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ITEMS ENCLOSED COUNCIL ITEMS ARLO WILSON - POLICE PENSION Arlo Wilson 10/4/83 Page -2- Councilman Fauson moved, Councilman Ferrera seconded that the items enclosed be accepted and brought up under the proper head of business. Question called for. All in favor. Motion carried. Administrator Wurl advised that in a previous study session on the budget it was noted that the Police Pension Fund would be defunct by December 31, 1983. In all fairness to Mr. Wilson and Mr. Barday a letter was sent stating this and informing them of the budget public hearing so that they might have an opportunity to comment. Thanked Mayor and councilmembers for the opportunity to speak and wished to know the status of his pension. It was his under- standing that his pension would continue in- definitely unless the City itself was out of funds. It was also his understanding that he would have vested rights with the City, and if not, why not? Wished the matter to be settled without any trouble - did not wish to quarrel with anyone; however would do so if necessary. Had discovered discrepencies after his retirement, after having served the Police Dept. for 20 years. Stated that he had worked hard in the City to make it a better place in which to live. Couldn't see a valid reason for the City of Louisville to take this action on his part. He felt the City was being inconsiderate of him, when 17 employees were given back retirement payments of $2,722.00. Had also read in the Louisville Times that a 17% increase was recommended for the City employees in the 1984 budget. Why doesn't the City cut these raises a small percentage so that he could continue to receive his pension? Could not understand why the City was able to pay the pension 15 years ago, why it was unable to continue to do so as they have more money now. Stated that it was never stipulated in his pension, but was in the State law, that in case of his death his wife would receive one- half the amount of his pension as long as she lived. Was his understanding now that the State had nothing to do with his pension; not contributing any more money toward it. Stated in previous years he was the only one receiving the pension by serving 20 years on the police force.