Cullman City approves one-time retiree lump-sum payment totaling $57,520; one member abstains

Council considered Resolution 2026–111 authorizing a one-time lump-sum payment to city retirees equal to $1 per month of credited service. A council member asked Wes to summarize the item; Wes said the projected city cost would be $57,520 and noted the payment model has been used previously when the state approves complementary actions enabling the city to enact the payment.

Council members discussed budgeting the amount for payment in October 2026 if the resolution is adopted. A council member abstained from the vote, citing their status as a city retiree; the remainder of the council voted to adopt the resolution by voice vote.

Next steps: Finance staff will budget the payment and implement distribution to retirees in October 2026, pending any further administrative steps.