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RESOLUTION NO. 03-10
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE PENSION FAIRNESS FOR ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES COALITION
WHEREAS, one of the primary functions of local municipal governments is to ensure public safety within
our communities; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect appreciates the outstanding effort put forth by our public safety
employees in protecting our community; and
WHEREAS, we recognize our obligation to provide our public safety employees with a fair pension that
reflects their service to our community; and
WHEREAS, the cost of providing General Assembly determined pension benefits has put a great
financial strain on our community and our taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, if solutions are not enacted by the General Assembly, the growing pension costs will place
our very ability to provide public safety and other municipal services in jeopardy; and
WHEREAS, this problem extends beyond the Village of Mount Prospect and affects municipalities
statewide; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is committed to working with all stakeholders to implement fair
and long-term changes that will ensure the sustainability of these pension funds without placing an
overwhelming burden upon our taxpayers or leaving communities unable to provide basic services; and
WHEREAS, Pension Fairness for Illinois Communities, a coalition of local governments and other
concerned entities, has been founded with a mission of pursuing these much needed pension reforms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: The Village of Mount Prospect supports the mission of the Pension Fairness for Illinois
Communities Coalition and agrees to become a member of the Coalition; and
SECTION TWO: The Village of Mount Prospect shall commit financial and staff resources to support the
mission of the Pension Fairness for Illinois Communities Coalition; and
SECTION THREE: The Village of Mount Prospect will actively encourage the participation of local
governments, their representative local government organizations and other concerned entities
throughout the State of Illinois in the Pension Fairness for Illinois Communities Coalition.
SECTION FOUR: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval
in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
ABSENT:
NAYS:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Pol it, Zadel
None
None
Passed and approved this 16th day of February, 2010.
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