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An Ordinance amending ordinance 2024-O-196 to recognize continuous service for former United Water employees in accordance with the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Restricted Prior Service Agreement; To re-open the Voluntary Retiree Incentive Program (VRIP) for 30 days for these employees; To extend the VRIP benefit to those who retired during the original VRIP window; And providing for an effective date.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Moderate
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 7.2.1
"Support healthy living through programs and policies that promote well-being and dignity for all residents, including the aging population."
(Page 7.23, Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan)
Goal 7.2
"Provide access to services and programs that improve quality of life and support vulnerable populations."
(Page 7.22, Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan)
Policy 12.2.1
"Establish systems that ensure consistency, transparency, and fairness in implementation."
(Page 12.5, Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan)
Summary of alignment: This ordinance indirectly aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by supporting policies that promote equity, health, and well-being for aging employees. By recognizing continuous service for United Water employees and reopening the VRIP window, the City demonstrates a commitment to treating former employees with fairness and dignity-principles consistent with Goal 7.2 and Policy 7.2.1. Furthermore, extending VRIP eligibility and benefits to those previously excluded upholds Policy 12.2.1, reinforcing transparency and fairness in policy implementation. While the ordinance does not directly address infrastructure, land use, or economic development, it supports key public health and equity themes identified in the plan.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Ordinance 2024-O-196 "establishing a Voluntary Employee Retiree Incentive Program for employees who retire between October 1, 2024 thr...
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