(A) Definitions. For the sole purpose of using these terms in determining pension fund benefits, the following terms are defined. This section shall not alter or vacate any rights of a police officer or a firefighter as may be established under state law.
FIRST CLASS FIREFIGHTER. A regular, uniformed and permanent firefighter, other than the Fire Chief or any other ranking officer, with not less than 20 years of active service on the Fire Department of the city.
FIRST CLASS PATROL OFFICER. A regular, uniformed and permanent police officer, other than the Chief of Police or any other ranking officer, with not less than 20 years of active service in the Police Department of the city.
(B) Computation of benefits.
(1) The pension of a patrol officer shall be computed by using as the base the salary of a first class patrol officer. Calculation will also include longevity increases of a first class patrol officer with 30 years of service.
(2) The pension of a firefighter covered by the 1937 Act shall be computed by using as the base the salary of a first class firefighter. The calculation will also include longevity increases of a first class firefighter with 30 years of service.
(Ord. G-87-186, passed 6-1-1987; Ord. G-99-306, passed 3-2-1999; Ord. G-99-345, passed 8-4-1999; Ord. A-03-34, passed 5-15-2003)