March 31, 2011
The Civic Federation supported legislation that allowed the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District to create an Other Post Employment Benefits trust fund that will provide irrevocable funding for retiree health, dental and life insurance and long-term care coverage. In keeping with the Civic Federation’s recommendations, in FY2009 the MWRD also pursued and received legislative approval for increased employer contributions to its pension funds. These are steps in the right direction that will help put the MWRD on stronger financial footing.