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Mount Prospect, Illinois,
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR GERALD L FARLEY AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
FROM: VILLAGE MANAGER
DATE: MAY 18, 1990
SUBJECT: MONDAY EVENING'S STRATEGY SESSION ON DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT
At 6:00 p.m., on Monday, May 21, the Business District Development and Redevelopment
Commission, Village Board and staff members are to meet in the Trustees' Room.
Jack Gourguecheon will be present to help facilitate the discussion. There are many
policy decisions that the Board needs to explore and give direction to staff so that we
would be in a position to determine whether or not the recent proposal from the owner
of the Aldi's site should be encouraged. We also need policy consideration on several
other parcels in the triangle area to determine if we are to move ahead on a larger
parcel that we may be able to package to other developers.
The meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. with sandwiches being brought in and it is hoped that
we will be completed by 10:00 p.m. Please call Bobbie Wintercorn, 392-6000, no later
than 2:00 p.m., on Monday with your choice of either a roast beef sandwich, sliced
turkey sandwich or a Julienne salad.
JOHN FULTON DI 014
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Minutes
April 24, 1990
The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m. Present were Mayor Gerald L. Farley,
Trustees Ralph Arthur, Timothy Corcoran, Leo Floros, and Ted Wattenberg. Trustee
George Van Geem was absent at the start of the meeting but arrived at 8:50 p.m.
Also present were Village Manager John Dixon, Finance Director David Jepson,
Village Attorney Everette Hill, three members of the news media and seven
residents,
II Minutes
The minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of April 10, 1990 were approved
as presented.
III g1tizens to be Heard
Janet Hansen, Executive Director of the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce,
announced that the Chamber would be sponsoring a seminar regarding implementation
of the Illinois Clean Air Act on May 23, 1990. She invited the Committee members
and all interested residents to attend.
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Village Manager Dixon presented a revised copy of a proposed ordinance which would
regulate the sale and possession of tobacco products by minors. He stated that
the ordinance presented was patterned after similar ordinances that have been
adopted in Schaumburg and Woodridge.
Village Attorney Hill then explained the modifications that were included in the
proposed ordinance. He stated that the provisions for selling tobacco to a minor
were much more specific and that the Mount Prospect Ordinance also prohibited
possession of tobacco by minors who were residents of the Village. The other
changes that were made included a provision for restriction of sales from vending
machines and an appeals process for business owners who were charged with selling
tobacco to minors.
The proposed ordinance provides that any vending machines that sell tobacco must
be within sight of an employee of the business. Under these circumstances, the
business employee would observe and in effect authorize all purchases from the
machine. The appellate process would provide for a hearing before the Village
Manager. If the business owner accepted the findings of the Hearing Officer the
costs would be greatly reduced.
Mayor Farley stated'that the ordinance was being considered because of a concern
for all young people. He said that he thought that people would be better off if
they avoided tobacco products, and that the proposed ordinance would be
beneficial.
Trustee Arthur expressed his concern over the problems in enforcing the proposed
ordinance and that it was putting the full responsibility on the business owner.
Trustee Corcoran expressed his concern over the Village Manager being the Hearing
Officer. He stated that the Village Manager would be both the Prosecutor and the
Judge under these conditions. Attorney Hill responded that it would be similar
to the Liquor Control Commission where the Mayor is the Hearing Officer. Trustee
Corcoran said the difference is that the Mayor does not have operational
authority. He said he would prefer the Mayor being the Hearing Officer. Mayor
Farley said he would agree to be the Hearing Officer,
Trustee Busse stated he thought the proposed ordinance would be very difficult to
enforce and a real burden on the businessman. He said he would prefer to use
State Statutes.
Trustee Wattenbeig stated he thought we were punishing the business community.
He suggested that we give the State Law a chance. He added that Prohibition never
worked and this ordinance would only add to the amount of paperwork generated by
the Village.
Janet Hansen stated that the current State Statute contains everything in the
proposed ordinance except the restrictions on sales from vending machines and free
distribution of tobacco products. She added that each business must post signs
stating that it is illegal for minors to purchase tobacco and said the Chamber
would volunteer to be the educational voice of the community. She concluded by
saying the business owners have assured her that they will try to follow State
Law.
Mayor Farley said he, thought this was important for the community and that an
ordinance incorporating the changes discussed by the Committee should be presented
at the May 1, 1990 Village Board Meeting.
V Ordinance Prohibitina Feedine o
Village Manager Dixon stated that the Village has received a number of complaints
from residents regarding neighbors who feed animals and birds. He added that
current Village Ordinances are not specific enough and the purpose of the proposed
ordinance change is to be sure that they will hold up in court.
Village Attorney Hill then cited several examples where feeding animals and birds
had either caused damage to a neighbor's property or were a health hazard. He
added that in one serious case that was taken to Court; the Judge would not find
the person guilty because our ordinance was not speciiic enough. Mr. Hill said
that this ordinance will not eliminate bird feeders, but would only be in effect
when it could cause damage to property or could be a health hazard.
Trustee Wattenberg said he supported the change 100%.
Trustee Arthur said he thought the ordinance was ridiculous.
Trustee Floros said he could not support a prohibition of feeding birds.
Trustee Corcoran suggested that the Village follow procedures that other
municipalities are using.
Mayor Farley directed that an ordinance be presented to the Village Board.
Vi Discussion of Ordinance Amendinp the LiouOr Code. (Fines and C2sta)
The Committee concurred with a recommendation to increase the maximum fine for a
liquor license violation from $1,000 to $2,500 and to include a provision to
recover the costs of a hearing.
VII Discussion of Engineering Seryices for a Rate Studv on Flood Control
Finance Director David Jepson explained that a Flood Control User Charge was
proposed in the 90/91 budget as a means of financing a portion of the Flood
Control Project, A Flood Control User Charge is an approach whereby property
owners would be charged on the basis of their property's contribution to
stormwater problems. The concept of a user charge for financing these types of
improvements is relatively new in Illinois, but it is being used in other parts
of the country,
Mr. Jepson stated that because this is a unique type of user charge, he thought
the Village should have a formal rate study to establish an equitable method for
applying the charge. He then stated that he had contacted RJN Environmental for
a proposal to conduct this study in conjunction with the study of Village Flood
Problems. They have performed a number of water and sewer studies in the Chicago
suburban area.
Trustee Arthur supported the proposal,
Trustee Floros said it could be a possible "can of worms" but that it could be an
interesting way to finance the costs.
,Trustee Wattenberg said he thought we should put any flood control projects on a
back -burner."
Trustee Corcoran expressed his concern over how a fee would be established. He
stated that he thought people in a combined sewer area should pay a higher fee
than people in a separated sewer area.
Mayor Farley stated that he had received many complaints on flooding and he would
like to proceed. He directed that the proposal from RJN Environmental be placed
on the next Village Board Agenda.
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VIII Manager's Report
Village Manager Dixon reported that the Recycling Center on South Busse Road would
be closing on April 25, 1990. They were combining their facilities in Hillside,
Illinois. He also reported that the Fire Department was working with Prospect
High School in cooperation with SADD to present a Prom Night program. Finally,
he stated that John P. Burg had been hired as Assistant Village Manager and would
start on May 14, 1990.
Ix Other Business
Trustee Wattenberg requested that the Village actively work with Cities of
Prospect Heights and Des Plaines to get the Wisconsin Central Railroad to provide
passenger service to this area,
Mayor Farley said the Village has been working with a Transportation Committee of
the Northwest Municipal Conference and he will continue to monitor this issue.
X Adjournment
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The Committee of the Whole recessed at 9:03 p.m. to go into executive session to
discuss personnel matters.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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David C. Jepson, Finance Director
Village of NFount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: John Fulton Dixon, Village Manager
FROM: David C. Jepson, Finance Directo
DATE: May 15, 1990
SUBJECT: Insurance Report and Proposal for ongoing
Risk Management Services
In October 1989, the Village engaged Corporate Policyholders Counsel, Inc. (CPC).
to review and evaluate the Village's self-insurance program. A number of changes
had taken place in the insurance industry and consequently the Village's program
had changed since its inception in 1984. The purpose of •the study was to
evaluate the Village's insurance protection in relation to the risks involved.
That study has been completed and a copy of CPC's report is attached.
The report includes an executive summary, a detailed listing of the major
exposures to loss, an appraisal of the insurance in place and the self-insurance
program and a review of each individual insurance policy. The report points out
that the Village's Self -Insurance Program has been effective, but that there are
three areas that should be strengthened. Those areas are:
1. The Village should explore the possibility of purchasing insurance
to protect the sales tax revenue received from Randhurst Mall.
2. The Village should attempt, to obtain insurance coverage for
catastrophic type claims in excess of the current $6,000,000
coverage.
3 The Village should establish a consistent procedure regarding
requirements for contractors doing business with the Village and
contractual agreements that the Village enters into.
There are a number of other less significant recommendations included in the
report.
When I had originally talked to CPC about reviewing our insurance program, I had
also asked them about the possibility of ongoing risk management services. My
concern has been that we do not have a professional risk manager on our staff,
and I do not believe we should only rely on the recommendations of an insurance
broker. Accordingly, I asked them for a proposal for ongoing risk management
services.
The proposal they have submitted includes a one-time charge to develop procedures
for obtaining proper certificates of insurance from Village contractors and
John Fulton Dixon
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Insurance Report and Proposal for Ongoing
Risk Management Services
providing input on the various leases regarding Melas Park. Additionally, it
includes a provision for a retainer for monitoring day-to-day insurance questions
and an hourly rate for other services.
I believe the proposal to help establish procedures for setting up guidelines
for contractors' insurance is a good value. Also, I believe the retainer for
Ongoing Risk Management Services would be beneficial to the Village. As I have
mentioned on previous occasions, our insurance program has changed significantly
over the past few years, and I believe this service would help us to maintain
the proper level of coverage. It is my recommendation that we accept these two
proposals from CPC.
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CORPORATE POLICYHOLDERS COUNSEL, INC.
