Item Coversheet

OLD BUSINESS  3.

COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM

TO: Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Members


FROM:
Alina T. Hudak, City Manager


DATE: July 30, 2021


SUBJECT:DISCUSS VESTED EMPLOYEES IN TIER B THAT HAVE BEEN REHIRED IN TIER C

ANALYSIS:

The Miami Beach Employees  Retirement System (MBERS) authorized a study by their actuarial firm, GRS Consulting to estimate the first year impact of applying Tier B benefit provisions for (6) six members of the MBERS Plan who terminated after reaching full vesting and were subsequently rehired under the terms of Tier C provisions for service accrued after re-employment. Their analysis is an attachment. The Pension Administrator has advised that the process of managing the bifurcated pension matters for these (6) six employees is labor and programming intensive.

CONCLUSION:

This is a one-time policy decision which would be limited to only (6) six employees and would have a nominal first year cost impact of less than $60,000. If the item is not approved, the (6) individuals would continue to have a bifurcated benefit which is more complex for Miami Beach Employee Retirement System (MBERS) staff to manage.

Applicable Area

Not Applicable
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
No No 
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Actuarial Study for Vested Rehired MembersOther