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40 Firefighters' Relief & Pension Board
KENT Agenda
WASH IN G T O N
Board Members: Dana Ralph, Mayor,
Kimberley A. Komoto, City Clerk, Councilmember Bill Boyce,
Sam Grubbs, Retired Firefighter, Marvin Berg, Retired Firefighter
Steven Barber, Alternate
January 16, 2024
3:30 p.m.
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Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. Call to order Mayor Ralph 1 min
2. Roll Call Kim Komoto 1 min
3. Changes to the Agenda Yes Mayor Ralph 1 min
MOVE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA
4. Approval of Minutes of July 18, 2023 Yes Mayor Ralph 1 min
Move to approve the minutes of the
meeting of July 18, 2023
5. INFO ONLY: Second and Third Quarter NO Paula Painter 5 min
2023 Financial Report
6. INFO ONLY: CPI Increase NO Susanne Shaw 2 min
7. Adjournment Yes Mayor Ralph 1 min
Unless otherwise noted, the Firefighters' Relief and Pension Board meets quarterly at 3:30 p.m.
in Kent City Hall, Mayor's Conference Room, 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98030.
For additional information, please contact Kimberley A. Komoto at 253-856-5728 or via email at
Kkomoto@KentWA.gov.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at 253-
856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service
at 7-1-1.
Firefighter's Relief and Pension Board July 18, 2023
Minutes Kent, Washington
Pending Approval
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ralph, Councilmember Thomas, Sam Grubbs,
Marvin Berg and Kim Komoto.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Courtney Black, Deputy Finance Director, Susanne
Shaw, Senior Financial Analyst.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:32 p.m., with Mayor Ralph presiding.
2. Roll Call
Mayor Dana Ralph - Present
Councilmember Les Thomas - Present
Kim Komoto - Present
Sam Grubbs - Present
Marvin Berg - Present
Alternate, Steven Barber - Absent
3. Changes to the Agenda
None. Thomas moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Grubbs. The
motion passed unanimously with a vote of 5-0.
4. Approval of Minutes
Thomas moved to approve the minutes dated January 17, 2023, seconded by Grubbs.
The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 5-0.
S. INFO ONLY: Position No. 2 Election Update
Komoto advised the recent election resulted in Marvin Berg being reappointed to
Position No. 2 for a term that will expire on June 30, 2025. Additionally, Berg advised
that this will be his last term.
6. INFO ONLY: LEOFF 1 COLA
Senior Financial Analyst, Susanne Shaw provided details on the LEOFF 1 COLA
increase of 8.81% that went into effect on April 1, 2023. This lowered the City's
obligation.
7. INFO ONLY: Pension Changes Effective July 1, 2023
Senior Financial Analyst, Susanne Shaw provided details on the CPI increase. There
are no beneficiaries that are in the CPI Group.
8. INFO ONLY: FINANCIAL REPORTS
Deputy Finance Director, Courtney Black provided details on the 5-Year Cash and
Investments through December 31, 2022 and pointed out the decrease since the
same period in 2021. Black detailed the investment portfolio.
Black reviewed the Statement of Revenues and Expenses through December 31,
2022 and provided details on the Fire Insurance Premium Tax and Interest Income.
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Firefighter's Relief and Pension Board July 18, 2023
Minutes Kent, Washington
Pending Approval
Black provided details on the Cash and Investments through March 31, 2023 and
pointed out the decrease since the same period in 2022. Black detailed the
investment portfolio.
Black reviewed the Statement of Revenues and Expenses through March 31, 2023
and provided details on the Interest Income and pension expenses, including health
insurance costs.
6. Adjournment
At 3:44 p.m., Mayor Ralph declared the meeting adjourned.
Kimberley A. Komoto
Firefighter's Relief and Pension Board Secretary
July 18, 2023
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KEN T
W A 5 H I N G T O N
CITY OF KENT
FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION TRUST FUND
FINANCIAL REPORT
June 2023
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Cash and Investments as of June 30, 2023
5-year comparison and breakdown of current investments 1
Statement of Revenues and Expenses for the Six Months
Ended June 30, 2023 2
Date Presented: 01/16/2024
City of Kent
Firemen's Relief& Pension Trust Fund #6200
Cash & Investments
June 30, 2023
Five-Year Comparison
• Total Gash and Investments have increased since the same period in 2022, primarily due to the increase in
interest revenue and the Fire Insurance Premium Tax-
i The Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP)was earning 5.199% at the and of the second quarter. In June of
2022 it was earning 1.013%.
i At the end of the 2°d quarter 2023, our managed investment portfolio was earning 1.730%. In ,tune of 2022 the
portfolio was earning 1.130%.