1460 RENAISSANCE DRIVE, PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS 60066
(708)298-1770 FAX: (708) 298-3458
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INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS
May 7, 1990
David C. Jepson
Director of Finance
Village of Mount Prospect
100 S. Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Dear Dave:
ESTABLISHED 1898
This is to confirm our meeting on April 27, 1990 and provide you with a
firm proposal for our ONGOING RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES. We have divided the
continuation of our services into two categories. The first category is
primarily a one time activity of implementing a program for insurance
requirements for contractors/service providers as well as input regarding the
Melas Park leases and contracts. The second part involves monitoring your
risk management program. Our proposal to provide these services is as follows.
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We propose to set up guidelines for insurance requirements for
contractors/service providers and anticipate our work to include the
following.
1. Prepare a written outline of minimum insurance requirements for those the
Village contracts with for various services.
2. Incorporate the guidelines into the current specifications that are
being used in dealing with contractors and other service providers.
3. Instruct various Village employees to review certificates of insurance
that are supplied by contractors and service providers to verify their
insurance meets the minimum Village requirements. 1 VILLAGE OF
Management Consultants in Risk and Insurance I RECEIVED
May 7, 1990 Page 2
David C. Jepson
4. We will monitor the program and answer whatever questions may arise until
Village personnel are confident of doing this activity on their own.
5. We will provide input for the various leases and agreements regarding the
use of Melas Park.
In order to complete this activity, our total charges will be $2,500.
ONGOING RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES
We propose to provide the following risk management services on a
retainer basis to the Village.
1. Monitor the day-to-day activity regarding insurance. This includes;
A. Reviewing all policies and endorsements.
B. Negotiate coverages including renewals.
C. Continual re-evaluation of areas of self insurance and insurance.
D. Monitor self insurance funding levels.
E. Verify audits and approve the payment of insurance premiums.
F. Act as a buffer between the Village and insurance companies
regarding various insurance company recommendations.
2. We will to provide advice on unusual contracts and agreements the Village
may enter into to and determine their insurance and self insurance
implications.
3. We will monitor new Village services to determine their insurance and
self insurance implications.
4. We also will be available to the Village to answer whatever questions
the Village may have regarding its risk management, insurance and self
insurance programs.
May 7, 1990
David C. Jepson
Page 3
We anticipate normally providing the above services on your premises and
using your personnel as needed in a supporting capacity, primarily from a
clerical standpoint. This does not mean that we are not available to provide
advice and counsel to the Village from our offices. We anticipate spending
on the average 1/2 day per month on your premises. We propose to provide these
ongoing services to the Village for a flat monthly charge of $500 based on a
minimum commitment from the Village of twelve months. It is difficult to
determine our level of involvement but we propose to provide these services for
one year and then re-evaluate the situation at that time.
We are also available to monitor any claims you wish as well as the
Village's safety activity. This we will do on an as needed basis at an hourly
rate of $100.
I believe this covers the points we discussed, how we may be of benefit
to the Village and our charges for our services. If you have any questions,
please let me know. We are most anxious to provide these services to the
Village and are available to begin whenever you wish.
Very truly yours,
CORPORATE POLICYHOLDERS COUNSEL, INC.
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William 65iiqh6er
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By: Corporate Policyholders Counsel, Inc.
April 24, 1990
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This section of your report is intended to comment on the Village's overall
program of insurance and self insurance and our major recommendations for
improvement. Specific details of the insurance and self insurance arrangement are
included in later sections of this report. We also have a number of
recommendations in the Il` IVIIDUAL POLICY REVIEW section tailoring those
coverages to the Village's needs.
We are of the opinion your overall program of insurance is conceptually
well thought out and competitively priced. We also believe your program of self
insurance to be well thought out and reasonably funded.
Insurance to cover loss or damage to property owned by the Village is well
arranged. The policy purchased at the beginning of this year from the Arkwright
Mutual Insurance Company is about as broad as any available in today's market-
place. The only significant area of self insurance involving Village owned property
is for collision damage to vehicles. We are of the opinion this is a relatively small
exposure and your conscious decision to self insure this area is a good one.
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OWCUrIVE SUMMARY - Continued
On the other hand, the Village is exposed to a multi-million dollar loss as
a result of damage to or destruction of properties that produce tax revenues to the
Village. Of primary concern, is destruction of the Randhurst Mall due to fire,
explosion or some other casualty. It is our understanding sales tax revenues are
approximately $2,500,000 from the Mall and property tax revenues approximately
$300,000 per year. We believe insurance is readily available and the Village should
explore the possibility of purchasing such coverage to continue the income of tax
revenues should a catastrophe occur at the Mall. No other single property in the
Village produces such significant tax revenues.
Much of the Village's protection for the cost of suits brought against the
Village by members of the public alleging injury through some fault of the Village
is provided by funded self insurance and HELP (an inter -governmental self
insurance pool for the funding of liability claims in excess of $1,000,000. The pool
will provide $5,000,000 of funds in any one year excess of $1,000,000 per incident).
Insurance has been purchased on a selective basis to minimize the Village's self
insured areas. For example, insurance has been purchased to cover claims arising
out of the use of automobiles, police department activities and your emergency
medical technicians. We agree with the Village's position to periodically explore
the availability and cost of insurance for third party claims and purchase such when
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EXE lTrIVE SUMMARY - Continued
the price is deemed reasonable. Details of the current insurance arrangements are
included later in this report. Basically, through self insurance, insurance and
HELP, funding is available to cover losses in the magnitude of $6,000,000 per
year. We are of the opinion you are well prepared to smooth the financial impact
of anticipated losses, however, an unanticipated catastrophe claim could result in
a financial burden to the Community. We are recommending you explore various
avenues so funding is available for catastrophic type claims up to $20,000,000. Just
last year, a Cook County Circuit Court Jury awarded $16,000,000 in damages to a
youth who was paralyzed from the neck down as a result of a bicycle accident in
Palatine. Palatine's share of the award exceeded $10,000,000.
Claims arising out of injury to your employees in the course of their
employment are also self insured. The Village is responsible for the first $250,000
of each incident. Insurance is purchased for any amount in excess of $250,000 the
Village may be required by statute to pay an injured employee. The Village has
never had workers compensation claims total $250,000 in any one year, let alone
in any one incident. Your workers compensation losses have averaged $102,000
per year for the past 9 years. The highest loss year was $168,000 (1984). The
estimated fully insured premium for the current year is $470,00. If current losses
total $200,000, the total cost of the self insured program (losses $200,000, re -
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EXECU`rWE SUMMARY - Continued
insurance $33,000 and claims handling service $15,000) will be $248,000 or a
savings to the Village of over $220,000 compared to a fully insured program. The
self insurance for workers compensation should continue. As long as efforts are
directed at maintaining a safe place to work, employee injuries will be kept at a
minimum and so will the costs associated with payments as a result of employee
injuries.
Because of the extensive amounts of self insurance, it is extremely important
claims and claim payments be kept to a minimum. This should include requiring
those who provide services and products to the Village to carry adequate amounts
of insurance. If they don't, the Village may be required to pay claims that are
actually caused by contractors. For example, the Village will be required to pay
the workers compensation claims of any employees of any contractor while working
for the Village if the contractor doesn't purchase workers compensation insurance.
Claims brought ,by members of the public against an uninsured or underinsured
contractor working for the Village may ultimately require payment by the Village.
In our review of various Village procedures regarding the awarding of contracts,
we did not find a consistent approach for insurance requirements of contractors.
We are recommending a formal program be instituted requiring minimum insurance
requirements for contractors and that contractors not be permitted to begin work
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EXEC UTNE SUMMARY - Continued
untill adequate certificates of insurance are provided to the Village. This should
go a long way in keeping the loss experience of others out of the Village's self
insurance program.
In conclusion, we agree with the Village's decision to selectively self insure
potential claims where the probability of loss is low and it is financially practical
to do so. On the other hand, we also agree with the Village's decision to
selectively purchase insurance, based upon cost and availability for those types of
claims that may have a high probability of.loss and a high severity. Insurance
should be purchased where it is impractical to self insure and resultant potential
losses could cause a financial hardship to the Community by way of increased
taxes.
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Village of Mount Prospect —
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANOUM
TO: John Fulton Dixon, village Manager
FROM: David C. Jepson, Finance Director
DATE; May 15, 1990
SUBJECT: Police and Fire Pension Fund Actuarial Valuation Reports
The Village is required by both Illinois Statutes and Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles to obtain a full actuarial study for the police and Fire
Pension Funds at leant every. -other year. An actuarial study is the process
"hereby specific information regarding retirees, current employees and plan assets
are evaluated to determine the accrued liability of each fond and the contribution
required from the village to ensure that monies will be available to pay benefits.
The results or the actuarial study are contained in on Actuarial Valuation Report
(AvR) which is similar to an audit report or the financial statements. Copies of
the AvR's as of May 1, 1989 of the Police and Fire Pension Funds which were
prepared by Miller, Mason & Dickenson, Inc. aro attached.
The reports actually include two different methods for determining the accrued
liabilities of each fund. The first m*tm,u is the "Entry Age Normal Cost Method"
and the second is u "unit Credit CvaL Method." The entry age normal method veca u
level percentage of contribution for each employee depending on the ago when the
employee starts work. The accrued liability is then determined by accumulating
the vcuaont value of these costs up to the valuation date. The "nit credit method
is a measure of the present value of pension benefits earned to date, adjusted for
effects of projected salary increases. The basic difference between the two
methods is that the entry age normal method assumes the same percentage for an
employee each year, whereon, the unit credit method uaoa a lower percentage during
the early years and a higher percentage over the latter years. The unit credit
method is the method the Village is required to use to comply with Generally
xccenteu Accounting Principles. Following is a comparison of the results deter-
mined by the unit credit method for may `, 1989 with the previous two years:
'
Accrued Liabilities
m
Net Assets
funded
Police Pension Fund
5/1/89
$17,545,769
$11,019,*48
122.9%
5/1/88
12,56*,350
11,695,647.
107.4
5/1/87
11,572,929
10,841,939
106.7
Fire Pension Fund
5/1/89
$15,602,280
$11,704,857
133.3%
5/1/88
14~442,292
12,278,716
117.6
5/1/87
13,291,300
11,282,888
117.8
John Fulton Dixon
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Police and Fire Pension Fund Actuarial Valuation Reports
As u comparison, the Entry Age Normal matxnd shows the Police Pension Fund funded
at 119.1m and the Fire Pension Fund at 129.9% as of May 1, 1989.
