Swartz of the Fire
Department to vest their pension as provided by Section 2.397 of the Employees' Pension Plan.
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4. Other Business
5. Adjourn
Pension Trustees Agenda
Council Chambers — City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Meeting Date:10/15/2012
Approve the minutes of the September 18, 2012 Pension Trustees meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.
SUMMARY:
Review Approval:
Cover Memo
Item # 1
Attachment number 1 \nPage 1
TRUSTEES OF THE EMPLOYEES' PENSION FUND MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
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Present: Chair/Trustee George N. Cretekos, Trustee Paul Gibson, Trustee
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Trustee Bill Jonson, and Trustee Jay E.
Polglaze.
Also Present: William B. Horne II - City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City
Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk,
and Nicole Sprague - Official Records and Legislative Services
Coordinator.
Unapproved
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order — Chair Georqe N. Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 9:07 a.m. at City Hall.
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2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the August 13, 2012 Pension Trustees meeting as
submitted in written summation bv the Citv Clerk.
Trustee Bill Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2012 Pension
Trustees meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3. Pension Trustee Items
3.1 Approve the request of the new hires for acceptance into the pension plan as
listed.
Name, Job. Class, & Dept./Div .
Ellen Walton, Library Assistant, Library
Benjamin Carter, Park Ser Tech I, Parks and Rec
Amy Anton, Legal Staff Assistant, Legal Dept
Pension Trustees 2012-09-18
Hire Date
02/14/2012
07/02/2012
07/02/2012
Elig. Date
06/30/2012*
07/02/2012
07/02/2012
Item # 1
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Attachment number 1 \nPage 2
Rachel Robledo, Librarian II, Library 07/02/2012 07/02/2012
Carl Allison, WWTP Operator, Public Utilities 07/14/2012 07/14/2012
Paul Mac, Electronic Technician, Public Utilities 07/16/2012 07/16/2012
Katherine Fernandez, Police Info Tech, Police Depart 07/16/2012 07/16/2012
Malik Salam, Public Utilities Technician, Public
Utilities 07/16/2012 07/16/2012
*Originally hired as part-time on 02/14/2012; transferred to full-time and pension eligible
as of 06/30/2012.
Trustee Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to d approve the request of the new hires for
acceptance into the pension plan as listed. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
3.2 Approve the request of employees George Miller of the Solid Waste Department
and Peter Rullo of the Public Utilities Department for a regular pension as
provided by Sections 2.397 and 2.398 of the Employees Pension Plan.
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George Miller, Solid Waste Equipment Operator, Solid Waste Department, was
employed by the City on August 20, 1980, and his pension service credit is
effective on that date. His pension will be effective August 1, 2012. Based on an
average salary of approximately $47,076.73 per year over the past five years, the
formula for computing regular pensions, and Mr. Miller's selection of the 100%
Joint and SurvivorAnnuity, this pension will approximate $40,185.84 annually.
Peter Rullo, Industrial Pretreatment Technician, Public Utilities Department, was
employed by the City on July 24, 1989, and his pension service credit is effective
on that date. His pension will be effective September 1, 2012. Based on an
average salary of approximately $51,692.14 per year over the past five years, the
formula for computing regular pension and Mr. Rullo's selection of the Joint and
Survivor Annuity, this pension will approximate $32,813.73 annually.
Section 2.397 provides for normal retirement eligibility when a participant has
completed thirty years of credited service, has reached age 55 and completed
twenty years of credited service, or has reached age 65 and completed ten years
of credited service. Mr. Miller qualifies under the thirty years of service criteria
and Mr. Rullo qualifies under the age 55 and 20 years of service criteria.
Trustee Jay Polglaze moved to approve the request of employees George Miller of the
Solid Waste Department and Peter Rullo of the Public Utilities Department for a regular
pension as provided by Sections 2.397 and 2.398 of the Employees Pension Plan. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4. Other Business — None.
Pension Trustees 2012-09-18 2
Item # 1
5. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 a.m.
