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An Ordinance creating Subsection 6-53(b)(10) of the Code of Ordinances relating to pensions – other than Police and Firemen, specifically, pensions on retirement, to provide for an increase of three percent (3%) to each retiree’s base annuity or the annuity paid to the retiree’s widow or dependent children, effective January 1, 2026. [Council Clerk’s Office, Allan]
Summary
Authorization to amend Section 6-53 of the Code of Ordinances, related to the City Employees’ Pension Fund, to provide for a three percent (3%) increase to each retiree or beneficiary’s base annuity, effective January 1, 2026. Funds are Budgeted. (L0757-25) (Allan/Hamilton)
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 – That Subsection 6-53(b)(10) of the Code of Ordinances of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government be and hereby is created to read as follows:
(9) In the first pay period following January 1, 2026, all persons receiving a pension benefit shall receive an increase of three percent (3%) to the base amount of their pension benefit.
Section 2 – That this Ordinance shall become effective on January 1, 2026.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL
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