The level or funding achieved has a positive effect for the Village on the amount.
of the Village's contribution. The contribution amount is made up or two com-
ponents: normal cost and the amount needed to amortize any unfunded accrued
liability over the next 31 years (by 2020). Because the Village is more than 100�
funded, a credit is applied for the over funning. The contribution requirement
for the 1989/90 fiscal year is calculated as follows:
Total Normal Cost
Employee Contribution
Employer Normal Coot
Overfunding Credit
Interest
Contribution Required
Police Pension
Fire Pension
Fund
Fund
$433,749
$497,699
<206,320>
$227,42'9
T290,367
<177,225>
<293,259>
4,016
< 231>
$6,873~603
69.0%
The actual contribution or the Village for 1989/90 was $101 293 for the Police
Pension Fund and $50,000 for the Fire Pension Fund.
The latest report or the Illinois Department of Insurance o^ovo the average level
or funding for the 302 Police Pension Funds in Illinois to be 72% and for the 238
Fire Pension Fund to be 74'..
The Actuarial Valuation Reports contain a wmelux of information regarding the plan
members and the actuarial information used. l would like to cull your attention
to the last two pages which contain a variety of trend information for the last
seven years.
The Village also recently rmoewou an analysis of the actuarial valuation of the
Village's account with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, Although the
Village's lMRF contribution is significantly higher than the contribution to the
Police anr Fire rumuu, the level or funding is nvt as favorable. The results for
the zmat three calendar years are listed below:
Net
Accrued
%
Village
Year�
Assetsi_.
-Liability
Funded
{Contribution�
/989
$4,742,654
$6,873~603
69.0%
$371,952
198e
4,414,042
6,310,156
70.0
315,887
1987
3,824,458
5,527,979
69.2
299,709
John Fulton Dixon
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Police and Fire Pension Fund Actuarial Valuation Reports
There are a number of reasons why the level or rung for our INRr Account is not
as favorable as for the Village's Police and Fire Pension Funds. The primary
roamuoe are that actual contributions in prior years were lower than they should
have been and because, the actuarial assumptions are somewhat different. However,
I believe it does help to point out the strong financial position of the Village's
Police and Fire Pension ruouo.
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Actuarial Valuation Report
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
POLICE PENSION FUND
As of May 1, 1989
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VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Police Pension Fund
Actuarial Valuation as of May 1, 1989
Prepared By:
Miller, Mason & Dickenson, Inc.
123 N. Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois GOGOG
(3I2) 701-4800
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Police Pension Fund
Actuarial Valuation as of May 1, 1989
Prepared By:
Miller, Mason & Dickenson, Inc.
123 N. Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
(312) 701-4800
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Police Pension Fund
Actuarial Valuation as of May 1, 1989
CONTENTS
SECTION
FOREWORD
I POLICE PENSION FUND VALUATION RESULTS
A. Normal Cost 3
B. Unfunded Accrued Liability 4
C. Determination of Annual Contribution 5
D. Projection of Benefit Payments 6
E. Census Data 7
F. Asset Data 9
G. Summary of Principal Plan Provisions 11
II ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS AND METHODS
A. Actuarial Assumptions Used in Valuation 15
B. Illustration of Assumptions Used in
Valuation for Member Hired at Age 25 16
C. Actuarial Method 17
III FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
A. Plan Description 19
B. Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies And Plan Asset Matters 20
C. Funding Status and Progress 21
D. Actuarially Determined Contribution 22
Requirements and Contribution Made
E. Trend Information 23
Foreword
Miller, Mason & Dickenson, Inc. was retained by the Village of Mount
Prospect to perform an independent study of the Police Pension Fund.
The study develops a contribution which would meet the requirements of
State statutes and fund the plan according to generally accepted actuarial
methods. The minimum contribution will pay off the unfunded accrued liability
by the year 2020, as required by the State.
The minimum contribution for the fiscal year May 1, 1989 through April 30,
1990 is as follows:
Minimum Contribution E 54,220 (2.4% of salaries)
This contribution is net of contributions expected to be made by the active
policemen during the fiscal year.
As of May 1, 1989 the actuarial assumption relating to expected salary
increases in future years was changed from 5.25% to 5.5%. The change was made
to better reflect anticipated plan experience.
The results shown in this report are based upon:
1. Employee census data submitted by the Village
2. Financial data submitted by the Village
3. Actuarial assumptions which I believe are reasonable and adequate
4. Generally accepted actuarial methods
I certify that the results so obtained are accurate and correct to
the best of my knowledge.
MILLER, MASON & DICKENSON, INC.
DateJ A. Reschke, A.S.A.
ce President
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POLICE PENSION FUND
VALUATION RESULTS
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VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
POLICE PENSION FUND
A. NorMal Cost As of May 1. 1989
l. Normal Cost for
a' Retirement
Benefits
h. Death Benefits
C. Disability
Benefits
d' Withdrawal
Benefits
e. Total
f. Total as %
of Payroll
2. Expected Salary
Deductions
3, Employer Normal
Cost:
(l) - (2)
4. Valuation Payroll
Valuation Date
_5/l/89
$ 358,681
35,831
36,244
2,993
433,749
$ 2$6,32O
$ 227,429
$2,2$2,442*
*Valuation payroll equals the actual pay reported of $2,172,981
increased by the assumed salary increase rate of 5.5%.
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VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
POLICE PENSION FUND
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B. Unfunded Accrued Liability As of May
1, 1989
Valuation Date
_5/IZ89
l.
Number of Participants
a. Actives
GU
b' Retirees
18
C. Disabled Retirees
2
d' Beneficiaries
3
a' Terminated with Deferred Benefits
0
f' Total
83
2.
Accrued Liability;
u' Active
i' Retirement Benefits
$ 5,913,284
ii. Death Benefits
284,046
iii. Disability Benefits
284,569
ix. Withdrawal Benefits
)
v. Sub -total
$ 6,406,664
b, Retirees
4,224,129
C. Disabled Retirees
467,743
d' Beneficiaries
214,843
u. Terminated with Deferred Benefits
f. Total
$11,373,379
3'
Valuation Assets
$13,543,769
4.
Unfunded Accrued Liability
%'f - 3'
$(2"172,390)
S.
Funding Percentage: (3)/(2'f')
119.1%
The accrued liability as of May l, 1989 includes an
increase of $1,850 due
to the change as of July l, 1988 in the computation
of benefits for a police
officer who terminates with less than 20 years of
service.
In addition, an increase of $109,072 in the accrued liability is at-
tributable to a change in the salary scale assumption from 5,25% to 5.5%,
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VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
POLICE PENSION FUND
C. OeterMination of Annual Contribulion for 1989
l. Employer Normal Cost at 5/1/89
2. Annual payment to amortize the unfunded
accrued liability over 31 years
3' Interest on (l) and (2) for one year
4. Total contribution due from Village:
(1)+(2)+(3)
G. Valuation Payroll
6. Contribution as % of Payroll
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$ 227,429
$ (177,225)
$ 4,016
$ 54,220
$2,292,442
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
POLICE PENSION FUND
D. PROJECTION OF BENEFIT PAYMENTS
Year Ended Benefits Expected
April 30 to be Pa'
1989 $408,000
1990 $451,000
1991 $468,000
1992 $492,000
1993 $526,000
The following assumptions were made:
1. Mortality according to the UP -1984 table set forward one year.
2. Active members assumed to retire according to the rates shown in
Section II.
3. Benefits, except those to surviving spouses, assumed to increase each
year by 3% of the initial benefit awarded if age is 55 or over.
E. CENSUS DATA
The data submitted on active policemen is summarized as follows:
Number of active police 60
Average age 37
Average length of service 12
Average age at entry into force 26
Total valuation payroll $2,292,442
Average payroll $38,207
Average accumulated contributions
$24,871
Inactive data:
Retirees:
Number
18
Annual Benefits
$340,592
Disabled Retirees:
Number
2
Annual Benefits
$39,832
Beneficiaries:
Number
3
Annual Benefits
$31,140
Deferred Vested:
Number
0
Annual Benefits
0
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Attained
Age
20-24
25-29
03 34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
Total
Average
Pay
Distribution Of Membership By Age, Service And Average Annual Base Pay
as of May 1, 1989
Completed Years Of Service Average
L2 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30 + Total Pay
1 10
4
5
1
2
10
2 1
13 11 11 18 7 0 0
$28,520 $37,665 $40,855 $42,142 $42,774 $ 0 $ 0
Average age: 37.5
Average service: 12.0
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1
12
15
6
12
10
_3
1
0
60
$38,207
$26,119
$29,459
$37,087
$42,230
$43,281
4259
$40,136
3759
S0
$38,207
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
POLICE PENSION FUND
F. ASSET DATA
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1989
ACTUAL
OPERATING REVENUES:
Taxes (Receivable)
$ 62,789
Investment Income
1,112,880
Salary deductions
23,1335
Total operating revenues
$ 1,378,804
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Administrative expense
$ 6,044
Benefit payments
373,464
Refunds
17,877
Total operating expenses
$ 397,385
NET INCOME
$ 981,419
FUND BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF THE YEAR
$12,564,350
FUND BALANCE AT END OF YEAR
$13,545,769
Rate of return for the year
8.9%
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STATEMENT OF PLAN ASSETS:
Cush
Investments in Banks/Savings and Loan
Government Securities
Insurance Company Contracts
Taxes Receivable
Accrued Interest
Due from Village
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$ 0
$'0%
1,388,385
10'2%
I1,94li003
88.2%
1021456
,
0 U%
'
28°588
0'2%
86,037
0'8%
5,360
�0.0%
$13,545,768
100.0%
Summary of
G. STATE OF ILLINOIS PQLICE PENSION FUND
Municipalities 500,000 and Under
Member -- Any member of the police force except those
l.Employed as part-time policemen, special policemen, night watchmen,
temporary employees, traffic guards or auxiliary police, clerks or
civilian employees.
2. Who fail to make the required contributions.
Creditable Service -- Time as a member of the police force excluding furlough
without pay in excess of 30 days, but including leaves of absence for illness
or accident and periods of disability for which no disability payments were
received. Military service counted if member pays required contributions, but
only to a maximum of 5 years unless prior to 7/1/73.