Attest
City Clerk
Chair
Employees' Pension Plan Trustees
Attachment number 1 \nPage 3
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Pension Trustees 2012-09-18 3
Item # 1
Meeting Date:10/15/2012
Pension Trustees Agenda
Council Chambers — City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the request of tbe new hires for acceptance into the pension plan as ]isted.
SUMMARY:
Name, Job. Class, and Dept./Div.
Raymond Hill, Field Service Rep, Customer Service
Steven Pierucci, Solid Waste Equip Oper, Solid Waste
Ben Brubaker, Rec Leader, Parks and Recreation
Jermaine Floyd, Solid Waste Equip Oper, Solid Waste
Terrell Smith, Solid Waste Equip Oper, Solid Waste
Ronald Gemsheim, Asst Chief Health Safety, Fire Dept
Ronald Neuberger, Fire Inspector II, Fire Department
Sandra McFarlin, Acct Clerk, General Services Dept
Christopher Fischer, Survey Assistant, Engineering Depi
Jacques Dixon, Parks Sts and Sidewlks, P and R Dept
Sheryl Crutchfield, Rec Sup I, Parks and Rec Dept
Dept 08/13/2012 08/13/2012
Alexander Swatzell, SW Worker, Solid Waste Dept
Peter Szinger, SW Equip Operator, Solid Waste Dept
Review Approval:
Hire Date
07/30/20l 2
07/30/2012
07/30/2012
07/30/2012
07/30/2012
08/13/2012
08/13/2012
08/13/2012
08/13/2012
08/13/2012
08/13/2012
Pension
Eli .� Date
07/30/2012
07/30/2012
07/30/2012
07/30/2012
07/30/2012
08/13/2012
08/13/2012
08/13/2012
08/13/2012
08/13/2012
08/13/2012 James Herberson, SW Equip Oper, Solid Waste
08/13/2012 08/13/2012
08/13/2012 08/13/2012
Cover Memo
Item # 2
Pension Trustees Agenda
Council Chambers — City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Meeting Date:10/15/2012
Approve the request of employees Cecil Rhodes of the Library/Central Services Department and Frederick Broda of the
Engineering/Parking System Department far a regular pension as provided by Sections 2397 and 2.398 of the Employees' Pension
Plan.
SUMMARY:
Cecil Rhodes, Library Assistant, Library/Central Services Department, was employed by the City on August 5, 1982, and her
pension service credit is effective on that date. Her pension will be effective September 1, 2012.
Based on an average salary of approximately $33,354.75 per year over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions,
and Ms. Rhodes' selection of the 100% Joint and Survivor Annuity, this pension will approximate $27,566.04 annually.
Frederick Broda, Parking Technician, Engineering/Parking System Department, was employed by the City on October 7, 2002,
and his pension service credit is effective on that date. His pension will be effective November 1, 2012.
Based on an average salary of approximately $30,343.82 per year over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pension
and Mr. Broda's selection of the 75% Joint and Survivor Annuity, this pension will approximate $8,356.08 annually.
Section 2.397 provides for normal retirement eligibility when a participant has completed thirty years of credited service, has reached
age 55 and completed twenty years of credited service, or has reached age 65 and completed ten years of credited service. Ms. Rhodes
qualifies under the thirty years of service criteria and Mr. Broda qualifies under the age 65 and 10 years of service criteria.
Review Approval:
Cover Memo
Item # 3
Attachmen num er
G�TY OF GLF�4RV�I�tT�R
EIPItPLOYEES' SEP�4RATr�IV PAY PREFEREAiCES
PREFEREI�tCE #1 Employees can receive a lump sum payment for vacation, floating holiday pay, sick
leave incentive, banus days (if applicable), and 1/2 of accrued sick leave at the time
of separation from the City. There will be no deduction for pension from this lump
sum payment nor will this. amount count as eamings in the calculation of the
pension. The last day of work will be the termination date and pension benefits will
begin the following month.
