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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 09 08 Board of Trustee Regular Meeting AgendaBOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 - 5:30 PM CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 1 CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Changes AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS INFORMATIONAL AGENDA PUBLIC INPUT Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill out a “Public Input” form. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of groups or homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City Commission. CONSENT AGENDA 300. Approval of the Minutes: Thursday, May 14, 2026 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting 2026 05 14 BOT Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA Pursuant to F.S. § 286.0115, if the mayor or any city commissioner receives and/or sends ex parte communications regarding any application filed with the city, the mayor or any city commissioner must publicly disclose such communications before or during the hearing at which a vote is taken on the quasi-judicial matter, so that persons who have opinions contrary to those expressed in the ex parte communications are given a reasonable opportunity to refute or respond to the communications. REGULAR AGENDA 500. Quarterly Investment Return Report and Asset Allocation Analysis from Mariner 2026-06-30_Winter_Springs_General__QTRLY_Report_.pdf 501. Proposed Defined Benefit Plan Restatement Actuarial_Projection_Study_10-1-2025_Report_w_CL.pdf GRS Actuarial Impact Statement 10-1-2025.pdf Resolution 2026-14.pdf Sample DROP Entry Form.pdf REPORTS PUBLIC INPUT Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill out a “Public Input” form. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of groups or homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City Commission. 2 ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE This is a Public Meeting, and the public is invited to attend and this Agenda is subject to change. Please be advised that one (1) or more Members of any of the City's Advisory Boards and Committees may be in attendance at this Meeting, and may participate in discussions. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City of Winter Springs at (407) 327-1800 "at least 48 hours prior to meeting, a written request by a physically handicapped person to attend the meeting, directed to the chairperson or director of such board, commission, agency, or authority" - per Section 286.26 Florida Statutes. "If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based" - per Section 286.0105 Florida Statutes. 3 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 300 BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA | SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Approval of the Minutes: Thursday, May 14, 2026 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Board review and approve the Thursday, May 14, 2026 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting minutes as presented. 4 BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAY 14, 2026 CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER City Clerk Christian Gowan called the Regular Meeting of Thursday, May 14, 2026, of the Board of Trustees to order at 5:30 pm in the Commission Chambers (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairperson Marco Santoro, present Vice-Chairperson Arif Fareed, present Board Member Michael Blake, present via telephone Board Member Brandon Fair, present Board Member Karl Furno, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present Also present: Mr. Jack Evatt, Director of Institutional Advisory Services, Mariner Ms. Shelly Jones, Consultant, Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company Mr. Kevin Sweet, City Manager Ms. Holly Queen, Director, Finance Department Mr. Brian Dunigan, Director, Administrative Services and Operations Department Chair Santoro held a moment of silence and then led the Pledge of Allegiance. No changes were noted for the agenda and the agenda was adopted. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Santoro opened Public Input. No one addressed the Board. Chairperson Santoro closed Public Input. CONSENT AGENDA 300) Approval of the Thursday, April 9, 2025 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes No discussion. 5 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING – MAY 14, 2026 PAGE 2 OF 4 MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FAIR. SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR FAREED. VOTE: BLAKE (AYE); FAIR (AYE); FURNO (AYE); FAREED (AYE); SANTORO (AYE) MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA 500) Quarterly Investment Return Report and Asset Allocation Analysis from Mariner Investment Advisor Jack Evatt presented the quarterly investment performance review for the period ending March 31, 2026, and an accompanying asset allocation analysis. He noted that much of the quarter-end data had been superseded by subsequent market events, with the fund recovering from a low of $82.8 million at March 31 to approximately $89.9 million as of the day prior to the meeting. Mr. Evatt noted that domestic equity had risen to approximately 56% of the portfolio as of the day prior, exceeding the Investment Policy Statement's maximum target of 55%. He recommended transferring $5,000,000 from the Vanguard Total Stock Market fund to the Galliard Core Fixed Income Fund to return domestic equity weighting to its 50% target. Discussion followed on inflation risk, interest rate uncertainty, and the value of voluntary rebalancing over a market-forced reduction. Mr. Evatt also presented the asset allocation analysis, which modeled five hypothetical portfolio mixes illustrating the effect of various combinations of equity, fixed income, core real estate, direct lending, and bank loans on expected return, standard deviation, and Sharpe ratio. The Board agreed that this was the beginning of a longer discussion regarding investment policy targets and asset class selection, with no motion on allocation changes sought at this meeting. MOTION TO TRANSFER FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($5,000,000.00) FROM THE VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET FUND TO THE GALLIARD CORE FIXED INCOME FUND. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FAIR. SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR FAREED. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BLAKE (NAY); FAIR (AYE); FURNO (AYE); FAREED (AYE); SANTORO (AYE) MOTION CARRIED: 4-1. 501) GRS Actuarial Valuation Report of the Defined Benefit Plan – October 1, 2025 Actuary Shelly Jones of Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company presented the October 1, 2025 actuarial valuation of the defined benefit plan. She reported a strong year overall, with investment returns significantly exceeding the 6.75% assumption, a declining unfunded actuarial accrued liability (from $7.3 million to $5.9 million), and an improved actuarial funded ratio of 92.8% on a smoothed basis. The plan's required minimum contribution decreased to $1,070,408, or 24.7% of payroll, with the city's share at $853,726 (19.7% of payroll)—noted as low relative to peers given the inclusion of sworn officers. 6 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING – MAY 14, 2026 PAGE 3 OF 4 Ms. Jones further commented on updates to the mortality assumption pursuant to Florida Statute to align with the Florida Retirement System tables and noted the plan holds $7.6 million in total deferred actuarial gains, providing a buffer in the anticipated volatile fiscal year 2026 environment. Long-term investment performance has outpaced the assumed rate by a substantial margin over three, five, and ten years. Ms. Jones asked that the Board accept the report and noted that, upon approval, GRS would submit the required 140 data items and the valuation report to the State of Florida within the statutory 60-day compliance window. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE GRS ACTUARIAL VALUATION REPORT OF THE DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN AS OD OCTOBER 1, 2025. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FAIR. SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR FAREED. DISCUSSION VOTE: BLAKE (AYE); FAIR (AYE); FURNO (AYE); FAREED (AYE); SANTORO (AYE) MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. 502) Updated Actuarial Projection Study as of October 1, 2025 City Manager Kevin Sweet presented the updated actuarial projection study, prepared by GRS, outlining proposed pension plan design changes intended to improve the city's competitiveness with neighboring Seminole County agencies and the Florida Retirement System. He described approximately twelve months of internal analysis and discussions with law enforcement leadership preceding the proposal. City Manager Sweet noted the city's recommended scenario (Scenario 7) combined four individual changes: (1) increasing the maximum accrued benefit cap from 90% to 99% of average final compensation, achieved by extending the accrual period from 30 to 33 years at the existing 3% multiplier; (2) increasing pensionable overtime from 150 to 300 hours annually; (3) adding a normal retirement eligibility provision allowing unreduced retirement upon completion of 30 years of service regardless of age; and (4) establishing a Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) with a maximum participation period of 3 years, a 4% fixed annual interest credit, and eligibility at age 55 with 15 years of service or upon normal retirement. City Manager Sweet confirmed that all proposed changes are prospective only and would not retroactively alter any existing benefit for current retirees or active members. It was further noted that the corresponding increase in unfunded actuarial accrued liability under Scenario 7 was approximately $1.4 million, moving from $7.3 million to $8.7 million, while the city's required contribution as a percentage of payroll remained manageable and the city intends to continue budgeting at 30% of payroll in FY27. Board Member Blake advised that the Board of Trustees should exercise care not to endorse or recommend a specific plan design to the City Commission, as benefit design is solely a policy matter within the Commission's authority. He noted that the board's appropriate role is to confirm it has received and understood the proposed changes and that it could administer the trust under any scenario the Commission may adopt. City Manager Sweet concurred with that characterization. Chair Santoro and Board Member Blake both acknowledged the value of the city administration bringing the study before the board for informational purposes. MOTION THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACCEPT THE SPECIAL ACTUARIAL PROJECTION STUDY OUTLINING THE COST PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO SEVERAL NEW BENEFIT SCENARIOS, AND THAT THE BOARD NOTIFY THE COMMISSION THAT IT WOULD BE ABLE TO SUPPORT AND MANAGE THE TRUST UNDER ANY OF THOSE SCENARIOS THE COMMISSION MAY ELECT TO EMPLOY. MOTION BY 7 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING – MAY 14, 2026 PAGE 4 OF 4 BOARD MEMBER BLAKE. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FAIR. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BLAKE (AYE); FAIR (AYE); FURNO (AYE); FAREED (AYE); SANTORO (AYE) MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Santoro opened Public Input. No one addressed the Board. Chairperson Santoro closed Public Input. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Santoro adjourned the meeting at 7:23p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ___________________________________ CHRISTIAN D. GOWAN, MPA, CMC CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the August 13, 2026 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting. 8 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 500 BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA | SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Quarterly Investment Return Report and Asset Allocation Analysis from Mariner SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Mariner requests the Board accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending June 30, 2026 9 <CBDoc TenantId="2" EntityTypeId="3100" EntityId=”190" DocumentTypeId="1" EffectiveDate="06/30/2026" Interval="3" Description="Quarterly Report" /> Investment Performance Review Period Ending June 30, 2026 Winter Springs General Employees General Plan and Trust 10 2nd Quarter 2026 Market Environment Page 1 11 The Market Environment Executive Summary As of June 30, 2026 The Economy ▪Economic growth remained resilient despite restrictive monetary policy and geopolitical uncertainty,supported by healthy labor markets,continued business investment,and steady consumer spending.Corporate capital expenditures, particularly those tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure,continued to provide an important source of economic momentum. ▪Inflation temporarily accelerated as higher energy prices flowed through headline inflation measures,prompting the Federal Reserve to maintain a cautious policy stance.While policymakers left interest rates unchanged during the quarter,expectations shifted toward higher-for-longer rates as markets reassessed the path of monetary policy. ▪Looking ahead,easing oil prices and moderating inflation pressures should provide a more constructive backdrop,although the pace of economic growth will likely depend on continued business investment,labor market stability,and the Federal Reserve's ability to balance inflation control with sustaining economic expansion. Equity (Domestic and International) ▪Global equity markets posted strong gains as geopolitical concerns eased, corporate earnings remained resilient,and investor enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence fueled another leg higher in risk assets.U.S.equities recovered quickly from first-quarter volatility and finished the quarter near record highs. ▪Technology remained the market leader,driven by semiconductor manufacturers and companies supporting AI infrastructure,while improving market breadth allowed small-and mid-cap stocks,Industrials,and Financials to participate more meaningfully in the rally.International equities also advanced, with emerging markets benefiting from significant exposure to semiconductor production and AI supply chains. ▪While AI continues to drive market leadership,improving participation across sectors and company sizes is a constructive development for diversified portfolios.Continued earnings growth and expanding leadership beyond mega- cap Technology could provide a healthier foundation for equity returns going forward. Fixed Income ▪Bond markets generated modest positive returns despite higher Treasury yields and evolving interest rate expectations.Strong corporate fundamentals supported investment-grade and high-yield credit,allowing corporate bonds to outperform comparable government securities. ▪Interest rate volatility remained elevated as markets weighed persistent inflation against easing energy prices and changing Federal Reserve expectations.Although policymakers maintained current policy rates,investors increasingly priced in the possibility that interest rates could remain elevated for longer. ▪Higher bond yields continue to improve the outlook for fixed income investors by providing more attractive income opportunities and restoring bonds'role as an important source of diversification within balanced portfolios,even if near-term rate volatility persists. Market Themes ▪Artificial intelligence remained the dominant investment theme,with continued spending on semiconductors,data centers,electrical infrastructure,and cloud computing supporting earnings growth across Technology,Industrials, Utilities,and Materials.Corporate investment plans suggest the AI buildout remains in its early stages. ▪Market leadership broadened as improving economic confidence and attractive valuations supported stronger performance among small-and mid-cap companies alongside continued strength in Technology.Meanwhile,declining oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions helped reduce one of the market's largest near-term risks. ▪Investors will continue focusing on several key themes through the remainder of the year,including the sustainability of AI-driven earnings growth,the trajectory of inflation and Federal Reserve policy,and whether broader market participation continues alongside elevated equity valuations. Page 2 12 The Market Environment Major Market Index Performance As of June 30, 2026 ▪Small caps led domestic markets as participation broadened beyond mega- cap Technology. ▪Emerging markets benefited from semiconductor strength and continued AI infrastructure spending. ▪Developed international equities advanced but trailed emerging markets due to lower Technology exposure. ▪Investment-grade bonds posted modest gains despite rising Treasury yields and policy uncertainty. ▪Cash and government debt lagged as investors favored equities and credit over defensive positioning. ▪Emerging markets led returns,driven by AI-related semiconductor demand across Asia. ▪Small caps outpaced large caps as improving fundamentals attracted broader investor interest. ▪Developed international stocks generated solid gains despite more modest Technology exposure. ▪Corporate bonds outperformed Treasuries as credit spreads remained historically tight with structured MBS outperforming over the full year. ▪Treasury bills provided stability and income but trailed risk assets over the period. Source: Investment Metrics 0.9% 1.4% 0.6% 0.9% 0.3% 0.7% 24.1% 10.8% 14.5% 21.5% 13.8% 15.1% 15.4% 15.2% 0.0%2.5%5.0%7.5%10.0%12.5%15.0%17.5%20.0%22.5%25.0% 3-Month T-Bill Bloomberg Corp IG Bloomberg MBS Bloomberg US TIPS Bloomberg US Govt Bloomberg US Agg MSCI Emerg Mkts MSCI EAFE MSCI ACWxUS Russell 2000 Russell MidCap Russell 1000 Russell 3000 S&P 500 Quarter Performance 3.9% 4.3% 5.2% 3.4% 2.7% 3.8% 43.5% 20.2% 27.7% 40.8% 21.6% 22.0% 22.8% 22.3% 0.0%5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%35.0%40.0%45.0% 3-Month T-Bill Bloomberg Corp IG Bloomberg MBS Bloomberg US TIPS Bloomberg US Govt Bloomberg US Agg MSCI Emerg Mkts MSCI EAFE MSCI ACWxUS Russell 2000 Russell MidCap Russell 1000 Russell 3000 S&P 500 1-Year Performance Page 3 13 Source:Investment Metrics The Market Environment Domestic Equity Style Index Performance As of June 30,2026 ▪Small-cap growth led domestic equities as AI-related enthusiasm expanded beyond mega-cap Technology. ▪Improving market breadth supported stronger returns across mid-and small- cap companies. ▪Growth outperformed value in every capitalization segment as Technology leadership reaccelerated. ▪Large-cap stocks posted strong gains,though leadership broadened beyond the largest Technology companies. ▪Investor optimism surrounding capital spending and economic resilience favored cyclical sectors over defensives which benefitted growth at the relative expense of value. ▪Broad participation across styles and market capitalizations reflected improving confidence in the economic outlook. ▪Small-cap value outperformed as improving fundamentals narrowed the performance gap with large-cap stocks. ▪Value stocks generally outpaced growth over the year despite Technology's strong quarterly rebound. ▪Large-cap returns remained supported by resilient earnings and continued AI- related investment. ▪Mid-cap value outperformed growth as industrial,financial,and cyclical sectors strengthened. ▪Smaller companies benefited from improving domestic growth expectations and attractive relative valuations. ▪The sharp quarterly recovery in growth stocks narrowed,but did not eliminate, value's one-year leadership. 25.7% 21.5% 17.2% 14.5% 13.8% 13.4% 16.7% 15.1% 13.9% 17.1% 15.4% 14.0% 0.0%5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0% 2000 Growth 2000 Index 2000 Value MidCap Growth MidCap Index MidCap Value 1000 Growth 1000 Index 1000 Value 3000 Growth 3000 Index 3000 Value Quarter Performance -Russell Style Series 38.7% 40.8% 43.0% 6.2% 21.6% 26.6% 17.7% 22.0% 27.1% 18.2% 22.8% 27.8% 0.0%5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%35.0%40.0%45.0% 2000 Growth 2000 Index 2000 Value MidCap Growth MidCap Index MidCap Value 1000 Growth 1000 Index 1000 Value 3000 Growth 3000 Index 3000 Value 1-Year Performance -Russell Style Series Page 4 14 The Market Environment GICS Sector Performance &(Sector Weight) As of June 30,2026 Source:Morningstar Direct ▪Technology dominated quarterly returns as AI infrastructure spending accelerated across semiconductors and hardware. ▪Industrials benefited from expanding capital investment and improving manufacturing activity. ▪Financials underperformed despite healthy credit conditions,reflecting investors'preference for sectors with stronger earnings growth tied to AI and capital spending. ▪Energy was the quarter's weakest sector as oil prices retreated following easing Middle East tensions,reducing earnings expectations after the earlier price spike. ▪Health Care recovered from first-quarter weakness but trailed Technology over the past year. ▪Over the trailing year,Technology,Industrials,and Energy remained leadership sectors despite broader quarterly participation. ▪Technology led small-cap gains as AI suppliers and infrastructure companies attracted renewed investor demand. ▪Industrials outperformed on improving domestic growth expectations and increased business investment. ▪Health Care posted strong quarterly gains but remained volatile across the trailing year. ▪Financials advanced as improving economic confidence supported regional banks and lenders. ▪Energy underperformed as falling crude prices reduced earnings expectations across the sector. ▪One-year returns show leadership extending beyond Technology, highlighting stronger cyclical participation among smaller companies. 14.2% 10.8% 20.3% 37.6% 28.8% 20.5% 4.2% 28.5% 5.0% 8.2% 18.9% -0.5% 8.8% 1.5% 32.4% 14.9% 9.1% 8.9% -13.0% 0.5% 9.2% 8.3% -18.4%-8.4%1.6%11.6%21.6%31.6%41.6% Utilities (2.3%) Real Estate (2.2%) Materials (2.2%) Info Technology (33.6%) Industrials (9.6%) Health Care (8.9%) Financials (12.3%) Energy (3.7%) Consumer Staples (4.8%) Consumer Disc (10.0%) Comm Services (10.3%) Russell 1000 Quarter 1-Year 14.5% 28.3% 44.1% 66.5% 53.0% 61.1% 22.5% 45.9% 9.6% 20.1% 40.1% 0.6% 18.4% 3.0% 57.6% 27.9% 24.8% 16.8% -10.1% 10.2% 16.4% 15.0% -18.0%-8.0%2.0%12.0%22.0%32.0%42.0%52.0%62.0%72.0% Utilities (2.9%) Real Estate (5.2%) Materials (4.8%) Info Technology (16.3%) Industrials (18.6%) Health Care (16.5%) Financials (16.5%) Energy (6.2%) Consumer Staples (1.7%) Consumer Disc (8.4%) Comm Services (2.6%) Russell 2000 Quarter 1-Year Page 5 15 The Market Environment Top 10 Index Weights &Quarterly Performance for the Russell 1000 & 2000 As of June 30,2026 Source:Morningstar Direct Top 10 Weighted Stocks Russell 1000 Weight 1-Qtr Return 1-Year Return Sector NVIDIA Corp 6.7%14.9%26.8%Information Technology Apple Inc 6.0%14.1%41.6%Information Technology Microsoft Corp 4.0%1.0%-24.4%Information Technology Amazon.com Inc 3.3%14.4%8.6%Consumer Discretionary Alphabet Inc Class A 3.0%24.4%103.4%Communication Services Broadcom Inc 2.5%22.3%38.0%Information Technology Alphabet Inc Class C 2.4%23.2%99.8%Communication Services Micron Technology Inc 1.9%241.7%838.8%Information Technology Meta Platforms Inc Class A 1.8%-1.5%-23.4%Communication Services Tesla Inc 1.8%13.1%32.4%Consumer Discretionary Top 10 Weighted Stocks Russell 2000 Weight 1-Qtr Return 1-Year Return Sector Moog Inc Class A 0.4%45.0%135.3%Industrials Hut 8 Corp 0.4%146.1%520.7%Information Technology Viasat Inc 0.4%96.1%515.1%Information Technology BrightSpring Health Services Inc 0.4%63.7%195.6%Health Care Cytokinetics Inc 0.3%29.3%157.8%Health Care MaxLinear Inc 0.3%636.2%801.0%Information Technology Argan Inc 0.3%46.7%264.2%Industrials UMB Financial Corp 0.3%27.0%37.7%Financials JFrog Ltd Ordinary Shares 0.3%93.7%107.1%Information Technology Riot Platforms Inc 0.3%121.5%142.3%Information Technology Top 10 Performing Stocks (by Quarter) Russell 2000 Weight 1-Qtr Return 1-Year Return Sector Agilon Health Inc 0.0%1255.0%86.4%Health Care MaxLinear Inc 0.3%636.2%801.0%Information Technology Rackspace Technology Inc Ordinary 0.0%566.5%410.2%Information Technology FuelCell Energy Inc 0.1%452.3%540.8%Industrials Backblaze Inc Class A 0.0%359.7%188.4%Information Technology Digital Turbine Inc 0.0%347.9%118.6%Information Technology Entravision Communications Corp 0.0%341.5%494.8%Communication Services Penguin Solutions Inc 0.1%331.9%283.7%Information Technology Absci Corp 0.0%286.3%351.0%Health Care Bandwidth Inc Class A 0.1%255.2%298.1%Communication Services Bottom 10 Performing Stocks (by Quarter) Russell 2000 Weight 1-Qtr Return 1-Year Return Sector GD Culture Group Ltd 0.0%-99.7%-99.8%Communication Services Sable Offshore Corp 0.0%-81.4%-86.0%Energy Context Therapeutics Inc 0.0%-78.9%-15.5%Health Care ADC Therapeutics SA 0.0%-71.5%-60.1%Health Care Verra Mobility Corp Class A 0.0%-70.3%-83.3%Industrials Elicio Therapeutics Inc 0.0%-63.4%-49.4%Health Care Embecta Corp 0.0%-63.0%-65.0%Health Care Compass Therapeutics Inc Ordinary 0.0%-58.6%-15.8%Health Care LanzaTech Global Inc Ordinary Shares 0.0%-57.4%-74.9%Industrials Brand Engagement Network Inc 0.0%-54.9%288.9%Information Technology Top 10 Performing Stocks (by Quarter) Russell 1000 Weight 1-Qtr Return 1-Year Return Sector Astera Labs Inc 0.1%340.7%434.2%Information Technology SanDisk Corp Ordinary Shares 0.5%257.9%4913.7%Information Technology Micron Technology Inc 1.9%241.7%838.8%Information Technology Intel Corp 0.9%216.4%523.3%Information Technology Marvell Technology Inc 0.4%200.9%285.9%Information Technology Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd 0.1%189.7%193.7%Information Technology Advanced Micro Devices Inc 1.4%185.6%309.4%Information Technology Dell Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares 0.2%163.7%257.4%Information Technology Flex Ltd 0.1%147.6%224.7%Information Technology Western Digital Corp 0.3%136.2%900.8%Information Technology Bottom 10 Performing Stocks (by Quarter) Russell 1000 Weight 1-Qtr Return 1-Year Return Sector BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc 0.0%-50.0%-66.7%Information Technology EPAM Systems Inc 0.0%-41.4%-55.1%Information Technology Intuit Inc 0.1%-39.4%-66.6%Information Technology Zoetis Inc Class A 0.0%-38.9%-53.2%Health Care Karman Holdings Inc 0.0%-37.6%-0.9%Industrials Westlake Corp 0.0%-37.1%-1.3%Materials Accenture PLC Class A 0.1%-36.7%-57.2%Information Technology Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp 0.0%-36.5%-49.4%Information Technology Insmed Inc 0.0%-34.8%5.9%Health Care Bullish 0.0%-34.4%0.0%Financials Page 6 16 Source:MSCI Global Index Monitor (Returns are Net) The Market Environment International and Regional Market Index Performance (Country Count) As of June 30,2026 ▪Emerging markets led global returns as AI-driven semiconductor demand boosted Asian Technology exporters.This,however,was specific to the Asian region as the EMEA and Latin American regions were flat or negative. ▪Emerging Asia significantly outperformed other regions,led by Taiwan and South Korea's chip manufacturers. ▪Developed international markets posted solid gains as easing geopolitical risks improved investor sentiment. ▪European equities benefited from resilient Financials and Industrials despite modest economic growth. ▪Pacific markets advanced on strong Japanese equities were supported by improving corporate earnings and governance reforms. ▪Latin America lagged as weaker commodity prices offset improving global risk appetite. ▪Emerging markets outperformed developed regions,driven by sustained AI investment and Technology leadership. ▪Emerging Asia remained the strongest region as semiconductor exports fueled earnings growth. ▪Developed international markets produced solid returns despite lower Technology exposure than emerging markets. ▪Japanese equities benefited from improving profitability,shareholder reforms, and a supportive economic backdrop. ▪European markets advanced as Financials,Industrials,and improving business confidence supported returns. ▪Commodity-oriented emerging regions generally trailed Technology-driven markets as AI remained the dominant investment theme. -5.1% 30.7% 1.0% 24.1% 12.3% 11.2% 11.5% 11.1% 15.1% -3.6% 30.2% 2.3% 24.1% 10.9% 10.8% 10.8% 10.2% 14.5% -8.0%-3.0%2.0%7.0%12.0%17.0%22.0%27.0%32.0% EM Latin Amer (6) EM Asia (9) EM EMEA (11) Emerging Mkt (26) Pacific (5) Europe & ME (16) EAFE (21) World x US (22) AC World x US (48) Quarter Performance USD LOCAL 24.9% 58.5% 14.3% 50.2% 32.6% 21.4% 24.9% 25.7% 32.9% 31.7% 48.7% 16.0% 43.5% 23.6% 18.6% 20.2% 21.0% 27.7% 0.0%10.0%20.0%30.0%40.0%50.0%60.0% EM Latin Amer (6) EM Asia (9) EM EMEA (11) Emerging Mkt (26) Pacific (5) Europe & ME (16) EAFE (21) World x US (22) AC World x US (48) 1-Year Performance USD Local Currency Page 7 17 The Market Environment US Dollar International Index Attribution &Country Detail As of June 30,2026 Source:Morningstar Direct,MSCI Global Index Monitor (Returns are Net in USD) MSCI -EAFE Sector Weight Quarter Return 1-Year Return Communication Services 3.8%-1.3%-9.9% Consumer Discretionary 8.2%8.1%-0.3% Consumer Staples 6.7%5.3%5.0% Energy 3.3%-17.2%29.6% Financials 25.1%14.0%28.1% Health Care 10.4%2.6%10.0% Industrials 18.9%8.8%18.3% Information Technology 12.1%55.0%63.7% Materials 6.0%6.6%29.2% Real Estate 1.6%1.1%4.0% Utilities 3.9%1.1%25.1% Total 100.0%10.8%20.2% MSCI -ACWIxUS Sector Weight Quarter Return 1-Year Return Communication Services 4.3%-2.8%-9.7% Consumer Discretionary 7.5%1.4%-5.0% Consumer Staples 5.1%3.9%3.0% Energy 4.3%-12.3%24.6% Financials 24.2%13.2%24.8% Health Care 6.9%2.4%8.6% Industrials 14.1%10.2%19.2% Information Technology 22.9%64.1%111.4% Materials 6.4%-1.1%31.2% Real Estate 1.3%2.7%1.1% Utilities 3.1%0.9%21.0% Total 100.0%14.5%27.7% MSCI-EAFE MSCI-ACWIxUS Quarter 1-Year Country Weight Weight Return Return Japan 23.5%13.8%14.2%29.1% United Kingdom 14.3%8.3%4.1%20.3% France 9.9%5.8%8.7%9.6% Switzerland 9.6%5.6%12.2%19.7% Germany 8.8%5.1%8.1%0.3% Australia 6.5%3.8%5.1%11.1% Netherlands 6.4%3.7%36.0%58.5% Spain 4.0%2.3%15.1%42.1% Sweden 3.4%2.0%6.4%12.7% Italy 3.3%1.9%14.5%27.3% Hong Kong 1.7%1.0%-6.2%10.5% Denmark 1.7%1.0%14.9%-10.1% Singapore 1.7%1.0%10.0%19.8% Finland 1.2%0.7%13.1%38.8% Belgium 1.2%0.7%17.3%34.4% Israel 1.2%0.7%4.6%18.3% Norway 0.6%0.3%-14.1%14.9% Ireland 0.4%0.2%13.1%18.2% Austria 0.4%0.2%22.4%52.1% Portugal 0.2%0.1%1.2%20.7% New Zealand 0.2%0.1%9.3%7.6% Total EAFE Countries 100.0%58.5%10.8%20.2% Canada 8.1%6.0%26.9% Total Developed Countries 66.5%10.2%21.0% Taiwan 9.2%48.9%105.0% Korea 7.9%87.6%213.8% China 6.4%-6.6%-4.9% India 3.7%10.1%-12.8% Brazil 1.3%-8.2%26.6% South Africa 1.0%-1.9%30.2% Saudi Arabia 0.8%-3.9%3.2% Mexico 0.6%3.0%32.3% United Arab Emirates 0.4%8.7%6.0% Poland 0.3%9.0%26.3% Thailand 0.3%8.4%54.3% Malaysia 0.3%-1.7%15.9% Kuwait 0.2%1.2%-1.9% Greece 0.2%20.5%28.7% Qatar 0.2%-0.1%-0.4% Chile 0.2%2.5%32.2% Indonesia 0.1%-26.2%-40.7% Peru 0.1%9.1%82.7% Turkey 0.1%3.3%22.5% Hungary 0.1%33.4%75.0% Philippines 0.1%4.5%-3.6% Colombia 0.1%5.6%81.0% Czech Republic 0.0%3.3%6.0% Egypt 0.0%25.1%69.1% Total Emerging Countries 33.5%24.1%43.5% Total ACWIxUS Countries 100.0%14.5%27.7% MSCI -Emerging Mkt Sector Weight Quarter Return 1-Year Return Communication Services 6.0%-3.9%-9.1% Consumer Discretionary 7.2%-10.1%-14.2% Consumer Staples 2.7%-2.0%-7.1% Energy 3.1%-9.9%7.0% Financials 18.4%6.7%9.5% Health Care 2.4%1.1%-0.1% Industrials 6.8%18.2%32.8% Information Technology 45.3%73.3%162.6% Materials 5.4%-5.4%32.6% Real Estate 1.0%7.7%-5.3% Utilities 1.9%-0.8%7.8% Total 100.0%24.1%43.5% Page 8 18 Source:Morningstar Direct; Bloomberg The Market Environment Domestic Bond Sector &Broad/Global Bond Market Performance (Duration) As of June 30,2026 ▪High yield bonds led fixed income as improving risk sentiment compressed credit spreads. ▪Corporate bonds outperformed Treasuries on resilient earnings and healthy balance sheets. ▪Baa-rated corporates led higher-quality credit as resilient earnings and healthy balance sheets reduced perceived default risk. ▪Inflation-protected securities benefited from elevated inflation but lagged spread sectors. ▪Global bonds were supported by improving credit conditions despite rising sovereign yields. ▪Government bonds trailed as higher interest rates pressured longer-duration securities. ▪Credit-sensitive sectors outperformed as recession concerns eased and default expectations remained low. ▪High yield benefited from attractive income and resilient corporate fundamentals. ▪Investment-grade corporates generated solid returns through stable credit quality and higher starting yields. ▪Mortgage-backed securities recovered as elevated yields improved income potential. ▪Treasury returns remained constrained by higher policy rates and persistent inflation uncertainty. ▪Elevated bond yields continue to improve long-term income opportunities across diversified fixed income portfolios. 