Norma] Retirement Pension -- on or after age 50 and completion of 20 years of
Creditable Service. A monthly benefit equal to
l' SO% of annual salary for the rank held for l year prior to
retirement or on last day of service, whichever is greater; plus
2, 2% of such salary for each year of service in excess of 20 to amaximum
of 10; Dlus�
3. l% of such salary for each year of service in excess of 30, The maxi-
mum percentage of salary is 75% and no monthly benefit will be less
than $400.
Mandatory Retirement Pension -- after completion of 8 years (but less than 20)
of Creditable Service, a monthly benefit of 2 1/2% of annual salary for the rank
held for l year prior to retirement or on last day of service, whichever is
greater for each year of Creditable Service'
Non -Mandatory Retirement Pension -- After completion of 8 but less than 20 years
of Creditable Service, a monthly pension commencing at age 60 equal to 2 1/2%
of annual salary for the rank held for 1 year prior to retirement or on last day
of service, whichever is greater.
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Return to Employment -- If a retired member returns to employment and again
retires, his pension shall be increased if he had returned to work for at least
5 years and made the required contributions.
Pension Allowance Increase --
For non -d sabled retirements a 3% (simple) increase on the
later of the 1st of the month following the anniversary of retirement or first
of the month following attainment of age 55. For those members who retire prior
to age 55 a COLA adjustment of 3% is accumulated to age 55 when it will commence
payment.
For disabled retirees: Same as non -disabled retirements but with age 60
the starting point and the increases are effective each January.
Rights on Death -- Upon the death of a retired member or a member (whether active
or not) with at least 20 years of Creditable Service, his pension shall be paid
to the surviving spouse, or to dependent children (because of age or because of
physical or mental disability regardless of age), or to surviving dependent
parents. Minimum of $400.
Disability in Line of Duty -- A life annuity of 65% of salary for rank at date
of suspension of duty or retirement. Minimum Pension is $400.
Disability Not on Duty -- A life annuity of 50% of salary for rank at date of
suspension of duty or retirement. Minimum Pension is $400.
peath in Line of Duty --A life annuity of 50% of salary for rank at date of
suspension of duty or retirement. Minimum Pension is $400.
Death in Service, -- Same as Death in Line of Duty, but must have served 10 years.
Minimum Pension is $400.
Effect of Marriage -- If marries after retirement, benefits not payable after
death. Benefits to surviving spouse not payable after remarriage. Benefits to
children not payable after marriage.
Refunds of ContribUtions -- At death prior to completion of 10 years of ser-
vice, contributions returned without interest to widow. If leaves no widow,
regardless of length of service, excess of contributions without interest over
benefits paid to heirs or estate.
If member separates from service prior to completion of 20 years of service,
contributions refunded upon request.
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Member Contributions --
7/01/09 - 7/22/43
7/23/43 - 7/19/49
7/20/49 - 7/16/59
7/17/59 - 6/30/71
7/01/71 - 6/30/75
7/01/75 - 12/31/86
1% of salary (maximum $1.00/month until
7/01/21, then $2.00/month unt i 1 7/01/27)
3% of salary
5% of salary
7% of salary
7 1/2% of salary
8 1/2% of salary
1/01/87 - 9% of salary
Salary is the annual salary including longevity for rank held,
excluding overtime pay, holiday pay, bonus pay and merit pay or any
other cash benefit over and above legislated salary.
Reserve -- Unfunded accrued liabilities to be funded over a period of no less
than 40 years commencing January 1, 1980.
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Section II
Actuarial Assumptions and Methods
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Mortality Rate
Interest
Withdrawal
Retirement for Age
Salary Index
Expenses and Contingencies
Assets
Disability
UP -1984 Mortality Table set forward l
8.0% per annum net of expenses.
25% of SarasonT-3.
A table of retirement percentages
accounting for the tendency toward early
retirement as follows:
Percentage of Active Group
Age Assumed to Retire
5$ 25%
51 28
52 15
53 9
54 g
55 26
56 20
57 lG
SB 13
59 10
60 lO
61 lS
62 20
63 25
64 30
65 lOO
5.5% increase per annum; change from
prior year's assumption of 5'85%
No Loading has been included'
Valued at amortized cost.
80% of the Society of Actuaries 1977
Disability Table
B. Illustration of Assumptions Used in Valuation for Member
Hired at Age 25
(Percent of Remaining Active Members)
* No withdrawals assumed after age 47
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Mortality Rate
Withdrawal
Disability
Retirement
Acme
Prior to Retirement
Rate*
Rate
Rate
25
0.11%
1.22
0.079
26
0.11
1.17
0.07
27
0.11
1.12
0.07
28
0.11
.95
0.07
29
0.11
.89
0.07
30
0.11
.83
0.08
31
0.12
.76
0.08
32
0.12
.69
0.08
33
0.13
.63
0.08
34
0.14
.56
0.08
35
0.15
.50
0.10
36
0.16
.44
0.10
37
0.18
.37
0.10
38
0.19
.32
0.10
39
0.21
.26
0.10
40
0.23
.21
0.18
41
0.26
.16
0.18
42
0.28
.12
0.18
43
0.31
.08
0.18
44
0.34
.05
0.18
45
0.38
.03
0.32
46
0.42
.02
0.32
47
0.46
.01
0.32
48
0.51
0.32
49
0.56
0.32
50
0.62
0.56
25.00%
51
0.69
0.56
20.00
52
0.75
0.56
15.00
53
0.83
0.56
9.00
54
0.90
0.56
9.00
55
0.99
0.97
25.00
56
1.08
0.97
20.00
57
1.19
0.97
15.00
58
1.30
0.97
13.00
59
1.42
0.97
10.00
60
1.55
1.26
10.00
61
1.70
1.26
15.00
62
1.87
1.26
20.00
63
2.05
1.26
25.00
64
2.26
1.26
30.00
65
2.49
100.00
* No withdrawals assumed after age 47
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Entry Age Normal Cost Method
This method determines a normal cost which is the level percentage of
earnings which should be contributed each year, starting in the first year of
employment, in order to pay for the promised benefits.
The accrued liability is the present value of all the normal costs which
should have been paid up to the valuation date.
The unfunded accrued liability is the difference between the accrued
liability and the assets in the fund. To the extent there is a difference, it
is paid off over a set period of years just as a conventional mortgage is paid
off.
Gains and losses arise because experience varies from the assumed. Such
gains and losses are reflected in the accrued liability.
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Section III
Financial Disclosures
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
POLICE PENSION FUND
A. PLAN DESCRIPTION
The Village contributes to the Village of Mount Prospect Police Pension
Fund, a defined benefit single -employer pension trust fund. Although this
is a single -employer pension plan, the defined benefits as well as the
employee and employer contribution levels are mandated by Illinois State
Statutes (Chapter 108 1/2 - Pensions -Article 3) and may be amended only
by the Illinois legislature. The Village's Police payroll for the Plan
Year ending on April 30, 1989 was $2,172,931.
Members in the Police Pension Fund include all members of the police force
with exceptions for non -regular duty policemen and those members who fail
to make the required contributions. Members may retire at age 50 with 20.
or more years of Creditable Service with a monthly pension equal to:
1. 50% of annual salary for the rank held for 1 year prior to retirement
or at retirement, whichever is greater plus
2. 2% of such salary for each year of service in excess of 20 to a
maximum of 10; plus
3. 1% of such salary for each year of service in excess of 30. The
maximum percentage of salary is 75% and no monthly benefit will be
less than $400.
The Police Pension Fund also provides death and disability benefits. These
benefit provisions and all other requirements are established by State
statute.
Village policemen are required to contribute W. of their annual salary to
the Police Pension Fund. The Village is required to contribute the
remaining amounts necessary to fund the Police Pension Fund, using the
actuarial basis as determined by the State or an independent Actuarial
Consulting Firm.
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B. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES ANO PLAN ASSET MATTERS
Basis of Accounting: The Village of Mount Prospect has prepared the
financial information using the accrual basis of accounting. Policemen
and Village contributions are recognized as revenues in the period in which
employee services are performed.
Method Used to Value Investments: The Village of*Mount Prospect has plan
assets invested with insurance companies, Savings and Loan Associations
and the U.S. Government. Fixed-income securities are reported at amortized
cost. With discounts or premium amortized using the effective interest
rate method, subject to market declines judged to be other than temporary
(lower of cost or market). Investment income is recognized as earned.
Gains and losses on sales and exchanges of fixed-income securities are
recognized on the transaction date. Equity securities are reported at cost
subject to adjustment for market declines judged to be other than temporary
(lower of cost or market). Approximately 88% of the assets are invested
in United States Government obligations.
Significant Investments: None,
The amount shown below as the "pension benefit obligation" is a standardized
disclosure measure of the present value of pension benefits, adjusted for the
effects of projected salary increases and step -rate benefits, estimated to be
payable in the future as a result of employee service to date. The measure is
intended to help users assess the funding status of the Police Pension Fund on
a going -concern basis, assess progress made in accumulating sufficient assets
to pay benefits when due, and make comparison among employers. The measure is
the actuarial present value of credited projected benefits and is independent
of the funding method used to determine the contribution to the Police Pension
Fund.
The pension benefit obligation was computed as part of an actuarial valuation
performed as of May 1, 1989. Significant actuarial assumptions used in the
valuation include (a) a rate of return on the investment of present and future
assets of 8.00 percent a year compounded annually, (b) projected salary increases
due to inflation of 4.0 percent a year compounded annually, (c) projected salary
increases due to longevity of 1.5 percent a year compounded annually, and (d)
3 percent per year post-retirement benefit increases.
Total- unfunded pension benefit obligation (surplus) applicable to the Village's
employees was $(2,526,321) at April 30, 1989 as follows:
Pension benefit obligation:
Retirees and beneficiaries currently receiving
benefits and terminated employees not yet
receiving benefits $ 4,906,715
Current accumulated employee
contributions including allocated
investment earnings $ 1,492,257
Employer -financed benefits
- vested $ 3,426,554
- nonvested 1,193,922
Total pension benefit obligation $11,019,448
Net assets available for benefits, at cost $13,545,769
Unfunded pension benefit obligation $(2,526,321)
Current year changes in the benefit provisions resulted in an increase in the
pension benefit obligation (PBO) of $ 605 and a change in the salary scale
assumption to 5.5% resulted in an increase in the PBO of $157,518 as compared
to the amount of the PBO calculated irrespective of such changes.