PREFERENCE #2 Employee can extend terminatior� date by part or all of the time due for vacation,
floating holiday pay, sick leave incentive, bonus days (if applicable), and 1/2 of
accrued sick leave. Employee may choose to run out this time Fn any manner.
Balance will be paid in a lump sum on employee's final paycheck. Termination date
will be the final day of extended time. Pension benefits will begin the following
month.
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I, C�L �O<��.:5 an employee of the City of Cleanrvater, hereby apply for pension
benefits under the City's Employees' Pension Plan.
l hereby certify that I fully understand the preferences offered to me. I choose to retire using separation pay
preference # � and wish my benefits to be calculated under this preference. Please use my leave in the
following manner:
�-9t+�- vacation sick
Lump Sum �l 79�t�ZZ vacation �/�, sick
floaters bonus hours
$' floaters /�,?� � bonus hours
1 understand that my preference cannot be changed once this form is signed and that my decision is
irrevocable.
IT SSES:
Revised 1l02
Form #9900-0008
EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATUF�E
SOCIAL SECURITY #: -
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ADDRESS: l � �� ����j �//�; �
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PHONE: � �%-�Sg -' �7�%� DATE_ , ���
File Name: Employee Separation Pay Pref
Item # 3
GITIf OF CLEA�RWATER
PENSION ENTITLEMENT OPTtQN REQUEST FORM
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af Clearwater General Employees' Pension Plan.
Job Classification:
Department: �,
Benefits Date:
Date of Birth:
Spouse's Name: /�t'i
Spouse's Date of Birth: �
Attachment number 1 n age
do hereby apply for retirement under the City
Divisior�: _
Date of Hire:
Resignation Date:
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The type of pension for which I am appiying is (check only one):
%C Regular Pension based on years of service
Job-connected Disability Pension
Non-job-connected Disability Pension
Sex: M
S'erui�
Sex:�M F
The City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Plan provides muftiple� options to Plan Participants as to the manner of
the pension benefit payment. Option 1 below represents the standard or normai form of retirement benefit. The
other optional forms (#2 -#6) shall be computed to be the Actuarial Equivalent of the normal benefit.
Option 1- Joint and Survivor Annuity
The normal form of retirement benefit shall be an annuity �aid monthly for the life of the Participant, with a
100% survivor annuity paid monthly for a period of five years following the death of the Participant to the
beneficiary, provided that following such five year period the survivor annuiiy shall be reduced to 50% of the
original survivor annuity amount. [See section 2.397 (a) (3) (A)] The Participant's surviving spouse receives
the designated amount for the rest of his/her life or until he/she remarries. If no surviving spouse, dependent
children under the age of 18 shall be deemed to be the ber�eficiary and receive the designated amount until
the age of 18. [Section 2.397 (a) (3) and Section 2.398 (b) (1;]
Option 2 - Life Annuity
The Participant receives his/her pension as long as he/she lives. Upon the death of the Participant, benefits
cease. [Section 2.398 (b) (2) (a) (1)]
Option 3- 10 Year Certain & Life Annuity -(must designate a t�eneficiary)
The Participant receives his/her pension as long as he/she lives. If the Participant dies before 120 monthly
payments have been made, the remaining payments up to the 120 payments are made to his/her beneficiary.