6/30/19 6/30/20 6/30/21 6/30/22 6/30/23
CASH&INVESTMENTS
Cash in Checking&LGIP $ 933,819 39.88% $ 1,222,905 51.74% $ 907,902 39.16% $ 916,190 40.35% $ 1,051,250 45.19%
Investments,at Cost 1,407,472 60.12% 1,140,536 48.26% 1,410,519 60.84% 1,354,633 59.65% 1,274,806 54.81%
TOTAL CASH&INVESTMENTS $ 2,341,291 100.00% $ 2,363,441 100.00% $ 2,318,421 100.00% $ 2,270,823 100.00% $ 2,326,056 100.00%
LIABILITIES AND RETAINED EARNINGS
Accrued Expenses $ 7,363 0.31% $ 7,421 0.31% $ 7,241 0.31% $ 7,339 0.32% $ 4,533 0.19%
Held in trust for Pension Benefits 2,333,928 99.690/6 2,356,020 99.69% 2,311,180 99.69% 2,263,484 99.68% 2,321,523 99.81%
TOTAL LIABILITIES&RETAINED EARNINGS $ 2,341,291 100.00% $ 2,363,441 100.00% $ 2,318,421 100.00% $ 2,270,823 100.00% $ 2,326,056 100.00%
CITY OF KENT I
FIREMEN'S RELIEF AND PENSION FUND INVESTMENTS
June 30,2023 S44,635
Purchase Investment
Date Security Description Yield Maturity Total $1,274X6 $1,006.615
06I30123 Cash in Checking NIA $ 44,635
06/30/23 Local Gov't Investment Pool 5.199% Overnight $ 1,0065616
06/30/23 Other Investments 1-730% 771 Days $ 1,274,806
$ 2,326,056
(The weighted average maturity fot the LGIP is less than 60 days and quickly reflects current market conditions) ■Cash in Checking
(The Long-Term Portfolio has maturites up to five years and is slower to reflect the higher interest rates in the current market)
■Local Gov't Investment Pool
Other Investments
Date Presented: 01/16/2024
City of Kent
Firemen's Relief and Pension Trust Fund #6200
Statement of Revenues and Expenses
For the Six Months Ended June 30
Five-Year Comparison
The Fire Insurance Premium Tax revenge was $370,230 this year, an increase from $337,940 in 2022.
• Year to date expenses have decreased from the same period in the prior year.
6/30/19 6/30/20 6/30/21 6/30/22 6/30/23
OPERATING REVENUES
Interest Income $ 15,317 4.77% $ 26,488 8.15% $ 12,358 3.87% $ 6,879 1.99% $ 28,397 7.12%
Fire Insurance Premium Tax 305,467 95.22% 298,650 91.85% 306,966 96.13% 337,940 98.00% 370,230 92.88%
TOTAL REVENUES $ 320,784 100.00% $ 325,138 100.00% $ 319,324 100.00% $ 344,819 100.00% $ 398,627 100.00%
OPERATING EXPENSES
Pension Payments to Retirees 91,880 47.07% 90,767 44.62% 88,256 45.87% 98,233 45.73% 72,616 38.92%
Health Insurance 100,000 51.23% 100,000 49.16% 100,000 51.98% 100,000 46.55% 110,000 58.97%
Actuarial Study and Other Expense 3,300 1.69% 12,634 6.21% 4,139 2.15% 16,574 7.72% 3,949 2.12%
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 195,180 100.00% $ 2039401 100.00% $ 1929395 100.00% $ 214,807 100.00% $ 186,565 100.00%
NET INCOME(LOSS) $ 125,604 $ 121,737 $ 126,929 $ 130,012 $ 212,063
Date Presented: 01/16/2024 2
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KEN T
W A 5 H I N G T O N
CITY OF KENT
FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION TRUST FUND
FINANCIAL REPORT
September 2023
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Cash and Investments as of September 30, 2023
5-year comparison and breakdown of current investments 1
Statement of Revenues and Expenses for the Nine Months
Ended September 30, 2023 2
Date Presented: 01/16/2024
City of Kent
Firemen's Relief&Pension Trust Fund#6200
Cash &Investments
September 30, 2023
Five-Year Comparison
• Total Cash and Investments have increased since the same period in 2022, primarily due to the increase in
interest revenue and the Fire Insurance Premium.