1.0% 1.0% 0.5% 0.7% 1.7% 1.3% 0.4% 0.4% 0.9% 2.5% 1.4% 0.6% 0.3% 0.0%0.5%1.0%1.5%2.0%2.5% Multiverse (6.1) Global Agg x US (6.5) Intermediate Agg (4.1) Aggregate (5.8) Baa (6.6) A (6.7) AA (5.6) AAA (4.0) U.S. TIPS (4.8) U.S. High Yield (2.9) U.S. Corporate IG (6.7) U.S. Mortgage (5.3) U.S. Treasury (5.7) Quarter Performance 1.0% -1.9% 3.8% 3.8% 4.9% 4.3% 3.6% 3.3% 3.4% 5.9% 4.3% 5.2% 2.7% -2.7%-0.7%1.3%3.3%5.3% Multiverse (6.1) Global Agg x US (6.5) Intermediate Agg (4.1) Aggregate (5.8) Baa (6.6) A (6.7) AA (5.6) AAA (4.0) U.S. TIPS (4.8) U.S. High Yield (2.9) U.S. Corporate IG (6.7) U.S. Mortgage (5.3) U.S. Treasury (5.7) 1-Year Performance Page 9 19 Source:US Department of Treasury,FRED (Federal Reserve of St.Louis) The Market Environment Market Rate &Yield Curve Comparison As of June 30,2026 ▪Credit spreads narrowed as resilient earnings reduced concerns about corporate defaults. ▪High yield spreads tightened the most as recession fears continued to recede. ▪Investment-grade spreads remained historically tight,reflecting healthy corporate balance sheets. ▪The Federal Reserve maintained a restrictive policy stance as inflation remained above target. ▪Markets shifted from expecting rate cuts toward pricing a higher-for-longer policy environment. ▪Credit markets remained constructive as economic growth continued despite elevated borrowing costs. ▪Treasury yields moved higher as stronger economic data delayed expectations for monetary easing. ▪Stronger economic growth and a higher-for-longer Federal Reserve outlook pushed intermediate-and long-term Treasury yields higher. ▪The front end of the curve remained anchored by the Federal Reserve's restrictive policy stance. ▪Longer-term yields reflected resilient growth expectations and increased Treasury supply. ▪The yield curve remained relatively flat as investors balanced inflation risks against slowing growth. ▪Elevated yields continue providing more attractive income opportunities than investors have seen in years. 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.50 1 mo 3 mo 6 mo 1 yr 2 yr 3 yr 5 yr 7 yr 10 yr 20 yr 30 yr Treasury Yield Curve 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 3/31/2026 6/30/2026 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Jun-26 1-Year Trailing Market Rates Fed Funds Rate BAA OAS 10yr Treasury High Yield OAS Page 10 20 The Market Environment References As of June 30,2026 Global Index lens –MSCI Effective Federal Funds Rate -FEDERAL RESERVE BANK of NEW YORK (newyorkfed.org) Daily Treasury Yield Curve -Data Chart Center (treasury.gov) ICE BofA BBB US Corporate Index Option-Adjusted Spread (BAMLC0A4CBBB) | FRED | St. Louis Fed (stlouisfed.org) ICE BofA US High Yield Index Option-Adjusted Spread (BAMLH0A0HYM2) | FRED | St. Louis Fed (stlouisfed.org) Page 11 21 Executive Summary Policy Target In Policy Outside Policy 0.0%8.0%16.0%24.0%32.0%40.0%48.0%56.0%64.0%72.0% Receipt & Disbursement $1,066,917.5 (1.2%) Direct Real Estate $1,872,948.8 (2.1%) Non-Core Fixed Income $9,734,814.5 (10.8%) Broad Mkt Fixed Income $18,156,429.9 (20.1%) Foreign Equity Securities $13,514,026.8 (15.0%) Domestic Equity Securities $45,898,147.3 (50.9%) Asset Allocation Compliance Asset Allocation $ Current Allocation (%) Target Allocation (%) Minimum Allocation (%) Maximum Allocation (%) Total Fund Portfolio 90,243,285 100.0 100.0 N/A N/A Domestic Equity Securities 45,898,147 50.9 50.0 45.0 55.0 Foreign Equity Securities 13,514,027 15.0 15.0 10.0 20.0 Broad Mkt Fixed Income 18,156,430 20.1 10.0 10.0 35.0 Non-Core Fixed Income 9,734,814 10.8 15.0 0.0 20.0 Direct Real Estate 1,872,949 2.1 10.0 0.0 15.0 Receipt & Disbursement 1,066,917 1.2 0.0 0.0 5.0 Asset Allocation Compliance Total Fund Portfolio As of June 30, 2026 Page 12 22 March 31, 2026 : $82,824,861 June 30, 2026 : $90,243,285 Asset Allocation by Segment Segments Market Value Allocation Domestic Equity 44,043,756 53.2¢ Foreign Equity 12,271,871 14.8¢ Broad Mkt Fixed Income 13,089,607 15.8¢ Non-Core Fixed Income 9,446,345 11.4¢ Real Estate 2,239,161 2.7¢ Cash Equivalent 1,734,120 2.1¢ Asset Allocation by Segment Segments Market Value Allocation Domestic Equity 45,898,147 50.9¢ Foreign Equity 13,514,027 15.0¢ Broad Mkt Fixed Income 18,156,430 20.1¢ Non-Core Fixed Income 9,697,910 10.7¢ Real Estate 1,801,795 2.0¢ Cash Equivalent 1,174,975 1.3¢ Asset Allocation by Segment Total Fund Portfolio As of June 30, 2026 Page 13 23 Mar-2026 : $82,824,861 Jun-2026 : $90,243,285 Allocation Market Value ($) Allocation (%) Vanguard Total Stock Market (VITSX)44,043,756 53.2¢£ DFA World ex US Core Equity Inst l (DFWIX)12,271,871 14.8¢£ Galliard Core Fixed Income 13,089,607 15.8¢£ Crescent Direct Lending II Fund 241,568 0.3¢£ Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs (VAIPX)1,480,622 1.8¢£ PIMCO Diversified Income Fund Instl (PDIIX)7,760,481 9.4¢£ Intercontinental 2,098,878 2.5¢£ ARA Core Property Fund 248,188 0.3¢£ Receipt & Disbursement 1,589,890 1.9¢£ Allocation Market Value ($) Allocation (%) Vanguard Total Stock Market (VITSX)45,898,147 50.9¢£ DFA World ex US Core Equity Inst l (DFWIX)13,514,027 15.0¢£ Galliard Core Fixed Income 18,156,430 20.1¢£ Crescent Direct Lending II Fund 235,056 0.3¢£ Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs (VAIPX)1,493,429 1.7¢£ PIMCO Diversified Income Fund Instl (PDIIX)8,006,329 8.9¢£ Intercontinental 1,731,263 1.9¢£ ARA Core Property Fund 141,686 0.2¢£ Receipt & Disbursement 1,066,917 1.2¢£ Asset Allocation Total Fund As of June 30, 2026 Page 14 24 Historical Asset Allocation by Segment Domestic Equity Foreign Equity Broad Mkt Fixed Income Global Fixed Income Non-Core Fixed Income Real Estate Cash Equivalent 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0 Allo cat ion ( %) 9/07 6/08 3/09 12/09 9/10 6/11 3/12 12/12 9/13 6/14 3/15 12/15 9/16 6/17 3/18 12/18 9/19 6/20 3/21 12/21 9/22 6/23 3/24 12/24 9/25 6/26 Historical Asset Allocation by Segment Total Fund October 1, 2007 To June 30, 2026 Page 15 25 Plan Sponsor TF Asset Allocation vs. All Public Plans-Total Fund -12.0 -4.0 4.0 12.0 20.0 28.0 36.0 44.0 52.0 60.0 68.0 76.0 Allo cat io n ( %) US Equity Global ex-US Equity Global Fixed Income US Fixed Alternatives Total Real Estate Cash & Equivalents Total Fund Portfolio 50.86 (25)14.98 (50)8.87 (17)21.77 (67)0.26 (100)2.08 (93)1.18 (54)˜ 5th Percentile 60.61 24.34 12.40 64.64 31.15 10.87 8.84 1st Quartile 50.71 18.17 5.89 33.41 15.27 7.30 2.63 Median 42.06 14.97 4.64 25.34 9.13 5.34 1.35 3rd Quartile 32.18 11.46 3.23 19.53 4.99 3.95 0.60 95th Percentile 17.02 5.37 1.23 12.60 1.86 1.44 0.06 Plan Sponsor TF Asset Allocation Total Fund As of June 30, 2026 Page 16 26 Historical Asset Allocation by Portfolio Jun-2026 Mar-2026 Dec-2025 Sep-2025 Jun-2025 ($)%($)%($)%($)%($)% Total Equity 59,412,174 65.84 56,315,628 67.99 57,804,388 67.81 56,179,419 66.63 53,739,337 66.99 Domestic Equity Securities 45,898,147 50.86 44,043,756 53.18 45,862,189 53.80 44,769,633 53.10 42,725,001 53.26 Vanguard Total Stock Market (VITSX)45,898,147 50.86 44,043,756 53.18 45,862,189 53.80 44,769,633 53.10 42,725,001 53.26 Foreign Equity Securities 13,514,027 14.98 12,271,871 14.82 11,942,199 14.01 11,409,786 13.53 11,014,336 13.73 RBC Global (Voyageur)-0.00 -0.00 -0.00 -0.00 11,014,336 13.73 DFA World ex US Core Equity Inst l (DFWIX)13,514,027 14.98 12,271,871 14.82 11,942,199 14.01 11,409,786 13.53 -0.00 Total Fixed Income 27,891,244 30.91 22,572,278 27.25 22,627,403 26.54 22,314,737 26.47 19,672,554 24.52 Galliard Core Fixed Income 18,156,430 20.12 13,089,607 15.80 13,049,960 15.31 12,902,058 15.30 12,680,813 15.81 Vanguard Short Term Bond Index (VSCSX)-0.00 -0.00 -0.00 -0.00 3,119,728 3.89 Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs (VAIPX)1,493,429 1.65 1,480,622 1.79 1,475,483 1.73 1,474,100 1.75 1,444,002 1.80 PIMCO Diversified Income Fund Instl (PDIIX)8,006,329 8.87 7,760,481 9.37 7,833,951 9.19 7,658,208 9.08 2,089,537 2.60 Crescent Direct Lending Fund -0.00 -0.00 1,504 0.00 3,763 0.00 4,218 0.01 Crescent Direct Lending II Fund 235,056 0.26 241,568 0.29 266,505 0.31 276,608 0.33 334,256 0.42 Direct Real Estate 1,872,949 2.08 2,347,066 2.83 2,586,368 3.03 2,983,510 3.54 3,320,908 4.14 ARA Core Property Fund 141,686 0.16 248,188 0.30 374,388 0.44 513,520 0.61 583,555 0.73 Intercontinental 1,731,263 1.92 2,098,878 2.53 2,211,980 2.59 2,469,990 2.93 2,737,353 3.41 Receipt & Disbursement 1,066,917 1.18 1,589,890 1.92 2,224,587 2.61 2,835,219 3.36 3,483,992 4.34 Total Fund Portfolio 90,243,285 100.00 82,824,861 100.00 85,242,746 100.00 84,312,885 100.00 80,216,790 100.00 Asset Allocation Asset Allocation History By Portfolio As of June 30, 2026 Page 17 27 Historical Asset Allocation by Portfolio Domestic Equity Foreign Equity Broad Mkt Fixed Income Non-Core Fixed Income Real Estate Cash Equivalent Total Fund ($)%($)%($)%($)%($)%($)%($)% Total Equity 45,898,147 77.25 13,514,027 22.75 --------59,412,174 65.84 Domestic Equity Securities 45,898,147 100.00 ----------45,898,147 50.86 Vanguard Total Stock Market (VITSX)45,898,147 100.00 ----------45,898,147 50.86 Foreign Equity Securities --13,514,027 100.00 --------13,514,027 14.98 DFA World ex US Core Equity Inst l (DFWIX)--13,514,027 100.00 --------13,514,027 14.98 Total Fixed Income ----18,156,430 65.10 9,697,910 34.77 --36,904 0.13 27,891,244 30.91 Galliard Core Fixed Income ----18,156,430 100.00 ------18,156,430 20.12 Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs (VAIPX)------1,493,429 100.00 ----1,493,429 1.65 PIMCO Diversified Income Fund Instl (PDIIX)------7,969,425 99.54 --36,904 0.46 8,006,329 8.87 Crescent Direct Lending II Fund ------235,056 100.00 ----235,056 0.26 Direct Real Estate --------1,801,795 96.20 71,154 3.80 1,872,949 2.08 ARA Core Property Fund --------70,532 49.78 71,154 50.22 141,686 0.16 Intercontinental --------1,731,263 100.00 --1,731,263 1.92 Receipt & Disbursement ----------1,066,917 100.00 1,066,917 1.18 Total Fund Portfolio 45,898,147 50.86 13,514,027 14.98 18,156,430 20.12 9,697,910 10.75 1,801,795 2.00 1,174,975 1.30 90,243,285 100.00 Asset Allocation Asset Allocation History By Portfolio As of June 30, 2026 Page 18 28 Schedule of Investable Assets Total Fund Portfolio Net Cash Flow $0 $10,900,000 $21,800,000 $32,700,000 $43,600,000 $54,500,000 $65,400,000 $76,300,000 $87,200,000 $98,100,000 $109,000,000 $119,900,000 -$10,900,000 Market Valu e 7/07 4/08 1/09 10/09 7/10 4/11 1/12 10/12 7/13 4/14 1/15 10/15 7/16 4/17 1/18 10/18 7/19 4/20 1/21 10/21 7/22 4/23 1/24 10/24 7/25 6/26 $8 ,2 2 4 ,6 0 6 $90,243,285 Schedule of Investable Assets Periods Ending Beginning Market Value $ Net Cash Flow $ Gain/Loss $ Ending Market Value $ Aug-2007 To Jun-2026 16,259,673 -8,035,066 82,018,678 90,243,285 Schedule of Investable Assets Total Fund Portfolio August 1, 2007 To June 30, 2026 Page 19 29 Comparative Performance Trailling Returns QTR FYTD 1 YR 3 YR 5 YR 7 YR 10 YR Inception Inception Date Total Fund (Net)10.25 (12)10.80 (25)16.95 (20)14.53 (7)8.41 (5)10.78 (2)10.74 (2)7.38 (13)11/01/2000 Total Fund Policy 10.19 (12)10.66 (28)16.87 (22)14.24 (9)8.49 (4)10.56 (3)10.35 (4)7.09 (33) Difference 0.06 0.15 0.08 0.29 -0.08 0.22 0.38 0.29 All Public Plans-Total Fund Median 8.52 9.73 15.04 12.59 6.92 9.07 8.99 6.77 Total Fund (Gross)10.27 10.85 17.14 14.72 8.65 11.04 11.02 7.88 11/01/2000 Total Fund Policy 10.19 10.66 16.87 14.24 8.49 10.56 10.35 7.09 Difference 0.08 0.20 0.27 0.48 0.16 0.48 0.66 0.80 Total Equity 14.45 14.72 23.68 19.92 11.72 14.83 14.47 9.09 01/01/2001 Total Equity Policy 15.22 14.96 24.02 20.10 11.58 14.30 13.93 8.11 Difference -0.77 -0.23 -0.34 -0.18 0.14 0.53 0.54 0.98 Domestic Equity Securities 15.65 (33)13.78 (33)23.55 (28)20.44 (47)12.39 (56)16.22 (44)15.59 (43)9.57 (33)11/01/2000 Domestic Equity Securities Policy 15.43 (36)13.53 (40)22.81 (36)20.35 (49)12.30 (57)15.51 (57)15.06 (55)8.49 (89) Difference 0.22 0.25 0.74 0.09 0.08 0.71 0.53 1.08 IM U.S. Large Cap Core Equity (SA+CF) Median 14.49 12.65 21.38 20.04 12.74 15.97 15.30 9.39 Foreign Equity Securities 10.12 (40)18.44 (34)23.14 (52)17.88 (60)9.29 (69)10.03 (74)10.85 (45)7.36 (69)11/01/2000 Foreign Equity Securities Policy 14.49 (17)19.43 (31)27.66 (31)18.82 (51)8.79 (72)9.98 (75)9.88 (61)5.95 (97) Difference -4.37 -0.98 -4.51 -0.94 0.50 0.05 0.97 1.41 IM International Large Cap Value Equity (SA+CF) Median 9.11 16.06 23.36 18.87 11.20 11.61 10.56 7.74 Total Fixed Income 1.46 2.72 4.71 5.92 2.43 3.13 3.55 4.53 11/01/2000 Total Fixed Policy 0.94 2.06 3.96 5.26 1.83 2.55 2.39 4.00 Difference 0.52 0.65 0.75 0.66 0.59 0.58 1.16 0.52 Broad Mkt Fixed Income 0.57 (44)2.16 (19)4.01 (19)5.48 (15)1.67 (22)2.39 (19)2.38 (20)4.01 (25)11/01/2000 Broad Mkt Fixed Income Policy 0.47 (66)1.94 (33)3.76 (31)4.66 (67)0.97 (86)1.62 (88)1.74 (83)3.75 (59) Difference 0.10 0.22 0.25 0.82 0.70 0.77 0.64 0.26 IM U.S. Intermediate Duration (SA+CF) Median 0.54 1.79 3.44 4.80 1.30 2.00 2.03 3.85 Non-Core Fixed Income 2.67 3.47 5.70 6.75 3.44 3.72 6.47 7.06 10/01/2014 Non-Core Fixed Policy 1.63 2.23 4.24 6.16 3.12 3.77 4.15 3.82 Difference 1.04 1.24 1.45 0.59 0.31 -0.05 2.32 3.23 Direct Real Estate 1.48 (65)2.81 (84)3.90 (84)-1.86 (94)1.68 (82)3.05 (79)4.99 (71)5.06 (51)10/01/2007 NCREIF Fund Index-OEDC (EW)1.49 (65)3.66 (71)4.34 (83)-0.89 (80)2.69 (74)3.53 (78)4.81 (75)4.62 (67) Difference -0.01 -0.85 -0.44 -0.97 -1.01 -0.48 0.17 0.44 IM U.S. Open End Private Real Estate (SA+CF) Median 1.64 4.29 5.74 0.29 3.21 3.99 5.42 5.07 Comparative Performance Trailing Returns Total Fund As of June 30, 2026 Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. Returns are expressed as percentages. Total Fund Policy represents new policy beginning 9/1/2020. Old policy geometrically linked to new policy. See benchmark history for details. Parenthesized number represents pertinent peer group ranking: 1-100, best to worst. Page 20 30 Comparative Performance Trailing Returns Total Fund As of June 30, 2026 QTR FYTD 1 YR 3 YR 5 YR 7 YR 10 YR Inception Inception Date Domestic Equity Securities 15.65 13.78 23.55 20.44 12.39 16.22 15.59 9.57 11/01/2000 Domestic Equity Securities Policy 15.43 13.53 22.81 20.35 12.30 15.51 15.06 8.49 Difference 0.22 0.25 0.74 0.09 0.08 0.71 0.53 1.08 Vanguard Total Stock Market (VITSX)15.65 (27)13.78 (27)23.53 (21)20.43 (30)12.24 (46)15.47 (39)15.04 (31)14.31 (28)02/01/2013 Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Hybrid 15.59 (28)13.73 (27)23.10 (23)20.40 (31)12.24 (46)15.47 (39)15.04 (32)14.32 (27) Difference 0.06 0.05 0.43 0.02 0.01 0.00 0.00 -0.01 Large Blend Median 14.61 12.27 20.53 19.33 12.02 14.99 14.42 13.73 Foreign Equity Securities 10.12 18.44 23.14 17.88 9.29 10.03 10.85 7.36 11/01/2000 Foreign Equity Securities Policy 14.49 19.43 27.66 18.82 8.79 9.98 9.88 5.95 Difference -4.37 -0.98 -4.51 -0.94 0.50 0.05 0.97 1.41 DFA World ex US Core Equity Inst l (DFWIX)10.12 (55)18.44 (30)N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 09/30/2025 MSCI AC World ex USA (Net)14.49 (13)19.43 (21)27.66 (17)18.82 (26)8.79 (43)10.16 (43)9.93 (36)23.73 (21) Difference -4.37 -0.98 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Foreign Large Blend Median 10.46 15.13 21.43 16.72 8.42 9.92 9.59 18.76 Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. Returns are expressed as percentages. Total Fund Policy represents new policy beginning 9/1/2020. Old policy geometrically linked to new policy. See benchmark history for details. Parenthesized number represents pertinent peer group ranking: 1-100, best to worst. Page 21 31 Comparative Performance Trailing Returns Total Fund As of June 30, 2026 QTR FYTD 1 YR 3 YR 5 YR 7 YR 10 YR Inception Inception Date Total Fixed Income 1.46 2.72 4.71 5.92 2.43 3.13 3.55 4.53 11/01/2000 Total Fixed Policy 0.94 2.06 3.96 5.26 1.83 2.55 2.39 4.00 Difference 0.52 0.65 0.75 0.66 0.59 0.58 1.16 0.52 Galliard Core Fixed Income 0.57 (65)2.16 (35)4.01 (36)5.48 (24)1.69 (43)2.37 (45)2.37 (46)3.33 (64)10/01/2007 Bloomberg Intermed Aggregate Index 0.47 (83)1.94 (64)3.76 (52)4.66 (91)0.97 (96)1.62 (99)1.74 (99)2.94 (95) Difference 0.10 0.22 0.25 0.82 0.72 0.75 0.63 0.39 IM U.S. Intermediate Duration (SA+CF) Median 0.63 2.04 3.79 5.12 1.59 2.32 2.32 3.44 Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs (VAIPX)0.86 (38)1.31 (20)3.42 (21)4.28 (22)1.14 (20)2.71 (29)N/A 2.78 (32)01/01/2017 Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index 0.89 (30)1.29 (23)3.42 (21)3.98 (32)1.01 (26)2.79 (24)2.58 (26)2.88 (20) Difference -0.03 0.02 0.00 0.30 0.13 -0.08 N/A -0.10 Inflation-Protected Bond Median 0.83 1.08 3.11 3.83 0.69 2.54 2.36 2.62 PIMCO Diversified Income Fund Instl (PDIIX)3.17 (8)4.55 (3)7.69 (1)8.58 (1)2.74 (3)3.33 (3)N/A 3.94 (3)04/01/2018 Blmbg. Global Credit (Hedged)2.09 (35)2.69 (11)4.95 (8)6.40 (13)1.43 (22)2.48 (6)3.13 (2)3.16 (3) Difference 1.08 1.86 2.74 2.18 1.31 0.85 N/A 0.79 Global Bond Median 1.45 0.94 1.79 4.09 -1.28 0.08 0.92 0.25 Direct Real Estate 1.48 2.81 3.90 -1.86 1.68 3.05 4.99 5.06 10/01/2007 NCREIF Fund Index-ODCE (EW)1.49 3.66 4.34 -0.89 2.69 3.53 4.81 4.62 Difference -0.01 -0.85 -0.44 -0.97 -1.01 -0.48 0.17 0.44 American Core Realty Fund 1.28 (77)3.22 (77)4.34 (83)-1.02 (82)2.88 (72)3.55 (77)4.79 (75)4.58 (71)10/01/2007 American Core Realty Policy 1.50 (64)3.67 (71)4.35 (83)-0.89 (80)2.69 (74)3.53 (78)4.81 (75)5.80 (22) Difference -0.22 -0.45 -0.01 -0.13 0.19 0.02 -0.02 -1.21 IM U.S. Open End Private Real Estate (SA+CF) Median 1.64 4.29 5.74 0.29 3.21 3.99 5.42 5.07 Intercontinental 1.50 (64)2.72 (84)3.81 (85)-2.06 (94)1.37 (84)3.03 (80)5.35 (56)8.67 (45)10/01/2010 NCREIF Fund Index-OEDC (EW)1.49 (65)3.66 (71)4.34 (83)-0.89 (80)2.69 (74)3.53 (78)4.81 (75)7.90 (79) Difference 0.00 -0.94 -0.53 -1.17 -1.32 -0.50 0.54 0.77 IM U.S. Open End Private Real Estate (SA+CF) Median 1.64 4.29 5.74 0.29 3.21 3.99 5.42 8.63 Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. Returns are expressed as percentages. Total Fund Policy represents new policy beginning 9/1/2020. Old policy geometrically linked to new policy. See benchmark history for details. Parenthesized number represents pertinent peer group ranking: 1-100, best to worst. Page 22 32 Comparative Performance - IRR QTR 1 YR 3 YR 5 YR 7 YR Inception Inception Date Crescent Direct Lending II Fund -2.70 -16.73 3.76 7.57 7.34 7.95 03/13/2018 Comparative Performance - IRR As of June 30, 2026 Private investment returns are reported on a lag using the best available data at time of reporting. Valuations are recorded in the month they are received, therefore returns may not tie back to managers’ reported IRR. Page 23 33 Financial Reconciliation Quarter to Date Market Value 04/01/2026 Net Transfers Contributions Distributions Management Fees Other Expenses Return On Investment Market Value 06/30/2026 Total Equity 56,315,628 -5,000,000 ----8,096,547 59,412,174 Domestic Equity Securities 44,043,756 -5,000,000 ----6,854,391 45,898,147 Vanguard Total Stock Market (VITSX)44,043,756 -5,000,000 ----6,854,391 45,898,147 Foreign Equity Securities 12,271,871 -----1,242,155 13,514,027 DFA World ex US Core Equity Inst l (DFWIX)12,271,871 -----1,242,155 13,514,027 Total Fixed Income 22,572,278 5,000,000 ---9,067 -389 328,422 27,891,244 Galliard Core Fixed Income 13,089,607 5,000,000 ---8,181 -75,004 18,156,430 Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs (VAIPX)1,480,622 -----12,807 1,493,429 PIMCO Diversified Income Fund Instl (PDIIX)7,760,481 -----245,849 8,006,329 Crescent Direct Lending II Fund 241,568 ----886 -389 -5,237 235,056 Direct Real Estate 2,347,066 -498,029 ---3,459 -27,371 1,872,949 ARA Core Property Fund 248,188 -107,904 ---391 -1,793 141,686 Intercontinental 2,098,878 -390,124 ---3,068 -25,577 1,731,263 Receipt & Disbursement 1,589,890 498,029 324,483 -1,337,216 --19,953 11,685 1,066,917 Total Fund Portfolio 82,824,861 -324,483 -1,337,216 -12,526 -20,342 8,464,025 90,243,285 Financial Reconciliation Quarter to Date Total Fund 1 Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 Page 24 34 Financial Reconciliation Fiscal Year to Date Market Value 10/01/2025 Net Transfers Contributions Distributions Management Fees Other Expenses Return On Investment Market Value 06/30/2026 Total Equity 56,179,419 -5,000,000 ----8,232,755 59,412,174 Domestic Equity Securities 44,769,633 -5,000,000 ----6,128,514 45,898,147 Vanguard Total Stock Market (VITSX)44,769,633 -5,000,000 ----6,128,514 45,898,147 Foreign Equity Securities 11,409,786 -----2,104,241 13,514,027 DFA World ex US Core Equity Inst l (DFWIX)11,409,786 -----2,104,241 13,514,027 Total Fixed Income 22,314,737 5,000,000 ---26,293 -2,747 605,548 27,891,244 Galliard Core Fixed Income 12,902,058 5,000,000 ---24,401 -278,773 18,156,430 Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs (VAIPX)1,474,100 -----19,329 1,493,429 PIMCO Diversified Income Fund Instl (PDIIX)7,658,208 -----348,122 8,006,329 Crescent Direct Lending Fund 3,763 -----1,946 -1,817 - Crescent Direct Lending II Fund 276,608 ----1,892 -801 -38,859 235,056 Direct Real Estate 2,983,510 -1,156,068 ---12,857 -58,364 1,872,949 ARA Core Property Fund 513,520 -377,283 ---2,108 -7,556 141,686 Intercontinental 2,469,990 -778,786 ---10,749 -50,808 1,731,263 Receipt & Disbursement 2,835,219 1,156,068 1,168,291 -4,104,459 --40,091 51,889 1,066,917 Total Fund Portfolio 84,312,885 -1,168,291 -4,104,459 -39,150 -42,838 8,948,556 90,243,285 Financial Reconciliation Fiscal Year to Date Total Fund October 1, 2025 To June 30, 2026 Page 25 35 Comparative Performance Fiscal Year Returns Oct-2024 To Sep-2025 Oct-2023 To Sep-2024 Oct-2022 To Sep-2023 Oct-2021 To Sep-2022 Oct-2020 To Sep-2021 Oct-2019 To Sep-2020 Oct-2018 To Sep-2019 Oct-2017 To Sep-2018 Oct-2016 To Sep-2017 Oct-2015 To Sep-2016 Total Fund (Net)12.14 (10)23.78 (14)12.98 (17)-14.02 (52)26.26 (5)7.92 (42)2.78 (86)11.28 (2)14.16 (10)11.15 (11) Total Fund Policy 12.82 (5)22.55 (26)12.76 (19)-13.16 (44)21.33 (40)10.06 (15)4.31 (51)9.85 (10)12.90 (29)10.79 (16) Difference -0.68 1.23 0.22 -0.86 4.93 -2.14 -1.53 1.43 1.26 0.35 All Public Plans-Total Fund Median 10.31 19.97 10.73 -13.78 20.59 7.41 4.33 7.50 12.02 9.76 Total Fund (Gross)12.40 24.01 13.22 -13.66 26.48 8.16 3.16 11.63 14.52 11.51 Total Fund Policy 12.82 22.55 12.76 -13.16 21.33 10.06 4.31 9.85 12.90 10.79 Difference -0.42 1.46 0.46 -0.50 5.15 -1.90 -1.15 1.78 1.63 0.72 Total Equity 16.71 32.77 21.83 -19.30 37.06 9.65 0.85 15.01 19.50 14.20 Total Equity Policy 17.34 32.91 20.58 -19.37 30.05 11.69 2.09 14.18 19.00 13.13 Difference -0.63 -0.13 1.25 0.07 7.01 -2.04 -1.24 0.82 0.50 1.07 Domestic Equity Securities 17.37 (40)35.29 (50)20.41 (54)-17.47 (79)36.79 (16)15.35 (38)2.89 (53)17.88 (46)18.64 (58)15.21 (25) Domestic Equity Securities Policy 17.41 (40)35.19 (52)20.46 (54)-17.63 (81)31.88 (38)15.00 (41)2.92 (52)17.58 (49)18.71 (57)14.96 (29) Difference -0.04 0.10 -0.05 0.16 4.92 0.35 -0.02 0.30 -0.07 0.25 IM U.S. Large Cap Core Equity (SA+CF) Median 15.79 35.25 20.83 -14.70 30.76 12.96 3.16 17.44 19.10 13.22 Foreign Equity Securities 13.41 (82)24.32 (42)27.57 (58)-25.79 (77)39.45 (15)-9.19 (85)-5.36 (72)6.76 (3)22.69 (36)10.74 (26) Foreign Equity Securities Policy 16.45 (65)25.35 (36)20.39 (89)-25.17 (75)23.92 (79)1.03 (25)-0.82 (27)3.25 (24)19.65 (55)7.06 (62) Difference -3.04 -1.03 7.19 -0.62 15.54 -10.22 -4.54 3.51 3.04 3.69 IM International Large Cap Value Equity (SA+CF) Median 18.93 23.61 28.95 -22.68 31.27 -5.63 -3.26 1.35 20.82 8.36 Total Fixed Income 4.55 11.44 3.71 -9.92 3.66 5.44 8.69 2.41 3.59 4.93 Total Fixed Policy 4.47 10.58 3.58 -10.72 2.04 5.71 8.08 -0.93 0.25 3.57 Difference 0.08 0.86 0.13 0.80 1.63 -0.28 0.60 3.34 3.34 1.36 Broad Mkt Fixed Income 4.49 (19)10.91 (24)2.50 (37)-10.50 (61)-0.30 (71)7.53 (8)7.81 (45)-0.21 (29)0.61 (44)4.21 (26) Broad Mkt Fixed Income Policy 3.82 (73)10.39 (34)1.42 (80)-11.49 (82)-0.38 (73)5.66 (67)8.08 (25)-0.93 (80)0.25 (65)3.57 (53) Difference 0.66 0.52 1.09 0.99 0.07 1.88 -0.28 0.72 0.36 0.64 IM U.S. Intermediate Duration (SA+CF) Median 4.03 9.84 2.26 -10.35 0.09 6.11 7.73 -0.61 0.45 3.62 Non-Core Fixed Income 4.90 12.54 5.17 -9.42 7.18 0.92 10.83 14.15 13.06 13.88 Non-Core Fixed Policy 5.43 10.84 6.89 -9.59 5.75 4.45 6.91 2.69 4.05 5.35 Difference -0.53 1.70 -1.72 0.17 1.43 -3.53 3.92 11.47 9.02 8.53 Direct Real Estate 3.85 (70)-10.47 (86)-14.98 (80)26.35 (14)13.82 (71)3.40 (15)7.75 (27)10.25 (23)10.01 (15)11.44 (44) NCREIF Fund Index-OEDC (EW)3.80 (70)-7.75 (65)-12.40 (51)22.76 (37)15.75 (50)1.74 (40)6.17 (68)8.82 (54)7.81 (48)10.62 (64) Difference 0.04 -2.71 -2.58 3.59 -1.94 1.67 1.58 1.42 2.21 0.82 IM U.S. Open End Private Real Estate (SA+CF) Median 5.05 -6.22 -12.39 20.19 15.73 1.58 6.80 8.88 7.65 11.14 Comparative Performance Fiscal Year Returns Total Fund As of June 30, 2026 Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. Returns are expressed as percentages. Total Fund Policy represents new policy beginning 9/1/2020. Old policy geometrically linked to new policy. See benchmark history for details. Parenthesized number represents pertinent peer group ranking: 1-100, best to worst. Page 26 36 Comparative Performance Fiscal Year Returns Total Fund As of June 30, 2026 Oct-2024 To Sep-2025 Oct-2023 To Sep-2024 Oct-2022 To Sep-2023 Oct-2021 To Sep-2022 Oct-2020 To Sep-2021 Oct-2019 To Sep-2020 Oct-2018 To Sep-2019 Oct-2017 To Sep-2018 Oct-2016 To Sep-2017 Oct-2015 To Sep-2016 Domestic Equity Securities 17.37 35.29 20.41 -17.47 36.79 15.35 2.89 17.88 18.64 15.21 Lateef Asset Mgmt.Equity N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Russell 1000 Growth Index 25.53 (17)42.19 (43)27.72 (41)-22.59 (39)27.32 (50)37.53 (31)3.71 (50)26.30 (39)21.94 (40)13.76 (20) Difference N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A IM U.S. Large Cap Growth Equity (SA+CF) Median 20.97 41.08 25.75 -25.53 27.30 33.94 3.68 24.81 21.19 11.63 Vanguard Total Stock Market (VITSX)17.35 (27)35.26 (47)20.38 (52)-18.01 (74)32.10 (22)15.01 (32)2.89 (51)17.62 (30)18.64 (38)15.00 (22) Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Hybrid 17.37 (27)35.23 (47)20.37 (52)-17.98 (73)32.11 (22)14.99 (33)2.92 (50)17.62 (30)18.64 (38)14.99 (22) Difference -0.02 0.03 0.01 -0.02 0.00 0.02 -0.02 0.00 -0.01 0.00 Large Blend Median 15.67 34.98 20.47 -16.25 29.76 13.45 2.91 16.50 18.21 12.78 Brandywine GLBL Dynamic (LMBGX)N/A N/A N/A N/A 41.75 (16)N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Russell 1000 Value Index 9.44 (55)27.76 (47)14.44 (52)-11.36 (73)35.01 (44)-5.03 (56)4.00 (36)9.45 (63)15.12 (67)16.19 (21) Difference N/A N/A N/A N/A 6.74 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Large Value Median 9.93 27.50 14.63 -9.34 34.01 -4.32 2.70 10.69 16.70 13.24 Vanguard Value Index Fund (VIVIX)N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Morningstar U.S. Large Cap Value