If payments to the beneficiary commence and he/she dies before the total of 120 payments has been made,
the remainder of the payments is paid to the beneficiary's estate. If the first beneficiary predeceases the
participant, he/she may designate a new beneficiary. If no beneficiary is alive at the time of the participant's
death, the participanYs esiate will be paid the balance of the 120 payments. [Section 2.398 (b) (2) (a) (2)]
Option 4- 50% Joint 8� Survivor Annuity -(must designate a b�neficiary)
The Participant receives his/her pension as long as he/she {ives. If the Participant dies first, the beneficiary
receives 50% of the pension for the rest of his/her life. If the beneficiary dies first, the Participant continues to
receive 100% of his/her pension and upon his/her death, benefits cease. [Section 2.398 (b) (2) (a) (3)]
Option 5- 75% Joint & Survivor Annuity -(must designate a beneficiary)
The Participant receives his/her pension as I�ng as he/she lives. If the Participant dies first, the beneficiary
receives 75% of the pension for the rest of his/her life. If the beneficiary dies first, the Participant continues to
receive 100% of his/her pension and upon his/her death, benefits cease. [Section 2.398 (b} (2) (a} (3)]
Item # 3
Attachment number 1 n age
Option 6-100% .loint 8� Survivor Anrruity -(rrtus� desigr�ate a beneficiary)
The Paficipant receives his/her pension as long as he/she lives. I# the Participant dies first, the beneficiary
receives 100% of the pension for the rest of his/her life. If the beneficiary dies first, the Participant continues
to receive 100% of his/her pension anct upon his/her death, benefts cease_ [Section 2.398 (b) (2) (a) (3)]
I have considered the normal form of benefit payment under such Plan (which is designated on this Form as Option
1) and the various altemative optional benefit payment methods (�ptions 2 through 6) under such Plan and have
elected to receive my retirement benefits as indicated below. (Note: Option selection to be indicated both by
Number and Description.)
I understand that once my first pension check is received, my decision on this option is irrevocable.
If taking Option 1 sign below:
Option #: 1 Description: Joint and 8urvivor Annuitv
Employee's Signature: � ���C �����1� Date: ,i
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Dependent children under the age of 18 and residing in my household are:
Child's Name Sex Date of Birth
�r _..�,: r, +- ;,�;; � t„�
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Option #: 2
Employee's Signature:
Description: Life Annuitv _
If taking Option 3, 4, 5, or 6 fill in beneficiary information and sign belov�r:
Option #: Description:
My designated beneficiary is:
Name: Date of Birth: _ Sex M F
Social Security Number:
Address:
Employee's Signature:
Date_
Phone Number:
Date:
STATE OF FLORIDA The foregoing instrument was acknowled ed before me this
COUNTY OF PINELLAS 2 / "
%� /���i:Sf�-Z,�1/Z by �_ ec�C. o�.�-�' who is
personally known to me orwho has provided �L Z�L /e��'�"/(��i���-��35 =�'J
as ident fiy ca n and who �lid/did not take an oath.
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My Commission expires� ��2
L{SN K. GOODRICH
Rev_ 4/08 NOTARY PtIBLlC
Form #9900-0009 ST1►TE OF FLORIDA
� Comrr� EE220125
Expires iR9/2016
Name of Notary Printed
File N2me: Pension Entitlement Option Form
Item # 3
Cecil Rhodes
LAST DATE PAID:
BENEFITS DATE
CREDITED SERVICE
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Estimated Pension Worksheet
GROSS
CALENDAR PENSION
YEAR EARNINGS
8/24/2012 2007 $32,532.45
8/5/1982 2008 $32,880.95
30.0528 2009 $33,834.94
2010 $33,612.70
2011 $33,912.70
$166,773.74 (5 Year Total)
. 5/ $33,354.75 (Yearly Avg)
12/ $2,779.56 (Monthly Avg)
x 0.0275 (Benefit Rate)
x 30.0528 (Yrs of Service)
$2,297.17 (Est Mtly Pension)
Prepared by: Lisa Goodrich
Date: 8/14/12
Item # 3
Attachment number 1 \nPage 5
CITIf OF CLEAR1t1t/�TER
EMPLOYEES' SEPARATtON PAY PREFERENCES
PREFERENCE #1 Empioyees can receive a lump sum payment for vacation, floating holiday pay, sick
leave incentive, bonus days (if applicable), and 1/2 of accrued sick leave at the time
of separation from the City. There will be no deduction for pension from this lump
sum payment nor will this amount count as eamings in the calculation of the
pension. The last day of work will be the termination date and pension benefits will
begin the following month.
