The City of Pleasant Ridge is known for its historic homes, tree-lined streets and active citizens who dedicate their time for the betterment of the community. Our long tradition of community pride is reflected in our beautiful parks along Woodward Avenue and our pristine neighborhoods. Many of the houses in Pleasant Ridge are part of a nationally-recognized historic district, and all the homes reflect the care and attention, which assures that Pleasant Ridge will remain a beautiful community for generations to come. A strong sense of community, dedication to historic preservation and ideal location makes Pleasant Ridge the perfect city for all ages, interests and lifestyles.
Police Pension Millage Information
Pleasant Ridge is asking the voters to consider a 1.4 mill police pension millage. When fully phased in, the millage would cost the average homeowner $160 per year.
The purpose of the millage is to eliminate a $1.7 million unfunded liability in the police pension fund. The police pension is just 48% funded. This is causing the City to experience rapid increases in our yearly contribution requirement. City pension costs will more than double, from $200,000 in 2014 to over $425,000 annually by the early 2020's. This $225,000 increase is nearly equal to the total payroll cost for our patrol officers.
Approval of the millage would allow the City to pay off the unfunded liability over a period of 15 years. This, combined with the changes to pension plans made since 2011, will place the City on sound financial footing without the need for major service cuts.
Following are informational materials related to the police pension millage request:
Pension Fund Actuarial Valuation Study (MERS)
Unfunded Pension Liability Presentation
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