Index 9.19 (59)29.71 (25)14.85 (48)-6.59 (21)32.53 (59)-3.34 (43)3.57 (42)13.59 (19)17.76 (35)16.33 (20) Difference N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Large Value Median 9.93 27.50 14.63 -9.34 34.01 -4.32 2.70 10.69 16.70 13.24 Foreign Equity Securities 13.41 24.32 27.57 -25.79 39.45 -9.19 -5.36 6.76 22.69 10.74 RBC Global (Voyageur)12.31 (86)24.32 (42)27.57 (58)-25.79 (77)39.45 (15)-9.19 (85)-5.36 (72)6.76 (3)22.69 (36)10.74 (26) MSCI EAFE (Net) Index 14.99 (75)24.77 (39)25.65 (71)-25.13 (75)25.73 (75)0.49 (26)-1.34 (29)2.74 (30)19.10 (57)6.52 (70) Difference -2.67 -0.45 1.93 -0.66 13.72 -9.68 -4.02 4.02 3.59 4.22 MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net)22.53 (26)23.14 (54)31.51 (35)-20.16 (25)30.66 (53)-11.93 (94)-4.92 (67)-0.36 (76)22.55 (37)3.52 (89) Difference -10.22 1.18 -3.93 -5.63 8.79 2.74 -0.43 7.12 0.15 7.22 IM International Large Cap Value Equity (SA+CF) Median 18.93 23.61 28.95 -22.68 31.27 -5.63 -3.26 1.35 20.82 8.36 DFA World ex US Core Equity Inst l (DFWIX)N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A MSCI AC World ex USA (Net)16.45 (48)25.35 (35)20.39 (73)-25.17 (30)23.92 (54)3.00 (50)-1.23 (36)1.76 (43)19.61 (31)9.26 (25) Difference N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Foreign Large Blend Median 16.15 24.63 23.19 -26.05 24.33 2.96 -2.10 1.43 18.55 6.60 Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. Returns are expressed as percentages. Total Fund Policy represents new policy beginning 9/1/2020. Old policy geometrically linked to new policy. See benchmark history for details. Parenthesized number represents pertinent peer group ranking: 1-100, best to worst. Page 27 37 Comparative Performance Fiscal Year Returns Total Fund As of June 30, 2026 Oct-2024 To Sep-2025 Oct-2023 To Sep-2024 Oct-2022 To Sep-2023 Oct-2021 To Sep-2022 Oct-2020 To Sep-2021 Oct-2019 To Sep-2020 Oct-2018 To Sep-2019 Oct-2017 To Sep-2018 Oct-2016 To Sep-2017 Oct-2015 To Sep-2016 Total Fixed Income 4.55 11.44 3.71 -9.92 3.66 5.44 8.69 2.41 3.59 4.93 Galliard Core Fixed Income 4.55 (31)10.84 (30)2.62 (46)-10.50 (70)-0.02 (72)6.85 (29)8.50 (18)-0.43 (60)0.44 (72)4.36 (28) Bloomberg Intermed Aggregate Index 3.82 (89)10.39 (41)1.42 (90)-11.49 (87)-0.38 (88)5.66 (77)8.08 (47)-0.93 (95)0.25 (86)3.57 (73) Difference 0.73 0.45 1.20 0.99 0.35 1.19 0.42 0.50 0.19 0.79 IM U.S. Intermediate Duration (SA+CF) Median 4.32 10.19 2.57 -10.04 0.32 6.45 8.04 -0.36 0.71 3.90 Galliard TIPS N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 7.46 5.76 0.39 -0.23 4.75 Blmbg. U.S. TIPS 1-10 Year 5.27 9.01 2.11 -7.44 5.75 7.75 5.75 0.33 -0.14 4.83 Difference N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A -0.29 0.01 0.06 -0.09 -0.08 Templeton Global Bond Fund (FBNRX)N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.83 FTSE World Government Bond Index 1.59 11.02 1.04 -22.14 -3.33 6.77 8.13 -1.54 -2.69 9.71 Difference N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A -8.88 PIMCO Diversified Income Fund Instl (PDIIX)7.28 (5)15.38 (2)7.23 (17)-17.61 (25)4.87 (4)3.63 (73)9.52 (4)N/A N/A N/A Blmbg. Global Credit (Hedged)4.82 (19)13.42 (25)5.27 (21)-16.53 (23)2.72 (19)5.26 (49)10.83 (3)0.39 (6)3.04 (36)9.19 (42) Difference 2.47 1.96 1.96 -1.07 2.16 -1.63 -1.30 N/A N/A N/A Global Bond Median 3.11 12.28 2.89 -21.61 0.49 5.15 5.91 -2.19 1.32 8.53 Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs (VAIPX)4.54 (17)9.98 (30)1.81 (25)-13.12 (88)5.09 (42)9.84 (38)7.03 (16)0.23 (43)N/A N/A Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index 3.79 (35)9.79 (38)1.25 (40)-11.57 (20)5.19 (39)10.08 (28)7.13 (11)0.41 (26)-0.73 (51)6.58 (28) Difference 0.75 0.18 0.57 -1.55 -0.10 -0.24 -0.10 -0.18 N/A N/A Inflation-Protected Bond Median 3.58 9.63 1.05 -12.29 4.92 9.44 6.06 0.09 -0.72 5.97 Vanguard Short Term Bond Index (VSCSX)5.13 (17)9.66 (13)3.78 (42)-8.13 (83)1.37 (45)4.91 (17)6.71 (4)-0.14 (68)1.55 (34)3.40 (18) Blmbg. U.S. Corporate 1-5 Year Index 5.06 (18)9.70 (12)4.00 (32)-8.06 (81)1.35 (45)5.21 (14)6.78 (3)0.11 (58)1.82 (25)3.33 (20) Difference 0.07 -0.04 -0.22 -0.07 0.03 -0.30 -0.07 -0.24 -0.27 0.07 Short-Term Bond Median 4.56 8.24 3.55 -6.44 1.17 3.48 4.57 0.28 1.16 2.08 Direct Real Estate 3.85 -10.47 -14.98 26.35 13.82 3.40 7.75 10.25 10.01 11.44 ARA Core Property Fund 4.45 (62)-8.01 (67)-12.54 (56)25.79 (16)13.51 (74)1.62 (49)6.81 (49)8.50 (59)7.52 (52)9.04 (87) American Core Realty Policy 3.80 (70)-7.75 (65)-12.40 (51)22.76 (37)15.75 (50)1.74 (40)6.17 (68)8.82 (54)7.81 (48)10.62 (64) Difference 0.65 -0.26 -0.14 3.03 -2.24 -0.12 0.64 -0.33 -0.29 -1.59 IM U.S. Open End Private Real Estate (SA+CF) Median 5.05 -6.22 -12.39 20.19 15.73 1.58 6.80 8.88 7.65 11.14 Intercontinental 3.72 (71)-11.09 (91)-15.63 (86)26.50 (11)13.87 (69)4.41 (11)8.32 (19)11.40 (9)11.82 (6)13.30 (19) NCREIF Fund Index-OEDC (EW)3.80 (70)-7.75 (65)-12.40 (51)22.76 (37)15.75 (50)1.74 (40)6.17 (68)8.82 (54)7.81 (48)10.62 (64) Difference -0.09 -3.34 -3.23 3.73 -1.88 2.67 2.15 2.58 4.01 2.68 IM U.S. Open End Private Real Estate (SA+CF) Median 5.05 -6.22 -12.39 20.19 15.73 1.58 6.80 8.88 7.65 11.14 Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. Returns are expressed as percentages. Total Fund Policy represents new policy beginning 9/1/2020. Old policy geometrically linked to new policy. See benchmark history for details. Parenthesized number represents pertinent peer group ranking: 1-100, best to worst. Page 28 38 Peer Group Analysis - All Public Plans-Total Fund 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 Retu rn QTR FYTD 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 YR Investment 10.25 (18)10.80 (27)16.95 (22)14.39 (18)14.53 (9)13.48 (11)8.41 (4)˜ Index 10.19 (19)10.66 (28)16.87 (23)14.67 (13)14.24 (12)13.36 (12)8.49 (4)˜ Median 8.83 9.74 15.29 13.31 12.62 11.82 6.70 Peer Group Analysis - All Public Plans-Total Fund -28.0 -22.0 -16.0 -10.0 -4.0 2.0 8.0 14.0 20.0 26.0 32.0 38.0 Retu rn Oct-2024 to Sep-2025 Oct-2023 to Sep-2024 Oct-2022 to Sep-2023 Oct-2021 to Sep-2022 Oct-2020 to Sep-2021 Oct-2019 to Sep-2020 Oct-2018 to Sep-2019 Investment 12.14 (13)23.78 (16)12.98 (14)-14.02 (39)26.26 (4)7.92 (54)2.78 (82)˜ Index 12.82 (6)22.55 (33)12.76 (16)-13.16 (31)21.33 (33)10.06 (31)4.31 (41)˜ Median 10.47 21.18 10.73 -15.12 20.11 8.25 4.02 Comparative Performance 1 Qtr Ending Mar-2026 1 Qtr Ending Dec-2025 1 Qtr Ending Sep-2025 1 Qtr Ending Jun-2025 1 Qtr Ending Mar-2025 1 Qtr Ending Dec-2024 Investment -1.80 (83)2.34 (23)5.55 (15)7.66 (17)-1.07 (82)-0.25 (19) Index -1.88 (84)2.35 (23)5.61 (13)7.79 (13)-0.92 (77)0.02 (13) Median -1.18 2.04 4.86 6.67 -0.03 -0.97 Strategy Review Total Fund Portfolio | Total Fund Policy As of June 30, 2026 Page 29 39 Historical Statistics 5 Years Return Standard Deviation Sharpe Ratio Up Market Capture Up Quarters Down Market Capture Down Quarters Investment 8.41 10.83 0.49 101.42 13 102.94 7 Index 8.49 10.58 0.50 100.00 14 100.00 6 .3.52 0.55 N/A 11.91 20 -9.39 N/A Historical Statistics 3 Years Return Standard Deviation Sharpe Ratio Up Market Capture Up Quarters Down Market Capture Down Quarters Investment 14.53 9.01 1.06 102.93 8 104.64 4 Index 14.24 8.68 1.06 100.00 9 100.00 3 .4.64 0.22 N/A 15.86 12 -18.38 N/A Risk and Return 3 Years Investment Index 14.0 14.2 14.4 14.6 R e tu r n (% ) 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 9.0 9.1 Risk (Standard Deviation %) Risk and Return 5 Years Investment Index 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 R e tu r n (% ) 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 Risk (Standard Deviation %) 3 Years Rolling Percentile Ranking vs. All Public Plans-Total Fund 0.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 R e tu r n P e r c en ti l e R a n k 9/21 3/22 9/22 3/23 9/23 3/24 9/24 3/25 9/25 6/26 Total Period 5-25 Count 25-Median Count Median-75 Count 75-95 Count Investment 20 20 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)¾ Index 20 20 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)¾ 5 Years Rolling Percentile Ranking vs. All Public Plans-Total Fund 0.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 R e tu r n P e r c en ti l e R a n k 9/21 3/22 9/22 3/23 9/23 3/24 9/24 3/25 9/25 6/26 Total Period 5-25 Count 25-Median Count Median-75 Count 75-95 Count Investment 20 20 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)¾ Index 20 20 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)¾ Strategy Review Total Fund Portfolio | Total Fund Policy As of June 30, 2026 Page 30 40 Peer Group Analysis - Large Blend -4.0 0.0 4.0 8.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 28.0 32.0 36.0 Retu rn QTR FYTD 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 YR Investment 15.65 (27)13.78 (27)23.53 (21)19.27 (17)20.43 (30)20.05 (33)12.24 (46)˜ Index 15.59 (28)13.73 (27)23.10 (23)19.05 (20)20.40 (31)20.04 (34)12.24 (46)˜ Median 14.61 12.27 20.53 17.25 19.33 19.13 12.02 Peer Group Analysis - Large Blend -40.0 -30.0 -20.0 -10.0 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 Retu rn Oct-2024 to Sep-2025 Oct-2023 to Sep-2024 Oct-2022 to Sep-2023 Oct-2021 to Sep-2022 Oct-2020 to Sep-2021 Oct-2019 to Sep-2020 Oct-2018 to Sep-2019 Investment 17.35 (27)35.26 (47)20.38 (52)-18.01 (74)32.10 (22)15.01 (32)2.89 (51)˜ Index 17.37 (27)35.23 (47)20.37 (52)-17.98 (73)32.11 (22)14.99 (33)2.92 (50)˜ Median 15.67 34.98 20.47 -16.25 29.76 13.45 2.91 Comparative Performance 1 Qtr Ending Mar-2026 1 Qtr Ending Dec-2025 1 Qtr Ending Sep-2025 1 Qtr Ending Jun-2025 1 Qtr Ending Mar-2025 1 Qtr Ending Dec-2024 Investment -3.96 (39)2.44 (49)8.57 (11)10.66 (55)-4.83 (65)2.63 (22) Index -3.96 (39)2.45 (49)8.24 (17)11.00 (39)-4.82 (64)2.63 (22) Median -4.37 2.42 7.31 10.80 -4.39 2.06 Strategy Review Vanguard Total Stock Market (VITSX) | Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Hybrid As of June 30, 2026 Page 31 41 Historical Statistics 5 Years Return Standard Deviation Sharpe Ratio Up Market Capture Up Quarters Down Market Capture Down Quarters Investment 12.24 15.97 0.59 99.98 13 99.94 7 Index 12.24 15.98 0.59 100.00 13 100.00 7 .3.52 0.55 N/A 7.58 20 -7.02 N/A Historical Statistics 3 Years Return Standard Deviation Sharpe Ratio Up Market Capture Up Quarters Down Market Capture Down Quarters Investment 20.43 13.23 1.14 99.99 9 99.82 3 Index 20.40 13.26 1.13 100.00 9 100.00 3 .4.64 0.22 N/A 9.78 12 -14.93 N/A Risk and Return 3 Years Investment Index 20.4 20.5 R e tu r n (% ) 13.2 13.3 Risk (Standard Deviation %) Risk and Return 5 Years Investment Index 12.2 12.3 R e tu r n (% ) 15.9 16.0 Risk (Standard Deviation %) 3 Years Rolling Percentile Ranking vs. Large Blend 0.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 R e tu r n P e r c en ti l e R a n k 9/21 3/22 9/22 3/23 9/23 3/24 9/24 3/25 9/25 6/26 Total Period 5-25 Count 25-Median Count Median-75 Count 75-95 Count Investment 20 0 (0%)13 (65%)7 (35%)0 (0%)¾ Index 20 0 (0%)13 (65%)7 (35%)0 (0%)¾ 5 Years Rolling Percentile Ranking vs. Large Blend 0.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 R e tu r n P e r c en ti l e R a n k 9/21 3/22 9/22 3/23 9/23 3/24 9/24 3/25 9/25 6/26 Total Period 5-25 Count 25-Median Count Median-75 Count 75-95 Count Investment 20 1 (5%)18 (90%)1 (5%)0 (0%)¾ Index 20 1 (5%)18 (90%)1 (5%)0 (0%)¾ Strategy Review Vanguard Total Stock Market (VITSX) | Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Hybrid As of June 30, 2026 Page 32 42 Peer Group Analysis - Foreign Large Blend 0.0 4.0 8.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 28.0 32.0 36.0 Retu rn QTR FYTD 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 YR Investment 10.12 (55)18.44 (30)N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A˜ Index 14.49 (13)19.43 (21)27.66 (17)22.59 (25)18.82 (26)17.26 (34)8.79 (43)˜ Median 10.46 15.13 21.43 19.66 16.72 16.65 8.42 Peer Group Analysis - Foreign Large Blend -50.0 -40.0 -30.0 -20.0 -10.0 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 Retu rn Oct-2024 to Sep-2025 Oct-2023 to Sep-2024 Oct-2022 to Sep-2023 Oct-2021 to Sep-2022 Oct-2020 to Sep-2021 Oct-2019 to Sep-2020 Oct-2018 to Sep-2019 Investment N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A˜ Index 16.45 (48)25.35 (35)20.39 (73)-25.17 (30)23.92 (54)3.00 (50)-1.23 (36)˜ Median 16.15 24.63 23.19 -26.05 24.33 2.96 -2.10 Comparative Performance 1 Qtr Ending Mar-2026 1 Qtr Ending Dec-2025 1 Qtr Ending Sep-2025 1 Qtr Ending Jun-2025 1 Qtr Ending Mar-2025 1 Qtr Ending Dec-2024 Investment 2.76 (11)4.67 (37)N/A N/A N/A N/A Index -0.71 (71)5.05 (28)6.89 (15)12.03 (39)5.23 (81)-7.60 (55) Median 0.84 4.36 5.10 11.59 6.77 -7.50 Strategy Review DFA World ex US Core Equity Inst l (DFWIX) | MSCI AC World ex USA (Net) As of June 30, 2026 Page 33 43 Historical Statistics 5 Years Return Standard Deviation Sharpe Ratio Up Market Capture Up Quarters Down Market Capture Down Quarters Investment N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Index 8.79 15.43 0.40 100.00 13 100.00 7 .3.52 0.55 N/A 7.83 20 -8.05 N/A Historical Statistics 3 Years Return Standard Deviation Sharpe Ratio Up Market Capture Up Quarters Down Market Capture Down Quarters Investment N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Index 18.82 13.70 1.00 100.00 9 100.00 3 .4.64 0.22 N/A 9.30 12 -15.49 N/A Risk and Return 3 Years Investment Index 18.8 18.9 19.0 R e tu r n (% ) 13.6 13.7 Risk (Standard Deviation %) Risk and Return 5 Years Investment Index 8.7 8.8 R e tu r n (% ) 15.4 15.5 Risk (Standard Deviation %) 3 Years Rolling Percentile Ranking vs. Foreign Large Blend 0.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 R e tu r n P e r c en ti l e R a n k 9/21 3/22 9/22 3/23 9/23 3/24 9/24 3/25 9/25 6/26 Total Period 5-25 Count 25-Median Count Median-75 Count 75-95 Count Investment 0 0 0 0 0¾ Index 20 0 (0%)5 (25%)15 (75%)0 (0%)¾ 5 Years Rolling Percentile Ranking vs. Foreign Large Blend 0.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 R e tu r n P e r c en ti l e R a n k 9/21 3/22 9/22 3/23 9/23 3/24 9/24 3/25 9/25 6/26 Total Period 5-25 Count 25-Median Count Median-75 Count 75-95 Count Investment 0 0 0 0 0¾ Index 20 0 (0%)5 (25%)15 (75%)0 (0%)¾ Strategy Review DFA World ex US Core Equity Inst l (DFWIX) | MSCI AC World ex USA (Net) As of June 30, 2026 Page 34 44 Peer Group Analysis - IM U.S. Intermediate Duration (SA+CF) -0.8 0.0 0.8 1.6 2.4 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.6 6.4 7.2 8.0 Retu rn QTR FYTD 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 YR Investment 0.57 (65)2.16 (35)4.01 (36)5.59 (26)5.48 (24)4.16 (32)1.69 (43)˜ Index 0.47 (83)1.94 (64)3.76 (52)5.22 (68)4.66 (91)3.32 (94)0.97 (96)˜ Median 0.63 2.04 3.79 5.32 5.12 3.95 1.59 Peer Group Analysis - IM U.S. Intermediate Duration (SA+CF) -20.0 -16.0 -12.0 -8.0 -4.0 0.0 4.0 8.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 Retu rn Oct-2024 to Sep-2025 Oct-2023 to Sep-2024 Oct-2022 to Sep-2023 Oct-2021 to Sep-2022 Oct-2020 to Sep-2021 Oct-2019 to Sep-2020 Oct-2018 to Sep-2019 Investment 4.55 (31)10.84 (30)2.62 (46)-10.50 (70)-0.02 (72)6.85 (29)8.50 (18)˜ Index 3.82 (89)10.39 (41)1.42 (90)-11.49 (87)-0.38 (88)5.66 (77)8.08 (47)˜ Median 4.32 10.19 2.57 -10.04 0.32 6.45 8.04 Comparative Performance 1 Qtr Ending Mar-2026 1 Qtr Ending Dec-2025 1 Qtr Ending Sep-2025 1 Qtr Ending Jun-2025 1 Qtr Ending Mar-2025 1 Qtr Ending Dec-2024 Investment 0.37 (14)1.21 (63)1.81 (40)1.68 (52)2.53 (30)-1.50 (49) Index 0.11 (55)1.35 (22)1.79 (43)1.51 (87)2.61 (21)-2.07 (86) Median 0.12 1.24 1.73 1.69 2.45 -1.52 Strategy Review Galliard Core Fixed Income | Bloomberg Intermed Aggregate Index As of June 30, 2026 Page 35 45 Historical Statistics 5 Years Return Standard Deviation Sharpe Ratio Up Market Capture Up Quarters Down Market Capture Down Quarters Investment 1.69 4.34 -0.41 93.67 13 81.61 7 Index 0.97 4.99 -0.49 100.00 12 100.00 8 .3.52 0.55 N/A 30.42 20 -19.75 N/A Historical Statistics 3 Years Return Standard Deviation Sharpe Ratio Up Market Capture Up Quarters Down Market Capture Down Quarters Investment 5.48 3.53 0.25 96.27 10 71.09 2 Index 4.66 4.23 0.03 100.00 9 100.00 3 .4.64 0.22 N/A 38.57 12 -35.95 N/A Risk and Return 3 Years Investment Index 4.4 4.8 5.2 5.6 6.0 R e tu r n (% ) 3.4 3.6 3.8 4.0 4.2 4.4 Risk (Standard Deviation %) Risk and Return 5 Years Investment Index 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 R e tu r n (% ) 4.0 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.0 5.2 Risk (Standard Deviation %) 3 Years Rolling Percentile Ranking vs. IM U.S. Intermediate Duration (SA+CF) 0.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 R e tu r n P e r c en ti l e R a n k 9/21 3/22 9/22 3/23 9/23 3/24 9/24 3/25 9/25 6/26 Total Period 5-25 Count 25-Median Count Median-75 Count 75-95 Count Investment 20 2 (10%)10 (50%)8 (40%)0 (0%)¾ Index 20 0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)20 (100%)¾ 5 Years Rolling Percentile Ranking vs. IM U.S. Intermediate Duration (SA+CF) 0.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 R e tu r n P e r c en ti l e R a n k 9/21 3/22 9/22 3/23 9/23 3/24 9/24 3/25 9/25 6/26 Total Period 5-25 Count 25-Median Count Median-75 Count 75-95 Count Investment 20 0 (0%)10 (50%)10 (50%)0 (0%)¾ Index 20 0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)20 (100%)¾ Strategy Review Galliard Core Fixed Income | Bloomberg Intermed Aggregate Index As of June 30, 2026 Page 36 46 Peer Group Analysis - Inflation-Protected Bond -1.9 -1.0 -0.1 0.8 1.7 2.6 3.5 4.4 5.3 6.2 7.1 Retu rn QTR FYTD 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 YR Investment 0.86 (38)1.31 (20)3.42 (21)5.23 (9)4.28 (22)3.11 (17)1.14 (20)˜ Index 0.89 (30)1.29 (23)3.42 (21)4.62 (26)3.98 (32)2.61 (34)1.01 (26)˜ Median 0.83 1.08 3.11 4.43 3.83 2.40 0.69 Peer Group Analysis - Inflation-Protected Bond -20.0 -16.0 -12.0 -8.0 -4.0 0.0 4.0 8.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 Retu rn Oct-2024 to Sep-2025 Oct-2023 to Sep-2024 Oct-2022 to Sep-2023 Oct-2021 to Sep-2022 Oct-2020 to Sep-2021 Oct-2019 to Sep-2020 Oct-2018 to Sep-2019 Investment 4.54 (17)9.98 (30)1.81 (25)-13.12 (88)5.09 (42)9.84 (38)7.03 (16)˜ Index 3.79 (35)9.79 (38)1.25 (40)-11.57 (20)5.19 (39)10.08 (28)7.13 (11)˜ Median 3.58 9.63 1.05 -12.29 4.92 9.44 6.06 Comparative Performance 1 Qtr Ending Mar-2026 1 Qtr Ending Dec-2025 1 Qtr Ending Sep-2025 1 Qtr Ending Jun-2025 1 Qtr Ending Mar-2025 1 Qtr Ending Dec-2024 Investment 0.35 (33)0.09 (28)2.08 (34)0.70 (20)3.86 (73)-2.08 (10) Index 0.26 (44)0.13 (22)2.10 (34)0.48 (54)4.17 (35)-2.88 (37) Median 0.19 -0.04 1.99 0.50 4.10 -2.94 Strategy Review Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs (VAIPX) | Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index As of June 30, 2026 Page 37 47 Historical Statistics 5 Years Return Standard Deviation Sharpe Ratio Up Market Capture Up Quarters Down Market Capture Down Quarters Investment 1.14 7.36 -0.28 111.54 12 110.39 8 Index 1.01 5.99 -0.38 100.00 13 100.00 7 .3.52 0.55 N/A 25.82 20 -17.39 N/A Historical Statistics 3 Years Return Standard Deviation Sharpe Ratio Up Market Capture Up Quarters Down Market Capture Down Quarters Investment 4.28 4.37 -0.06 99.17 8 91.20 4 Index 3.98 4.16 -0.13 100.00 9 100.00 3 .4.64 0.22 N/A 38.37 12 -34.43 N/A Risk and Return 3 Years Investment Index 3.8 4.0 4.2 4.4 R e tu r n (% ) 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Risk (Standard Deviation %) Risk and Return 5 Years Investment Index 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 R e tu r n (% ) 5.4 5.7 6.0 6.3 6.6 6.9 7.2 7.5 7.8 Risk (Standard Deviation %) 3 Years Rolling Percentile Ranking vs. Inflation-Protected Bond 0.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 R e tu r n P e r c en ti l e R a n k 9/21 3/22 9/22 3/23 9/23 3/24 9/24 3/25 9/25 6/26 Total Period 5-25 Count 25-Median Count Median-75 Count 75-95 Count Investment 20 3 (15%)11 (55%)6 (30%)0 (0%)¾ Index 20 4 (20%)16 (80%)0 (0%)0 (0%)¾ 5 Years Rolling Percentile Ranking vs. Inflation-Protected Bond 0.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 R e tu r n P e r c en ti l e R a n k 9/21 3/22 9/22 3/23 9/23 3/24 9/24 3/25 9/25 6/26 Total Period 5-25 Count 25-Median Count Median-75 Count 75-95 Count Investment 19 1 (5%)14 (74%)4 (21%)0 (0%)¾ Index 20 13 (65%)7 (35%)0 (0%)0 (0%)¾ Strategy Review Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs (VAIPX) | Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index As of June 30, 2026 Page 38 48 Peer Group Analysis - Global Bond -6.0 -4.0 -2.0 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 Retu rn QTR FYTD 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 YR Investment 3.17 (8)4.55 (3)7.69 (1)8.53 (6)8.58 (1)7.84 (3)2.74 (3)˜ Index 2.09 (35)2.69 (11)4.95 (8)6.27 (22)6.40 (13)5.44 (19)1.43 (22)˜ Median 1.45 0.94 1.79 5.20 4.09 2.87 -1.28 Peer Group Analysis - Global Bond -34.0 -28.0 -22.0 -16.0 -10.0 -4.0 2.0 8.0 14.0 20.0 26.0 Retu rn Oct-2024 to Sep-2025 Oct-2023 to Sep-2024 Oct-2022 to Sep-2023 Oct-2021 to Sep-2022 Oct-2020 to Sep-2021 Oct-2019 to Sep-2020 Oct-2018 to Sep-2019 Investment 7.28 (5)15.38 (2)7.23 (17)-17.61 (25)4.87 (4)3.63 (73)9.52 (4)˜ Index 4.82 (19)13.42 (25)5.27 (21)-16.53 (23)2.72 (19)5.26 (49)10.83 (3)˜ Median 3.11 12.28 2.89 -21.61 0.49 5.15 5.91 Comparative Performance 1 Qtr Ending Mar-2026 1 Qtr Ending Dec-2025 1 Qtr Ending Sep-2025 1 Qtr Ending Jun-2025 1 Qtr Ending Mar-2025 1 Qtr Ending Dec-2024 Investment -0.94 (31)2.29 (10)3.01 (1)2.76 (88)2.05 (77)-0.68 (9) Index -0.53 (19)1.13 (15)2.20 (6)2.17 (93)1.54 (86)-1.15 (12) Median -1.58 0.33 0.90 5.13 2.98 -5.29 Strategy Review PIMCO Diversified Income Fund Instl (PDIIX) | Blmbg. Global Credit (Hedged) As of June 30, 2026 Page 39 49 Historical Statistics 5 Years Return Standard Deviation Sharpe Ratio Up Market Capture Up Quarters Down Market Capture Down Quarters Investment 2.74 7.03 -0.07 119.95 14 105.90 6 Index 1.43 6.17 -0.31 100.00 13 100.00 7 .3.52 0.55 N/A 26.01 20 -15.84 N/A Historical Statistics 3 Years Return Standard Deviation Sharpe Ratio Up Market Capture Up Quarters Down Market Capture Down Quarters Investment 8.58 5.00 0.77 121.34 9 101.01 3 Index 6.40 4.56 0.39 100.00 9 100.00 3 .4.64 0.22 N/A 32.57 12 -38.43 N/A Risk and Return 3 Years Investment Index 5.6 6.4 7.2 8.0 8.8 9.6 R e tu r n (% ) 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0 5.1 Risk (Standard Deviation %) Risk and Return 5 Years Investment Index 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 R e tu r n (% ) 6.0 6.2 6.4 6.6 6.8 7.0 7.2 Risk (Standard Deviation %) 3 Years Rolling Percentile Ranking vs. Global Bond 0.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 R e tu r n P e r c en ti l e R a n k 9/21 3/22 9/22 3/23 9/23 3/24 9/24 3/25 9/25 6/26 Total Period 5-25 Count 25-Median Count Median-75 Count 75-95 Count Investment 20 20 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)¾ Index 20 18 (90%)2 (10%)0 (0%)0 (0%)¾ 5 Years Rolling Percentile Ranking vs. Global Bond 0.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 R e tu r n P e r c en ti l e R a n k 9/21 3/22 9/22 3/23 9/23 3/24 9/24 3/25 9/25 6/26 Total Period 5-25 Count 25-Median Count Median-75 Count 75-95 Count Investment 14 14 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)¾ Index 20 20 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)¾ Strategy Review PIMCO Diversified Income Fund Instl (PDIIX) | Blmbg. Global Credit (Hedged) As of June 30, 2026 Page 40 50 Peer Group Analysis - IM U.S. Open End Private Real Estate (SA+CF) -13.0 -10.0 -7.0 -4.0 -1.0 2.0 5.0 8.0 11.0 14.0 Retu rn QTR FYTD 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 YR Investment 1.28 (77)3.22 (77)4.34 (83)3.97 (88)-1.02 (82)-3.09 (88)2.88 (72)˜ Index 1.50 (64)3.67 (71)4.35 (83)3.80 (89)-0.89 (80)-3.20 (88)2.69 (74)˜ Median 1.64 4.29 5.74 5.23 0.29 -2.32 3.21 Peer Group Analysis - IM U.S. Open End Private Real Estate (SA+CF) -28.0 -20.0 -12.0 -4.0 4.0 12.0 20.0 28.0 36.0 44.0 Retu rn Oct-2024 to Sep-2025 Oct-2023 to Sep-2024 Oct-2022 to Sep-2023 Oct-2021 to Sep-2022 Oct-2020 to Sep-2021 Oct-2019 to Sep-2020 Oct-2018 to Sep-2019 Investment 4.45 (62)-8.01 (67)-12.54 (56)25.79 (16)13.51 (74)1.62 (49)6.81 (49)˜ Index 3.80 (70)-7.75 (65)-12.40 (51)22.76 (37)15.75 (50)1.74 (40)6.17 (68)˜ Median 5.05 -6.22 -12.39 20.19 15.73 1.58 6.80 Comparative Performance 1 Qtr Ending Mar-2026 1 Qtr Ending Dec-2025 1 Qtr Ending Sep-2025 1 Qtr Ending Jun-2025 1 Qtr Ending Mar-2025 1 Qtr Ending Dec-2024 Investment 1.07 (69)0.84 (63)1.08 (66)1.22 (65)1.11 (57)0.97 (55) Index 1.16 (66)0.97 (59)0.65 (86)1.03 (75)1.03 (63)1.04 (50) Median 1.28 1.13 1.28 1.30 1.18 1.03 Strategy Review ARA Core Property Fund | American Core Realty Policy As of June 30, 2026 Page 41 51 Historical Statistics 5 Years Return Standard Deviation Sharpe Ratio Up Market Capture Up Quarters Down Market Capture Down Quarters Investment 2.88 7.77 -0.04 104.34 13 102.37 7 Index 2.69 7.44 -0.07 100.00 13 100.00 7 .3.52 0.55 N/A 40.10 20 -14.41 N/A Historical Statistics 3 Years Return Standard Deviation Sharpe Ratio Up Market Capture Up Quarters Down Market Capture Down Quarters Investment -1.02 4.24 -1.26 104.18 8 106.52 4 Index -0.89 3.83 -1.36 100.00 8 100.00 4 .4.64 0.22 N/A 157.82 12 -17.88 N/A Risk and Return 3 Years Investment Index -1.1 -1.0 -0.9 -0.8 R e tu r n (% ) 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Risk (Standard Deviation %) Risk and Return 5 Years Investment Index 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 R e tu r n (% ) 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 Risk (Standard Deviation %) 3 Years Rolling Percentile Ranking vs. IM U.S. Open End Private Real Estate (SA+CF) 0.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 R e tu r n P e r c en ti l e R a n k 9/21 3/22 9/22 3/23 9/23 3/24 9/24 3/25 9/25 6/26 Total Period 5-25 Count 25-Median Count Median-75 Count 75-95 Count Investment 20 1 (5%)10 (50%)8 (40%)1 (5%)¾ Index 20 0 (0%)11 (55%)8 (40%)1 (5%)¾ 5 Years Rolling Percentile Ranking vs. IM U.S. Open End Private Real Estate (SA+CF) 0.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 R e tu r n P e r c en ti l e R a n k 9/21 3/22 9/22 3/23 9/23 3/24 9/24 3/25 9/25 6/26 Total Period 5-25 Count 25-Median Count Median-75 Count 75-95 Count Investment 20 0 (0%)13 (65%)7 (35%)0 (0%)¾ Index 20 0 (0%)14 (70%)6 (30%)0 (0%)¾ Strategy Review ARA Core Property Fund | American Core Realty Policy As of June 30, 2026 Page 42 52 Peer Group Analysis - IM U.S. Open End Private Real Estate (SA+CF) -13.0 -10.0 -7.0 -4.0 -1.0 2.0 5.0 8.0 11.0 14.0 Retu rn QTR FYTD 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 YR Investment 1.50 (64)2.72 (84)3.81 (85)2.71 (92)-2.06 (94)-5.07 (94)1.37 (84)˜ Index 1.49 (65)3.66 (71)4.34 (83)3.80 (89)-0.89 (80)-3.20 (88)2.69 (74)˜ Median 1.64 4.29 5.74 5.23 0.29 -2.32 3.21 Peer Group Analysis - IM U.S. Open End Private Real Estate (SA+CF) -28.0 -20.0 -12.0 -4.0 4.0 12.0 20.0 28.0 36.0 44.0 Retu rn Oct-2024 to Sep-2025 Oct-2023 to Sep-2024 Oct-2022 to Sep-2023 Oct-2021 to Sep-2022 Oct-2020 to Sep-2021 Oct-2019 to Sep-2020 Oct-2018 to Sep-2019 Investment 3.72 (71)-11.09 (91)-15.63 (86)26.50 (11)13.87 (69)4.41 (11)8.32 (19)˜ Index 3.80 (70)-7.75 (65)-12.40 (51)22.76 (37)15.75 (50)1.74 (40)6.17 (68)˜ Median 5.05 -6.22 -12.39 20.19 15.73 1.58 6.80 Comparative Performance 1 Qtr Ending Mar-2026 1 Qtr Ending Dec-2025 1 Qtr Ending Sep-2025 1 Qtr Ending Jun-2025 1 Qtr Ending Mar-2025 1 Qtr Ending Dec-2024 Investment 1.06 (73)0.15 (94)1.06 (70)1.23 (62)0.69 (73)0.68 (63) Index 1.16 (66)0.97 (59)0.65 (86)1.03 (75)1.03 (63)1.04 (50) Median 1.28 1.13 1.28 1.30 1.18 1.03 Strategy Review Intercontinental | NCREIF Fund Index-ODCE (EW) As of June 30, 2026 Page 43 53 Historical Statistics 5 Years Return Standard Deviation Sharpe Ratio Up Market Capture Up Quarters Down Market Capture Down Quarters Investment 1.37 8.57 -0.19 99.93 12 128.40 8 Index 2.69 7.35 -0.07 100.00 13 100.00 7 .3.52 0.93 N/A 25.28 20 -39.86 N/A Historical Statistics 3 Years Return Standard Deviation Sharpe Ratio Up Market Capture Up Quarters Down Market Capture Down Quarters Investment -2.06 4.61 -1.34 71.73 7 113.20 5 Index -0.89 3.82 -1.31 100.00 8 100.00 4 .4.64 0.36 N/A 111.81 12 -53.18 N/A Risk and Return 3 Years Investment Index -2.5 -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 0.0 R e tu r n (% ) 3.4 3.6 3.8 4.0 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8 Risk (Standard Deviation %) Risk and Return 5 Years Investment Index 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 R e tu r n (% ) 7.0 7.2 7.4 7.6 7.8 8.0 8.2 8.4 8.6 8.8 9.0 Risk (Standard Deviation %) 3 Years Rolling Percentile Ranking vs. IM U.S. Open End Private Real Estate (SA+CF) 0.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 R e tu r n P e r c en ti l e R a n k 9/21 3/22 9/22 3/23 9/23 3/24 9/24 3/25 9/25 6/26 Total Period 5-25 Count 25-Median Count Median-75 Count 75-95 Count Investment 20 6 (30%)1 (5%)5 (25%)8 (40%)¾ Index 20 0 (0%)11 (55%)8 (40%)1 (5%)¾ 5 Years Rolling Percentile Ranking vs. IM U.S. Open End Private Real Estate (SA+CF) 0.