PREFERENCE #2 Employee can extend termination date by part or all of the time due for vacation,
floating holiday pay, sick leave incentive, bonus days (if applicable), and 1/2 of
accrued sick leave. Employee may choose to run out this time in any manner.
Balance will be paid in a lump sum on employee's final paycheck. Termination date
will be the final day of extended time. Pension benefits will begin the following
month.
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I, �k'� �c� �l• �DD�} , an employee of the City of Clearwater, hereby apply for pension
benefits under the City's Employees' Pension Plan.
I hereby certify that I fully understand the preferences offered to me. I choose to retire using separation pay
preference #�t and wish my benefits to be calculated under this preference. Please use my leave in the
following manner:
Run Out ��. vacation . , `�-- sick
L�n � vacation y��°� ��-�` sick
� Z h.e/y R��e,
� floaters `�"
— floaters
bonus hours
bonus hours
I understand that my preference cannot be changed once this form is signed and that my decision is
irrevocable.
SES:
Revised 1/02
Form #9900-0008
EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURE: ���`� �' t � z/
SOCIAL SECURITY #: _ _ ,. , _
ADDRESS: � 3�' �� A-�'�v � 1�
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PHONE: `7 a �7— � (a — �'CZ ATE: � / ! � /� j �
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File Name: Employee Separation Pay Pref
Item # 3
Attachment number 1 \nPage 6
CtTY OF CLEARWATER
PENSION ENTITLEMENT OPTION REQUEST FORM
I, /-R��cGl� %�• tS�DI� _ do hereby apply for retirement under the City
of Clearwater General Employees' Pension Plan.
Job Classification: ��i�.� �e�h n � c� q �v _
Department: EN �nee�:n - Divisian: _
Benefits Date: D D o � Date of Hire: /�
Date of Birth: /95� Resignation Date:
0
Sex: Q F
Spouse's Name: 1,.� K-[ �v��="l '�%`�d � Sex: M �
Spouse's Date of Birth: /t-/ � %>S(o
The type of pension for which I am applying is (check only one):
_� Regular Pension based on years of service
Job-connected Disabi�ity Pension
Non-job-connected Disability Pension
The City of Ciearwater Employees' Pension Plan provides mul#iple options to Plan Participants as to the manner of
the pension benefit payment. Option 1 below represents the standard or normal form of retirement beneft. The
other optional forms (#2 -#6) shall be computed to be the Actuarial Equivalent of the normal benefit.
Option 1- Joint and Survivor Annuity
The normal form of retirement benefit shall be an annuity paid monthly for the life of the Participant, with a
100% survivor annuity paid monthly for a period of five years foilowing the death of the Participant to the
beneficiary, provided that foliowing such five year period the survivor annuity shall be reduced to 50% of the
original survivor annuity amount. [See section 2.397 (a) (3) (A)] The Participant's surviving spouse receives
the designated amount for the rest of his/her life or until he,�she remarries. If no surviving spouse, dependent
children under the age of 18 shail be deemed to be the beneficiary and receive the designated amount until
the age of 18. [Section 2.397 (a) (3) and Section 2.398 (b) (1)]
Option 2 - Life Annuity
The Participant receives his/her pension as long as he/she lives. Upon the death of the Participant, benefits
cease. [Section 2.398 (b) (2) (a) (1)]
Option 3-10 Year Certain & Life Annuity -(must designate a beneficiary)
The Participant r.�ceives his/her pension as long as he/she lives. If the Participant dies before 120 monthly
payments have been made, the remaining payments up to the 120 payments are made to his/her beneficiary.