• The Fire Relief & Pension Fund owns a portion of the City's investment portfolio.
• At the end of the 3rd quarter 2023, our Ion g-teirn portfoiio was earning 1.870%. The investments in this
portfolio have maturities up to 5 gears. The average yield reacts slower to market changes.
Our shark-term portfolio was earning 5.385% at the end of the 3rd quarter. This portfolio has average
maturities of 60 days. The yields react to market changes very quickly.
9/30119 9/30/20 9/30/21 9/30/22 9/30/23
CASH&INVESTMENTS
Cash in Checking&LGIP $ 1,328,787 58.91% $ 1,113,705 48.84% $ 650,338 29.16% $ 873,104 39.93% $ 988,283 43.68%
Investments,at Cost 926,901 41.09% 1,166,455 51.16% 1,579,641 70.84% 1,313,745 60.07% 1,274,248 56.32%
TOTAL CASH&INVESTMENTS $ 2,255,688 100.00% $ 2,280,160 100.00% $ 2,229,979 100.00% $ 2,186,849 100.00% $ 2,262,531 100.00%
LIABILITIES AND RETAINED EARNINGS
Accrued Expenses $ 7,424 0.33% $ 7,462 0.33% $ 7,241 0.32% $ 6,106 0.28% $ 5,033 0.22%
Held in trust for Pension Benefits 2,248,264 99.67% 2,272,698 99.67% 2,222,738 99.68% 2,180,743 99.72% 2,257,498 99.78%
TOTAL LIABILITIES&RETAINED EARNINGS $ 2,255,688 100.00% $ 2,280,160 100.00% $ 2,229,979 100.00% $ 2,186,849 100.00% $ 2,262,531 100.00%
CITY OF KENT
FIREMEN'S RELIEF AND PENSION FUND INVESTMENTS
September 30,2023 $111
Purchase Investment $1,274,248 $970,692
Date Security Description Yield Maturity Total
09/30/23 Cash in Checking N/A $ 17,591
09/30/23 Local Gov't Investment Pool 5.385% Overnight $ 970,692
09/30/23 Other Investments 1.870% 727 Days $ 1,274,248
$ 2,262,531
■Cash in Checking
■Local Gov't Investment Pool
(The weighted average maturity fot the LGIP is less than 60 days and quickly reflects current market conditions)
(The Long-Term Portfolio has maturites up to five years and is slower to reflect the higher interest rates in the current market) Other Investments
Date Presented: 01/16/2024 1
City of Kent
Firemen's Relief and Pension Trust Fund#6200
Statement of Revenues and Expenses
For the Nine Months Ended September 30
Five-Year Comparison
• Interest earnings have increased significantly overthe prior year.
The Fire Insurance Premium Tax revenue was larger than the prior year_
• Year to date expenses have decreased from the same period in the prior year_
9/30/19 9/30/20 9130/21 9/30/22 9/30/23
OPERATING REVENUES
Interest Income $ 24,196 7.34% $ 38,391 11.39% $ 17,721 5.46% $ 12,942 3.69% $ 47,299 11.33%
Fire Insurance Premium Tax 305,467 92.66% 298,650 88.61% 306,966 94.54% 337,941 96.31% 370,230 88.67%
TOTAL REVENUES $ 329,663 100.00% $ 337,041 100.00% $ 324,687 100.00% $ 350,883 100.00% $ 417,529 100.00%
OPERATING EXPENSES
Pension Payments to Retirees 136,423 47.09% 135,539 45.39% 131,702 46.02% 134,869 44.42% 100,312 37.22%
Health Insurance 150,000 51.77% 150,000 50.23% 150,000 52.41% 150,000 49.41% 165,000 61.23%
Actuarial Study and Other Expense 3,300 1.14% 13,088 4.38% 4,498 1.57% 18,743 6.17% 4,179 1.55%
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 289,723 100.00% $ 298,627 100.00% $ 286,200 100.00% $ 303,612 100.00% $ 269,491 100.00%
NET INCOME(LOSS) $ 39,940 $ 38,414 $ 38,487 $ 47,271 $ 148,037
Date Presented: 01/16/2024 2