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 R e tu r n P e r c en ti l e R a n k 9/21 3/22 9/22 3/23 9/23 3/24 9/24 3/25 9/25 6/26 Total Period 5-25 Count 25-Median Count Median-75 Count 75-95 Count Investment 20 8 (40%)3 (15%)8 (40%)1 (5%)¾ Index 20 0 (0%)14 (70%)6 (30%)0 (0%)¾ Strategy Review Intercontinental | NCREIF Fund Index-ODCE (EW) As of June 30, 2026 Page 44 54 Private Equity Summary of Partnership Partnerships Valuation Date Vintage Year Investment Strategy Capital Commitment $ Drawn Down $ Market Value $ Distributed $ IRR (%) TVPI Multiple ICM/PME Crescent Direct Lending II Fund 06/30/2026 2017 Other 2,000,000 2,110,851 235,056 2,394,293 7.9 1.2 1.9 Private Equity Summary of Partnership As of June 30, 2026 Page 45 55 Comparative Performance - IRR 1 Quarter Ending Mar-2026 1 Year Ending Mar-2026 2 Years Ending Mar-2026 3 Years Ending Mar-2026 4 Years Ending Mar-2026 5 Years Ending Mar-2026 Since Inception Ending Mar-2026 Inception Date Crescent Direct Lending II Fund -9.36 -23.39 0.42 4.94 6.05 8.40 8.07 03/13/2018 ICM/PME (Bloomberg Intermed Aggregate Index)0.11 4.78 5.46 3.78 0.91 -1.27 1.95 Winter Springs General Employees General Plan and Trust Comparative Performance - IRR As of June 30, 2026 Page 46 56 Fund Information Type of Fund:Direct Vintage Year:2014 Strategy Type:Other Management Fee:1.35% of invested equity capital Size of Fund ($):-Preferred Return:7.00% Inception:09/05/2014 General Partner:CDL Levered General Partner, Ltd. Final Close:9/5/2015 expected Number of Funds: Investment Strategy:High Current income while focusing on preservation of capital through investment primarily in senior secured loans of private U.S. lower-middle-market companies. The Fund will seek to enhance returns on its investments through the use of leverage. Fund size is $250 million/ $500 million with leverage. Cash Flow Summary Capital Committed:$2,000,000 Capital Invested:$3,055,050 Management Fees:$70,322 Expenses:$203,423 Interest:- Total Contributions:$3,055,050 Remaining Capital Commitment:$182,930 Total Distributions:$3,648,912 Market Value:- Inception Date:10/14/2014 Inception IRR:N/A TVPI:1.2 Cash Flow Analysis Net Asset Value Distribution Contributions $0.0 $1,100,000.0 $2,200,000.0 $3,300,000.0 $4,400,000.0 $5,500,000.0 -$1,100,000.0 10/14 10/15 10/16 10/17 10/18 10/19 10/20 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 6/26 Private Equity Fund Overview Crescent Direct Lending Fund As of June 30, 2026 Unless otherwise noted, management fees and expenses (if shown) are only those levied as part of a cash flow and may not be inclusive of all fees paid. Page 47 57 Fund Information Type of Fund:Direct Vintage Year:2017 Strategy Type:Other Management Fee:.75% Size of Fund ($):1,500,000,000 Preferred Return:7.00% Inception:09/27/2017 General Partner:Crescent Direct Lending II GP, LLC Final Close:Number of Funds: Investment Strategy:Crescent Direct Lending Levered Fund II intends to invest in directly originated senior secured loans (including primarily first lien and unitranche loans and to a lesser extent second lien loans) of private U.S. lower-middle-market companies, primarily in conjunction with private equity investment firms. Cash Flow Summary Capital Committed:$2,000,000 Capital Invested:$2,110,851 Management Fees:$16,605 Expenses:$19,342 Interest:- Total Contributions:$2,110,851 Remaining Capital Commitment:$1,160,843 Total Distributions:$2,394,293 Market Value:$235,056 Inception Date:03/13/2018 Inception IRR:7.9 TVPI:1.2 Cash Flow Analysis Net Asset Value Distribution Contributions $0.0 $700,000.0 $1,400,000.0 $2,100,000.0 $2,800,000.0 -$700,000.0 3/18 12/18 9/19 6/20 3/21 12/21 9/22 6/23 3/24 12/24 9/25 6/26 Private Equity Fund Overview Crescent Direct Lending II Fund As of June 30, 2026 Unless otherwise noted, management fees and expenses (if shown) are only those levied as part of a cash flow and may not be inclusive of all fees paid. Page 48 58 Total Fund Policy Allocation Mandate Weight (%) Jan-1976 S&P 500 Index 65.00 Blmbg. U.S. Aggregate Index 30.00 MSCI EAFE Index 5.00 Oct-2003 S&P 500 Index 60.00 Blmbg. U.S. Aggregate Index 30.00 MSCI EAFE Index 10.00 Sep-2006 S&P 500 Index 60.00 Bloomberg Intermed Aggregate Index 40.00 Oct-2009 Russell 3000 Index 50.00 Bloomberg Intermed Aggregate Index 25.00 MSCI EAFE Index 15.00 Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index 5.00 NCREIF Property Index 5.00 Oct-2010 Russell 3000 Index 50.00 Bloomberg Intermed Aggregate Index 20.00 MSCI EAFE Index 15.00 Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index 5.00 NCREIF Fund Index-ODCE (EW)10.00 Sep-2020 Russell 3000 Index 50.00 MSCI AC World ex USA (Net)15.00 Bloomberg Intermed Aggregate Index 15.00 Blmbg. U.S. TIPS 1-5 Year 3.00 Blmbg. Global Credit (Hedged)3.00 NCREIF Fund Index-ODCE (EW)10.00 S&P UBS Leveraged Loan Index 4.00 American Core Realty Policy Allocation Mandate Weight (%) Oct-2007 NCREIF Classic Property Index 100.00 Oct-2010 NCREIF Fund Index-ODCE (EW)100.00 Vanguard Total Stock Market Policy Allocation Mandate Weight (%) Jun-2003 MSCI US Broad Market Index 100.00 Feb-2013 Morningstar U.S. Total Market Index 100.00 Benchmark History Investment Policy Benchmarks As of June 30, 2026 Page 49 59 Total Equity Policy Allocation Mandate Weight (%) Jan-1970 S&P 500 Index 90.00 MSCI EAFE Index 10.00 Oct-2003 S&P 500 Index 85.00 MSCI EAFE Index 15.00 Sep-2006 S&P 500 Index 100.00 Oct-2009 Russell 3000 Index 77.00 MSCI EAFE Index 23.00 Sep-2020 Russell 3000 Index 77.00 MSCI AC World ex USA (Net)23.00 Domestic Equity Securities Policy Allocation Mandate Weight (%) Jan-1926 S&P 500 Index 100.00 Oct-2009 Russell 3000 Index 100.00 Foreign Equity Policy Allocation Mandate Weight (%) Nov-2000 MSCI EAFE Index 100.00 Sep-2020 MSCI AC World ex USA (Net)100.00 Benchmark History Investment Policy Benchmarks As of June 30, 2026 Page 50 60 Total Fixed Policy Allocation Mandate Weight (%) Nov-2000 Blmbg. U.S. Aggregate Index 100.00 Sep-2006 Bloomberg Intermed Aggregate Index 100.00 Sep-2020 Bloomberg Intermed Aggregate Index 60.00 Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index 12.00 Blmbg. Global Credit (Hedged)12.00 S&P UBS Leveraged Loan Index 16.00 Broad Mkt Fixed Income Allocation Mandate Weight (%) Nov-2000 Blmbg. U.S. Aggregate Index 100.00 Sep-2006 Bloomberg Intermed Aggregate Index 100.00 Non-Core Fixed Policy Allocation Mandate Weight (%) Oct-2014 S&P UBS Leveraged Loan Index 100.00 Dec-2016 S&P UBS Leveraged Loan Index 50.00 Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index 50.00 Mar-2018 S&P UBS Leveraged Loan Index 41.00 Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index 20.00 Blmbg. Global Credit (Hedged)39.00 Sep-2020 Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index 30.00 Blmbg. Global Credit (Hedged)30.00 S&P UBS Leveraged Loan Index 40.00 Benchmark History Investment Policy Benchmarks As of June 30, 2026 Page 51 61 Compliance Checklist Total Fund Total Fund Compliance Yes No N/A 1. The Total Plan return equaled or exceeded the 7% actuarial earnings assumption over the trailing three and five year periods. ** 2. The Total Plan return equaled or exceeded the total plan benchmark over the trailing three and five year periods. 3. The Total Plan return ranked within the top 40th percentile of its peer group over the trailing three and five year periods. ** ROR reduced to 7% from 7.5%. Equity Compliance Yes No N/A 1. Total domestic equity returns meet or exceed the benchmark over the trailing three and five year periods. 2. Total foreign equity returns meet or exceed the benchmark over the trailing three and five year periods. 3. Total domestic equity returns ranked within the top 40th percentile of its peer group over the trailing three year period. 4. Total domestic equity returns ranked within the top 40th percentile of its peer group over the trailing five year period. 5. The total equity allocation was less than 75% of the total plan assets at market. 6. Total foreign equity was less than 25% of the total plan assets at market. Fixed Income Compliance Yes No N/A 1. Total fixed income returns meet or exceed the benchmark over the trailing three and five year periods. 2. Total fixed income returns ranked within the top 40th percentile of its peer group over the trailing three and five year periods. 3. All separately managed fixed income investments have a minimum rating of investment grade or higher. As of June 30, 2026 Page 5262 Compliance Checklist Total Fund Yes No N/A Yes No N/A Yes No N/A Yes No N/A Yes No N/A 1. Manager outperformed the index over the trailing three year period. 2. Manager outperformed the index over the trailing five year period. 3. Manager ranked within the top 40th percentile over the trailing three year period. 4. Manager ranked within the top 40th percentile over the trailing five year period.   5. Less than four consecutive quarters of under performance relative to the benchmark. 6. Three and five year down-market capture ratio less than the index.  * Inception = 9/30/2025 Yes No N/A Yes No N/A Yes No N/A 1. Manager outperformed the index over the trailing three year period.  2. Manager outperformed the index over the trailing five year period. 3. Manager ranked within the top 40th percentile over the trailing three year period.  4. Manager ranked within the top 40th percentile over the trailing five year period.  5. Less than four consecutive quarters of under performance relative to the benchmark.  6. Three and five year down-market capture ratio less than the index. Manager Compliance:Vanguard Total DFWIX * Galliard Manager Compliance:American RE Intercontinental Crescent II As of June 30, 2026 Vanguard TIPs PIMCO Page 5363 Estimated Annual Fee (%) Market Value ($) Estimated Annual Fee ($) Fee Schedule Vanguard Total Stock Market (VITSX)0.03 45,898,147 13,769 0.03 % of Assets Domestic Equity Securities 0.03 45,898,147 13,769 DFA World ex US Core Equity Inst l (DFWIX)0.30 13,514,027 40,542 0.30 % of Assets Foreign Equity Securities 0.30 13,514,027 40,542 Galliard Core Fixed Income 0.25 18,156,430 45,391 0.25 % of Assets Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs (VAIPX)0.10 1,493,429 1,493 0.10 % of Assets PIMCO Diversified Income Fund Instl (PDIIX)0.79 8,006,329 63,250 0.79 % of Assets Crescent Direct Lending II Fund 0.75 235,056 1,763 0.75 % of Assets Total Fixed Income 0.40 27,891,244 111,897 Intercontinental 1.10 1,731,263 19,044 1.10 % of Assets ARA Core Property Fund 1.10 141,686 1,559 1.10 % of Assets Direct Real Estate 1.10 1,872,949 20,602 Receipt & Disbursement 1,066,917 - Total Fund 0.21 90,243,285 186,811 Winter Springs General Employees General Plan and Trust Fee Analysis As of June 30, 2026 Fee information on this page is an illustrative estimate of management fees based on current reported portfolio values. Fee estimates do not reflect actual calculation methodologies or applicable carried interest. Page 54 64 Disclosures Neither Mariner Institutional (formerly AndCo), nor any covered associates have made political contributions to any official associated with the Winter Springs General Employees General Plan and Trust, in excess of the permitted amount. Disclosures Total Fund As of June 30, 2026 Page 55 65 Report Statistics Definitions and Descriptions Active Return - Arithmetic difference between the manager’s performance and the designated benchmark return over a specified time period. Alpha - A measure of the difference between a portfolio's actual performance and its expected return based on its level of risk as determined by beta. It determines the portfolio's non-systemic return, or its historical performance not explained by movements of the market. Beta - A measure of the sensitivity of a portfolio to the movements in the market. It is a measure of the portfolio's systematic risk. Consistency - The percentage of quarters that a product achieved a rate of return higher than that of its benchmark. Higher consistency indicates the manager has contributed more to the product’s performance. Distributed to Paid In (DPI) - The ratio of money distributed to Limited Partners by the fund, relative to contributions. It is calculated by dividing cumulative distributions by paid in capital. This multiple shows the investor how much money they got back. It is a good measure for evaluating a fund later in its life because there are more distributions to measure against. Down Market Capture - The ratio of average portfolio performance over the designated benchmark during periods of negative returns. A lower value indicates better product performance Downside Risk - A measure similar to standard deviation that utilizes only the negative movements of the return series. It is calculated by taking the standard deviation of the negative quarterly set of returns. A higher factor is indicative of a riskier product. Excess Return - Arithmetic difference between the manager’s performance and the risk-free return over a specified time period. Excess Risk - A measure of the standard deviation of a portfolio's performance relative to the risk free return. Information Ratio - This calculates the value-added contribution of the manager and is derived by dividing the active rate of return of the portfolio by the tracking error. The higher the Information Ratio, the more the manager has added value to the portfolio. Public Market Equivalent (PME) - Designs a set of analyses used in the Private Equity Industry to evaluate the performance of a Private Equity Fund against a public benchmark or index. R-Squared - The percentage of a portfolio's performance that can be explained by the behavior of the appropriate benchmark. A high R-Squared means the portfolio's performance has historically moved in the same direction as the appropriate benchmark. Return - Compounded rate of return for the period. Sharpe Ratio - Represents the excess rate of return over the risk free return divided by the standard deviation of the excess return. The result is an absolute rate of return per unit of risk. A higher value demonstrates better historical risk-adjusted performance. Standard Deviation - A statistical measure of the range of a portfolio's performance. It represents the variability of returns around the average return over a specified time period. Total Value to Paid In (TVPI) - The ratio of the current value of remaining investments within a fund, plus the total value of all distributions to date, relative to the total amount of capital paid into the fund to date. It is a good measure of performance before the end of a fund’s life Tracking Error - This is a measure of the standard deviation of a portfolio's returns in relation to the performance of its designated market benchmark. Treynor Ratio - Similar to Sharpe ratio but utilizes beta rather than excess risk as determined by standard deviation. It is calculated by taking the excess rate of return above the risk free rate divided by beta to derive the absolute rate of return per unit of risk. A higher value indicates a product has achieved better historical risk-adjusted performance. Up Market Capture - The ratio of average portfolio performance over the designated benchmark during periods of positive returns. A higher value indicates better product performance. Page 5666 Disclosures Mariner Institutional compiled this report for the sole use of the client for which it was prepared. 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Page 5767 1 Access is everything. 68 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 501 BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA | SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Proposed Defined Benefit Plan Restatement SUMMARY Following direction from the City Commission at its June 22, 2026, meeting, City staff engaged with Mr. Glenn Thomas, the attorney for the City’s Defined Benefit Plan, to amend the existing plan document to incorporate the changes outlined in Scenario 7 of the GRS Actuarial Projection Study and to prepare a corresponding resolution. For reference the GRS Actuarial Projection Study, the proposed plan amendment, and proposed resolution are scheduled to be presented for City Commission consideration on September 14, 2026. Scenario 7 provides the following substantive changes to benefits under the plan: Increase the maximum accrued benefit from 30 years of Accrual Service to 99% of Average Final Compensation. Increase the maximum hours of pensionable overtime from 150 to 300 hours per plan year for hourly employees. Add a normal retirement eligibility provision allowing retirement upon completion of thirty (30) years of service, regardless of age, without a benefit reduction. Create a Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) with a maximum participation period of three (3) years, a fixed annual interest credit of 4%, and participation upon eligibility for normal retirement or unreduced early retirement, defined as attainment of age 55 and completion of 15 years of service. Based upon the results of the GRS Actuarial Impact Statement, the proposed Resolution increases the total Net City minimum required contribution by $183,946 (4.2%). The figure in parentheses is the increase in Plan cost expressed as a percentage of covered annual payroll for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 ($4,415,625). The proposed FY2027 budget accounts for this increase in the required minimum contribution. Article 18 of the proposed plan amendment provides the provisions and procedures governing the DROP program. Of note to the Board of Trustees is Section 18.03(4), which states: “Except as otherwise provided 69 in subsection 18.02(d)(2), a member’s DROP account under this subsection (b) shall be debited or credited with interest at a fixed annual rate of four percent (4%) while participating in DROP.” This fixed annual rate of 4% for DROP participants is less than the established assumed rate of return of 6.75% currently used for the plan. To keep the Board of Trustees informed of future participation in the DROP program, City staff will provide informational updates regarding qualifying employees who have been approved to participate in the DROP program at future meetings. Additionally, City staff has prepared a draft election form for future participants who elect to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). Contingent upon Commission adoption of the proposed plan amendment, future enrollment in the DROP program for qualifying participants would be approved by the City Manager, serving in the capacity of plan administrator on behalf of the Board of Trustees. FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION City Staff is recommending the Board of Trustees review the information presented. Additionally, staff is recommending the Board of Trustees authorize the Board of Trustees Chairperson sign acknowledgement of the Actuarial Impact Statement prepared by GRS. 70 May 4, 2026 Mr. Brian Dunigan Director of Administrative Services and Operations City of Winter Springs 1126 East State Road 434 Winter Springs, Florida 32708 Re: City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan Updated Actuarial Projection Study Dear Brian: As requested, we are pleased to enclose updated thirty (30) year projections illustrating the financial impact of proposed changes to the benefit provisions of the City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan (Plan). This updates the Study valuation date from October 1, 2024 to October 1, 2025. If you should have any question concerning the above or if we may be of further assistance with this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company Shelly L. Jones, A.S.A. Consultant and Actuary Enclosure 71 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan Updated Actuarial Projection Study as of October 1, 2025 Prepared: May 4, 2026 72 73 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page I. Executive Summary ....................................................................................................... 1 II. Projection Results .......................................................................................................... 6 III.Outline of Principal Provisions of the Retirement Plan ................................................ 22 IV. Actuarial Assumptions and Cost Methods ................................................................... 25 V. Glossary ....................................................................................................................... 31 74 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As requested, we have completed updated thirty (30) year projections illustrating the financial impact of proposed changes to the benefit provisions of the City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan (Plan). This reflects an updated valuation date from October 1, 2024 to October 1, 2025. Background – Currently the Plan provides: a maximum of 30 years of Accrual Service compensation includes up to one hundred fifty (150) hours of overtime pay in a plan year for hourly employees normal retirement eligibility upon attainment of age sixty-five (65) no Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) no automatic cost of living adjustments (COLA) Proposed Changes – We understand the City wishes to determine the effect on future City contributions of the following proposed changes: Scenario 1 – Increase the maximum accrued benefit from 30 years of Accrual Service to 99% of Average Final Compensation Scenario 2 – Increase maximum hours of pensionable overtime from 150 to 300 hours per plan year for hourly employees Scenario 3 – Add a normal retirement eligibility provision of completion of thirty (30) years of service, regardless of age, without benefit reduction Scenario 4 – Create a DROP with a maximum participation period of three (3) years, a fixed annual interest credit of 4% and participation upon eligibility for normal retirement or unreduced early retirement (attainment of age 55 and completion of 15 years of service) Scenario 5 – Add an automatic annual COLA of 2.0% commencing three (3) years after benefit commencement for future retirees who retire under early or normal retirement eligibility Scenario 6 – Combine Scenario 1, 2 and 3 Scenario 7 – Combine Scenario 1, 2, 3 and 4 Scenario 8 – Combine Scenario 1, 2, 3 and 5 Results – The following table shows the projected cumulative and average annual minimum required net City cost over the next one (1), five (5), ten (10) and thirty (30) years for the baseline (current Plan) and for the proposed benefit changes described above. We have also shown the present value of the thirty (30) year net City cost for the current Plan and proposed Plan as of October 1, 2025 based on the current assumed investment return of 6.75%. 75 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 2 PV * of 1 Year 5 Year 10 Year 30 Year 5 Year 10 Year 30 Year 30 Year Baseline - Current Plan $ Net City Cost $854 $4,416 $9,182 $28,603 $883 $918 $953 $12,013 Scenario 1 - Increase maximum accrued benefit to 99% of FAC $ Net City Cost $897 $4,621 $9,580 $29,615 $924 $958 $987 $12,488 $ Change from Baseline $43 $205 $398 $1,012 $41 $40 $34 $475 Scenario 2 - Increase maximum pensionable overtime to 300hr per year $ Net City Cost $865 $4,481 $9,333 $29,123 $896 $933 $971 $12,219 $ Change from Baseline $12 $65 $151 $520 $13 $15 $17 $206 Scenario 3 - Implement a normal retirement eligibility of 30&out $ Net City Cost $984 $5,038 $10,387 $31,658 $1,008 $1,039 $1,055 $13,455 $ Change from Baseline $130 $622 $1,205 $3,055 $124 $121 $102 $1,442 Scenario 4 - Implement DROP $ Net City Cost $871 $4,506 $9,364 $29,074 $901 $936 $969 $12,228 $ Change from Baseline $17 $90 $182 $471 $18 $18 $16 $215 Scenario 5 - Add an annual COLA of 2% $ Net City Cost $1,109 $5,713 $11,832 $36,486 $1,143 $1,183 $1,216 $15,429 $ Change from Baseline $256 $1,297 $2,650 $7,882 $259 $265 $263 $3,417 Scenario 6 - Combine Scenarios 1, 2 and 3 $ Net City Cost $1,011 $5,184 $10,695 $32,653 $1,037 $1,070 $1,088 $13,872 $ Change from Baseline $157 $768 $1,513 $4,050 $154 $151 $135 $1,859 Scenario 7 - Combine Scenarios 1, 2, 3 and 4 $ Net City Cost $1,038 $5,319 $10,961 $33,342 $1,064 $1,096 $1,111 $14,191 $ Change from Baseline $184 $903 $1,779 $4,739 $181 $178 $158 $2,178 Scenario 8 - Combine Scenarios 1, 2, 3 and 5 $ Net City Cost $1,303 $6,660 $13,691 $41,485 $1,332 $1,369 $1,383 $17,722 $ Change from Baseline $449 $2,244 $4,509 $12,882 $449 $451 $429 $5,709 * Present Value is determined using the Plan's investment return assumption of 6.75% Net City Cost ($ thousands) Average AnnualCumulative Actuarial Assumptions and Methods, Plan Provisions, Financial Data and Member Census Data – Plan provisions employed for the purposes of our Actuarial Projection Study are the same Plan provision utilized in the October 1, 2025 Actuarial Valuation with the exception of the proposed changes described above. The actuarial assumptions and methods, financial data and member census data employed for purposes of our Actuarial Projection Study are the same actuarial assumptions and methods, financial data and member census data utilized for the October 1, 2025 Actuarial Valuation unless otherwise specified herein. • For Scenario 2, 6, 7 and 8, pensionable compensation has been increased by overtime hours worked (up to 300 hours) for fiscal years ended 2023, 2024 and 2025 as reported by the City. 76 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 3 •For Scenario 3, 6, 7 and 8, the retirement rates have been updated as follows: For General Employees Current Retirement Rates Proposed Retirement Rates Years of Service Years of Service Age 0 - 14 15 - 24 25 or more 0 - 14 15 - 24 25 - 29 30 31 or more Under 55 0% 0% 10% 0% 0% 10% 90% 35% 55 – 64 4% 20% 25% 4% 20% 25% 90% 50% 65 – 66 65% 80% 100% 65% 80% 100% 100% 100% 67 and above 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% For Forensic Professionals and Police Officers Current Retirement Rates Years of Service Age 0 – 9 10 – 14 15 – 19 20 – 24 25 – 29 30 or more Under 55 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 35.0% 55 0.0% 5.0% 12.5% 12.5% 70.0% 90.0% 56 – 64 0.0% 2.5% 12.5% 40.0% 7.5% 10.0% 65 and above 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Proposed Retirement Rates Years of Service Age 0 – 9 10 – 14 15 – 19 20 – 24 25 – 29 30 31 or more Under 55 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 50.0% 35.0% 55 0.0% 5.0% 12.5% 12.5% 70.0% 90.0% 90.0% 56 – 64 0.0% 2.5% 12.5% 40.0% 7.5% 90.0% 25.0% 65 and above 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% In addition, the following projection assumptions have been included: •The administrative expenses are assumed to be 1.19% of expected payroll for each future year (the same level as of October 1, 2025) •Future Forensic Professionals and Police Officers are assumed to be hired each year at a rate sufficient to maintain a constant active Forensic Professional / Police Officer headcount – stationary population. New Forensic Professionals / Police Officers are assumed to have the same average demographic characteristics (age, gender, salary – adjusted each year for inflation) as those Forensic Professionals / Police Officers hired over the past five (5) years. Projections are deterministic - throughout the projection period Plan experience is expected to match the assumptions (asset value reported as of October 1, 2025). Other Considerations – Under Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement Number 68, we understand the full cost of benefit changes must be recognized immediately in the Pension Expense (for accounting, not funding). 