If payments to the beneficiary commence and he/she dies before the total of 120 payments has been made,
the remainder of the payments is paid to the beneficiary'.s estate. If the first beneficiary predeceases the
participant, he/she may designate a new beneficiary. !f no beneficiary is ative at the time of the participant's
death, the participant's estate will be paid the balance of the 120 payments. [Section 2.398 (b) (2) (a) (2)J
Option 4- 50% Joint & Survivor Annuity -(must designate a beneficiary}
The Participant receives his/her pension as long as he/she lives. If the Participant dies first, the beneficiary
receives 50% of the pension for the rest of his/her life. If the beneficiary dies first, the Participant continues to
receive 100% of his/her pension and upon his/her death, benefits cease. [Section 2.398 (b) (2) (a) (3}]
Option 5- 75% Joint & Survivor Annuity -(must designate a beneficiary)
The Participant receives his/her pension as long as he/she lives. If the Participant dies first, the beneficiary
receives 75% of the pension for the rest of his/her life. If the benefieiary dies first, the Participant continues to
receive 100% of his/her pension and upon his/her death, benefits cease. [Section 2.398 (b) (2) (a) (3)]
Item # 3
Attachment number 1 \nPage 7
�tion 6-100% Joint & Survivor Annuitv -(must designate a beneficiary)
The Participant receives his/her pension as long as he/she lives. If the Participant dies first, the beneficiary
receives 100% of the pension for the rest of his/her life. If the beneficiary dies first, the Participant continues
to receive 100% of his/her pension and upon hislher death, benefits cease. [Section 2.398 (b} (2) (a) (3)]
I have considered the normal form of benefit payment under such P{an (which is designated on this Form as Option
1) and the various alternative optional benefit payment methods (Options 2 through 6) under such Plan and have
elected to receive my retirement benefits as indicated below. (Note: Option selection to be indicated both by
Number and Description.)
i understand that once my first pension check is received, my decision on this option is irrevocable.
I# taking Option 1 sign below:
Option #: 1 Description: Joint and Survivor Annuity
Employee's Signature: Date:
Dependent children under the age of 18 and residing in my household are:
Child's Name Sex Date of Birth
�f t�kin� pntiQ�, 3�ign below;
Option #: 2
Employee's Signature:
Description: Life Annuitv _
�t takin t�ption 3, 4, 5, or e tu� in penencia inrormauo ana s� n neiow:
Option #: ,� Description: 7� o � r- v� I/avoi
Date:
My desi nated beneficiary i:
Name: � `��A� Date of Birth: %/- ���/� _ Sex � '
Social Security Numbe .�_ _ " _ Phone Number: %Z 7- S'C� �I' `- �l Z 7 I'i
Address: % .�/� �.v�/v ,�,� -
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Employee's Signature: � �� � -
Date: � ' � �-� l `Z-
STATE OF FLORIDA The foregoing instrument was ;acknowledged before me this
COUNTY OF PINELLAS �� ����.� I� by _� �,�,�G�� �j �-e.�,� who is
personally known to me or who has provided
as ide+�tification and who did/did not take an oath.
iature� �
v,��
My Commission expires:
USA K. GOODRtCH
Rev. 4/O8 NOTARY PUBUC
Form #9900-0009 STATE OF FLORIDA
� � Comm# EE220125
Expires 7I29/2016
Notary Public
Name of Notary Printed
File Name: Pension Entitlement Option Form
Item # 3
Frederick Broda
LAST DATE PAID:
BENEFITS DATE
CREDITED SERVICE
Estimated Pension Worksheet
10/12/2012
10/7/2002
10.0139
Prepared by: Lisa Goodrich
Date: 8/15/12
tac men n
GROSS
CALENDAR PENSION
YEAR EARNINGS
2007 $28,843.18
2008 $30,171.04
2009 $30,958.34
2010 $30,399.84
2011 $31,346.69
$151,719.09 (5 Year Total)
5/ $30,343.82 (Yearly Avg)
12/ $2,528.65 (Monthly Avg)
x 0.0275 (Benefit Rate)
x 10.0139 (Yrs of Service)
$696.34 (Est Mtiy Pension)
Item # 3
Pension Trustees Agenda
Council Chambers — City Hall
Meeting Date:10/15/2012
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the request of employee Walter Miksza of the Gas Systems Department; Roberto Felici of the Police Department; Harry
Maisel III of the Police Department; and Douglas Swartz of the Fire Department to vest their pension as provided by Section 2.397 of
the Employees' Pension Plan.
