CITY OF NORTH WILDWOOD COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY ORDINANCE NO. 1985 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1078, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NOS. 1265, 1390 AND 1762, AS CODIFIED IN CHAPTER 71, BEACH PATROL PENSION PLAN BE IT ORDAINED, by the Council of the City of North Wildwood in the County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, as follows: Section One. The portion of Ordinance #1078, as amended and supplemented by Ordinance Nos. 1265, 1390 and 1762, that has been codified in the Code of the City of North Wildwood at 71-20, Definitions, is hereby amended to the extent that the definition of YEAR OF SERVICE shall henceforth read as follows: YEAR OF SERVICE Consists of such part of the calendar year as the Lifeguard Force is normally employed. At least 360 hours worked shall constitute a year of service. Section Two. The portion of Ordinance #1078, as amended and supplemented by Ordinance Nos. 1265, 1390 and 1762, that has been codified in the Code of the City of North Wildwood at 71-20.7D is hereby amended to the extent that 71-20.7D shall henceforth read as follows: D.Operating procedures. (1)The members of the North Wildwood Lifeguard Pension Commission shall annually elect a Chairperson from among the membership and shall meet a minimum of twice per year. (2)All acts and decisions of the Lifeguard Pension Commission shall be by majority vote of those present at any duly called meeting. A duly called meeting shall be that which is attended by at least three members of the Commission. All decisions shall be binding and conclusive, subject to a claim review procedure which might be established by the Commission. No Commission member shall vote or otherwise participate in a decision pertaining specifically to his own benefits from the plan. (3)The City Administrator shall provide the Lifeguard Pension Commission with the facilities needed for the conduct of its business and the preservation of its records. (4)The Lifeguard Pension Commission may request and receive assistance from City officers and employees, including but not limited to a secretary, the City Clerk and the Chief Financial Officer, and may employ independent counsel. (5)The members of the Lifeguard Pension Commission accept no liability for any act or omission except those for which they are responsible under the terms of this plan. All liability insurance or security bonds required for members of the Commission shall be provided for out of the proceeds of the pension plan fund. (6)Pension Certification Request Procedure. (a)Beach Patrol member informs, in writing, of intent to retire from the NWBP. He/she submits a letter of request for certification of their Lifeguard Pension Contributions to the Beach Patrol Chief, Lifeguard Pension Commission, and Human Resources. The request letter for certification shall include the following information: [i] Full name. [ii] Years of service with NWBP. [iii] Updated mailing address where payment(s) shall be sent. (b)North Wildwood Human Resources & Chief Financial Officer shall determine eligibility status. Eligibility shall be constituted by the following: [i] 20 Years of Service, including the final period of 10 consecutive years, serving with the North Wildwood Beach Patrol. A year of service shall be constituted by 360 hours worked. (c)If retiree is deemed eligible, HR & CFO shall submit back up documentation and pension calculation to the Lifeguard Pension Commission for review and certification. [i] The annual pension amount shall be equal to 50% of the average of the last three (3) years salary received by the retiree during his/her employment with the North Wildwood Beach Patrol. (d)Lifeguard Pension Commission shall review and vote on Resolution to certify pension request. If approved, Commission shall submit Resolution and backup documentation to the Office of the City Clerk for City Council approval. (e)City Council to consider Resolution to approve Commissions pension certification recommendation. If approved, City Clerk shall submit approval to HR/CFO and to the Commission. (f)If eligible to begin, retiree shall receive pension payments on a quarterly basis. (7)Pension Reimbursement Request Procedure. (a)Beach Patrol member resigns, in writing, from the North Wildwood Beach Patrol. Within 12 months of resignation, he/she submits a letter of request for reimbursement of their Lifeguard Pension Contributions to the Beach Patrol Chief, Lifeguard Commission, and Human Resources. The request letter shall include the following information: [i] Full name [ii] Years of service with NWBP [iii] Updated mailing address where payment shall be sent (b)North Wildwood HR/CFO shall review request and calculate contributions to be reimbursed. Calculation shall be then sent to Lifeguard Pension Commission for review. (c)Lifeguard Pension Commission shall review calculations and eligibility and vote on Resolution to approve reimbursement requests. If approved, Commission shall submit Resolution, letters, and calculations to the Office of the City Clerk for City Council approval. (d)City Council to review Resolution to approve Commissions reimbursement recommendation. If approved, City Clerk shall submit approval to HR/CFO. (e) HR/CFO to pay out requester in the contribution amount calculated previously. Payment shall be mailed via check to mailing address provided in the letter of request. Section Three. If any portion of this Ordinance is determined to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that determination shall have no effect upon the remainder of this Ordinance, which shall remain valid and operable. Section Four. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies only, be and the same hereby are repealed. Section Five. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication as provided by law. Patrick T. Rosenello, Mayor W. Scott Jett, City Clerk CITY OF NORTH WILDWOOD COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY ORDINANCE NO. 1985 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1078, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NOS. 1265, 1390 AND 1762, AS CODIFIED IN CHAPTER 71, BEACH PATROL PENSION PLAN TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of North Wildwood, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, on the 2nd day of September, 2025. A second reading, hearing and final consideration of the above Ordinance will be held on the 7th day of October, 2025 at 10:00 AM in City Hall. The purpose of this Ordinance is to update regulations for the Lifeguard Pension Program in the North Wildwood. Members of the general public who would like a copy of the Ordinance may obtain a copy, free of charge, at the office of the City Clerk in City Hall during normal business hours. CITY OF NORTH WILDWOOD W. Scott Jett, City Clerk 1 xFee=$100.13 9/10/25