77 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 4 Risk Assessment – Risk assessment may include scenario tests, sensitivity, or stress tests, stochastic modeling and a comparison of the present value of benefits at low-risk discount rates. We are prepared to perform such assessment to aid in the decision making process. Please refer to the October 1, 2025 Actuarial Valuation Report dated May 4, 2026 for additional discussion regarding the risks associated with measuring the accrued liability and the minimum funding payment. This Actuarial Projection Study is intended to describe the financial effect of the proposed provision changes on the Plan from a neutral perspective and is not intended as a recommendation in favor of the changes nor in opposition to the changes. If all actuarial assumptions are met and if all future minimum required contributions are paid, Plan assets will be sufficient to pay all Plan benefits, future contributions are expected to remain relatively stable as a percent of payroll and the funded status is expected to improve. Plan minimum required contributions are determined in compliance with the requirements of the Florida Protection of Public Employee Retirement Benefits Act with normal cost determined as a level percent of covered payroll and with a level dollar amortization payment using a closed amortization period of 25 years. We have assessed that the contribution rate calculated under the current funding policy is a reasonable Actuarially Determined Employer Contribution (ADEC) and it is consistent with the plan accumulating adequate assets to make benefit payments when due. All actuarial assumptions used in this Actuarial Study are reasonable for the purposes of this study. The combined effect of the assumptions is expected to have no significant bias (i.e. not significantly optimistic or pessimistic). All actuarial assumptions and methods used in the study follow the guidance in the applicable Actuarial Standards of Practice. The Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) may not be appropriate for assessing the sufficiency of Plan assets to meet the estimated cost of settling benefit obligations but may be appropriate for assessing the need for or the amount of future contributions. The UAAL would be different if it reflected the market value of assets rather than the smoothed actuarial value of assets. These calculations are based upon assumptions regarding future events. However, the Plan’s long term costs will be determined by actual future events, which may differ materially from the assumptions made. These calculations are also based upon present and proposed Plan provisions that are outlined or referenced in this Actuarial Study. If you have reason to believe the assumptions used are unreasonable, the Plan provisions are incorrectly described or referenced, important Plan provisions relevant to this Actuarial Projection Study are not described or that conditions have changed since the calculations were made, you should contact the undersigned prior to relying on information in this Actuarial Projection Study. If you have reason to believe that the information provided in this Actuarial Projection Study is inaccurate, or is in any way incomplete, or if you need further information in order to make an informed decision on the subject matter of this report, please contact the undersigned prior to making such decision. Future actuarial measurements may differ significantly from the current measurements presented in this report due to such factors as the following: Plan experience differing from that anticipated by the economic 78 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 5 or demographic assumptions; changes in economic or demographic assumptions; increases or decreases expected as part of the natural operation of the methodology used for these measurements (such as the end of an amortization period or additional cost or contribution requirements based on the Plan’s funded status); and changes in Plan provisions or applicable law. Due to the limited scope of the actuary’s assignment, the actuary did not perform an analysis of the potential range of such future measurements. This report should not be relied on for any purpose other than the purpose described in the primary communication. Determinations of the financial results associated with the benefits described in this report in a manner other than the intended purpose may produce significantly different results. This Actuarial Study was prepared using ProVal’s valuation model, a software product of Winklevoss Technologies. We are relying on the ProVal model. We performed tests of the ProVal model with this assignment and made a reasonable attempt to understand the developer’s intended purpose of, general operation of, major sensitivities and dependencies within, and key strengths and limitations of the ProVal model. In our professional judgment, the ProVal valuation model has the capability to provide results that are consistent with the purposes of the valuation and has no material limitations or known weaknesses. This Actuarial Study has been prepared by actuaries who have substantial experience valuing public employee retirement systems. To the best of our knowledge the information contained in this report is accurate and fairly presents the actuarial position of the Plan as of the valuation date. All calculations have been made in conformity with generally accepted actuarial principles and practices, with the Actuarial Standards of Practice issued by the Actuarial Standards Board and with applicable statutes. This Actuarial Study was prepared at the request of the City and is intended for use by the City and those designated or approved by the City. This Actuarial Study may be provided to parties other than the City only in its entirety and only with the permission of the City. GRS is not responsible for unauthorized use of this Study. The signing actuaries are independent of the Plan sponsor. The undersigned are Members of the American Academy of Actuaries and meet the Qualification Standards of the American Academy of Actuaries to render the actuarial opinion contained herein. If you should have any question concerning the above or if we may be of further assistance with this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company Shelly L. Jones, A.S.A., E.A., M.A.A.A., F.C.A. Consultant and Actuary Jennifer M. Borregard, E.A., M.A.A.A., F.C.A. Consultant and Actuary 79 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 6 PROJECTION RESULTS Scenario 1 – Increase the maximum accrued benefit from 30 Years of Accrual Service to 99% of Final Average Compensation. The following Tables show projected covered payroll, comparison of projected City and Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) under the baseline forecast versus Scenario 1 – ($1,000s). Cumulative Increase / Increase / Increase / Fiscal Projected Projected (Decrease) in (Decrease) in (Decrease) in Year Payroll Amount % of Pay UAAL Payroll Amount % of Pay UAAL Net City Cost Net City Cost UAAL 2026 - 2027 4,334 854 19.7% 5,961 4,334 897 20.7% 6,366 43 43 405 2027 - 2028 4,396 875 19.9% 5,829 4,396 914 20.8% 6,227 40 83 398 2028 - 2029 4,467 876 19.6% 5,688 4,467 916 20.5% 6,079 40 123 391 2029 - 2030 4,524 900 19.9% 5,537 4,524 941 20.8% 5,920 41 164 383 2030 - 2031 4,559 912 20.0% 5,376 4,559 953 20.9% 5,751 41 205 375 2031 - 2032 4,652 926 19.9% 5,204 4,652 963 20.7% 5,571 37 242 367 2032 - 2033 4,747 940 19.8% 5,023 4,747 978 20.6% 5,380 38 280 358 2033 - 2034 4,843 954 19.7% 4,829 4,843 993 20.5% 5,177 39 319 348 2034 - 2035 4,903 966 19.7% 4,623 4,903 1,005 20.5% 4,960 39 358 337 2035 - 2036 5,027 980 19.5% 4,403 5,027 1,020 20.3% 4,729 40 398 326 2036 - 2037 5,152 989 19.2% 4,169 5,152 1,030 20.0% 4,483 41 439 314 2037 - 2038 5,273 1,007 19.1% 3,923 5,273 1,044 19.8% 4,224 37 476 301 2038 - 2039 5,398 1,020 18.9% 3,664 5,398 1,058 19.6% 3,951 38 514 288 2039 - 2040 5,550 960 17.3% 3,391 5,550 999 18.0% 3,664 39 553 273 2040 - 2041 5,701 958 16.8% 3,169 5,701 998 17.5% 3,427 40 593 258 2041 - 2042 5,868 1,009 17.2% 2,955 5,868 1,045 17.8% 3,196 35 628 241 2042 - 2043 6,039 997 16.5% 2,696 6,039 1,033 17.1% 2,920 36 664 224 2043 - 2044 6,210 1,006 16.2% 2,449 6,210 1,043 16.8% 2,654 37 702 205 2044 - 2045 6,375 1,033 16.2% 2,195 6,375 1,071 16.8% 2,380 38 740 185 2045 - 2046 6,567 1,064 16.2% 1,917 6,567 1,103 16.8% 2,080 39 779 163 2046 - 2047 6,747 1,086 16.1% 1,610 6,747 1,127 16.7% 1,750 40 820 140 2047 - 2048 6,946 1,118 16.1% 1,278 6,946 1,160 16.7% 1,394 42 861 116 2048 - 2049 7,140 1,114 15.6% 912 7,140 1,157 16.2% 1,002 43 904 90 2049 - 2050 7,351 823 11.2% 547 7,351 860 11.7% 608 37 941 62 2050 - 2051 7,568 870 11.5% 471 7,568 908 12.0% 502 38 979 32 2051 - 2052 7,759 916 11.8% 359 7,759 923 11.9% 359 8 987 0 2052 - 2053 7,996 1,000 12.5% 214 7,996 1,008 12.6% 214 8 995 0 2053 - 2054 8,229 798 9.7% 0 8,229 798 9.7% 0 0 995 0 2054 - 2055 8,480 814 9.6% 0 8,480 823 9.7% 0 8 1,003 0 2055 - 2056 8,739 839 9.6% 0 8,739 848 9.7% 0 9 1,012 0 5 Year Totals 22,280 4,416 19.8%22,280 4,621 20.7%205 10 Year Totals 46,452 9,182 19.8%46,452 9,580 20.6%398 30 Years Totals 181,540 28,603 15.8%181,540 29,615 16.3%1,012 Required Contribution Required Contribution Net City Net City Current Plan Scenario 1 - 99% of FAC 80 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 7 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% Scenario 1 -Projected City Contributions as a % of Payroll Current Plan Scenario 1 - 99% of FAC 81 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 8 Scenario 2 – Increase maximum number of pensionable overtime from 150 to 300 hours per Plan year for hourly employees. The following Tables show projected covered payroll, comparison of projected City and Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) under the baseline forecast versus Scenario 2 – ($1,000s). Cumulative Increase / Increase / Increase / Fiscal Projected Projected (Decrease) in (Decrease) in (Decrease) in Year Payroll Amount % of Pay UAAL Payroll Amount % of Pay UAAL Net City Cost Net City Cost UAAL 2026 - 2027 4,334 854 19.7% 5,961 4,416 865 19.6% 6,046 12 12 84 2027 - 2028 4,396 875 19.9% 5,829 4,481 887 19.8% 5,912 12 24 83 2028 - 2029 4,467 876 19.6% 5,688 4,554 888 19.5% 5,769 13 37 82 2029 - 2030 4,524 900 19.9% 5,537 4,615 914 19.8% 5,617 14 50 80 2030 - 2031 4,559 912 20.0% 5,376 4,656 926 19.9% 5,454 15 65 78 2031 - 2032 4,652 926 19.9% 5,204 4,754 941 19.8% 5,280 16 80 76 2032 - 2033 4,747 940 19.8% 5,023 4,854 956 19.7% 5,097 16 97 75 2033 - 2034 4,843 954 19.7% 4,829 4,955 971 19.6% 4,902 17 114 73 2034 - 2035 4,903 966 19.7% 4,623 5,022 984 19.6% 4,693 18 132 70 2035 - 2036 5,027 980 19.5% 4,403 5,150 999 19.4% 4,471 19 151 68 2036 - 2037 5,152 989 19.2% 4,169 5,279 1,008 19.1% 4,235 19 170 66 2037 - 2038 5,273 1,007 19.1% 3,923 5,407 1,022 18.9% 3,986 15 185 63 2038 - 2039 5,398 1,020 18.9% 3,664 5,537 1,035 18.7% 3,724 15 200 60 2039 - 2040 5,550 960 17.3% 3,391 5,694 979 17.2% 3,448 19 219 57 2040 - 2041 5,701 958 16.8% 3,169 5,850 977 16.7% 3,223 19 238 54 2041 - 2042 5,868 1,009 17.2% 2,955 6,023 1,024 17.0% 3,005 15 253 50 2042 - 2043 6,039 997 16.5% 2,696 6,200 1,017 16.4% 2,743 20 273 47 2043 - 2044 6,210 1,006 16.2% 2,449 6,376 1,020 16.0% 2,492 14 288 43 2044 - 2045 6,375 1,033 16.2% 2,195 6,547 1,048 16.0% 2,234 15 302 38 2045 - 2046 6,567 1,064 16.2% 1,917 6,745 1,086 16.1% 1,951 22 324 34 2046 - 2047 6,747 1,086 16.1% 1,610 6,926 1,108 16.0% 1,639 22 346 29 2047 - 2048 6,946 1,118 16.1% 1,278 7,130 1,141 16.0% 1,302 23 369 24 2048 - 2049 7,140 1,114 15.6% 912 7,327 1,136 15.5% 931 22 391 19 2049 - 2050 7,351 823 11.2% 547 7,543 845 11.2% 560 21 412 13 2050 - 2051 7,568 870 11.5% 471 7,764 893 11.5% 477 23 435 7 2051 - 2052 7,759 916 11.8% 359 7,955 931 11.7% 359 15 450 0 2052 - 2053 7,996 1,000 12.5% 214 8,198 1,017 12.4% 214 17 467 0 2053 - 2054 8,229 798 9.7% 0 8,437 810 9.6% 0 12 479 0 2054 - 2055 8,480 814 9.6% 0 8,693 835 9.6% 0 20 499 0 2055 - 2056 8,739 839 9.6% 0 8,958 860 9.6% 0 21 520 0 5 Year Totals 22,280 4,416 19.8%22,722 4,481 19.7%65 10 Year Totals 46,452 9,182 19.8%47,456 9,333 19.7%151 30 Years Totals 181,540 28,603 15.8%186,045 29,123 15.7%520 Current Plan Scenario 2 - 300Hrs Overtime Net City Net City Required Contribution Required Contribution 82 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 9 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% Scenario 2 -Projected City Contributions as a % of Payroll Current Plan Scenario 2 - 300Hrs Overtime 83 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 10 Scenario 3 – Add a normal retirement eligibility provision of completion of thirty years of service, regardless of age, without reduction. The following Tables show projected covered payroll, comparison of projected City and Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) under the baseline forecast versus Scenario 3 – ($1,000s). Cumulative Increase / Increase / Increase / Fiscal Projected Projected (Decrease) in (Decrease) in (Decrease) in Year Payroll Amount % of Pay UAAL Payroll Amount % of Pay UAAL Net City Cost Net City Cost UAAL 2026 - 2027 4,334 854 19.7% 5,961 4,334 984 22.7% 7,269 130 130 1,308 2027 - 2028 4,396 875 19.9% 5,829 4,379 998 22.8% 7,115 124 254 1,286 2028 - 2029 4,467 876 19.6% 5,688 4,451 1,001 22.5% 6,951 126 380 1,264 2029 - 2030 4,524 900 19.9% 5,537 4,465 1,023 22.9% 6,776 122 502 1,239 2030 - 2031 4,559 912 20.0% 5,376 4,506 1,032 22.9% 6,589 120 622 1,213 2031 - 2032 4,652 926 19.9% 5,204 4,570 1,047 22.9% 6,389 121 743 1,185 2032 - 2033 4,747 940 19.8% 5,023 4,609 1,055 22.9% 6,178 115 858 1,155 2033 - 2034 4,843 954 19.7% 4,829 4,687 1,069 22.8% 5,953 115 973 1,124 2034 - 2035 4,903 966 19.7% 4,623 4,740 1,081 22.8% 5,713 115 1,088 1,090 2035 - 2036 5,027 980 19.5% 4,403 4,879 1,098 22.5% 5,456 118 1,205 1,054 2036 - 2037 5,152 989 19.2% 4,169 4,994 1,104 22.1% 5,184 115 1,320 1,015 2037 - 2038 5,273 1,007 19.1% 3,923 5,139 1,120 21.8% 4,897 113 1,433 974 2038 - 2039 5,398 1,020 18.9% 3,664 5,292 1,133 21.4% 4,594 112 1,545 930 2039 - 2040 5,550 960 17.3% 3,391 5,463 1,082 19.8% 4,274 122 1,667 883 2040 - 2041 5,701 958 16.8% 3,169 5,644 1,078 19.1% 4,002 120 1,787 833 2041 - 2042 5,868 1,009 17.2% 2,955 5,814 1,128 19.4% 3,734 119 1,906 780 2042 - 2043 6,039 997 16.5% 2,696 5,999 1,116 18.6% 3,419 119 2,025 722 2043 - 2044 6,210 1,006 16.2% 2,449 6,141 1,124 18.3% 3,110 118 2,143 662 2044 - 2045 6,375 1,033 16.2% 2,195 6,336 1,153 18.2% 2,792 121 2,263 596 2045 - 2046 6,567 1,064 16.2% 1,917 6,542 1,184 18.1% 2,444 120 2,383 527 2046 - 2047 6,747 1,086 16.1% 1,610 6,731 1,205 17.9% 2,063 119 2,502 453 2047 - 2048 6,946 1,118 16.1% 1,278 6,934 1,241 17.9% 1,652 123 2,625 374 2048 - 2049 7,140 1,114 15.6% 912 7,127 1,240 17.4% 1,201 126 2,751 289 2049 - 2050 7,351 823 11.2% 547 7,333 939 12.8% 746 115 2,867 199 2050 - 2051 7,568 870 11.5% 471 7,549 996 13.2% 573 126 2,993 103 2051 - 2052 7,759 916 11.8% 359 7,737 928 12.0% 359 13 3,005 0 2052 - 2053 7,996 1,000 12.5% 214 7,978 1,013 12.7% 214 14 3,019 0 2053 - 2054 8,229 798 9.7% 0 8,211 805 9.8% 0 6 3,026 0 2054 - 2055 8,480 814 9.6% 0 8,458 829 9.8% 0 15 3,040 0 2055 - 2056 8,739 839 9.6% 0 8,708 853 9.8% 0 14 3,055 0 5 Year Totals 22,280 4,416 19.8%22,135 5,038 22.8%622 10 Year Totals 46,452 9,182 19.8%45,620 10,387 22.8%1,205 30 Years Totals 181,540 28,603 15.8%179,750 31,658 17.6%3,055 Current Plan Scenario 3 - NR 30&Out Net City Net City Required Contribution Required Contribution 84 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 11 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% Scenario 3 -Projected City Contributions as a % of Payroll Current Plan Scenario 3 - NR 30&Out 85 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 12 Scenario 4 – Create a Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) with a maximum participation period of 3 years, a fixed annual interest credit of 4% and participation upon eligibility for normal retirement or unreduced early retirement (attainment of age 55 and completion of 15 years of service) The following Tables show projected covered payroll, comparison of projected City and Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) under the baseline forecast versus Scenario 4 – ($1,000s). Cumulative Increase / Increase / Increase / Fiscal Projected Projected (Decrease) in (Decrease) in (Decrease) in Year Payroll Amount % of Pay UAAL Payroll Amount % of Pay UAAL Net City Cost Net City Cost UAAL 2026 - 2027 4,334 854 19.7% 5,961 4,334 871 20.1% 6,110 17 17 149 2027 - 2028 4,396 875 19.9% 5,829 4,419 888 20.1% 5,975 13 31 146 2028 - 2029 4,467 876 19.6% 5,688 4,503 896 19.9% 5,831 21 51 144 2029 - 2030 4,524 900 19.9% 5,537 4,553 920 20.2% 5,678 19 71 141 2030 - 2031 4,559 912 20.0% 5,376 4,586 931 20.3% 5,514 19 90 138 2031 - 2032 4,652 926 19.9% 5,204 4,683 946 20.2% 5,339 20 110 135 2032 - 2033 4,747 940 19.8% 5,023 4,751 960 20.2% 5,154 20 130 132 2033 - 2034 4,843 954 19.7% 4,829 4,831 971 20.1% 4,957 17 147 128 2034 - 2035 4,903 966 19.7% 4,623 4,793 983 20.5% 4,747 17 164 124 2035 - 2036 5,027 980 19.5% 4,403 4,942 998 20.2% 4,523 18 182 120 2036 - 2037 5,152 989 19.2% 4,169 5,086 1,007 19.8% 4,285 18 200 116 2037 - 2038 5,273 1,007 19.1% 3,923 5,237 1,021 19.5% 4,034 14 213 111 2038 - 2039 5,398 1,020 18.9% 3,664 5,383 1,033 19.2% 3,769 13 227 106 2039 - 2040 5,550 960 17.3% 3,391 5,551 983 17.7% 3,492 22 249 101 2040 - 2041 5,701 958 16.8% 3,169 5,715 977 17.1% 3,264 19 269 95 2041 - 2042 5,868 1,009 17.2% 2,955 5,891 1,025 17.4% 3,043 16 284 89 2042 - 2043 6,039 997 16.5% 2,696 6,072 1,014 16.7% 2,778 18 302 82 2043 - 2044 6,210 1,006 16.2% 2,449 6,171 1,018 16.5% 2,524 12 314 75 2044 - 2045 6,375 1,033 16.2% 2,195 6,343 1,047 16.5% 2,263 14 328 68 2045 - 2046 6,567 1,064 16.2% 1,917 6,544 1,080 16.5% 1,977 16 344 60 2046 - 2047 6,747 1,086 16.1% 1,610 6,733 1,104 16.4% 1,661 18 362 52 2047 - 2048 6,946 1,118 16.1% 1,278 6,936 1,137 16.4% 1,321 19 381 43 2048 - 2049 7,140 1,114 15.6% 912 7,133 1,134 15.9% 945 20 401 33 2049 - 2050 7,351 823 11.2% 547 7,347 838 11.4% 569 14 416 23 2050 - 2051 7,568 870 11.5% 471 7,566 893 11.8% 482 22 438 12 2051 - 2052 7,759 916 11.8% 359 7,758 923 11.9% 359 8 446 0 2052 - 2053 7,996 1,000 12.5% 214 7,996 1,008 12.6% 214 8 454 0 2053 - 2054 8,229 798 9.7% 0 8,229 798 9.7% 0 0 454 0 2054 - 2055 8,480 814 9.6% 0 8,480 823 9.7% 0 8 462 0 2055 - 2056 8,739 839 9.6% 0 8,739 848 9.7% 0 9 471 0 5 Year Totals 22,280 4,416 19.8%22,395 4,506 20.1%90 10 Year Totals 46,452 9,182 19.8%46,395 9,364 20.2%182 30 Years Totals 181,540 28,603 15.8%181,304 29,074 16.0%471 Current Plan Scenario 4 - Implement DROP Net City Net City Required Contribution Required Contribution 86 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 13 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% Scenario 4 -Projected City Contributions as a % of Payroll Current Plan Scenario 4 - Implement DROP 87 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 14 Scenario 5 – Add an annual automatic cost of living adjustment (COLA) of 2.0% commencing three years after benefit commencement for future retirees who retire under early or normal retirement eligibility. The following Tables show projected covered payroll, comparison of projected City and Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) under the baseline forecast versus Scenario 5 – ($1,000s). Cumulative Increase / Increase / Increase / Fiscal Projected Projected (Decrease) in (Decrease) in (Decrease) in Year Payroll Amount % of Pay UAAL Payroll Amount % of Pay UAAL Net City Cost Net City Cost UAAL 2026 - 2027 4,334 854 19.7% 5,961 4,334 1,109 25.6% 8,272 256 256 2,310 2027 - 2028 4,396 875 19.9% 5,829 4,396 1,130 25.7% 8,101 255 511 2,273 2028 - 2029 4,467 876 19.6% 5,688 4,467 1,135 25.4% 7,920 259 770 2,232 2029 - 2030 4,524 900 19.9% 5,537 4,524 1,163 25.7% 7,726 262 1,032 2,189 2030 - 2031 4,559 912 20.0% 5,376 4,559 1,176 25.8% 7,519 264 1,297 2,143 2031 - 2032 4,652 926 19.9% 5,204 4,652 1,191 25.6% 7,298 265 1,562 2,094 2032 - 2033 4,747 940 19.8% 5,023 4,747 1,206 25.4% 7,064 266 1,828 2,041 2033 - 2034 4,843 954 19.7% 4,829 4,843 1,225 25.3% 6,814 271 2,099 1,985 2034 - 2035 4,903 966 19.7% 4,623 4,903 1,241 25.3% 6,548 275 2,373 1,925 2035 - 2036 5,027 980 19.5% 4,403 5,027 1,257 25.0% 6,264 276 2,650 1,862 2036 - 2037 5,152 989 19.2% 4,169 5,152 1,267 24.6% 5,963 278 2,928 1,793 2037 - 2038 5,273 1,007 19.1% 3,923 5,273 1,287 24.4% 5,643 279 3,207 1,721 2038 - 2039 5,398 1,020 18.9% 3,664 5,398 1,301 24.1% 5,307 281 3,488 1,643 2039 - 2040 5,550 960 17.3% 3,391 5,550 1,249 22.5% 4,951 289 3,777 1,560 2040 - 2041 5,701 958 16.8% 3,169 5,701 1,248 21.9% 4,641 291 4,068 1,472 2041 - 2042 5,868 1,009 17.2% 2,955 5,868 1,303 22.2% 4,332 293 4,361 1,377 2042 - 2043 6,039 997 16.5% 2,696 6,039 1,292 21.4% 3,972 296 4,657 1,276 2043 - 2044 6,210 1,006 16.2% 2,449 6,210 1,304 21.0% 3,618 298 4,955 1,169 2044 - 2045 6,375 1,033 16.2% 2,195 6,375 1,332 20.9% 3,249 300 5,255 1,054 2045 - 2046 6,567 1,064 16.2% 1,917 6,567 1,373 20.9% 2,848 309 5,563 931 2046 - 2047 6,747 1,086 16.1% 1,610 6,747 1,397 20.7% 2,410 310 5,874 800 2047 - 2048 6,946 1,118 16.1% 1,278 6,946 1,431 20.6% 1,938 313 6,186 660 2048 - 2049 7,140 1,114 15.6% 912 7,140 1,435 20.1% 1,423 321 6,507 511 2049 - 2050 7,351 823 11.2% 547 7,351 1,139 15.5% 898 316 6,824 352 2050 - 2051 7,568 870 11.5% 471 7,568 1,196 15.8% 652 325 7,149 182 2051 - 2052 7,759 916 11.8% 359 7,759 1,055 13.6% 359 140 7,289 0 2052 - 2053 7,996 1,000 12.5% 214 7,996 1,143 14.3% 214 144 7,433 0 2053 - 2054 8,229 798 9.7% 0 8,229 938 11.4% 0 140 7,572 0 2054 - 2055 8,480 814 9.6% 0 8,480 967 11.4% 0 153 7,725 0 2055 - 2056 8,739 839 9.6% 0 8,739 996 11.4% 0 157 7,882 0 5 Year Totals 22,280 4,416 19.8%22,280 5,713 25.6%1,297 10 Year Totals 46,452 9,182 19.8%46,452 11,832 25.5%2,650 30 Years Totals 181,540 28,603 15.8%181,540 36,486 20.1%7,882 Current Plan Scenario 5 - 2.0% Annual COLA Net City Net City Required Contribution Required Contribution 88 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 15 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% Scenario 5 -Projected City Contributions as a % of Payroll Current Plan Scenario 5 - 2.0% Annual COLA 89 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 16 Scenario 6 – Combine Scenarios 1, 2 and 3: Increase the maximum accrued benefit from 30 Years of Accrual Service to 99% of Final Average Compensation; Increase maximum number of pensionable overtime from 150 to 300 hours per Plan year for hourly employees; Add a normal retirement eligibility provision of completion of thirty years of service, regardless of age, without reduction. The following Tables show projected covered payroll, comparison of projected City and Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) under the baseline forecast versus Scenario 6 – ($1,000s). Cumulative Increase / Increase / Increase / Fiscal Projected Projected (Decrease) in (Decrease) in (Decrease) in Year Payroll Amount % of Pay UAAL Payroll Amount % of Pay UAAL Net City Cost Net City Cost UAAL 2026 - 2027 4,334 854 19.7% 5,961 4,416 1,011 22.9% 7,535 157 157 1,574 2027 - 2028 4,396 875 19.9% 5,829 4,463 1,027 23.0% 7,377 152 309 1,548 2028 - 2029 4,467 876 19.6% 5,688 4,539 1,030 22.7% 7,208 155 464 1,520 2029 - 2030 4,524 900 19.9% 5,537 4,557 1,053 23.1% 7,028 152 616 1,491 2030 - 2031 4,559 912 20.0% 5,376 4,603 1,063 23.1% 6,835 152 768 1,460 2031 - 2032 4,652 926 19.9% 5,204 4,673 1,075 23.0% 6,630 149 917 1,426 2032 - 2033 4,747 940 19.8% 5,023 4,716 1,089 23.1% 6,413 149 1,066 1,390 2033 - 2034 4,843 954 19.7% 4,829 4,800 1,104 23.0% 6,181 150 1,216 1,352 2034 - 2035 4,903 966 19.7% 4,623 4,859 1,113 22.9% 5,934 147 1,363 1,312 2035 - 2036 5,027 980 19.5% 4,403 5,003 1,131 22.6% 5,671 150 1,513 1,268 2036 - 2037 5,152 989 19.2% 4,169 5,122 1,137 22.2% 5,391 148 1,661 1,222 2037 - 2038 5,273 1,007 19.1% 3,923 5,273 1,155 21.9% 5,095 148 1,809 1,172 2038 - 2039 5,398 1,020 18.9% 3,664 5,432 1,168 21.5% 4,783 148 1,957 1,119 2039 - 2040 5,550 960 17.3% 3,391 5,608 1,116 19.9% 4,454 156 2,113 1,063 2040 - 2041 5,701 958 16.8% 3,169 5,794 1,118 19.3% 4,172 160 2,273 1,002 2041 - 2042 5,868 1,009 17.2% 2,955 5,971 1,164 19.5% 3,893 155 2,428 938 2042 - 2043 6,039 997 16.5% 2,696 6,162 1,158 18.8% 3,565 162 2,590 869 2043 - 2044 6,210 1,006 16.2% 2,449 6,309 1,167 18.5% 3,245 161 2,751 796 2044 - 2045 6,375 1,033 16.2% 2,195 6,510 1,191 18.3% 2,913 159 2,910 718 2045 - 2046 6,567 1,064 16.2% 1,917 6,720 1,223 18.2% 2,551 159 3,069 634 2046 - 2047 6,747 1,086 16.1% 1,610 6,910 1,244 18.0% 2,155 157 3,226 545 2047 - 2048 6,946 1,118 16.1% 1,278 7,118 1,281 18.0% 1,728 163 3,389 450 2048 - 2049 7,140 1,114 15.6% 912 7,315 1,280 17.5% 1,260 166 3,555 348 2049 - 2050 7,351 823 11.2% 547 7,524 986 13.1% 786 162 3,718 240 2050 - 2051 7,568 870 11.5% 471 7,744 1,038 13.4% 594 167 3,885 124 2051 - 2052 7,759 916 11.8% 359 7,931 952 12.0% 359 36 3,921 0 2052 - 2053 7,996 1,000 12.5% 214 8,179 1,031 12.6% 214 31 3,952 0 2053 - 2054 8,229 798 9.7% 0 8,417 825 9.8% 0 27 3,979 0 2054 - 2055 8,480 814 9.6% 0 8,669 850 9.8% 0 35 4,015 0 2055 - 2056 8,739 839 9.6% 0 8,925 875 9.8% 0 36 4,050 0 5 Year Totals 22,280 4,416 19.8%22,577 5,184 23.0%768 10 Year Totals 46,452 9,182 19.8%46,628 10,695 22.9%1,513 30 Years Totals 181,540 28,603 15.8%184,260 32,653 17.7%4,050 Current Plan Scenario 6 - Combine Sce 1, 2 and 3 Net City Net City Required Contribution Required Contribution 90 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 17 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% Scenario 6 -Projected City Contributions as a % of Payroll Current Plan Scenario 6 - Combine Sce 1, 2 and 3 91 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 18 Scenario 7 – Combine Scenarios 1, 2, 3 and 4: Increase the maximum accrued benefit from 30 Years of Accrual Service to 99% of Final Average Compensation; Increase maximum number of pensionable overtime from 150 to 300 hours per Plan year for hourly employees; Add a normal retirement eligibility provision of completion of thirty years of service, regardless of age, without reduction; Create a Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) with a maximum participation period of 3 years. The following Tables show projected covered payroll, comparison of projected City and Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) under the baseline forecast versus Scenario 7 – ($1,000s). Cumulative Increase / Increase / Increase / Fiscal Projected Projected (Decrease) in (Decrease) in (Decrease) in Year Payroll Amount % of Pay UAAL Payroll Amount % of Pay UAAL Net City Cost Net City Cost UAAL 2026 - 2027 4,334 854 19.7% 5,961 4,416 1,038 23.5% 7,773 184 184 1,811 2027 - 2028 4,396 875 19.9% 5,829 4,463 1,053 23.6% 7,610 178 362 1,782 2028 - 2029 4,467 876 19.6% 5,688 4,539 1,057 23.3% 7,438 182 544 1,750 2029 - 2030 4,524 900 19.9% 5,537 4,557 1,080 23.7% 7,253 180 724 1,716 2030 - 2031 4,559 912 20.0% 5,376 4,603 1,091 23.7% 7,056 179 903 1,680 2031 - 2032 4,652 926 19.9% 5,204 4,673 1,103 23.6% 6,845 177 1,080 1,642 2032 - 2033 4,747 940 19.8% 5,023 4,716 1,113 23.6% 6,623 173 1,253 1,600 2033 - 2034 4,843 954 19.7% 4,829 4,800 1,128 23.5% 6,386 174 1,427 1,556 2034 - 2035 4,903 966 19.7% 4,623 4,859 1,142 23.5% 6,132 176 1,603 1,510 2035 - 2036 5,027 980 19.5% 4,403 5,003 1,156 23.1% 5,862 175 1,779 1,460 2036 - 2037 5,152 989 19.2% 4,169 5,122 1,163 22.7% 5,575 174 1,952 1,406 2037 - 2038 5,273 1,007 19.1% 3,923 5,273 1,181 22.4% 5,272 174 2,126 1,349 2038 - 2039 5,398 1,020 18.9% 3,664 5,432 1,195 22.0% 4,952 175 2,301 1,288 2039 - 2040 5,550 960 17.3% 3,391 5,608 1,144 20.4% 4,614 184 2,485 1,223 2040 - 2041 5,701 958 16.8% 3,169 5,794 1,141 19.7% 4,323 184 2,669 1,154 2041 - 2042 5,868 1,009 17.2% 2,955 5,971 1,188 19.9% 4,034 179 2,848 1,080 2042 - 2043 6,039 997 16.5% 2,696 6,162 1,183 19.2% 3,697 187 3,034 1,001 2043 - 2044 6,210 1,006 16.2% 2,449 6,309 1,192 18.9% 3,365 186 3,220 916 2044 - 2045 6,375 1,033 16.2% 2,195 6,510 1,217 18.7% 3,022 185 3,405 826 2045 - 2046 6,567 1,064 16.2% 1,917 6,720 1,250 18.6% 2,646 186 3,591 730 2046 - 2047 6,747 1,086 16.1% 1,610 6,910 1,271 18.4% 2,237 185 3,776 627 2047 - 2048 6,946 1,118 16.1% 1,278 7,118 1,310 18.4% 1,796 191 3,967 518 2048 - 2049 7,140 1,114 15.6% 912 7,315 1,302 17.8% 1,313 188 4,156 401 2049 - 2050 7,351 823 11.2% 547 7,524 1,008 13.4% 822 185 4,341 276 2050 - 2051 7,568 870 11.5% 471 7,744 1,061 13.7% 613 191 4,531 142 2051 - 2052 7,759 916 11.8% 359 7,931 960 12.1% 359 44 4,575 0 2052 - 2053 7,996 1,000 12.5% 214 8,179 1,039 12.7% 214 39 4,615 0 2053 - 2054 8,229 798 9.7% 0 8,417 833 9.9% 0 35 4,650 0 2054 - 2055 8,480 814 9.6% 0 8,669 858 9.9% 0 44 4,694 0 2055 - 2056 8,739 839 9.6% 0 8,925 884 9.9% 0 45 4,739 0 5 Year Totals 22,280 4,416 19.8%22,577 5,319 23.6%903 10 Year Totals 46,452 9,182 19.8%46,628 10,961 23.5%1,779 30 Years Totals 181,540 28,603 15.8%184,260 33,342 18.1%4,739 Current Plan Scenario 7 - Combine Sce 1, 2, 3 and 4 Net City Net City Required Contribution Required Contribution 92 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 19 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% Scenario 7 -Projected City Contributions as a % of Payroll Current Plan Scenario 7 - Combine Sce 1, 2, 3 and 4 93 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 20 Scenario 8 – Combine Scenarios 1, 2, 3 and 5: Increase the maximum accrued benefit from 30 Years of Accrual Service to 99% of Final Average Compensation; Increase maximum number of pensionable overtime from 150 to 300 hours per Plan year for hourly employees; Add a normal retirement eligibility provision of completion of thirty years of service, regardless of age, without reduction; Add an annual automatic cost of living adjustment (COLA) of 2.0% commencing three years after benefit commencement for future retirees who retire under early or normal retirement eligibility. The following Tables show projected covered payroll, comparison of projected City and Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) under the baseline forecast versus Scenario 8 – ($1,000s). Cumulative Increase / Increase / Increase / Fiscal Projected Projected (Decrease) in (Decrease) in (Decrease) in Year Payroll Amount % of Pay UAAL Payroll Amount % of Pay UAAL Net City Cost Net City Cost UAAL 2026 - 2027 4,334 854 19.7% 5,961 4,416 1,303 29.5% 10,213 449 449 4,252 2027 - 2028 4,396 875 19.9% 5,829 4,463 1,321 29.6% 10,011 446 895 4,182 2028 - 2029 4,467 876 19.6% 5,688 4,539 1,325 29.2% 9,795 450 1,345 4,108 2029 - 2030 4,524 900 19.9% 5,537 4,557 1,349 29.6% 9,565 449 1,793 4,028 2030 - 2031 4,559 912 20.0% 5,376 4,603 1,362 29.6% 9,319 451 2,244 3,943 2031 - 2032 4,652 926 19.9% 5,204 4,673 1,374 29.4% 9,057 448 2,692 3,853 2032 - 2033 4,747 940 19.8% 5,023 4,716 1,391 29.5% 8,779 451 3,144 3,756 2033 - 2034 4,843 954 19.7% 4,829 4,800 1,406 29.3% 8,482 452 3,596 3,653 2034 - 2035 4,903 966 19.7% 4,623 4,859 1,419 29.2% 8,166 453 4,049 3,543 2035 - 2036 5,027 980 19.5% 4,403 5,003 1,441 28.8% 7,828 461 4,509 3,426 2036 - 2037 5,152 989 19.2% 4,169 5,122 1,450 28.3% 7,469 461 4,970 3,300 2037 - 2038 5,273 1,007 19.1% 3,923 5,273 1,471 27.9% 7,089 464 5,434 3,166 2038 - 2039 5,398 1,020 18.9% 3,664 5,432 1,488 27.4% 6,687 468 5,902 3,023 2039 - 2040 5,550 960 17.3% 3,391 5,608 1,441 25.7% 6,262 481 6,383 2,871 2040 - 2041 5,701 958 16.8% 3,169 5,794 1,443 24.9% 5,877 485 6,868 2,708 2041 - 2042 5,868 1,009 17.2% 2,955 5,971 1,493 25.0% 5,489 483 7,352 2,534 2042 - 2043 6,039 997 16.5% 2,696 6,162 1,491 24.2% 5,045 495 7,846 2,349 2043 - 2044 6,210 1,006 16.2% 2,449 6,309 1,501 23.8% 4,599 495 8,342 2,150 2044 - 2045 6,375 1,033 16.2% 2,195 6,510 1,536 23.6% 4,134 504 8,845 1,939 2045 - 2046 6,567 1,064 16.2% 1,917 6,720 1,566 23.3% 3,630 502 9,347 1,713 2046 - 2047 6,747 1,086 16.1% 1,610 6,910 1,596 23.1% 3,082 510 9,857 1,472 2047 - 2048 6,946 1,118 16.1% 1,278 7,118 1,630 22.9% 2,493 512 10,369 1,215 2048 - 2049 7,140 1,114 15.6% 912 7,315 1,631 22.3% 1,852 517 10,886 940 2049 - 2050 7,351 823 11.2% 547 7,524 1,347 17.9% 1,194 524 11,410 647 2050 - 2051 7,568 870 11.5% 471 7,744 1,402 18.1% 805 531 11,941 334 2051 - 2052 7,759 916 11.8% 359 7,931 1,095 13.8% 359 179 12,120 0 2052 - 2053 7,996 1,000 12.5% 214 8,179 1,178 14.4% 214 178 12,298 0 2053 - 2054 8,229 798 9.7% 0 8,417 985 11.7% 0 187 12,485 0 2054 - 2055 8,480 814 9.6% 0 8,669 1,006 11.6% 0 191 12,676 0 2055 - 2056 8,739 839 9.6% 0 8,925 1,044 11.7% 0 205 12,882 0 5 Year Totals 22,280 4,416 19.8%22,577 6,660 29.5%2,244 10 Year Totals 46,452 9,182 19.8%46,628 13,691 29.4%4,509 30 Years Totals 181,540 28,603 15.8%184,260 41,485 22.5%12,882 Current Plan Scenario 8 - Combine of Sce 1, 2, 3 and 5 Net City Net City Required Contribution Required Contribution 94 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 21 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% Scenario 8 -Projected City Contributions as a % of Payroll Current Plan Scenario 8 - Combine of Sce 1, 2, 3 and 5 95 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 22 OUTLINE OF PRINCIPAL PROVISIONS OF THE RETIREMENT FUND PRIOR TO ANY PROPOSED CHANGES INCLUDED IN THIS STUDY A. Effective Date B. Eligibility Requirements C. Accrual Service D. Compensation E. Final Average Compensation F. Normal Retirement 1. Eligibility: (a) Attainment of age 65; or (b) Wages, salaries and other amounts received (whether or not paid in cash) for personal services actually rendered in the course of employment. Effective October 10, 2011 Compensation shall exclude commissions, bonuses, overtime pay in excess of one hundred fifty (150) hours per Plan year and payments for accrued leave in excess of the dollar amount of an Employee's accrued leave balance on July 1, 2011. Average earnings duringthe bestfive (5) consecutive PlanYears outof the last ten (10) PlanYears preceding termination or retirement, but not less than the three (3) highest consecutive compensation periods during employment with the City as of September 30, 2011. Completionof30yearsofservice anddeterminedtobe disabledunderthe City's longterm disability insurance policy. Plan adopted as a Money Purchase Floor Offset plan on October 1, 1997. Plan amended and restated as a Defined Benefit Plan effective October 1, 2000. Plan most recently amended by Resolution 2025-12 adopted August 25, 2025. General Employees hired prior to October 1, 2011, Police Officers and Forensic Professionals working 32or more hours per week are eligible to join the Plan, unless they have elected to opt outofparticipationandenrollinadefinedcontributionplanestablishedbytheCity. Effective December 1, 2017, eligibility is the first day of the month following completion of 30 days of service. Electing transferring Firefighters as of October 2, 2008 under the Agreement with the County. Years of Accrual Service are any Plan Years during which an Employee completes at least 1,000 hours of service, including years of service completed prior to participation in the Plan. 96 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 23 2. Benefit: G. Early Retirement 1. Eligibility: (a) Attainment of age 55 and completion of 15 years of service; or (b) 2. Benefit: H. Late Retirement 1. Eligibility: Continued employment beyond age 65. 