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The system's fundi mmlh� provides for actuarially determined periodic
contributions—° policy
for individual ^ increase gradually
over time so that sufficient assets ~-- — rates-- will be available to pay benefits when
due. The contribution rate for normal cost is determined using the Entry
Age Normal actuarial funding method. The system uses a level dollar amount
to amortize the unfunded liability by the year 2020 as required by State
statute'
iused to the actuarially
''— significant actuarial
determined
contribution requirement are the same as those used to compute
the pension benefit obligation as described in item (C) above.
Actuarial Valuation Date
Actuarially Determined Employer
Contribution Requirement
As a Dollar Amount
Normal Cost
Amortization of Unfunded
Actuarial Accrued Liability
As a % of Valuation Payroll
Normal Cost
Amortization of Unfunded
Actuarial Accrued Liability
Contribution Made For 1988
As a Dollar Amount
Employer
Employee
As a % of l&OD Payroll
Employer
Employee
Police Pension
May 1, 1989
E. TREND „INFORMA.TION - POLICE PENSION FUND
Trend information gives an indication of the progress made in accumulating
sufficient assets to pay benefits when due. We have initiated a table to provide
ten-year trend information of the Village's comprehensive annual financial report,
For the year ended 4/30/89, available assets were sufficient to fund 122.9 percent
of the pension benefit obligation. Unfunded pension benefit obligation
represented (116.3) percent of the annual payroll for employees covered by the
Village of Mount Prospect for 1989. Showing unfunded pension benefit obligation
as a percentage of annual covered payroll approximately adjusts for the effects
of inflation for analysis purposes.
POLICE PENSION FUND
Required Supplementary Information
Analysis of Funding Progress
Analysis of the dollar amounts of net assets available for benefits, pension benefit
obligation, and unfunded pension benefit obligation in isolation can be misleading.
Expressing the net assets available for benefits as a percentage of the pension benefit
obligation provides one indication of the Village's funding status on a going -concern basis.
Analysis of this percentage over time indicates whether the system is becoming financially
stronger or weaker. Generally, the greater this percentage, the stronger the Pension Fund.
Trends in unfunded pension benefit obligation and annual covered payroll are both affected
by inflation. Expressing the unfunded pension benefit obligation as a percentage of annual
covered payroll approximately adjusts for the effects of inflation and aids analysis of the
Village's progress made in accumulating sufficient assets to pay benefits when due.
Generally, the smaller this percentage, the stronger the Pension Fund.
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(6)
Unfunded Pension
(4)
Benefit
(1)
Unfunded
Obligation as
Net
(2)
(3)
Pension
(5)
a Percentage
Assets
Pension
Percentage
Benefit
Annual
of Covered
Fiscal
Available
Benefit
Funded
(1) / (2)
Obligation
(v?
Covered
PRaro L
Payroll
5)
Year End
for ()enefits
Oblioation
c_())
—(4-)--1
1989
$13,545,769
12,564,350
$11,019,448
11,695,647
122.9%
107.4%
$(2,526,621)
(868,703)
$2,172,931
2,176,487
(116.3%)
(39.9%)
1988
1987
11,572,929
10,841,939
106.7%
(730,990)
2,071,868
(35.3%)
1986
8,670,470
1985
7,504,949
1984
6,599,614
1983
5,680,124
Analysis of the dollar amounts of net assets available for benefits, pension benefit
obligation, and unfunded pension benefit obligation in isolation can be misleading.
Expressing the net assets available for benefits as a percentage of the pension benefit
obligation provides one indication of the Village's funding status on a going -concern basis.
Analysis of this percentage over time indicates whether the system is becoming financially
stronger or weaker. Generally, the greater this percentage, the stronger the Pension Fund.
Trends in unfunded pension benefit obligation and annual covered payroll are both affected
by inflation. Expressing the unfunded pension benefit obligation as a percentage of annual
covered payroll approximately adjusts for the effects of inflation and aids analysis of the
Village's progress made in accumulating sufficient assets to pay benefits when due.
Generally, the smaller this percentage, the stronger the Pension Fund.
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VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
POLICE PENSION FUND
Required Supplementary Information
Revenues by Source and Expenses by Type
Fiscal
Employee
Revenues by
Employer
Sgurce
Investment
Year End
Contributions
Contributions
Income
Total
1989
$203,135
$ 62,789
$1,112,880
$1,378,804
1988
189,568
113,499
1,052,275
1,355,342
1987
174,597
140,428
2,908,416
3,223,441
1986
160,442
216,072
1,055,869
1,432,383
1985
144,503
226,210
779,803
1,151,516
1984
138,859
369,896
643,467
1,152,222
1983
125,578
400,185
628,330
1,154,093
by TyRe
Fiscal
Administrative
Year Endeeefitgt,
Expenses_
Refunds
Total
1989
$373,464
$ 6,044
$ 17,877
$ 397,385
1988
318,594
7,403
37,924
363,921
1987
292,653
6,376
21,904
320,983
1986
254,478
471
11,913
266,862
1985
220,788
65
25,328
246,181
1984
216,557
6,248
9,927
232,732
1983
188,964
10,429
7,281
206,674
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Actuarial Valuation Report
VILLAGiE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
FIREMEN'►S PENSION FUND►
As of May 1, 1989
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Firemen's Pension Fund
Actuarial Valuation as of May 1, 1989
Prepared By:
Miller, Mason & Dickenson, Inc.
123 N. Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
SECTION
FOREWORD
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Firemen's Pension Fund
Actuarial Valuation as of May 1, 1989
CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
I FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND VALUATION RESULTS
A.
Normal Cost
3
B.
Unfunded Accrued Liability
4
C.
Determination of Annual Contribution
5
D.
Projection of Benefit Payments
6
E.
Census Data
7
F.
Asset Data
. 9
C.
Summary of Principle Plan Provisions
ll
[l ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS AND METHODS
A. Actuarial Assumptions Used in Valuation 16
B. Illustration of Assumptions Used in
Valuation for Member Hired at Age 25 17
C. Actuarial Method 18
l
III FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
A. Plan Description 20
B. Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies And Plan Asset Matters 21
C. Funding Status and Progress 22
D. Actuarially Determined Contribution 23
Requirements and Contribution Made
E. Trend Information 24
Foreword
Miller, Mason & Dickenson, Inc. was retained by the Village of Mount
Prospect to perform an independent study of the Firemen's Pension Fund.
The purpose of the study was to develop a contribution which would meet
the requirements of State statutes and fund the plan in accordance with generally
accepted actuarial methods.
For the fiscal year May 1, 1989 through April 30, 1990, the minimum
contribution required from the Village is $0 (0.00% of salaries). This figure
takes into account expected deductions from the members' salaries.
As of May 1, 1989 the actuarial assumption relating to expected salary
increases in future years was changed from 5.25% to 5.5%. The change was made
to better reflect anticipated plan experience.
The results shown in this report are based upon:
1. Employee census data submitted by the Village
2. Financial data submitted by the Village
3. Actuarial assumptions which I believe are reasonable and adequate,
and
4. Generally accepted actuarial methods
I certify that the results so obtained are accurate and correct to the best
of my knowledge.
MILLER, MASON & DICKENSON, INC.
JoA. Reschke, A.S.A.
Vi President
Date
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Section I
Firemen's Pension Fund
Valuation Results
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND
A. NORMAL COST AS OF MAY l, 1089
Valuation Date
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5/1/89
�. Normal Cost for:
a' Retirement Benefits
$
419,859
b' Death Benefits
31,I79
C. Disability Benefits
44,021
d. Withdrawal Benefit
2,640
p. Total
$
497.699
f, Total as % of Payroll
19.814
2. Mandated Normal Cost of
17'5% of Payroll
$
439,794
3. Expected Salary Deductions
$
287,332
4. Employer Normal Cost:
greater of (l) (e) or (2),
less (3)
$
290,367
S, Valuation Payroll
$2,513,1I0
*Valuation l equals the 1983 actual pay reported
of
$2,382,095
increased by the assumed salary increase rate of 5.5%.
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VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND
B. UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY AS OF MAY 1, 1989
Valuation Date
3. Valuation Assets $15,602,280
4. Unfunded Accrued
Liability: (2f)-(3) $(3,594,701)
5. Funding Percentage: (3)/(2.f.) 129.9%
The accrued liability as of May 1, 1989 includes an increase of $111,459
attributable to the change in the salary scale assumption from 5.25% to 5.5%.
IZ
5189
1. Number of Participants
a.
Actives
64
b.
Retirees
8
C.
Disabled Retirees
8
d.
Beneficiaries
3
e.
Terminated with Deferred Benefits
1
f.
Total
84
2. Accrued Liability:
a.
Active
i.
Retirement Benefits
$ 6,935,618
ii.
Death Benefits
213,746
iii.
Disability Benefits
339,347
iv.
Withdrawal Benefits
(1.2,480)
v.
Subtotal
$ 7,476,231
b.
Retirees
2,376,460
C.
Disabled Retirees
1,775,718
d.
Beneficiaries
272,545
e.
Terminated with Deferred
Benefits
106.625
f.
Total
$124007,579
3. Valuation Assets $15,602,280
4. Unfunded Accrued
Liability: (2f)-(3) $(3,594,701)
5. Funding Percentage: (3)/(2.f.) 129.9%
The accrued liability as of May 1, 1989 includes an increase of $111,459
attributable to the change in the salary scale assumption from 5.25% to 5.5%.
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VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND
C. DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION FOR 1989
I. Employer Normal Cost @ 5/1/89 $290.367
2' Annual payment to fund the unfunded
accrued liability over 31 years (293,259)
3, Interest on (I) and (2) for one year (23I)
4. Required contribution: (1)+(2)+(3) U
5' Contribution as % of payroll 0%
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Q, PROJECTION
OF FIT PAYMENTS
Year Ended
Benefits Expected
April 30
_ _t9be Paid
1989
$394,000
1990
$452,000
1991
$479,000
1992
$496,000
1993
$529,000
The following assumptions were made:
1. Mortality according to the UP -1984 table set forward one year.
2. Active members assumed to retire according to the rates shown in
Section II.