SUMMARY:
Walter Miksza, Gas Specialist, Gas Systems Department, was employed by the City on September 14, 1987, and began participating
in the Pension Plan on that date. Mr. Miksza terminated from City employment on December 28, 2012.
Roberto Felici, Police Sergeant, Police Department, was employed by the City on March 7, 1994, and began participating in the
Pension Plan on that date. Mr. Felici terminated from City employment on August 16, 2012.
Harry Maisel III, Police Communication Operator, Police Department, was employed by the City on March 31, 1986, and began
participating in the Pension Plan on that date. Mr. Maisel terminated from City employment on August 7, 2012.
Douglas Swartz, Fire Assistant Chief, Fire Department, was employed by the City on Septeinber 24, 2001, and began participating
in the Pension Plan on that date. Mr. Swartz terminated from City employment on September, 7, 2012.
The Employees' Pension Plan provides that should an employee cease to be an einployee of the City of Clearwater or change status
from full—time to part—time after completing ten ounore years of creditable service (pension participation), such employee shall acquire
a vested interest in the retirement benefits. Vested pension payments coinmence on the first of the month following the month in which
the employee notmally would have been eligible for retirement.
Section 2.397 provides for normal retirement eligibility when a participant has reached age 55 and completed twenty years of credited
service, has completed 30 years of credited service, or has reached age 65 and completed ten years of credited service. Mr. Miksza
would have completed at least 20 years of service and will reach age 55 on June 12, 2013. His pension will be effective July 1,
2013. Mr. Maisel III would have completed at least 20 years of service and will reach age 55 on March 28, 2016. His pension will be
effective April 1, 2016.
Section 2.397 also provides for normal retirement eligibility when a participant has completed twenty years of credited service in a type
of employment described as "hazardous duty" and further specifically defines service as a Police Officer as meeting the hazardous duty
criteria. Mr. Felici would have completed at least 20 years of service on March 7, 2014. His pension will be effective April 1, 2014. Mr.
Swartz would have completed at least 20 years of service on September 24, 2021. His pension will be effective October 1, 2021.
Review Approval:
Cover Memo
Item # 4
Attachment number 1 \nPage 1
APPLICATION FQR VESTED RIGHTS PENSIQN
�" �-���' rn► S Z�. , , being a person Ieaving employment with the
City of Clearwater, Florida, and having completed ten (10) or more years of credited service,
such service having occurred during the period from (date of entry into Pension PlanY�y,.�
I�t I$�1 to (date of resignation or change of status} 1��$��.o� ��� �=J
her by makes application to receive the vested rights pension provided for by the City Code of
Ordinances. As such former employee, { understand the pension requested will be computed
pursuant to the provisions of the City Code of Ordinance in effect on the date of resignation.
hereby further certify that my date of birth is '�� t-' �� ��- 1�-�g
The date I will begin to receive my pension will be _�, U�� o� l� 13
Further, I additionally certify that I have made no application seeking to obtain a return of the
contributions that I paid into the Pension Fund during the period of my employment set forth
ab�ve, I have not been convicted of a felony during my period of employment, and I have not
r eived any other type of ension from the City.
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STATE OF FLORIDA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before
COUNTY OF PINELLAS me this �� `�` day of � t�� , 20 /�-
by 1��9��t�a- /�'1:'�s�-
M�CFIEILE KUTCH
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF FlORIDA
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Expires 5/23/2016
who is personally known to me or who has provided
as identification
and who did/did not take an oath.
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My commission expires:
Name of Notary Printed
Item # 4
Rev. 4/09 Vested Pension Form
Attachment number 1 \nPage 2
APPLICATION FOR VESTED RIGHTS PENSlON
'p L' ��st-� being a person leaving employment with the
City of C arwater, Florida, and having completed ten (10) or more years of credited service,
such service having occurred during the period from (date of entry into Pension Plan)
03 3t ��1�� to (date of resignation or change of status) o�o~� �oiZ
hereby makes application to receive the vested rights pension provided for by the City Code of
Ordinances. As such former employee, I understand the pension requested will be computed
pursuant to the provisions of the City Code of Ordinance in effect on the date of resignation.