2. Benefit: (a) (b) I. Disability Retirement 1. Eligibility: 2. Benefit: Accrued benefit calculated as forNormal Retirementbased uponservice andpay atDisability Retirement Date. Benefitaccruedtodate of early retirement, actuarially reducedfor eachyear early retirement benefit commencement precedes age 55. A participant as of September 30, 2011 who attains age 55andcompletes10ormore yearsof service but lessthan 15years ofservice mayreceive the accrued benefit as of September 30, 2011 payable without actuarial reduction plus the accrued benefit earned after September 30, 2011 payable with actuarial reduction from normal retirement date. Greater of (a) and (b): Accrued benefit calculated as for Normal Retirement based upon service and pay at Late Retirement Date. Actuarially increased benefit as of Late Retirement Date. Completion of 30 years of service and determined to be disabled under the City's long term disability insurance policy. Completion of 25 years of service. For Firefighters, Police Officers and Forensic Professionals, 3.00% times Final Average Compensation multiplied by Accrual Service, up to a maximum of 30 years. ForGeneral Employees,3.00%timesAccrual ServiceearnedthroughSeptember30, 2011times Final Average Compensation plus 2.50% times Accrual Service earned after September 30, 2011 times Final Average Compensation, up to a maximum of 30 years of Accrual Service. 97 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 24 J. Death Benefit K. Participant Contributions L. Vested Benefit Upon Termination Years of Service Vested Percentage Less Than 7 0% 7 or More 100% M. Normal Form of Payment of Retirement Income Other Options N. Changes Since Previous Valuation Eligibility Requirements was: Upon termination of service prior to normal or early retirement date a participant shall be entitled to a benefit payable at normal or early retirement date calculated as for normal retirement. Based upon pay and service at date of termination multiplied by a percentage from the following table. Monthly benefit payable for life. Actuarially equivalent joint and survivor at 50%, 75%, 100%; or ten (10) years certain and life. General Employees hired prior to October 1, 2011, Police Officers and Forensic Professionals working 30 or more hours per week are eligible to join the Plan on the first day of the month followingcompletion of six (6) months of service. Electingtransferring Firefightersas of October 2, 2008 under the Agreement with the County. Beneficiary entitled to a monthly benefit supported by the present value of the non-forfeitable accruedbenefitatthetimeoftheparticipant'sdeath. If deathoccurs afteractual retirement,the beneficiary receives whatever is payable under the form of benefit option elected. Five percent (5%) of compensation. 100% vested in required participant contributions. Participant contributions made afterOctober 1, 2000 are included in the deferred vested benefit payable at normal or early retirement date. 98 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 25 ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS AND METHODS PRIOR TO ANY PROPOSED CHANGES INCLUDED IN THIS STUDY A. Mortality Firefighter, Police Officer and Forensic Professional participants: Sample Ages (2025) Men Women Men Women 55 32.17 35.46 29.74 32.66 60 27.16 30.40 24.88 27.74 62 25.19 28.39 23.01 25.84 Sample Ages (2045) Men Women Men Women 55 33.51 36.60 31.44 34.26 60 28.45 31.51 26.50 29.28 62 26.46 29.49 24.58 27.34 General Employee participants: For survivors of participants, PUB-2010 Headcount Weighted General Healthy Retiree Mortality Table, separate rates for males and females, males set back 1 year, with fully generational mortality improvements projected to each future decrement date with Scale MP-2021. For healthy participants during employment, PUB-2010 Headcount Weighted General Employee Mortality Table, separate rates for males and females, set back 1 year for males, with fully generational mortality improvements projected to each future decrement date with Scale MP-2021. For healthy participants post employment and survivors of participants, PUB-2010 Headcount Weighted General Healthy Retiree Mortality Table, separate rates for males and females, set back 1 year for males, with fully generational mortality improvements projected to each future decrement date with Scale MP-2021. Pre-retirement Post-retirement Future Life Future Life Expectancy (Years) Expectancy (Years) Expectancy (Years) Expectancy (Years) For healthy participants during employment, PUB-2010 Benefits Weighted Safety Employee Mortality Table, separate rates for males and females, males set forward 1 year, with fully generational mortality improvements projected to each future decrement date with Scale MP-2021. For healthy participants post employment, PUB-2010 Benefits Weighted Safety Healthy Retiree Mortality Table, separate rates for males and females, males set forward 1 year, with fully generational mortality improvements projected to each future decrement date with Scale MP-2021. For disabled participants, PUB-2010 Headcount Weighted General Disabled Retiree Mortality Table, separate rates for males and females, females set forward 1year, with fully generational mortality improvements projected to each future decrement date with Scale MP-2021. Pre-retirement Post-retirement Future Life Future Life 99 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 26 A. Mortality (cont'd) Sample Ages (2025) Male Female Male Female 55 33.52 35.36 30.32 32.96 60 28.62 30.34 25.79 28.21 62 26.69 28.36 24.02 26.33 Sample Ages (2045) Male Female Male Female 55 34.83 36.51 32.12 34.50 60 29.87 31.45 27.46 29.66 62 27.92 29.45 25.63 27.74 B. Investment Return C. Allowances for Expenses or Contingencies D. Salary Increase Factors General Age Employees Under 30 7.00% 30 - 39 7.00% 40 - 49 4.75% 50 - 54 4.75% 55 & older 4.00% 4.75% 3.75% 3.75% Current salary is assumed to increase at a rate based on the table below per year until retirement - includes assumed wage inflation of 3.0%. Forensic Professionals and Police Officers 6.25% 4.75% Prior year's actual administrative expenses are included in normal cost. Future Life Future Life Expectancy (Years)Expectancy (Years) Pre-retirement Post-retirement Future Life Future Life Expectancy (Years)Expectancy (Years) 6.75%, compounded annually, net of investment expenses - includes assumed inflation of 2.75%. Pre-retirement Post-retirement For disabled participants, PUB-2010 Headcount Weighted General Disabled Retiree Mortality Table, separate rates for males and females, both set forward 4 years, with fully generational mortality improvements projected to each future decrement date with Scale MP-2021. 100 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 27 E. Employee Withdrawal Rates Service Male Female Male Female Less than 5 years 15.0% 10.0% 20.0% 15.0% 5 - 9 years 15.0% 10.0% 10.0% 15.0% 10 - 14 years 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 4.0% 15+ years 7.5% 10.0% 5.0% 4.0% F. Disability Rates 1. General All Other Age Employees Employees < 40 0.001% 0.025% 45 0.001% 0.025% 50 0.002% 0.250% 55 0.006% 0.450% 60 0.006% 0.450% 65 0.001% 0.450% 2. General All Other Age Employees Employees 20 0.00% 0.01% 25 0.00% 0.01% 30 0.01% 0.03% 35 0.01% 0.03% 40 0.02% 0.03% 45 0.04% 0.04% 50 0.08% 0.07% 55 0.13% 0.07% 60 0.19% 0.07% 65 0.03% 0.07% Employees and Police Officers Line-of-duty disability rates for General Employees, Forensic Professionals and Police Officers were used in accordance with the following illustrative example. Non-dutydisabilityratesforGeneralEmployees, ForensicProfessionals andPolice Officerswere used in accordance with the following illustrative example. The disability assumptions are the disability assumptions used in the July 1,2025 FRS Actuarial Valuation. General Forensic Professionals Withdrawal rates were used in accordance with the following illustrative example. 101 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 28 G. Assumed Retirement Age Retirement rates were used in accordance with the following tables. 1. For Forensic Professionals and Police Officers: Age 0 - 9 10 - 14 15 - 19 20 - 24 25 - 29 30 or more Under 55 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 35.0% 55 0.0% 5.0% 12.5% 12.5% 70.0% 90.0% 56 - 64 0.0% 2.5% 12.5% 40.0% 7.5% 10.0% 65 and above 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 2. For General Employees: Age 0 - 14 15 - 24 25 or more Under 55 0% 0% 10% 55 - 64 4% 20% 25% 65 - 66 65% 80% 100% 67 and above 100% 100% 100% H. Assumed Rate of Increase in Covered Payroll to Contribution Year I. Marital Assumptions 1. 2. J. Interest on Future Participant Contributions 3.75%, compounded annually. K. Asset Valuation Method 3.0% per annum for Forensic Professionals and Police Officers and 0.0% for General Employees. 100% of active members are assumed to be married. Females are assumed to be three (3) years younger than their male spouses. The method used for determining the smoothed value of assets phases in the deviation between the expected and actual return on assets at the rate of 20% per year. The smoothed value of assets will be further adjusted to the extent necessary to fall within the corridor whose lower limit is 80% of the fair marketvalue ofPlanassetsandwhoseupperlimitis120%ofthe fairmarket valueof Planassets -adjusted for equation of balance October 1, 2010. Years of Service Years of Service 102 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 29 L. Cost Method M. Disclosure of Assumptions N. Changes Since Previous Valuation 1. Mortality assumption was: Firefighter, Police Officer and Forensic Professional participants: Under this method the normal costfor each active employee is the amount whichis calculated to be a level percentage of pay that would be requiredannually fromhis entry age to his assumedretirement age to fund his estimated benefits, assuming the Plan had always been in effect. The normal cost for the Plan is the sum of such amounts for all employees. The actuarial accrued liability as of any valuationdate foreachactive employee orinactive employee who iseligible to receive benefits under the Plan is the excess of the actuarial present value of estimated future benefits over the actuarial present value of current and future normal costs. The unfunded actuarial accrued liability as of any valuation date is the excess of the actuarial accrued liability over the assets of the Plan. Vested Normal Retirement, Termination, Disability, and Death Benefits: Unit Credit Under this method, the actuarial present value of vested accrued benefits is an amount calculated to be the sum of the present valuesof each individual's vestedaccrued orearned benefitunder the Plan as of the valuation date. Each individual's calculation is based on pay and service as of the valuation date. The investment return, salary increases, withdrawal and retirement rates were updated based on the most recent experience study performed for the six years ending September 30, 2022. The mortality rates are based upon the July 1, 2025 FRS Actuarial Valuation, as required under F.S., Chapter 2015-157. For healthy participants during employment, PUB-2010 Headcount Weighted Safety Employee Female Mortality Table and Safety Below MedianEmployee Male Mortality Table,both setforward 1 year, with fully generational mortality improvements projected to each future decrement date with Scale MP-2018. For healthy participants post employment, PUB-2010 Headcount Weighted Safety Healthy Retiree Female Mortality Table and Safety Below Median Healthy Retiree Male Mortality Table, both set forward1year,withfullygenerationalmortality improvementsprojected toeach futuredecrement date with Scale MP-2018. For disabled participants, 80% PUB-2010 Headcount Weighted General Disabled Retiree Mortality Table / 20% PUB-2010 Headcount Weighted Safety Disabled Retiree Mortality Table, separate rates for males and females, without projected mortality improvements. Normal Retirement, Termination, Disability, and Death Benefits: Entry Age Normal Cost 103 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 30 N. Changes Since Previous Valuation (cont'd) General Employee participants: 2. Disability rates were: General All Other Age Employees Employee < 40 0.001% 0.005% 45 0.001% 0.050% 50 0.002% 0.050% 55 0.005% 0.090% 60 0.006% 0.090% 65 0.001% 0.090% General All Other Age Employees Employee 20 0.00% 0.02% 25 0.01% 0.02% 30 0.01% 0.04% 35 0.01% 0.04% 40 0.02% 0.04% 45 0.04% 0.04% 50 0.08% 0.07% 55 0.16% 0.07% 60 0.21% 0.07% 65 0.04% 0.07% Non-duty disability rates for General Employees, Forensic Professionals and Police Officers were used in accordance with the following illustrative example. Forhealthy participants duringemployment, PUB-2010Headcount Weighted General Below Median Employee MortalityTable,separate rates formales andfemales, setback 1year formale, withfully generational mortality improvements projected to each future decrement date with Scale MP-2018. For healthy participants post employment, PUB-2010 Headcount Weighted General Below Median HealthyRetireeMortalityTable,separateratesformalesandfemales,setback1yearfor male,with fullygenerational mortality improvementsprojected toeach futuredecrement date with Scale MP- 2018. For disabled participants, PUB-2010Headcount Weighted General DisabledRetiree MortalityTable, separate rates for males and females, both set forward 3 years, without projected mortality improvements. Line-of-dutydisabilityratesfor GeneralEmployees, ForensicProfessionals andPolice Officerswere used in accordance with the following illustrative example. 104 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 31 GLOSSARY Actuarial Accrued Liability The difference between the Actuarial Present Value of Future Benefits, and the Actuarial Present Value of Future Normal Costs. Actuarial Assumptions Assumptions about future Plan experience that affect costs or liabilities, such as: mortality, withdrawal, disablement, and retirement; future increases in salary; future rates of investment earnings; future investment and administrative expenses; characteristics of members not specified in the data, such as marital status; characteristics of future members; future elections made by members and other items. Actuarial Cost Method A procedure for allocating the Actuarial Present Value of Future Benefits between the Actuarial Present Value of Future Normal Costs and the Actuarial Accrued Liability. Actuarial Equivalent Of equal Actuarial Present Value, determined as of a given date and based on a given set of Actuarial Assumptions. Actuarial Present Value The amount of funds required to provide a payment or series of payments in the future. It is determined by discounting the future payments with an assumed interest rate and with the assumed probability each payment will be made. Actuarial Present Value of Future Benefits The Actuarial Present Value of amounts which are expected to be paid at various future times to active members, retired members, beneficiaries receiving benefits and inactive, non-retired members entitled to either a refund or a future retirement benefit. Expressed another way, it is the value that would have to be invested on the valuation date so that the amount invested plus investment earnings would provide sufficient assets to pay all projected benefits and expenses when due. Actuarial Valuation The determination, as of a valuation date, of the Normal Cost, Actuarial Accrued Liability, Actuarial Value of Assets, and related Actuarial Present Values for a plan. An Actuarial Valuation for a governmental retirement system typically also includes calculations of items needed for compliance with GASB No. 67. Actuarial Value of Assets The value of the assets as of a given date, used by the actuary for valuation purposes. This may be the market or fair value of plan assets or a smoothed value in order to reduce the year-to-year volatility of calculated results, such as the funded ratio and the actuarially required contribution. 105 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 32 Amortization Method A method for determining the Amortization Payment. The most common methods used are level dollar and level percentage of payroll. Under the Level Dollar method, the Amortization Payment is one of a stream of payments, all equal, whose Actuarial Present Value is equal to the UAAL. Under the Level Percentage of Pay method, the Amortization Payment is one of a stream of increasing payments, whose Actuarial Present Value is equal to the UAAL. Under the Level Percentage of Pay method, the stream of payments increases at the rate at which total covered payroll of all active members is assumed to increase. Amortization Payment That portion of the plan contribution which is designed to pay interest on and to amortize the Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability. Amortization Period The period used in calculating the Amortization Payment. Annual Required Contribution The employer’s periodic required contributions, expressed as a dollar amount or a percentage of covered plan compensation. The annual required contribution consists of the Employer Normal Cost and Amortization Payment plus interest adjustment. Closed Amortization Period A specific number of years that is reduced by one each year, and declines to zero with the passage of time. For example if the amortization period is initially set at 25 years, it is 24 years at the end of one year, 23 years at the end of two years, etc. Employer Normal Cost The portion of the Normal Cost to be paid by the employer. This is equal to the Normal Cost less expected member contributions. Equivalent Single Amortization Period For plans that do not establish separate amortization bases (separate components of the UAAL), this is the same as the Amortization Period. For plans that do establish separate amortization bases, this is the period over which the UAAL would be amortized if all amortization bases were combined upon the current UAAL payment. Experience Gain/Loss A measure of the difference between actual experience and that expected based upon a set of Actuarial Assumptions, during the period between two actuarial valuations. To the extent that actual experience differs from that assumed, Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liabilities emerge which may be larger or smaller than projected. Gains are due to favorable experience, e.g., the assets earn more than projected, salaries do not increase as fast as assumed, members retire later than assumed, etc. Favorable experience means actual results produce actuarial liabilities not as large as projected by the actuarial assumptions. Losses are the result of unfavorable experience, i.e., actual results that produce Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liabilities which are larger than projected. 106 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 33 Funded Ratio The ratio of the Actuarial Value of Assets to the Actuarial Accrued Liability. GASB Governmental Accounting Standards Board. GASB No. 67 and GASB No. 68 These are the governmental accounting standards that set the accounting rules for public retirement plans and the employers that sponsor or contribute to them. Statement No. 67 sets the accounting rules for the plans themselves, while Statement No. 68 sets the accounting rules for the employers that sponsor or contribute to public retirement plans. Normal Cost The annual cost assigned, under the Actuarial Cost Method, to the current Plan year. Open Amortization Period An open amortization period is one which is used to determine the Amortization Payment but which does not change over time. In other words, if the initial period is set as 25 years, the same 25-year period is used in determining the Amortization Period each year. In theory, if an Open Amortization Period is used to amortize the Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability, the UAAL will never completely disappear, but will become smaller each year, either as a dollar amount or in relation to covered payroll. Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability The difference between the Actuarial Accrued Liability and Actuarial Value of Assets. Valuation Date The date as of which the Actuarial Present Value of Future Benefits are determined. The benefits expected to be paid in the future are discounted to this date. Vested Benefit Security Ratio The ratio of the Market Value of Assets to the Actuarial Present Value of Vested Accrued Benefits. 107 ƵŐƵƐƚϭϰ, 2026 Mr. Brian Dunigan Director of Administrative Services and Operations City of Winter Springs 1126 East State Road 434 Winter Springs, Florida 32708 Re: City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan Actuarial Impact Statement Dear Brian: As requested, we are pleased to enclose our Actuarial Impact Statement as of October 1, 2025 for filing the proposed Resolution (copy enclosed) under the City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan (Plan) with the State of Florida. Background – The Plan currently provides members the following provisions: ¾a maximum of 30 years of Accrual Service ¾compensation includes up to one hundred fifty (150) hours of overtime pay in a plan year for hourly employees ¾normal retirement eligibility upon attainment of age sixty-five (65) ¾no Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) Proposed Resolution – The proposed Resolution: ¾Increases the maximum accrued benefit from 30 years of Accrual Service to 99% of Final Average Compensation (FAC) ¾Increases maximum hours of pensionable overtime from 150 to 300 hours per plan year for hourly employees ¾Adds a normal retirement eligibility provision of completion of thirty (30) years of service, regardless of age, without benefit reduction ¾Creates a DROP with a maximum participation period of thirty-six (36) months, a fixed annual interest credit of 4% and participation upon eligibility for normal retirement or unreduced early retirement (attainment of age 55 and completion of 15 years of service) 108 Mr. Brian Dunigan ƵŐƵƐƚϭϰ, 2026 Page Two Results – Based upon the results of our Actuarial Impact Statement, the proposed Resolution increases the total Net City minimum required contribution by $183,946 (4.2%). The figure in parentheses is the increase in Plan cost expressed as a percentage of covered annual payroll for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 ($4,415,625). Filing Requirements – We have prepared the Actuarial Impact Statement for filing with the State of Florida. Please note that this Statement must be signed and dated on behalf of the Pension Board. Copies of the Resolution upon passage along with the signed and dated Actuarial Impact Statement are generally required to be filed with the State at the following address: Mr. Douglas E. Beckendorf, A.S.A. Bureau of Local Retirement Services Division of Retirement Building 8 Post Office Box 9000 Tallahassee, Florida 32315-9000 We understand the State requires funding any increases in costs no later than the fiscal year next following the effective date of the Resolution. Please forward a copy of the Resolution upon passage to update our files. Actuarial assumptions and methods, Plan provisions, financial data and member census data – The actuarial assumptions and methods, financial data and member census data employed for purposes of our Actuarial Impact Statement are the same actuarial assumption and methods, financial data and member census data utilized for the October 1, 2025 Actuarial Valuation of the Plan with the following exceptions: ¾Pensionable compensation has been increased by actual overtime hours worked (up to 300 hours) for fiscal years ended 2023, 2024 and 2025 as reported by the City to project the increase in compensation. ¾The retirement rates were adjusted to reflect the change in normal retirement eligibility as follows: Retirement Rates (General Employees) Years of Service Age 0 - 14 15 - 24 25 - 29 30 31 or more Under 55 0% 0% 10% 90% 35% 55 – 64 4% 20% 25% 90% 50% 65 – 66 65% 80% 100% 100% 100% 67 and above 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 109 Mr. Brian Dunigan ƵŐƵƐƚϭϰ, 2026 Page Three Retirement Rates (Forensic Professionals and Police Officers) Years of Service Age 0 – 9 10 – 14 15 – 19 20 – 24 25 – 29 30 31 or more Under 55 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 50.0% 35.0% 55 0.0% 5.0% 12.5% 12.5% 70.0% 90.0% 90.0% 56 – 64 0.0% 2.5% 12.5% 40.0% 7.5% 90.0% 25.0% 65 and above 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Plan provisions considered in this Actuarial Impact Statement are the same Plan provisions considered in the October 1, 2025 Actuarial Valuation with the proposed changes as described above. Risk Assessment – Risk assessment may include scenario tests, sensitivity, or stress tests, stochastic modeling, and a comparison of the present value of benefits at low-risk discount rates. We are prepared to perform such assessment to aid the City in the decision-making process. Please refer to the October 1, 2025 Actuarial Valuation Report dated May 4, 2026 for additional discussion regarding the risks associated with measuring the accrued liability and the minimum funding payment. This Actuarial Impact Statement is intended to describe the financial effect of the proposed benefit provision changes on the Plan from a neutral perspective and is not intended as a recommendation in favor of the changes nor in opposition to the changes. If all actuarial assumptions are met and if all future minimum required contributions are paid, Plan assets will be sufficient to pay all Plan benefits, future contributions are expected to remain relatively stable as a percent of payroll and the funded status is expected to improve. Plan minimum required contributions are determined in compliance with the requirements of the Florida Protection of Public Employee Retirement Benefits Act with normal cost determined as a level percent of covered payroll and a level dollar amortization payment using an initial closed amortization period of 25 years for newly created bases effective October 1, 2023. We have assessed that the contribution rate calculated under the current funding policy is a reasonable Actuarially Determined Employer Contribution (ADEC) and it is consistent with the plan accumulating adequate assets to make benefit payments when due. All actuarial assumptions used in this Actuarial Impact Statement are reasonable for the purposes of this statement. The combined effect of the assumptions is expected to have no significant bias (i.e. not significantly optimistic or pessimistic). All actuarial assumptions and 110 Mr. Brian Dunigan ƵŐƵƐƚϭϰ, 2026 Page Four methods used in the statement follow the guidance in the applicable Actuarial Standards of Practice. The Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) may not be appropriate for assessing the sufficiency of Plan assets to meet the estimated cost of settling benefit obligations but may be appropriate for assessing the need for or the amount of future contributions. The UAAL would be different if it reflected the market value of assets rather than the smoothed actuarial value of assets. These calculations are based upon assumptions regarding future events. However, the Plan’s long-term costs will be determined by actual future events, which may differ materially from the assumptions made. These calculations are also based upon present and proposed Plan provisions that are outlined or referenced in this Actuarial Impact Statement. If you have reason to believe the assumptions used are unreasonable, the Plan provisions are incorrectly described or referenced, important Plan provisions relevant to this Actuarial Impact Statement are not described or that conditions have changed since the calculations were made, you should contact the undersigned prior to relying on information in this Actuarial Impact Statement. If you have reason to believe that the information provided in this Actuarial Impact Statement is inaccurate, or is in any way incomplete, or if you need further information in order to make an informed decision on the subject matter of this report, please contact the undersigned prior to making such decision. Future actuarial measurements may differ significantly from the current measurements presented in this report due to such factors as the following: Plan experience differing from that anticipated by the economic or demographic assumptions; changes in economic or demographic assumptions; increases or decreases expected as part of the natural operation of the methodology used for these measurements (such as the end of an amortization period) and changes in Plan provisions or applicable law. Due to the limited scope of our assignment, we did not perform an analysis of the potential range of such future measurements. This Actuarial Impact Statement should not be relied upon for any purpose other than the purpose described in the primary communication. Determinations of the financial results associated with the benefits described in this report in a manner other than the intended purpose may produce significantly different results. This Actuarial Impact Statement was prepared using ProVal’s valuation model, a software product of Winklevoss Technologies. We are relying on the ProVal model. We performed tests of the ProVal model with this assignment and made a reasonable attempt to 111 Mr. Brian Dunigan ƵŐƵƐƚϭϰ, 2026 Page Five understand the developer’s intended purpose of, general operation of, major sensitivities and dependencies within, and key strengths and limitations of the ProVal model. In our professional judgment, the ProVal valuation model has the capability to provide results that are consistent with the purposes of the valuation and has no material limitations or known weaknesses. This Actuarial Impact Statement has been prepared by actuaries who have substantial experience valuing public employee retirement systems. To the best of our knowledge the information contained in this report is accurate and fairly presents the actuarial position of the Plan as of the valuation date. All calculations have been made in conformity with generally accepted actuarial principles and practices, with the Actuarial Standards of Practice issued by the Actuarial Standards Board and with applicable statutes. This Actuarial Impact Statement was prepared at the request of the City and is intended for use by the City and those designated or approved by the City. This Actuarial Impact Statement may be provided to parties other than the City only in its entirety and only with the permission of the City. GRS is not responsible for unauthorized use of this Actuarial Impact Statement. The signing actuaries are independent of the Plan sponsor. The undersigned are Members of the American Academy of Actuaries and meet the Qualification Standards of the American Academy of Actuaries to render the actuarial opinion contained herein. If you should have any question concerning the above or if we may be of further assistance with this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerest regards, Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company Shelly L. Jones, ASA, EA, MAAA, FCA Jennifer M. Borregard, EA, MAAA, FCA Consultant and Actuary Consultant and Actuary Enclosure 112 A.Description of Proposed Amendment 1. 