3. Benefits, except those to surviving spouses, assumed to increase each
year by 3% if participant's age is 55 or over.
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E. CENSUS DATA
The data submitted on active firemen is summarized as follows:
Number of active firemen
64
Average age
40
Average length of service
13
Average age at entry into force
28
Total valuation payroll
$2,513,110
Average annual base salary
$39,267
Average accumulated contributions
$23,538
Inactive data:
Retirees:
Number
8
Annual Benefits
$177,367
Disabled:
Number
8
Annual Benefits
$161,780
Beneficiaries:
Number
3
Annual Benefits
$28,697
Deferred Vested:
Number
1
Annual Benefits
$24,624
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Distribution of Membership by Age, Service
and Average Annual Base Pay
as of May 1, 1989
Attained
Age
20-24
0=4
1
Completed Years of Service
5=9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29
Average
30 + Total
1
Pay
$34,030
25-29
11
11
$32,081
30-34
6
2 2
10
$35,915
35-39
2 6 3
11
540,429
40-44
2 8
10
$40,346
45-49
3 6 2
11
$43,562
50-54
4 3 1
8
$44,041
55-59
2
2
$43,679
60-64
Total
18
4 13 21 5 3
64
$39,267
Average $32,716 $40,385 $39,193 $42,715 $44,459 $44,622 $39,267
Pay
Average age: 39.6
Average service: 12.6
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F. ASSET DATA
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1989
ACTUAL
OPERATING REVENUES:
Taxes
$
0
Interest
1,302,458
Salary deductions
198,790
Other income
0
Total operating revenues
$
1,501,248
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Administrative Expenses
$
7,653
Benefit payments
333,607
Refunds
0
Total operating expenses
$
341,260
NET INCOME $ 1,159,988
FUND BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF THE YEAR $14,442,292
FUND BALANCE AT END OF YEAR $15,602,280
zzzzzzzzzz
Rate of return for the year 9.0%
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Statement of Plan Assets:
Cash $ 0 0.0%
Investment in Banks and Savings and Loans 1,669,679 10.7%
Government Securities 13,722,555 88.0%
Insurance Company Contracts 102,456 0.61%
Taxes Receivable 0 0.090
Accrued Interest 107,590 0.7%
Due from Municipality 0 0.0%
$15,602,280 100.09°
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SUMMARY OF
G. STATE OF ILLINOIS FIREMEN'S PENSIQN FUND
Municipalities $00,000 and Ander
Municipality -- Village of Mount Prospect
Member -- Any fireman appointed prior to 5/16/70 and any other fireman who
1. is appointed on or after his 18th birthday but prior to his 35th
birthday;
2. makes written application to be a Member within 3 months of this
appointment;
3. is found to be medically fit.
The age requirement does not apply to firemen appointed immediately
after 5 years of volunteer status.
Creditable Service -- Time as a fireman excluding furloughs without pay in excess
of 30 days, but including leaves of absence for illness or accident and periods
of disability for which no disability payments are received. Military Service
counted if member pays required contributions, but only to a maximum of 5 years
unless prior to 7/1/73. Time does not count as Creditable Service unless the
Member has made the required contributions. Volunteer service included whether
or not paid.
Normal Retirement Pension. -- On or after age 50 and completion of 20 years of
Creditable Service. A monthly benefit equal to
1. 50% of annual salary for the rank held at time of retirement; plus
2. 2% of such salary for each year of service in excess of 20 to a maximum
Of 10; plus
3. 1% of such salary for each year of service in excess of 30.
The maximum percentage of salary is 75%. The minimum pension is $400.
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Non-MandaJory Rgtirement Pensi( -- After completion of 10 but less than 20
years of Creditable Service, a monthly pension commencing at age 60 equal to
the following percentage of annual salary for the rank held at retirement.
10
l5'0%
ll
17.6
12
2O^4
13
23.4
14
2G�G
15
30'0
lG
33.6
D
37'4
18
41.4
19
45.6
Return to Employment — If u retired member returns to employment and again
retires, his pension shall be increased if he had returned to work for at
least 3 years and made the required contributions.
Pension Allowance Increase --
3% compound increase on
the later of the Ist of the month following the anniversary of
retirement or the 1st of the month following the 55th birthday, and
on each succeeding January lst. For those members who retire prior
to age SS a COLA adjustment of 3% (simple) is accumulated to age 55
when it will commence payment.
Disability in Line of Duty -- A life annuity of 65% of salary for rank at date
of suspension of duty or retirement' Minimum pension is $400'
Disability Not on Out -- A life annuity of 50% of salary for rank at date of
—�suspension of duty or retirement, if at least 7 years of Creditable Service'
The minimum pension is $400.
annuityDisability-Occupational Disease -- An f 65% of salary if (l) at least
s years of service and (u) disabled by reason or heart disease, cancer,
tuberculosis or any disease nfthe lungs or respiratory tract resulting from
service as a fireman. Payable until the earlier of compulsory retirement age
or recovery. May also receive $20 amonth per unmarried child under age 18, but
total monthly payments cannot exceed 75% of salary. The minimum pension is $400.
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Disability Pension Option -- A Member disabled prior to completing 20 years of
service is eligible for the 3% annual increases in pension upon attainment of
age 50, if his years of service and years of disablement total 20 years.
A member disabled after completing 20 years of service may, upon reaching
age 50, apply for Normal Retirement Pension based on his years of service
and the salary attached to the rank held by him on the date of his election.
Rights on Death -- Upon the death of a retired member with at least 20 years of
service or a disabled retired member or an active member, the following benefits
are payable:
1. to a widow while unmarried, 40% of salary ($400 minimum);
2. to the guardian or parent of minor children, 20% of salary for each
child until such child attains age 18;
3. to a dependent father or mother, 18% of salary for each such dependent
if the deceased leaves no widow or minor children under age 18.
The total benefits payable after death shall not exceed 75% of salary.
Benefits to dependent children may continue beyond age 18 if physical or
mental disablement is certified.
Effect of Marriage -- If marries after retirement, benefits not payable after
death. Benefits to surviving spouse not payable after remarriage. Benefits to
children not payable after marriage or attainment of age 18.
The 75% limitation applies to survivors of a member who had a least 20 years
of service and was eligible to receive a benefit, or who died as a result of
illness or accident, or who died while receiving a disability pension.
Otherwise, the limitation is 50%.
Refunds of Contributions --
1. Upon death if no widow, minor children or dependent father or mother,
contributions less any prior pension payments returned to estate.
2. Upon resignation or discharge prior to 20 years of service.
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Member Contributions --
7/11/19 - 6/30/31
7/1/31 - 7/23/47
7/24/47 - 6/30/71
7/1/71 - 12/31/75
1/1/76 - 12/31/86
1/1/88 -
1% of salary
2% of salary if population
is 100,000 or greater
5% of salary
5 1/2% of salary
7 3/495 of salary
8 1/4% of salary
Salary is the 'annual salary including longevity for rank held,
excluding overtime pay, holiday pay, bonus pay and merit pay or any
other cash benefit over and above legislated salary.
State Funding m --
1. A reserve at least equal to 17 1/2% of the salaries to be paid to
firemen during the ensuing year.
2. The unfunded accrued liabilities, as determined as of January 1, 1980
or later, to be fully funded over 40 years from that date.
SEE
Section 11
Actuarial Assumptions and Methods
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'
Mortality Rate
Interest
Withdrawal
Retirement for Age
Salary Index
Expenses and Contingencies
Assets
Disability
OP -1984 Mortality Table set forward l
8.0% per annum net of expenses.
25% of the 5arasun T-3
A table of retirement percentages
accounting for the tendency toward early
retirement as follows:
5'5% increase per annum; change from
prior year assumption of 5.25%.
No Loading has been included.
Valued at amortized cost.
98% of 1977 Society of Actuaries
B. ILLUSTRATION OF ASSUMPTIONS USED IN VALUATION FOR MEMBER
Hired at Age 25
(Percent of Remaining Active Members)
* No withdrawals assumed after age 47
Im
Mortality Rate
Withdrawal
Disability
Retirement
Aqe
Prior to Retirement
Rate*
Rate
Rate
25
0.11%
1.22
0.07%
26
0.11
1.17
0.07
27
0.11
1.12
0.07
28
0.11
.95
0.07
29
0.11
.89
0.07
30
0.11
.83
0.08
31
0.12
.76
0.08
32
0.12
.69
0.08
33
0.13
.63
0.08
34
0.14
.56
0.08
35
0.15
..50
0.10
36
0.16
.44
0.10
37
0.18
.37
0.10
38
0.19
.32
0.10
39
0.21
.26
0.10
40
0.23
.21
0.18
41
0.26
.16
0.18
42
0.28
.12
0.18
43
0.31
.08
0.18
44
0.34
.05
0.18
45
0.38
.03
0.32
46
0.42
.02
0.32
47
0.46
.01
0.32
48
0.51
0.32
49
0.56
0.32
50
0.62
0.56
25.00%
51
0.69
0.56
20.00
52
0.75
0.56
15.00
53
0.83
0.56
9.00
54
0.90
0.56
9.00
55
0.99
0.97
25.00
56
1.08
0.97
20.00
57
1.19
0.97
15.00
58
1.30
0.97
13.00
59
1.42
0.97
10.00
60
1.55
1.26
10.00
61
1.70
1.26
15.00
62
1.87
1.26
20.00
63
2.05
1.26
25.00
64
2.26
1.26
30.00
65
2.49
100.00
* No withdrawals assumed after age 47
Im
C. ACTUARIAL ME
Entry Age Normal Cost Method
This method determines a normal cost which is the level percentage of
earnings which should be contributed each year, starting in the first year of
employment, in order to pay for the promised benefits.
The accrued liability is the present value of all the normal costs which
should have been paid up to the valuation date.
