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File #: 2010-1248    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Veto was Overridden
File created: 12/28/2010 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 12/29/2010
Enactment date: 12/28/2010 Enactment #: 882
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution requesting that the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority authorize the transfer of all money in the City Restricted Debt Fund to the Comprehensive Municipal Pension Trust Fund for the new purpose of improving the cash position of the City of Pittsburgh's pension fund
Sponsors: Darlene M. Harris, Patrick Dowd, Bruce A. Kraus, William Peduto, Natalia Rudiak, Douglas Shields
Indexes: PARKING ASSETS, TRANSFER FUNDS, TRUST FUND
Attachments: 1. 2010-1248.doc, 2. 2010-1248 VERSION 2.doc
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
12/30/20102 City Council OverriddenPass Action details Meeting details
12/29/20102 Standing Committee AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTEPass Action details Meeting details
12/29/20102 Mayor Vetoed by the Mayor  Action details Meeting details
12/29/2010 2 City Council Passed FinallyPass Action details Meeting details
12/29/2010 2 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as AmendedPass Action details Meeting details
12/28/20101 City Council Read and referred  Action details Meeting details
12/28/20101 City Council Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details Meeting details
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Resolution requesting that the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority authorize the transfer of all money in the City Restricted Debt Fund to the Comprehensive Municipal Pension Trust Fund for the new purpose of improving the cash position of the City of Pittsburgh's pension fund

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WHEREAS, in 2008 the City of Pittsburgh (the City) wanted to set aside approximately $45 million for the purpose of reducing the long-term legacy obligations of its taxpayers; and,

WHEREAS, on October 20, 2008 the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (ICA) approved the City's 2009-2013 Five Year Plan subject to the condition that the City would deposit $45,370,743 into a restricted fund on or before December 31, 2008, which fund would be used, subject to mutual Agreement between the ICA, the Mayor, the Controller and the Council, solely to retire, redeem, or purchase certain outstanding bonds of the City, thereby reducing the City's long-term legacy obligations; and

WHEREAS, as of December 31, 2008, the City and the ICA established a restricted account within the Debt Service Reserve Fund called the “City of Pittsburgh Restricted Debt Fund” (the Fund) and transferred $45,370,743 into the Fund; and,

WHEREAS, the money in the Fund may be transferred only with the written consent of the ICA, the Mayor, the Controller and the Council; and,

WHEREAS, in 2010 the City of Pittsburgh must comply with Pennsylvania Act 44 of 2009 by creating a revenue stream that will provide a minimum of 50% funding of the Comprehensive Municipal Trust Fund of Pittsburgh by January 1, 2011, or in the alternative, the City's pension fund would be taken over by Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System (PMRS); and,

WHEREAS, in other legislation the Council is simultaneously dedicating irrevocably revenue to the Comprehensive Municipal Pension Trust Fund between 2011 and 2041 for the purpose of providing adequate funding for the City's existing pension obligations; and,

WHEREAS, ...

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