Commission approves ordinance allowing firefighter participation in state retirement

The Town Commission held the second reading and voted to approve Ordinance 20261, which adds eligible employee firefighters to participation in the Florida Retirement System as authorized by state statute.

Town Attorney Ryan Knight read the ordinance title and language on second reading and commissioners called for a motion. Commissioner Tim Reid moved to approve Ordinance 20261 and Commissioner Anna Butler seconded. There was no public comment on the item and the ordinance passed on second reading by voice vote.

The action updates the town code to allow town employee firefighters to enroll in the state retirement system in accordance with Chapter 121, Florida Statutes. Town Attorney Knight and staff advised that required procedural steps and statutory citations were met.