The unfunded accrued liability is the difference between the accrued
liability and the assets in the fund. To the extent there is a difference, it
is paid off over a set period of years just as a conventional mortgage is paid
off.
Gains and losses arise because experience varies from the assumed. Such
gains and losses are reflected in the accrued liability.
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Section III
Financial Disclosures
BVII
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND
A. Plan Description
The Village contributes to the Village of Mount Prospect Firemen's Pension
Fund, a single -employer pension trust fund. Although this is a single -
employer pension plan, the defined benefits as well as the employee and
employer contribution levels are mandated by Illinois State Statutes (Chapter
108 1/2 - Pension - Article 4) and may, be amended only by the Illinois
legislature. The Village's Firemen's payroll for the year ended April 30,
1989 was $2,382,095.
Members of the Firemen's Pension Fund may retire at age 50 with 20 or more
years of Creditable Service with a monthly pension equal to:
1 50% of annual salary for the rank at retirement; plus
2. 2% of such salary for each year of service in excess of 20 to a maximum
of 10; plus
3 1% of such salary for each year of service in excess of 30. The
maximum percentage of salary is 75% and no monthly benefit will be
less than $400.
The Firemen's Pension Fund also provides death and disability benefits.
These benefit provisions and all other requirements are established by State
statute and Village ordinance.
Village firemen are required to contribute 8.25% of their annual salary to
the Firemen's Pension Fund. The Village is required to contribute the
remaining amounts necessary to fund the Firemen's Pension Fund, using the
actuarial basis as determined by the State or an independent Actuarial
Consulting Firm.
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B: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES AND PLAN ASSET MATTERS
Basis of Accounting: The Village of Mount Prospect has prepared the
financial information using the accrual basis of accounting. Policemen and
Village contributions are recognized as revenues in the period in which
services by firemen are performed.
Method ValueInvestments: The Village of Mount Prospect has plan
assets invested with various Insurance Companies, Savings and Loan
Associations, and the U.S. Government. Fixed-income securities are reported
at amortized cost with discounts or premiums amortized using the effective
interest rate method, subject to market declines judged to be other than
temporary (lower of cost or market). Investment income is recognized as
earned. Gains and losses on sales and exchanges of fixed-income securities
are recognized on the transaction date. Equity securities are reported at
cost subject to adjustment for market declines judged to be other than
temporary (lower of cost or market). Approximately 88% of the assets are
invested in United States Government obligations.
Significant Investments: The following are investments (other than U.S.
Government and U.S. Government -guaranteed obligations) in any one organiza-
tion that represent 5% or more of net assets available for benefits:
None
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C. FUNDING STATUS AND PROGRESS
The amount shown below as the "pension benefit obligation" is a standardized
disclosure measure of the present value of pension benefits, adjusted for the
effects of projected salary increases and step -rate benefits, estimated to
be payable in the future as a result of employee service to date. The
measure is intended to help users assess the funding status of the Firemen's
Pension Fund on a going -concern basis, assess progress made in accumulating
sufficient assets to pay benefits when due, and make comparison among
employers. The measure is the actuarial present value of credited projected
benefits and is independent of the funding method used to determine the
contribution to the Firemen's Pension Fund.
The pension benefit obligation was computed as part of an actuarial valuation
performed as of May 1, 1989. Significant actuarial assumptions used in the
valuation include (a) a rate of return on the investment of present and
future assets of 8.00 percent a year compounded annually, (b) projected
salary increases due to inflation of 4.0 percent a year compounded annually,
(c) projected salary increases due to longevity of 1.5 percent a year
compounded annually, and (d) 3 percent per year post-retirement benefit
increases.
Total unfunded pension benefit obligation applicable to Village's
firemen at April 30, 1989, is as follows:
Pension benefit obligation:
Retirees and beneficiaries currently receiving
benefits and terminated employees not yet
receiving benefits $ 4,531,348
Current accumulated employee
contributions including allocated
investment earnings $ 1,506,440
Employer -financed benefits
- vested
- nonvested
$ 4,279,574
1,387,495
Total pension benefit obligation $11,704,857
Net assets available for benefits, at cost $15,602,280
Unfunded pension benefit obligation (surplus) $(3,897,423)
Current year changes in the salary scale assumption to 5.5% from the prior year's
assumption of 5.25% resulted in an increase in the pension benefit obligation
(PBO) of $164,786 as compared to the amount of the PBO calculated irrespective
of such changes.
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4 � * �' III • • � N M *Y Y IyA
• .. .. , .� ••
The system's funding policy provides for actuarially determined periodic
contributions at rates that, for individual firemen, increase gradually over
time so that sufficient assets will be available to pay benefits when due.
The contribution rate for normal cost is determined using the Entry Age
Normal actuarial funding method. The system uses a level dollar amount to
amortize the unfunded liability by the year 2020 as required by State
statute.
The significant actuarial assumptions used to compute the actuarially
determined contribution requirement are the same as those used to compute the
pension benefit obligation as described in item (C) above.
Actuarial Valuation Date
May 1, 1989
Actuarially Determined Contribution
Requirement -Employer
As a Dollar Amount
Normal Cost
S 313,596
Amortization of Unfunded
Actuarial Accrued Liability
$(316,720)
Total
0
As a % of Valuation Payroll
Normal Cost
12.5%
Amortization of Unfunded
Actuarial Accrued Liability
12.6 %
Total
0.0%
Contribution Made For 1988
As a Dollar Amount
Employer
0
Employee
128,79Q
$198,790
As of % of 1988 Payroll
Employer
0.0%
Employee
8.3%
8.3%
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TREND INFORMATION
Trend information gives an indication of the progress made in accumulating sufficient
assets to pay benefits when due. We have initiated a table to provide ten-year trend
information of the Village's comprehensive annual financial report. For the year
ended 4/30/89, available assets were sufficient to fund 133.3 percent of the pension
benefit obligation. Unfunded pension benefit obligation represented (163.6) percent
of the annual payroll for employees covered by the Village of Mount Prospect for 1989.
Showing unfunded pension benefit obligation as a percentage of annual covered payroll
approximately adjusts for the effects of inflation for analysis purposes.
FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND
Required Supplementary Information
Analysis of Funding Progress
(1)
Net (2)
Assets Pension
Fiscal Available Benefit
Year End for Benefits Obligation
1989
$15,602,280
1988
14,442,292
1987
13,291,300
1986
10,227,234
1985
9,101,238
1984
8,043,404
1983
6,832,106
(6)
Unfunded Pension
(4) Benefit
Unfunded Obligation as
(3) Pension (5) a Percentage
Percentage Benefit Annual of Covered
Funded Obligation Covered Payroll
$11,704,857 133.3%
12,278,716 117.6%
11,282,888 117.8%
$(3,897,423) $2,382,095 (163.6%)
(2,163,576) 2,278,762 ( 94.9%)
(2,008,412) 2,139,898 ( 93.9%)
Analysis of the dollar amounts of net assets available for benefits, pension
benefit obligation, and unfunded pension benefit obligation in isolation can be
misleading. Expressing the net assets available for benefits as a percentage of
the pension benefit obligation provides one indication of the Village's funding
status on a going -concern basis. Analysis of this percentage over time indicates
whether the system is becoming financially stronger or weaker. Generally, the
greater this percentage, the stronger the Pension Fund. Trends in unfunded
pension benefit obligation and annual covered payroll are both affected by
inflation. Expressing the unfunded pension benefit obligation as a percentage
of annual covered payroll approximately adjusts for the effects of inflation and
aids analysis of the Village's progress made in accumulating sufficient assets
to pay benefits when due. Generally, the smaller this percentage, the stronger
the Pension Fund.
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VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND
Required Supplementary Information
Revenues by Source and Expenses by Type
Contributions were made in accordance with actuarially determined contribution
requirements.
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RevewnjP,.,,, by Source
Fiscal
Employee
Employer
Investment
Year End
Contributions
Contributions
Income
Total
1989
$198,790
$ 0
$1,302,458
$1,501,248
1988
186,639
0
1,219,038
1,405,677
1987
167,004
0
3,096,825
3,263,830
1986
159,414
0
1,108,839
1,268,253
1985
154,811
11,852
957,110
1,123,773
1984
149,248
337,740
788,375
1,275,363
1983
143,321
511,648
671,292
1,326,261
Expenses by
TyRe
Fiscal
Administrative
Year End
Benefits
Expenses
Refunds
Total
1989
$333,607
$ 7,653
$ 0
$ 341,260
1988
246,148
6,626
1,911
254,685
1987
192,042
7,568
153
199,763
1986
99,030
300
42,927
142,257
1985
65,219
720
0
65,939
1984
47,470
2,669
13,926
64,065
1983
46,024
147
0
46,171
Contributions were made in accordance with actuarially determined contribution
requirements.
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MAYOR
GERALD L FARLEY
rRUMrEEs
RALPH W ARTHUR
MARK W. BUSSE
TIMOTHY J. CORCORAN
LEO KOROS
GEORGE R. VAN GEEM
THEODORE J. WATTENBERG Village of Mount Prospect
VILLAM! MARIAM
JOHN FULTON DIXON
VILLAGE CLERK 100 S. Emerson Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
CAROL A, FIELDS
Phone: 706 / 392-6000
Fax: 706 / 392-6022
AGENDA
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Regular Meeting
Thursday, May 24, 1990
8:00 P. M.
Senior Citizen Center
50 South Emerson Street
ZIA!3�V-", Slabea Magnus, 1120 North Brentwood Lam
A variation is requested from Section 21.601A so that a fence may be constructed along
the front property line, in the side yard of the house. The Zoning Board of Appeals is final
in this case.
M
A variation is requested from Section 14.102.B.2 to allow a two foot side yard setback
instead of five feet as required by Code in order to construct a garage. Village Board
action will be required for this case.
ZRA-35-Vwft John A, EEggL 517 South Elmhurst Road
A variation is requested from Section 21.60I.A so that a six foot fence may be constructed
instead of five feet as required by Code. The Zoning Board of Appeals will be final in this
case.
ZBA--,Vt:Y-A Erich and Vllma Blum, 100.6 NaWaTa
A variation is requested from Section 21.601A1 so that a 3 1/2 foot fence may be
constructed in a front yard around a patio. The Zoning Board of Appeals will be final in
this case.
