Consider extending pension bond repayment from 2034 to 2044
In Plain English
The city borrowed $146 million in 2005 to pay pension obligations and must refinance these bonds soon. Staff recommends extending repayment by 10 years to reduce annual costs by $7 million through 2034. If approved, the city pays debt service until 2044 instead of 2034 but frees up money for other priorities in the near term.
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Votes
To adopt the 2044 amortization schedule
7 to 0
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