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AGENDA
Firefighters' Pension Board Meeting
2:00 PM - Thursday, November 20, 2025
Council Conference Room, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) September 18, 2025
3. CORRESPONDENCE
4. MONTHLY STATEMENTS
a) August 2025
b) September 2025
5. MONTHLY BILLS AND PENSION PAYMENTS
a) October 2025
b) November 2025
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
a) Election Results
8. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
FIREFIGHTERS’ PENSION BOARD
CITY OF RENTON
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
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Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ruth Pérez, Finance Committee Chair
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Ray Barilleaux, Fire Department Representative
James Matthew, Fire Department Representative
Chuck Christenson, Alternate Fire Department Representative
Nate Malone, Finance Representative
Duncan McKelvey, Finance Representative - Absent
Kari Roller, Finance Administrator - Absent
Alex Tuttle, Senior Assistant City Attorney - Absent
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The regular meeting of the Firefighters’ Pension Board was called to order by Jason
Seth, City Clerk and Secretary of the Board at 2:04 p.m. In attendance were Mayor
Armondo Pavone, Finance Committee Chair Ruth Pérez; City Clerk Jason Seth; and
Fire Department Representatives Jim Matthew, Ray Barilleaux, and alternate
member Chuck Christenson. Additionally, Nate Malone, Finance Department
Representative was in attendance.
MINUTES APPROVAL
MOVED BY BARILLEAUX, SECONDED BY MATTHEW, THE PENSION BOARD
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 17, 2025, MEETING. CARRIED.
MONTHLY STATEMENT
The JUNE 2025 and JULY 2025 financial reports were reviewed. Total
cash/investment balance was, as of JULY 31, 2025, $9,672,499.92.
MONTHLY BILLS AND PENSION PAYMENTS
MOVED BY MATTHEW, SECONDED BY BARILLEAUX, THE BOARD APPROVE THE
PENSION/MEDICAL PAYMENTS OF $22,882.32 FOR AUGUST 2025, AND $22,882.32
FOR SEPTEMBER 2025, TO BE PAID BY THE FIREFIGHTERS’ PENSION FUND.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
City Clerk Seth reviewed the 2026 ballot and nomination forms. It was then
discovered that forms had been sent to members at the beginning of September.
Mr. Malone noted that he would investigate the issue, and that the city will ensure
all members received their nomination and ballot forms.
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PEREZ, THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED.
CARRIED. Time: 2:10 p.m.
Jason Seth, MMC
City Clerk/Public Records Officer
Secretary, Firefighters’ Pension Board
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
CITY OF RENTON - FIREFIGHTER'S PENSION FUND
CASH & INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT
AS OF AUGUST 31, 2025
Firefighter's Pension Fund Comparison of Cash and Investment Activity
CURRENT 2025 2025 LAST YEAR 2024 2024
ACTIVITY: MONTH YTD BUDGET CURR MO ACTUAL BUDGET
BEGINNING CASH/INV BALANCE 9,672,499.92 9,636,751.56 9,636,751.56 9,504,111.88 9,253,302.21 9,253,302.21
RECEIPTS:
Fire Insurance Premium Tax * 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Investment Interest 856,591.35 1,050,697.52 1,500,000.00 30,844.90 652,361.01 200,000.00
DISBURSEMENTS:
Fire Pension 22,882.32 181,240.13 310,000.00 22,074.62 261,511.66 315,000.00
Office/Operating Supplies 0.00 0.00 475.00 0.00 0.00 475.00
Actuarial/Firemen's Pens 13,550.00 13,550.00 15,000.00 0.00 7,400.00 7,400.00
ENDING CASH/INV BALANCE $10,492,658.95 $10,492,658.95 $10,811,277 $9,512,882.16 $9,636,751.56 $9,130,427
CURRENT PREVIOUS LAST YEAR LAST YEAR
ACTIVITY: MONTH MONTH CURR MO PREV MO
CASH/State Investment Pool $10,461,157.52 $9,267,453.68 $9,054,591.37 $9,043,055.31
INVESTMENTS:
Treasury Strips & Zero Coupon Bonds 0.00 356,701.36 429,683.86 429,683.86
Interest Receivable 45,051.43 48,344.88 28,606.93 31,372.71
Vouchers Payable (13,550.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENTS $10,492,658.95 $9,672,499.92 $9,512,882.16 $9,504,111.88
The State Investment Pool interest 4.3818% 4.3915% 5.3955% 5.4110%
Note: * YTD Fire Insurance Premium Tax was moved from the Pension Fund to the Retiree Healthcare Fund because the pension is fully funded
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AGENDA ITEM #4. a)
CITY OF RENTON - FIREFIGHTER'S PENSION FUND
CASH & INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
Firefighter's Pension Fund Comparison of Cash and Investment Activity
CURRENT 2025 2025 LAST YEAR 2024 2024