14DA-'31-y:M Ma b3ampejo LUD r4gan Wayaly
The petitioner is requesting a variation from Section 14.1102.13 to allow 57% impervious
lot surface coverage instead of 45% as allowed by Code in order to construct a wood deck.
Village Board action will be required for this case.
Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Page 2
VA "Q MWOWIMN
The applicants are requesting a special use amending the Planned Unit Development to
allow construction of garages. The following variations are also requested:
1. Section 14.2503.8 to allow 504 parking spaces instead of 739 spaces required by
Code.
2. Section 14.2503.6 to allow a 9 1/2 foot side yard instead of 10 feet as required
by Code.
Village Board action will be required for all requests.
ZBA--ZS-A--M Villagg ofEme ount M
- P
-rospegt, 100 S , rson Street
This case was continued from the April 26 and May 10 Zoning Board of Appeals meetings.
The following Text Amendments are proposed.
1. Amend Section 14.2602 Rules and Definitions of a Yard, letters E. & J. to better
list and define permitted obstructions in side and front yard.
2. Amend Sections: 14.1002.D.2, 14.1102.D.2, 14.1202.D.2,14.1302.D.2, 14.1402.D.2,
14.1503.D.2, 14.1702.D.2, 14.1802.D.2, 14.1902.D.2, 14.2002.D.2, 14.2102.D.2 and
14.2202.D.2 to better list and define permitted obstructions in the required yards.
3. Add Sections 14.606.1), 14.705.1), 14.806.E to set up a prohibition on refiling of
any public hearing request within one year of denial of the original application.
Village Board action will be required in this case.
In all cases where the Zoning Board of Appeals is final, a fifteen (15) day period is
provided for anyone wishing to appeal their decision. No permit will be issued until this
period has elapsed.
FINANCE COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting
April 26, 1990
I Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Commission members in
attendance were Richard Bachhuber, Paul Davies, John Engel, Vince
Grochocinski, Newt Hallman, Jim Morrison, John Musser and Ann Smilanic.
Also present were Finance Director David Jepson, Assistant Finance Director
Carol Widmer, and William Leinheiser of Corporate Policyholders Counsel,
Inc.
II Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the March 21, 1990 meeting were accepted as presented.
III Village'g Insgrancl I!rogram
David Jepson introduced William Leinheiser of Corporate Policyholders
Counsel, Inc. (CPC). Corporate Policyholders Counsel, an independent
insurance consulting firm, was retained by the Village to examine the
Village's insurance program. Mr. Leinheiser reviewed a report of the
Property and Liability Insurance and Self -Insurance Program of the Village
of Mount Prospect which was prepared by his firm.
Mr. Leinheiser explained that he first familiarized himself with the
operations, services, and facilities of the Village. He then reviewed the
Village's loss history for the past eight years, the Village's insurance
history, and the Village's philosophy on risk management and insurance.
Also, he examined various contracts and agreements and the insurance
policies currently in force.
The study contains an Executive Summary which highlights and summarizes
several areas of the Village's overall program of insurance and self-
insurance
elf-insurance and includes specific recommendations for improvement.
Progerty gn!J Ligbility Insurgnce
The first item in the summary concerned the property insurance policy from
Arkwright Mutual Insurance Company. The policy gives the Village
replacement coverage and is about as broad as any available in today's
marketplace. Mr. Leinheiser stated that the Village's, coverage in this area
is well arranged.
Another phase of the Village's Self -Insurance Program is protection against
claims brought against the Village by members of the public alleging injury
through some fault of the Village. Coverage for these claims is provided
by a combination of self -funding and HELP (an inter - governmental self-
insurance pool which provides coverage for liability claims in excess of
$1,000,000). The pool will provide $5,000,000 of funds in any one year in
excess of $1,000,000 per incident. Other insurance has been purchased on
a selective basis to minimize the Village's self-insured exposure. CPC
believes the $6,000,000 coverage is not enough and suggests the Village
should either buy insurance, increase HELP coverage, or that HELP should buy
excess coverage for all members. CPC recommends that the Village should
have coverage for catastrophic type claims up to $20,000,000.
Another potential area of exposure for the Village is for claims arising
from those who provide services and products to the Village. CPC suggests
that the Village require those companies and individuals to carry adequate
amounts of insurance. They recommend a formal program be instituted
requiring specific levels of insurance protection for contractors and that
contractors not be permitted to begin work until adequate certificates of
insurance are provided to the Village.
Loss of Revenue
One area of concern was the Village's possible loss as a result of damage
to or destruction of properties that produce tax revenues to the Village.
Of primary concern is a catastrophe at Randhurst Mall due to fire, explosion
or some other casualty. CPC recommends that the Village purchase business
interruption insurance for this possibility.
Worker's Compensation
The Village's Worker's Compensation Program is also self-insured. The
Village is responsible for the first $250,000 of each incident with excess
insurance purchased for any amount in excess of $250,000. Mr. Leinheiser
pointed out that the Village has never had workers compensation claims total
$250,000 in any one year, let alone in any one incident. He then gave an
example of the savings the Village has realized by being self-insured. If
current losses total $200,000, the total cost of the worker's comp self-
insured program (losses $200,000, reinsurance $33,000 and claims handling
service $15,000) will be $248,000 or a savings to the Village of over
$220,000 compared to a fully insured program.
In conclusion, Mr. Leinheiser reported that the Village's overall program
of insurance is conceptually well thought out and competitively priced.
Also, the Village's Self -Insurance Fund should be adequate to cover
unanticipated losses.
Commissioner Bachhuber asked what action the Village would take to implement
the recommendations in the report. Mr. Jepson stated that we will seek
proposals for the additional insurance that was recommended and has asked
CPC for a proposal for ongoing Risk Management Services.
The Commissioners thanked Mr. Leinheiser for the report he presented.
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IV Review of 1990Z91 Budget Changes
Finance Director David Jepson reviewed the changes to the 1990/91 budget
which have been approved by the Village Board.
Revenues
In the General Fund, total revenues are expected to decrease from
$20,479,500 to $19,489,500, a reduction of $990,000. One of the significant
changes to revenues is the elimination of the Elk Grove Rural Fire
Protection District Service Charge of $850,000. The Village has filed an
appeal to the decision which invalidated the agreement, but it is not
expected that anything will be resolved in this fiscal year. A recycling
grant of $137,500 was also eliminated from the budget, as well as a
reduction in estimates for sales tax revenue ($180,000) and the state income
tax surcharge ($250,000). Noteworthy increases in revenues included an
additional $325,000 due to the increase from $1 to $3 per $1,000 of the real
estate transfer tax and a reimbursement of the $400,000 for the Schoenbeck
Road Project.
Total Village revenue shows an increase from $41,095,630 to $41,540,630, for
an overall increase of $445,000. In addition to revenues for Village
purposes, Library revenues of $2,546,920 have been added to the 90/91
budget.
Expenditures
Revised expenditures for 1990/91 are expected to be $40,404,385, an increase
of $324,760 over the original amount of $40,079,625. Mr. Jepson pointed out
that it is difficult to compare the total budget amounts because some budget
items do not represent actual expenditures and some items represent
duplications. For example, in the Police and Fire Pension Funds, the total
amount budgeted as revenue is also budgeted as an expenditure but much of
the amount will not be expended. In both the Risk Management Funds and the
Motor Pool Funds, the amount each department contributes to those funds is
counted as an expenditure in the respective department budgets and also in
these funds. In effect the amounts are counted twice. The same holds true
in the Bond Proceeds Fund. When these amounts are excluded from the 90/91
budget, the adjusted total for 1990/91 shows a decrease from $31,296,125 to
$31,072,885, for a true reduction of $223,240.
V Finance Director's Report
David Jepson reviewed the Actuarial Valuation Reports prepared by Miller,
Mason & Dickenson, Inc. for the Firemen's Pension Fund and the Police
Pension Fund. These reports are as of May 1, 1989. The Forward in the
report is similar to the audit opinion the Village receives in the Annual
Audit each year. The reports indicate that both pension funds are funded
over the 1008 level (133.38 for Fire and 122.98 for Police). The
recommended funding requirement for 1989/90 is zero for the Fire Pension
Fund and $54,220 for the Police Pension Fund. Mr. Jepson stated that no
property tax had been levied for the Fire Pension Fund from 1984 - 1988.
Miller Mason's reports also include trend information which gives an
indication of the progress made in accumulating sufficient assets to pay
benefits when due. In the Fire Pension Fund, the percentage funded is
133.33 and for the Police Pension Fund the percentage funded is 122.93.
Although both pension funds have assets in excess of current requirements,
the 1990 tax levy includes $100,000 for the Police Pension Fund and $50,000
for the Fire Pension Fund.
Commissioner Smilanic asked how the costs of the Flood Control Program were
going to be allocated to property owners, Mr. Jepson stated that the
Village has contracted with RJN Environmental to perform a rate study for
I the Village. It is expected that the rate study will establish an equitable
method for allocating costs.
VI Adjournment
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It was agreed that the meeting scheduled for May 31, 1990 would be cancelled
and the next meeting will be June 28, 1990.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carol Widmer, Assistant Finance Director
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Phone: 706 / 392-8000
Fax: 708 / 352-8022
AGENDA
BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, May 23, 1990
Trustee's Room
Village Hall
7:30 P.M.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
11.
ROLL CALL
MAYOR
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
GERALD L FARLEY
I A
TRUSTEES
A. Downtown Development Strategy
RALPH W ARTHUR
NEW BUSINESS
MARK W BUSSE
A. Facade Program Update
TIMOTHY J. CORCORAN
ADJOURNMENT
. LEO FLOROS
GEORGE R. VAN DEEM
THEODORE J. WATTENBERG
Village of Mount Prospect
VILLAGE MANAGER
JOHN FULTON DIXON
V 11LLAGE CLERK
100 S. Emerson Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
CAROL A FIELDS
Phone: 706 / 392-8000
Fax: 708 / 352-8022
AGENDA
BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, May 23, 1990
Trustee's Room
Village Hall
7:30 P.M.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
11.
ROLL CALL
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IV.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Downtown Development Strategy
V.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Facade Program Update
Vi.
ADJOURNMENT