2. 3. 4. B. C. An estimate of the cost implementing this amendment is attached. D. Chairman, Pension Board Date Normal retirement eligibility is earlier of attainment of age sixty-five (65) or completion of thirty (30) years of service. Create a DROP with a maximum participation period of three (3) years, a fixed annual interest credit of 4% and participation upon eligibility for normal retirement or unreduced early retirement (attainment of age 55 and completion of 15 years of service) In my opinion, the proposed changes are in compliance with Part VII, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes and Section 14, Article X of the Statement Constitution. Actuarial Impact Statement as of October 1, 2025 The proposed Resolution provides the following: Increase the maximum accrued benefit from 30 years of Accrual Service to 99% of Final Average Compensation Increase maximum hours of pensionable overtime from 150 to 300 hours per plan year for hourly employees The actuary was provided the information necessary to evaluate the proposed amendment. 113 Actuarial Proposed Valuation Resolution A. Participant Data 1. Active participants 50 50 2. Retired participants and beneficiaries receiving benefits 173 173 3. Disabled participants receiving benefits 1 1 4. Terminated vested participants 151 151 5. Annual payroll of active participants 4,222,158$ 4,301,760$ 6. Annual benefits payable to those currently receiving benefits 5,277,555$ 5,277,555$ B. Value of Assets 1. Smoothed Value 76,674,502$ 76,674,502$ 2. Market Value 84,271,487$ 84,271,487$ C. Liabilities 1. Actuarial present value of future expected benefit payments for active members a. Retirement benefits 13,561,615$ 15,479,518$ b. Vesting benefits 1,846,831 1,884,474 c. Death benefits 135,946 113,917 d. Disability benefits 274,404 246,221 e. Total 15,818,796$ 17,724,130$ 2. Actuarial present value of future expected benefit payments for terminated vested members 10,824,551$ 10,824,551$ 3. Actuarial present value of future expected benefit payments for members currently receiving benefits a. Service retired 55,657,340$ 55,657,340$ b. Disability retired 577,223 577,223 c. Beneficiaries 2,639,090 2,639,090 d. Miscellaneous (Refunds in Process) 240,239 240,239 e. Total 59,113,892$ 59,113,892$ Actuarial Impact Statement as of October 1, 2025 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 1114 Actuarial Proposed Valuation Resolution 4. Total actuarial present value of future expected benefit payments 85,757,239$ 87,662,573$ 5. Actuarial accrued liabilities 82,635,636$ 84,447,005$ 6. Unfunded actuarial accrued liabilities 5,961,134$ 7,772,503$ D. Statement of Accumulated Plan Benefits 1. Actuarial present value of accumulated vested benefits a. Participants currently receiving benefits 58,873,653$ 58,873,653$ b. Other participants 19,167,375 19,850,974 c. Total 78,041,028$ 78,724,627$ 2. Actuarial present value of accumulated non- vested plan benefits 236,451 856,032 3. Total actuarial present value of accumulated plan benefits 78,277,479$ 79,580,659$ E. Pension Cost 1. Total normal cost 504,443$ 535,606$ 2. Payment required to amortize unfunded liability 500,909 643,251 3. Interest adjustment 39,583 46,689 4. Total required contribution 1,044,935$ 1,225,546$ 5. Item 4 as a percentage of payroll 24.7% 28.5% 6. Estimated employee contributions 216,682$ 220,781$ 7. Item 6 as a percentage of projected payroll 5.0% 1 5.0%2 8. Net amount payable by City 853,726$ 1,037,672$ 9. Item 8 as a percentage of projected payroll 19.7% 1 23.5%2 1 Percent of projected 2026 - 2027 covered payroll ($4,333,635) for Actuarial Valuation 2 Percent of projected 2026 - 2027 covered payroll ($4,415,625) for Proposed Resolution Actuarial Impact Statement as of October 1, 2025 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 2115 Actuarial Proposed Valuation Resolution F. Disclosure of Following Items: 1. Actuarial present value of future salaries - attained age 29,123,739$ 28,493,758$ 2. Actuarial present value of future employee contributions - attained age 1,456,187$ 1,424,688$ 3. Actuarial present value of future contributions from other sources N/A N/A 4. Amount of active members' accumulated contributions 1,484,936$ 1,484,936$ 5. Actuarial present value of future salaries and future benefits at entry age N/A N/A 6. Actuarial present value of future employee contributions at entry age N/A N/A Actuarial Impact Statement as of October 1, 2025 City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 3116 Current Remaining Unfunded Amortization Funding Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liabilities Liabilities Payment Period 10/01/2000 Initial 9,269$2,104$5 years 10/01/2002 Assumption Change (412) (71) 7 years 10/01/2003 Plan Amendment 3,820 593 8 years 10/01/2004 Plan Amendment 7,816 1,112 9 years 10/01/2005 Plan Amendment 20,618 2,718 10 years 10/01/2006 Plan Amendment 28,934 3,570 11 years 10/01/2007 Plan Amendment 34,981 4,071 12 years 10/01/2008 Plan Amendment and Assumption Change 180,901 19,990 13 years 10/01/2008 Method Change 404,340 44,680 13 years 10/01/2009 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) 195,229 20,599 14 years 10/01/2010 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) (40,103) (4,060) 15 years 10/01/2010 Plan Amendment (232,495) (23,536) 15 years 10/01/2011 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) 278,797 27,190 16 years 10/01/2012 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) 102,062 9,624 17 years 10/01/2013 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) (85,437) (7,813) 18 years 10/01/2014 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) (96,963) (8,624) 19 years 10/01/2014 Assumption Change 908 81 19 years 10/01/2015 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) (41,213) (3,574) 20 years 10/01/2016 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) (208,020) (17,624) 21 years 10/01/2016 Assumption Change 72,103 6,109 21 years 10/01/2017 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) (109,429) (9,076) 22 years 10/01/2017 Assumption Change 396,516 32,888 22 years 10/01/2018 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) 54,163 4,406 23 years 10/01/2019 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) 105,061 8,394 24 years 10/01/2019 Assumption Change 102,577 8,195 24 years 10/01/2020 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) 33,664 2,645 25 years 10/01/2020 Assumption Change 185,549 14,581 25 years 10/01/2021 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) (726,900) (56,258) 26 years 10/01/2022 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) 1,032,201 78,771 27 years 10/01/2022 Assumption Change 1,777,540 135,651 27 years 10/01/2023 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) 1,475,021 119,976 23 years 10/01/2023 Assumption Change 2,084,956 169,587 23 years 10/01/2024 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) (560,534) (44,782) 24 years 10/01/2025 Actuarial Loss / (Gain) (2,276,390) (178,885) 25 years 10/01/2025 Assumption Change 1,752,004 137,677 25 years 10/01/2025 Proposed Resolution 1,811,369 142,342 25 years TOTAL 7,772,503$ 643,251$ Shelly L. Jones, A.S.A., E.A. Jennifer M. Borregard, E.A. Enrollment Number: 26-08646 Enrollment Number: 26-07624 Dated: ƵŐƵƐƚϭϰ, 2026 Actuarial Impact Statement as of October 1, 2025 This Actuarial Valuation and/or cost determination was prepared and completed by us or under our direct supervision, and we acknowledge responsibility for the results. To the best of our knowledge, the results are complete and accurate, and in our opinion, the techniques and assumptions used are reasonable and meet the requirements and intent of Part VII, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes. There is no benefit or expense to be provided by the Plan and/or paid from the Plan's assets for which liabilities or current costs have not been established or other wise provided for in the valuation. All known events or trends which may require material increase in Plan costs or required contribution rates have been taken into account in the valuation. Amortization balances are written down in proportion to amortization payments. City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 4117 A. Effective Date B. Eligibility Requirements C. Accrual Service D. Compensation E. Final Average Compensation (FAC) F. Normal Retirement 1. Eligibility: (a) Attainment of age 65; or (b) Completion of 30 years of service regardless of age. Years of Accrual Service are any Plan Years during which an Employee completes at least 1,000 hours of service, including years of service completed prior to participation in the Plan. Average earnings during the best five (5) consecutive Plan Years out of the last ten (10) Plan Years preceding termination or retirement, but not less than the three (3) highest consecutive compensation periods during employment with the City as of September 30, 2011. Outline of Principal Provisions of the Retirement Plan Plan adopted as a Money Purchase Floor Offset plan on October 1, 1997. Plan amended and restated as a Defined Benefit Plan effective October 1, 2000. Plan most recently amended by Resolution 2025-12 adopted August 25, 2025. General Employees hired prior to October 1, 2011, Police Officers and Forensic Professionals working 32 or more hours per week are eligible to join the Plan, unless they have elected to opt out of participation and enroll in a defined contribution plan established by the City. Effective December 1, 2017, eligibility is the first day of the month following completion of 30 days of service. Electing transferring Firefighters as of October 2, 2008 under the Agreement with the County. Wages, salaries and other amounts received (whether or not paid in cash) for personal services actually rendered in the course of employment. Effective October 10, 2011 Compensation shall exclude commissions, bonuses, overtime pay in excess of one hundred fifty (150) hours per Plan year and payments for accrued leave in excess of the dollar amount of an Employee's accrued leave balance on July 1, 2011. Effective October 1, 2026 Compensation shall exclude overtime pay in excess of three hundred (300) hours per Plan year. City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 5118 2. Benefit: G. Early Retirement 1. Eligibility: (a) Attainment of age 55 and completion of 15 years of service; or (b) 2. Benefit: H. Late Retirement 1. Eligibility: Continued employment beyond age 65. 2. Benefit: (a) (b) I. Disability Retirement 1. Eligibility: 2. Benefit: Completion of 25 years of service. Benefit accrued to date of early retirement, actuarially reduced for each year early retirement benefit commencement precedes age 55. A participant as of September 30, 2011 who attains age 55 and completes 10 or more years of service but less than 15 years of service may receive the accrued benefit as of September 30, 2011 payable without actuarial reduction plus the accrued benefit earned after September 30, 2011 payable with actuarial reduction from normal retirement date. Outline of Principal Provisions of the Retirement Plan For Firefighters, Police Officers and Forensic Professionals, 3.00% times Final Average Compensation (FAC) multiplied by Accrual Service, up to 99% of FAC. For General Employees, 3.00% times Accrual Service earned through September 30, 2011 times FAC plus 2.50% times Accrual Service earned after September 30, 2011 times FAC, up to 99% of FAC. Accrued benefit calculated as for Normal Retirement based upon service and pay at Disability Retirement Date. Greater of (a) and (b): Accrued benefit calculated as for Normal Retirement based upon service and pay at Late Retirement Date. Actuarially increased benefit as of Late Retirement Date. Completion of 30 years of service and determined to be disabled under the City's long term disability insurance policy. City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 6119 J. Death Benefit K. Participant Contributions L. Vested Benefit Upon Termination Years of Service Vested Percentage Less Than 7 0% 7 or More 100% M. Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) 1. 2. 3. 4. N. Normal Form of Payment of Retirement Income Other Options Eligibility: Upon eligibility for normal retirement or unreduced early retirement. The maximum period of participation in the DROP is thirty-six (36) months. An employee's account in the DROP shall be credited with a fixed annual interest of 4%. No payment may be made from DROP until the employee actually separates from service with the City. Monthly benefit payable for life. Actuarially equivalent joint and survivor at 50%, 75%, 100%; or ten (10) years certain and life. Outline of Principal Provisions of the Retirement Plan 100% vested in required participant contributions. Participant contributions made after October 1, 2000 are included in the deferred vested benefit payable at normal or early retirement date. Upon termination of service prior to normal or early retirement date a participant shall be entitled to a benefit payable at normal or early retirement date calculated as for normal retirement. Based upon pay and service at date of termination multiplied by a percentage from the following table. Five percent (5%) of compensation. Beneficiary entitled to a monthly benefit supported by the present value of the non-forfeitable accrued benefit at the time of the participant's death. If death occurs after actual retirement, the beneficiary receives whatever is payable under the form of benefit option elected. City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 7120 Outline of Principal Provisions of the Retirement Plan O. Changes Since Previous Valuation 1. Compensation was: 2. Normal retirement eligibility was: (a) Attainment of age 65; or (b) 3. Normal retirement benefit was: 4. There was no DROP. Completion of 30 years of service and determined to be disabled under the City's long term disability insurance policy. For Firefighters, Police Officers and Forensic Professionals, 3.00% times Final Average Compensation multiplied by Accrual Service, up to a maximum of 30 years. For General Employees, 3.00% times Accrual Service earned through September 30, 2011 times Final Average Compensation plus 2.50% times Accrual Service earned after September 30, 2011 times Final Average Compensation, up to a maximum of 30 years of Accrual Service. Wages, salaries and other amounts received (whether or not paid in cash) for personal services actually rendered in the course of employment. Effective October 10, 2011 Compensation shall exclude commissions, bonuses, overtime pay in excess of one hundred fifty (150) hours per Plan year and payments for accrued leave in excess of the dollar amount of an Employee's accrued leave balance on July 1, 2011. City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 8121 A. Mortality Firefighter, Police Officer and Forensic Professional participants: Sample Ages (2025) Men Women Men Women 55 32.17 35.46 29.74 32.66 60 27.16 30.40 24.88 27.74 62 25.19 28.39 23.01 25.84 Sample Ages (2045) Men Women Men Women 55 33.51 36.60 31.44 34.26 60 28.45 31.51 26.50 29.28 62 26.46 29.49 24.58 27.34 General Employee participants: For healthy participants post employment and survivors of participants, PUB-2010 Headcount Weighted General Healthy Retiree Mortality Table, separate rates for males and females, set back 1 year for males, with fully generational mortality improvements projected to each future decrement date with Scale MP-2021. For healthy participants during employment, PUB-2010 Headcount Weighted General Employee Mortality Table, separate rates for males and females, set back 1 year for males, with fully generational mortality improvements projected to each future decrement date with Scale MP-2021. For healthy participants post employment, PUB-2010 Benefits Weighted Safety Healthy Retiree Mortality Table, separate rates for males and females, males set forward 1 year, with fully generational mortality improvements projected to each future decrement date with Scale MP-2021. For healthy participants during employment, PUB-2010 Benefits Weighted Safety Employee Mortality Table, separate rates for males and females, males set forward 1 year, with fully generational mortality improvements projected to each future decrement date with Scale MP-2021. Used in the Valuation Actuarial Assumptions and Actuarial Cost Methods Post-retirement Expectancy (Years) Future Life Post-retirement For disabled participants, PUB-2010 Headcount Weighted General Disabled Retiree Mortality Table, separate rates for males and females, females set forward 1 year, with fully generational mortality improvements projected to each future decrement date with Scale MP-2021. Future Life For survivors of participants, PUB-2010 Headcount Weighted General Healthy Retiree Mortality Table, separate rates for males and females, males set back 1 year, with fully generational mortality improvements projected to each future decrement date with Scale MP-2021. Pre-retirement Future Life Expectancy (Years) Future Life Pre-retirement Expectancy (Years) Expectancy (Years) City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 9122 A. Mortality (cont'd) Sample Ages (2025) Male Female Male Female 55 33.52 35.36 30.32 32.96 60 28.62 30.34 25.79 28.21 62 26.69 28.36 24.02 26.33 Sample Ages (2045) Male Female Male Female 55 34.83 36.51 32.12 34.50 60 29.87 31.45 27.46 29.66 62 27.92 29.45 25.63 27.74 B. Investment Return C. Allowances for Expenses or Contingencies D. Salary Increase Factors General Age Employees Under 30 7.00% 30 - 39 7.00% 40 - 49 4.75% 50 - 54 4.75% 55 & older 4.00% Prior year's actual administrative expenses are included in normal cost. Current salary is assumed to increase at a rate based on the table below per year until retirement - includes assumed wage inflation of 3.0%. For disabled participants, PUB-2010 Headcount Weighted General Disabled Retiree Mortality Table, separate rates for males and females, both set forward 4 years, with fully generational mortality improvements projected to each future decrement date with Scale MP-2021. Expectancy (Years) Future Life Pre-retirement Expectancy (Years) Future Life Post-retirement 6.75%, compounded annually, net of investment expenses - includes assumed inflation of 2.75%. Actuarial Assumptions and Actuarial Cost Methods Used in the Valuation Expectancy (Years) Future Life Post-retirement Expectancy (Years) Future Life Pre-retirement 3.75% 3.75% Police Officers Forensic 6.25% 4.75% 4.75% Professionals and City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 10123 E. Employee Withdrawal Rates Service Male Female Male Female Less than 5 years 15.0% 10.0%20.0% 15.0% 5 - 9 years 15.0% 10.0%10.0% 15.0% 10 - 14 years 15.0% 10.0%5.0% 4.0% 15+ years 7.5% 10.0% 5.0%4.0% F. Disability Rates 1. General All Other Age Employees Employees < 40 0.001%0.025% 45 0.001% 0.025% 50 0.002% 0.250% 55 0.006% 0.450% 60 0.006% 0.450% 65 0.001% 0.450% 2. General All Other Age Employees Employees 20 0.00% 0.01% 25 0.00% 0.01% 30 0.01% 0.03% 35 0.01% 0.03% 40 0.02% 0.03% 45 0.04% 0.04% 50 0.08% 0.07% 55 0.13% 0.07% 60 0.19% 0.07% 65 0.03% 0.07% Non-duty disability rates for General Employees, Forensic Professionals and Police Officers were used in accordance with the following illustrative example. The disability assumptions are the disability assumptions used in the July 1, 2025 FRS Actuarial Valuation. Actuarial Assumptions and Actuarial Cost Methods Used in the Valuation Line-of-duty disability rates for General Employees, Forensic Professionals and Police Officers were used in accordance with the following illustrative example. General Employees Forensic Professionals and Police Officers Withdrawal rates were used in accordance with the following illustrative example. City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 11124 G. Assumed Retirement Age Retirement rates were used in accordance with the following tables. 1.For Forensic Professionals and Police Officers: Age 0 - 9 10 - 14 15 - 19 20 - 24 25 - 29 30 31 or more Under 55 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 50.0% 35.0% 55 0.0% 5.0% 12.5% 12.5% 70.0% 90.0% 90.0% 56 - 64 0.0% 2.5% 12.5% 40.0% 7.5% 90.0% 25.0% 65 and above 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 2.For General Employees: Age 0 - 14 15 - 24 25 - 29 30 31 or more Under 55 0% 0% ϭ0%90% 35% 55 - 64 4% 20% 25% 90% 50% 65 - 66 65% 80% 100% 100% 100% 67 and above 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% H. Assumed Rate of Increase in Covered Payroll to Contribution Year I. Marital Assumptions 1. 2. J. Interest on Future Participant Contributions 3.75%, compounded annually. K. Asset Valuation Method The method used for determining the smoothed value of assets phases in the deviation between the expected and actual return on assets at the rate of 20% per year. The smoothed value of assets will be further adjusted to the extent necessary to fall within the corridor whose lower limit is 80%of the fair market value of Plan assets and whose upper limit is 120% of the fair market value of Plan assets - adjusted for equation of balance October 1, 2010. 100% of active members are assumed to be married. Females are assumed to be three (3) years younger than their male spouses. Actuarial Assumptions and Actuarial Cost Methods Used in the Valuation Years of Service 3.0% per annum for Forensic Professionals and Police Officers and 0.0% for General Employees. Years of Service City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 12125 L. Cost Method M. Disclosure of Assumptions N. Changes Since Baseline Valuation Assumed Retirement Age was: 1.For Forensic Professionals and Police Officers: Age 0 - 9 10 - 14 15 - 19 20 - 24 25 - 29 30 or more Under 55 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 35.0% 55 0.0% 5.0% 12.5% 12.5% 70.0% 90.0% 56 - 64 0.0% 2.5% 12.5% 40.0% 7.5% 10.0% 65 and above 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 2.For General Employees: Age 0 - 14 15 - 24 25 or more Under 55 0% 0% 10% 55 - 64 4% 20% 25% 65 - 66 65% 80% 100% 67 and above 100% 100% 100% Years of Service Years of Service Under this method, the actuarial present value of vested accrued benefits is an amount calculated to be the sum of the present values of each individual's vested accrued or earned benefit under the Plan as of the valuation date. Each individual's calculation is based on pay and service as of the valuation date. The investment return, salary increases, withdrawal and retirement rates were updated based on the most recent experience study performed for the six years ending September 30, 2022. The mortality rates are based upon the July 1, 2025 FRS Actuarial Valuation, as required under F.S., Chapter 2015-157. Actuarial Assumptions and Actuarial Cost Methods Used in the Valuation Normal Retirement, Termination, Disability, and Death Benefits: Entry Age Normal Cost Method Vested Normal Retirement, Termination, Disability, and Death Benefits: Unit Credit Cost Method Under this method the normal cost for each active employee is the amount which is calculated to be a level percentage of pay that would be required annually from his entry age to his assumed retirement age to fund his estimated benefits, assuming the Plan had always been in effect. The normal cost for the Plan is the sum of such amounts for all employees. The actuarial accrued liability as of any valuation date for each active employee or inactive employee who is eligible to receive benefits under the Plan is the excess of the actuarial present value of estimated future benefits over the actuarial present value of current and future normal costs. The unfunded actuarial accrued liability as of any valuation date is the excess of the actuarial accrued liability over the assets of the Plan. City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan 13126 Resolution No. 2026-14 City of Winter Springs Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, AMENDING AND RESTATING THE DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN AND TRUST FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs has determined that certain changes to the City’s Defined Benefit Plan and Trust are in the best interest of the City, its employees and taxpayers; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Section 1. Recitals. The following recitals are true and correct and hereby fully incorporated herein by this reference as part of this resolution. Section 2. Amending and Restating the Defined Benefit Plan. The City Commission of the City of Winter Springs hereby amends and restates the City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan (attached hereto as Exhibit “A”). This Retirement Plan restates and supersedes the Defined Benefit Plan and Trust for Employees of the City of Winter Springs, as adopted on March 23, 1998, as amended and restated from time to time. Section 3. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Resolutions. All prior inconsistent resolutions adopted by the City Commission, or parts of such resolutions, in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. . Section 4. Severability. If any section subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or provision of this resolution s for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural, or any other reason, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution. Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption by the City Commission. RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida in a regular Commission meeting assembled on the 14th day of September, 2026. [SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW] 127 Resolution No. 2026-14 City of Winter Springs Page 2 of 2 4933-2478-8164, v. 1 Kevin McCann Mayor, City of Winter Springs ATTEST: Erin O’Donnell City Clerk Approved as to legal form and sufficiency For the City of Winter Springs only: Anthony A. Garganese City Attorney 128 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS RETIREMENT PLAN The City of Winter Springs hereby establishes this Retirement Plan for City employees, to be known as the City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan. This Retirement Plan restates and supersedes the Defined Benefit Plan and Trust for Employees of the City of Winter Springs, as adopted on March 23, 1998, as amended and restated from time to time. on November 10, 2003, and subsequently restated on 12/1/2017. This Amended and Restated Retirement Plan shall take effect on October 1, 2026.upon adoption by the City Commission. Article 1 Definitions. The following definitions shall apply throughout this Retirement Plan, unless a different meaning is provided in a specific section or is clearly required by context. 