I hereby further certify that my date of birth is
The date I will begin to receive my pension will be
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Further, 1 additionally certify that I have made no application seeking to obtain a return of the
contributions that I paid into the Pension Fund during the period of my employment set forth
above, I have not been convicted of a felony during my period of employment, and I have not
received an er type of pension from the City.
Signature Social Security Number
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STATE OF FLORIDA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
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NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF FLOWDA
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Expir�s "1Y2912d16
me this �`�`' day of , 20 l�
by �, Sr�
who is personally known to me or who has provided
/�/n/'..r�,� �rv� �i��..e., as identification
and who did/did not take an oath.
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My commission expires:
Notary Public
Name of Notary Printed
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Rev. 4/09 I te rr�# 4
Vested Pension orm
Attachment number 1 \nPage 3
APPLICATION FOR VESTED RIGHTS PENSION
I���'aQ;r ��Q�� i c,i , being a person leaving employment with the
City of Clearwater, Florida, and having completed ten (10) or more years of credited service,
such service having accurred during the period from (date of e try into Pension Plan)
_��1q4� to (date of resignation or change of status) ����
her�by makes application to receive the vested rights pension provid d for by the City Code of
Ordinances. As such former employee, I understand the pension requested will be computed
pursuant to the provisions of the City Code of Ordinance in effect on the date of resignation.
I hereby further certify that my date of birth is %02 o�J�
The date I will begin to receive my pension will be ��l_ �� 0/�
Further, I additionally certify that I have made no application seeking to obtain a return of the
contributions that I paid into the Pension Fund during the period of my employment set forth
above, I have not been convicted of a felony during my period of employment, and I have not
received any other ty of sion from the City.
Signature Social Security Number
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Departme Division
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Stre t Adti�ess
City, State, Zip Code
STATE OF FLORIDA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before
COUNTY OF PINELLAS me this r S� day of � , 20 ��
by �i�%7vrfr) ��i� o
MICHELIE KUTCN
NOTARy pUgUC
STATE OF FLORIDA
. Con�n# EE201501
Expines 5J23/2016
who is personally known to me or wr-�e-k�a��+-�e�e�
as identification
and who did/did not take an oath.
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My commissNOn expires:
Item # 4
Rev. 4/09 Vested Pension Form
Attachment number 1 \nPage 4
APPLICATION FOR VESTED RIGHTS PENSION
r�d �1 Q. Z, being a person leaving employment with the
City of Ciea r, Florida, and having completed ten (10) or more years of credited service,
suc service havin occurred during the period from (date of entry into Pension Plan)
'��` 0 to (date of resignation or change of status) C1- �— c�� j o�,
hereby makes application to receive the vested rights pension provided for by the City Code of
Ordinances. As such former employee, I understand the pension requested will be computed
pursuant to the provisions of the City Code of Ordinance in effect on the date of resignation.
I hereby further certify that my date of birth is �`� q—����
The date I will begin to receive my pension will be ��"� Q/'�,�a �
Further, I additionally certify that I have made no application seeking to obtain a return of the
contributions that I paid into the Pension Fund during the period of my employment set forth
above, I have not been convicted of a felony during my period of employment, and I have not
received any other type of ension from the City.
Signature � Social Security Number
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Department/Division
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Job Classification
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before
me this �day of �u,� �S�"" , 20 «
by �C�'Z
who is personally nown me or who has provided
as identification
and who did/did not take an oath.
�, Notary Public
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My commission expires: MicHE��E sH c�oN
e�n�u�-
_STATE OF FLORIDA
� Comm# EE148949
t Expires 1I2512016
Item # 4
Rev. 4/09 Vested Pension Form