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July 25. 2006 3. That the use permit is approved subject to the following condition which shall be observed by the applicants and any successor in interest: The applicants shall comply with all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations of federal, state and local governments and shall obtain and maintain in effect all necessary licenses and permits. 4. REVOCATION OF PERMIT: Violation of any of the above conditions may serve as grounds for revocation of the use permit by the City Council." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, D. Smith, R. Smith, Holley Nays: None - Other Unfinished Business - 06 - 205 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend Section 30-236(b) of the City Code pertaining to mandatory retirement age for members of the Portsmouth Fire and Police Retirement System, whereby the mandatory retirement age shall be changed from sixty two (62) to seventy (70). Deferred from the July 11, 2006 Council Meeting. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Background: . On April 13, 2006, the Portsmouth Retirement Board unanimously adopted a motion recommending that City Council amend the City Code so as to change the mandatory retirement age for members of the Portsmouth Fire and Police Retirement System from age 62 to 70 and has assigned responsibility for enforcement of mandatory retirement to the Secretary of the Retirement Board. Age 70 is also the VRS mandatory retirement age. . Enclosed for your reference, is a copy of the minutes from the April 13th Portsmouth Retirement Board Meeting. . Per the recommendation of the Retirement Board, Management presented you with this code amendment during the May 9,2006 City Council meeting. . During that meeting, City Council tabled this matter until July 2006, and the Mayor requested that former City Councilman Charles Whitehurst and Councilman Ray Smith both serve as Council liaisons to meet with the City Manager on this matter. . The Council liaisons met with City Management as requested and the general consensus from that meeting was that Council should adopt this ordinance thus changing the mandatory retirement age from 62 to 70. . Mercer, the City's retirement actuarial consultant, has also reviewed this matter and their letter dated May 9, 2006 is enclosed for your reference. Mercer concluded that such a change would save the retirement system money, which is very important. Discussion: . All police and fire personnel, regardless of age must be fit for duty. The ability to meet the physical requirements of the job is a function of one's lifestyle and exercise regimen and not age. . Those public safety employees who fail to meet applicable medical standards, regardless of their age, face appropriate employment action. . Per your direction, this matter is placed back on your agenda for consideration. . Financial Impact: This change will have a positive financial impact on the City. Staff Recommends: Adopt the recommendation of the Retirement Board, and Adoption of an ordinance to amend Section 30-236 (B) of the City Code pertaining to mandatory retirement age for members of the Portsmouth Fire and Police Retirement System, whereby the mandatory retirement age shall be changed from sixty two (62) to seventy (70). Vision Principle: Bold New Directions.