ACTIVITY: MONTH YTD BUDGET CURR MO ACTUAL BUDGET
BEGINNING CASH/INV BALANCE 10,492,658.95 9,636,751.56 9,636,751.56 9,512,882.16 9,253,302.21 9,253,302.21
RECEIPTS:
Fire Insurance Premium Tax * 0.00 0.00 0.00 (208,792.60) 0.00 0.00
Investment Interest 29,974.17 1,080,671.69 1,500,000.00 34,135.89 652,361.01 200,000.00
DISBURSEMENTS:
Fire Pension 22,882.32 204,122.45 310,000.00 22,074.62 261,511.66 315,000.00
Office/Operating Supplies 0.00 0.00 475.00 0.00 0.00 475.00
Actuarial/Firemen's Pens 0.00 13,550.00 15,000.00 0.00 7,400.00 7,400.00
ENDING CASH/INV BALANCE $10,499,750.80 $10,499,750.80 $10,811,277 $9,316,150.83 $9,636,751.56 $9,130,427
CURRENT PREVIOUS LAST YEAR LAST YEAR
ACTIVITY: MONTH MONTH CURR MO PREV MO
CASH/State Investment Pool $10,454,173.19 $10,461,157.52 $8,856,602.77 $9,054,591.37
INVESTMENTS:
Treasury Strips & Zero Coupon Bonds 0.00 0.00 429,683.86 429,683.86
Interest Receivable 45,577.61 45,051.43 29,864.20 28,606.93
Vouchers Payable 0.00 (13,550.00) 0.00 0.00
TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENTS $10,499,750.80 $10,492,658.95 $9,316,150.83 $9,512,882.16
The State Investment Pool interest 4.2906% 4.3818% 5.2278% 5.3955%
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AGENDA ITEM #4. b)
FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION BOARD
PENSION/RETRO PAYMENTS FOR OCTOBER 2025
Recipient Pension Amt Retro Total
4 ANKENY (Captain) $408.98 - $408.98
5 BARILLEAUX (Battalion Chief) - - $0.00
4 CHRISTENSON (Firefighter) $577.35 - $577.35
1 GOODWIN (Widow) $1,710.26 - $1,710.26
1 JONES (Widow) $656.02 - $656.02
4 LAVALLEY (Captain) $764.70 - $764.70
5 MATTHEW (Deputy Chief) - - $0.00
1 MC LAUGHLIN (Widow) $1,493.81 - $1,493.81
4 NEWTON (Lieutenant) $605.91 - $605.91
5 NICHOLS (Battalion Chief) $1,073.71 - $1,073.71
5 PHILLIPS (Deputy Chief) $678.54 - $678.54
1 PRINGLE $936.62 - $936.62
1 PRINGLE (Widow) $4,160.80 - $4,160.80
3 RIGGLE (Widow) $138.03 - $138.03
4 RUPPRECHT (Firefighter D Step) $332.85 - $332.85
1 SMITH (Widow) $654.14 - $654.14
1 STROM (Widow) $5,275.05 - $5,275.05
1 TODD (Widow) $737.10 - $737.10
4 VACCA (Lieutenant) $657.98 - $657.98
1 WALLS (Widow)$405.45 - $405.45
1 WEISS (Widow) $1,615.02 - $1,615.02
Total Expenses: Pension/Medical $22,882.32 $0.00 $22,882.32
1 Widows - Disability. Includes a 3.70% CPI increase effective July 1st, 2025 per RCW 41.16.145
2 Widows - Service. Includes a 5.00% COLA Adj. Effective January 1st, 2025.
3 Widows - Service prior to 1969. Includes a 3.70% CPI increase effective July 1st, 2025 per RCW 41.16.145
4 Retirees - Disability after 1961. Includes a 5.00% COLA Adj. Effective January 1st, 2025.
5 Retirees - Service after 1969. Includes a 5.00% COLA Adj. Effective January 1st, 2025.
Total Pension Payments for October, 2024 22,074.62
Total Medical Payments in October, 2024 0.00
Total Expenses: Medical/Pension 22,074.62
Prior Year Pension/Medical Payments:
4_SUMMARY 9/29/2025
AGENDA ITEM #5. a)
FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION BOARD
PENSION/RETRO PAYMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2025
Recipient Pension Amt Retro Total
4 ANKENY (Captain) $408.98 - $408.98
5 BARILLEAUX (Battalion Chief) - - $0.00
4 CHRISTENSON (Firefighter) $577.35 - $577.35
1 GOODWIN (Widow) $1,710.26 - $1,710.26
1 JONES (Widow) $656.02 - $656.02
4 LAVALLEY (Captain) $764.70 - $764.70
5 MATTHEW (Deputy Chief) - - $0.00
1 MC LAUGHLIN (Widow) $1,493.81 - $1,493.81
4 NEWTON (Lieutenant) $605.91 - $605.91
5 NICHOLS (Battalion Chief) $1,073.71 - $1,073.71
5 PHILLIPS (Deputy Chief) $678.54 - $678.54
1 PRINGLE $936.62 - $936.62
1 PRINGLE (Widow) $4,160.80 - $4,160.80
3 RIGGLE (Widow) $138.03 - $138.03
4 RUPPRECHT (Firefighter D Step) $332.85 - $332.85
1 SMITH (Widow) $654.14 - $654.14
1 STROM (Widow) $5,275.05 - $5,275.05
1 TODD (Widow) $737.10 - $737.10
4 VACCA (Lieutenant) $657.98 - $657.98
1 WALLS (Widow)$405.45 - $405.45
1 WEISS (Widow) $1,615.02 - $1,615.02
Total Expenses: Pension/Medical $22,882.32 $0.00 $22,882.32
1 Widows - Disability. Includes a 3.70% CPI increase effective July 1st, 2025 per RCW 41.16.145
2 Widows - Service. Includes a 5.00% COLA Adj. Effective January 1st, 2025.
3 Widows - Service prior to 1969. Includes a 3.70% CPI increase effective July 1st, 2025 per RCW 41.16.145
4 Retirees - Disability after 1961. Includes a 5.00% COLA Adj. Effective January 1st, 2025.
5 Retirees - Service after 1969. Includes a 5.00% COLA Adj. Effective January 1st, 2025.
Total Pension Payments for November, 2024 22,074.62
Total Medical Payments in November, 2024 0.00
Total Expenses: Medical/Pension 22,074.62
Prior Year Pension/Medical Payments:
4_SUMMARY 10/30/2025
AGENDA ITEM #5. b)