1.01 Actuarial Equivalent means a benefit of equal value computed using the 1983 Group Annuity Mortality Table, Male Rates, Set Back Two Years for Females, and an interest rate of eight percent (8%) per annum. Effective June 1, 2018 means a benefit of equal value computed using the RP 2000 Combined Healthy Mortality Table, projected to the fiscal year that includes the benefit commencement date with Scale BB, based upon a fixed blend of 50% male mortality rates - 50% female mortality rates, and an interest rate of seven percent (7%) per annum. 1.02 Accrued Benefit means a Member's benefit calculated as of any date, determined in accordance with the terms of the Plan, based on the Member's credited service and average final compensation as of such date. 1.03 Average Final Compensation means the average of the Member's Compensation for the 3 consecutive plan years (or the entire period of employment if shorter) of the Member's entire period of employment with the City which results in the highest Average Compensation. Effective October 1, 2011, Average Compensation shall be the average of the highest five (5) consecutive plan years of Compensation out of the ten (10) plan years immediately preceding termination of employment. Notwithstanding the above, a Member's Average Compensation shall not be less than his or her Average Compensation as of September 30, 2011. 1.04 Board or Board of Trustees means the Board of Trustees described in Chapter 14, Article III, Sec. 14-52 of the City of Winter Springs Code of Ordinances. 1.05 Beneficiary means the person or persons designated in writing by the Member and filed with the Board, entitled to receive benefits from the Plan upon the death of a Member. If no such designation is in effect, or if no person so designated is living, at the time of death of the Member, the beneficiary shall be the estate of the Member. 1.06 City or employer means the City of Winter Springs, Florida. 1.07 Code means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. 1.08 Compensation for service earned prior to October 10, 2011 means wages, salary, overtime and other amounts received for personal services actually rendered in the course of employment with the City, but only to the extent included in gross income. Compensation includes payment for accrued vacation leave earned prior to July 1, 2011. Effective For service earned on or after October 10, 2011 and before October 1, 2026, Compensation Exhibit "A" 129 2 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 means base salary plus incentive pay and up to one hundred fifty (150) hours of overtime pay, and excluding all other forms of compensation. Effective October 1, 2026, Compensation means base salary plus salary incentive payments (as provided under F.S. § 943.22 and Rule 11B-14.003, F.A.C.), and up to three hundred (300) hours of overtime pay and excluding all other forms of compensation. Compensation shall include elective contributions for all Plan Years. (a) For the purpose of this definition, overtime pay means: pay for hours in excess of 80 hours in a two-week work period for general employees; hours in excess of 84 hours in a two-week work period for police officers; and hours in excess of 56 hours in a one-week work period for firefighters. (b) Elective Contributions. Elective contributions are amounts excludible from the Employee's gross income under Code §§125, 402(e)(3), 402(h) or 403(b), and contributed by the City, at the Employee's election, to a Code §401(k) arrangement, a Simplified Employee Pension, cafeteria plan or tax-sheltered annuity. Elective contributions also include: (1) Compensation deferred under a Code §457 plan maintained by the City; and (2) Employee contributions "picked up" by the City and, pursuant to Code §414(h)(2), treated as City contributions. (c) Beginning January 1, 2009, to the extent required by section 414(u)(12) of the federal internal revenue code, an individual receiving differential wage payments, as defined under section 3401(h)(2) of the federal internal revenue code, from an employer shall be treated as employed by the employer, and the differential wage payment shall be treated as compensation for purposes of applying the limits on annual additions under section 415(c) of the federal internal revenue code. This provision shall be applied to all similarly situated individuals in a reasonably equivalent manner. 1.09 Credited Service means the total number of years, and fractions thereof, of City employment during which a Member meets the participation requirements of Article 2, works at least 1,000 hours per year, and makes the required Member contributions to the Plan. Credited service also includes all years of service credited under the predecessor plan, and any service purchased pursuant to Article 2 of this Plan or Section 2.01(B) of the Predecessor Plan. A Member may also purchase up to five years of permissive service credit in increments of 12 months, to be used only for the purpose of determining the amount of the Member's benefit. Permissive service credit purchased under this paragraph may not be counted towards vesting. The full actuarial cost, including administrative costs, for all service requested under this paragraph must be paid before any portion of the service is credited to the Member. The full cost of permissive service credit must be paid prior to termination of Employment with the City. If a Member fails to pay the full cost of requested service on or before the date provided in this paragraph, the requested service will not be credited and any funds paid towards such service will be refunded, without interest. A Member shall receive credited service for all purposes, including vesting, for the years or fractional parts of years that he or she performs "Qualified Military Service" including voluntary or involuntary service in the armed forces of the United States as defined in the Uniformed 130 3 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) (P.L. 103-353), after separation from employment with the City, to perform training or service, provided that: (a) The Employee must return to his employment with the City within one (1) year following the date of military discharge or his release from active service. (b) The Employee is entitled to reemployment under the provisions of USERRA, (c) The Employee pays to the Plan the amount he would have contributed to the Plan as pick-up contributions if his employment would have continued during the period he was absent due to Qualified Military Service. Such payment must be made by the earlier of a period equal to three (3) times the period of absence or five (5) years. (d) The maximum credit for military service pursuant to this paragraph shall be five (5) years. (e) This Section is intended to satisfy the minimum requirements of USERRA, as may be amended from time to time. To the extent that this Section does not meet the minimum requirements of USERRA, the provisions of USERRA shall govern. If an Employee dies on or after January 1, 2007 while performing Qualified Military Service as defined by USERRA, the Employee's beneficiaries shall be entitled to any benefits the Employee would have been entitled to had he or she resumed employment and then died while employed. 1.10 Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) means the optional program of transferring accrued retirement benefits to a separate account within the Plan on a deferred basis while remaining in the active employment of the employer. 1.11 Disability means a physical or mental condition of a Member permitting such Member to be eligible for disability benefits under the Employer's long term disability program. 1.12 Early Retirement Date means the first day of any month on or after a Member attains 10 Years of Service for Members as of September 30, 2011 or attains 15 Years if Service for Members hired after September 30, 2011 and has attained age 55; or a Member attains 25 Years of Service irrespective of age. 1.13 Employee means any Employee of the City, other than excluded employees as described in Article 2. Individuals who perform services for the City in any capacity other than as an Employee, determined pursuant to the books and records of the City (e.g., independent contractors or leased employees within the meaning of Code section 414(n), even if such individuals are reclassified as employees by any governmental agency other than the City or by judicial decision), are not Employees for purposes of the Plan, and thus, are not eligible to participate in the Plan. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan, individuals who are employed by the City pursuant to an employment contract shall not be eligible to participate in the Plan, unless their employment contract expressly provides for such participation. 1.14 Firefighter means a former Employee who was employed solely by the fire department of the City of Winter Springs, who is certified as a firefighter as a condition of employment and whose duty it is to extinguish fires, to protect life, or to protect property. A Firefighter includes all certified, supervisory, and command personnel whose duties include, in whole or in part, the supervision, training, guidance, and management responsibilities of full-time firefighters, part-time firefighters, or auxiliary firefighters. A participating Firefighter is a former City 131 4 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 Firefighter covered under the Agreement between the City of Winter Springs and Seminole County for Fire and Emergency Medical Services, who elected to continue participating in the Defined Benefit Plan and Trust for Employees of the City of Winter Springs. 1.15 Fund means the retirement fund established pursuant to this Plan. 1.16 Forensic professional means an Employee who spends at least 65 percent of his or her time performing duties that involve the collection, examination, preservation, documentation, preparation, or analysis of human tissues or fluids or physical evidence having potential biological, chemical, or radiological hazard or contamination, or use chemicals, processes, or materials that may have carcinogenic or health-damaging properties in the analysis of such evidence. 1.17 General Employee means an Employee who is not a sworn police officer, firefighter or forensic professional. 1.18 Member means all Employees who participate in this Plan, vested terminated members, and retirees. 1.19 Normal Retirement Date means the first day of any month on or after the earlier of the date a Member attains age sixty-five (65), or accrues thirty (30) years of credited service. 1.20 Plan means The City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan as restated on November 10, 2003, and subsequently restated on 12/1/2017 1.21 Plan Administrator is the Employer unless the Employer designates another person to hold the position of Plan Administrator. In addition to his other duties, the Plan Administrator has full responsibility for compliance with any reporting and disclosure rules applicable to the Plan. 1.22 Plan Year means the fiscal year of the Plan, a 12 consecutive month period ending every September 30. 1.23 Police Officer means any person who is elected, appointed, or employed full time by the City of Winter Springs, who is certified or required to be certified as a law enforcement officer in compliance with s. 943.1395, who is vested with authority to bear arms and make arrests, and whose primary responsibility is the prevention and detection of crime or the enforcement of the penal, criminal, traffic, or highway laws of the state. This definition includes all certified supervisory and command personnel whose duties include, in whole or in part, the supervision, training, guidance, and management responsibilities of full-time law enforcement officers, part-time law enforcement officers, or auxiliary law enforcement officers, but does not include part-time law enforcement officers or auxiliary law enforcement officers as the same are defined in s. 943.10(6) and (8), respectively. 1.24 Predecessor Plan means the Defined Benefit Plan and Trust for Employees for the City of Winter Springs, adopted by the City on March 23, 1998, as subsequently amended. 1.25 Present value means the single sum Actuarial Equivalent of the Member's Accrued Benefit. 1.26 Retiree means any Member who receives benefits under the provisions of this Plan, or participates in the DROP. 1.27 Retirement or retire means a Member's separation from city employment with eligibility for and actual receipt of benefits under this Plan, or entry into the DROP. 132 5 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 1.28 Retirement Committee or Committee means the committee described in Article 13. 1.29 Retirement Plan or Plan means the City of Winter Springs Retirement Plan as contained herein, and all amendments hereto. 1.30 Service means any period of time the Employee is in the employ of the City including any period the Employee is on an unpaid leave of absence authorized by the City under a uniform, nondiscriminatory policy applicable to all Employees. Effective 12/1/2017. "Service" means any period of time the Employee is in the employ of the City after the employee becomes an eligible Member in the Plan in accordance with Article 2 "Separation from Service" means a separation from Service with the Employer maintaining the Plan. 1.31 Trustee means the Board of Trustees of the City of Winter Springs, or any successor in office who in writing accepts the position of Trustee. 1.32 Vesting period means the period of credited service required to obtain a non-forfeitable right to receive a future benefit under the Plan, in accordance with Article. 6. Article 2 Participation 2.01 Eligibility. Each Employee (other than an Excluded Employee) becomes a Member of the Plan on the first day of the month (if employed on that date) immediately following the date 6 months after Employment Commencement Date. Effective 12/1/2017, each Employee (other than an Excluded Employee) becomes a Member of the Plan the first of the month following 30 days from Employment Commencement Date, unless they have opted out of this pension plan. "Employment Commencement Date" means the date on which the Employee first performs Service for the City. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan any Employee other than a sworn police officer or forensic professional hired or rehired on or after October 1, 2011 shall not be eligible to participate in this Plan. Any Employee other than a sworn police officer or forensic professional hired or rehired on or after October 1, 2011 shall participate in the defined contribution plan established pursuant to Resolution 2011-59 if eligible to participate in the defined contribution plan. Except as provided under Section 2.04, Employees hired or rehired as sworn police officers or forensic professionals on or after October 1, 2011 shall participate in this Plan (a) Excluded Employees: (1) An Employee is an Excluded Employee if his customary weekly employment with the City is less than 32 hours. An Employee is an Excluded Employee if he is actively participating (and "benefiting" within the meaning of Treas. Reg. § 1.410(b)-3) in another qualified plan maintained by the City other than the Money Purchase Pension Plan and Trust for Employees of the City of Winter Springs, Florida (hereinafter referred to as the "Money Purchase Plan"). 133 6 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 (2) If a Member has not incurred a Separation from Service but becomes an Excluded Employee, then during the period such a Member is an Excluded Employee, the Member will not accrue a benefit under the Plan attributable to any period during which he is an Excluded Employee. However, during such period of exclusion, the Member, without regard to employment classification, continues to receive credit for vesting for each included Year of Service. (3) If an Excluded Employee who is not a Member becomes eligible to participate in the Plan by reason of a change in employment classification, he will participate in the Plan immediately if he has satisfied the eligibility conditions of Section 2.01 and would have been a Member had he not been an Excluded Employee during his period of Service. Furthermore, the Plan takes into account all of the Member's included Years of Service with the City as an Excluded Employee for purposes of vesting credit. (b) Employees with Non-Contributing Service. Any Employee who completed Years of Service prior to adoption of Resolution No. 2003-44, but did not make contributions to this Trust Fund or to the Money Purchase Plan, shall be credited with Years of Accrual Service upon payment of the Required Member Contributions due under this Plan and the required Member contributions due under the Money Purchase Plan for such service. 2.02 Participation upon Reemployment. Any Employee other than a sworn police officer or forensic professional who is reemployed on or after October 1, 2011 shall not participate in this Plan but will upon reemployment participate in the defined contribution plan established pursuant to Resolution 2011-59. A Member employed as a police officer or forensic professional whose employment terminates and who is subsequently reemployed on or after October 1, 2011 will reenter the Plan as a Member on the date of his reemployment. An Employee employed as a police officer or forensic professional who satisfies the Plan's eligibility conditions but who terminates employment with the City prior to becoming a Member and who is subsequently reemployed on or after October 1, 2011, will become a Member on the later of the date on which he would have entered the Plan had he not terminated employment or the date of his reemployment. An Employee employed as a police officer or forensic professional who terminates employment prior to satisfying the Plan eligibility conditions and who is subsequently reemployed on or after October 1, 2011 becomes a Member in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.01. 2.03 Employees with Non-Contributing Service under the Predecessor Plan. Any Employee who completed years of service under the Predecessor Plan prior to the adoption of Resolution No. 2003-44, but did not make contributions to the Predecessor Plan or to the Money Purchase Plan for Employees of the City of Winter Springs, and did not receive years of accrual service under the Predecessor Plan, shall receive credited service under this Plan upon payment of the required Member contributions due under this Plan and the required member contributions due under the Money Purchase Plan for such service. 2.04 Opt-Out. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, any sworn police officer or forensic professional hired by City on or after 12/1/17 may elect to opt out of participation in this Plan and enroll in a defined contribution plan established by the City. This onetime, 134 7 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 irrevocable election must be made in writing on a form provided by the City prior to becoming an eligible Member in this Plan in accordance with Section 2.01. If an opt-out election is not made prior to becoming an eligible Member in this Plan in accordance with Section 2.01, the sworn police officer or forensic professional shall be a Member in this Plan. Article 3 Contributions 3.01 Required Member Contributions. Each Member is required to contribute 3% of Compensation to the Plan, which contribution shall be considered the required Member contribution. Effective October 10, 2011, each Member is required to contribute 5% of Compensation to the Plan, which contribution shall be considered the Required Member Contribution. The required Member contribution shall be deducted from each Member's Compensation whenever such Compensation is paid, and remitted to the Fund. Required Member contributions shall be considered an employer "pick-up" contribution and shall be designated as employer contributions pursuant to Section 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code, contingent upon the contributions being excluded from the Member's gross income for federal income tax purposes. For all other purposes of this Plan, such contributions shall be considered Member contributions. 3.02 Member Account Balance Transferred from Money Purchase Pension Plan to Predecessor Plan. A Member's account balance transferred from the Money Purchase Pension Plan and Trust for Members of the City of Winter Springs to the Predecessor Plan pursuant to Resolution No. 2003-44, shall become an integral part of this Fund; provided that such account balance, plus interest at a rate equal to the interest rate on 30-year Treasury securities as published in the Internal Revenue Bulletin determined as of the calendar month preceding the first day of the Plan year, if available, and if not, a rate equal to the U.S. Treasury Department long-term average rate published on the last day of the calendar month preceding the first day of the Plan year, or such other rate that may be approved by the U.S. Treasury Department to replace the 30-year Treasury bond rate as a benchmark for calculating lump sum payouts from defined benefit plans, shall be part of the accrued benefit payable to a Member upon normal retirement. 3.03 Employer contributions: The city shall annually contribute an amount which, when added to the Members' contributions, will be sufficient to fund the plan on a sound actuarial basis, in accordance with applicable law. Article 4 Benefits 4.01 Normal Retirement (a) Normal Retirement Date. The Normal Retirement date is the first day of any month following the earlier of the date a Member attains age sixty-five (65), or attains at least thirty (30) years of credited service, regardless of age. In addition, a Member with at least thirty (30) years of credited service who is determined to be disabled under the provisions of the City's long term disability insurance policy prior to the 135 8 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 Normal Retirement Date may retire with an unreduced benefit, and the benefit shall be calculated based on the Member's credited service and average final compensation at the date of separation from employment. (b) Normal Retirement Benefit: (1) A Member who is actively employed by the City at the Normal Retirement Date may retire with an unreduced benefit at any time thereafter, and the benefit shall be calculated based on the Member's credited service and average final compensation at the date of separation from employment. A Member's normal retirement pension equals 2% of the Member’s Average Final Compensation multiplied by his Years of Accrual Service for service prior to October 1, 2000, and 3% of the Member’s Average Final Compensation multiplied by his Years of Accrual Service for service on and after October 1, 2000. Such pension will be adjusted for any distribution in accordance with Article 5. The For members retiring before October 1, 2026, the maximum number of Years of Accrual Service taken into account in the normal retirement pension is 30, counting forward from the date of initial participation to include any purchased past service. For members retiring on or after October 1, 2026, the annual benefit payable to a member, regardless of years of service, shall not exceed ninety-nine percent (99%) of the member’s average final compensation. (2) Notwithstanding any provision of subsection (b)(1) to the contrary, effective October 1, 2008, a Member's normal retirement pension shall equal 3% of the Member's Average Final Compensation multiplied by his Years of Accrual service for service prior to October 1, 2000; provided that such multiplier shall increase by one-fourth of one percent (.25%) each year beginning October 1, 2005 as follows: Date of Multiplier for Service Retirement on or After Prior to October 1, 2000 October 1, 2005 2.25% October 1, 2006 2.50% October 1, 2007 2.75% October 1, 2008 3.00% (3) A Member's normal retirement pension shall be calculated by applying the multiplier for service prior to October 1, 2000 that is in effect on the date of the Member's separation from service. (4) Effective October 10, 2011 the normal retirement pension of a General Employee Member shall equal 3% of the Member’s Average Compensation multiplied by Years of Accrual Service prior to October 1, 2011, and 2.5% of the Member’s Average Compensation multiplied by Years of Accrual Service on and after October 1, 2011. The normal retirement pension of a Member employed as a sworn police officer, firefighter or forensic professional shall equal 3% of the Member’s Average Compensation 136 9 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 multiplied by Years of Accrual Service. Such pension will be adjusted for any distribution in accordance with Article 5. The For members retiring before October 1, 2026, the maximum number of Years of Accrual Service taken into account in the normal retirement pension is 30, counting forward from the date of initial participation to include any purchased past service. For members retiring on or after October 1, 2026, the annual benefit payable to a member, regardless of years of service, shall not exceed ninety-nine percent (99%) of the member’s average final compensation. (c) Accrued Benefit. Subject to the Annual Benefit limitations of Article 17, a Member's Accrued Benefit is the normal retirement pension accrued by the Member under the accrual formula provided in this paragraph (c). (1) Method of Accrual. As of any date, a Member's Accrued Benefit is his normal retirement pension calculated as of the determination date, based on the Years of Accrual Service credited as of such date. (2) Years of Accrual Service. Years of Accrual Service are Years of Service as determined under Article 5, including Years of Service completed prior to his participation in the Plan. Any Employee who completed Years of Service prior to the adoption of Resolution No. 2003-44 but did not make contributions to this Trust Fund or to the Money Purchase Pension Plan shall be credited with Years of Accrual Service upon payment of the Required Member Contributions due under this Plan and the required Member contributions due under the Money Purchase Pension Plan for such service. Years of Accrual Service also include "Years of Qualified Service" purchased by a Member before 12/1/2017, and "Years of Permissive Service" purchased on or after 12/1/2017. Years of Qualified Service means any or all years of service performed by the Member as an employee of the Government of the United States, any State or political subdivision thereof or any agency or instrumentality of any of the foregoing, other than the City, but only if all of the following conditions are satisfied: a. the Member makes a voluntary contribution to the Plan, in an amount necessary to fund the benefit attributable to such Years of Qualified Service (as determined by the actuary for the Plan, utilizing the actuarial definitions used for plan funding purposes) and which does not exceed the amount necessary to fund the benefit attributable to such Years of Qualified Service; b. the Member makes the voluntary contribution described in Subsection (2)a. above, in one lump sum payment to the Plan prior to receiving credit for such Years of Qualified Service and prior to 12/1/2017; c. the Member's Accrued Benefit is either 100% Nonforfeitable at the time he makes the voluntary contribution described in subsection (2)a. above or will become 100% Nonforfeitable immediately after receiving credit for such Years of Qualified Service; and 137 10 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 d. the crediting of such Years of Qualified Service must not cause the Member to receive a retirement benefit for the same Years of Qualified Service under more than one retirement plan. (d) Normal Form of Benefit. The Normal Retirement Benefit shall be computed in the form of a straight life annuity. The Member, or in the event of the member's death prior to commencement of normal retirement benefits, early retirement benefits, or deferred vested benefits, the Member's beneficiary, may select an optional form of distribution in accordance with Article 5. 4.02 Delayed Normal Retirement. A benefit commencing after age sixty-five (65) is the Actuarial Equivalent of the Member's accrued benefit payable as of the later of age sixty-five (65) or the last day of the prior Plan Year. A Member continues to accrue benefits after age sixty- five (65) if the Member's Accrued Benefit would increase because of additional credited service or compensation. A Member's accrued benefit as of the end of each Plan Year following age sixty-five (65) is the greater of: (1) the normal retirement benefit determined under the Plan, taking into account credited service and compensation earned after age sixty- five (65); or (2) the accrued benefit, determined as of the later of age sixty-five (65) or the end of the prior Plan Year, actuarially adjusted for delayed retirement. 4.03 Early Retirement. (a) Eligibility. (1) A Member as of September 30, 2011 who has received credit for at least 10 Years of Service and has attained age 55 may elect an early retirement pension. A Member as of September 30, 2011 who separates from service after satisfying the service requirement but not the age requirement may elect to receive an early retirement pension upon satisfying the age requirement. In addition, a Member as of September 30, 2011 who has completed 25 or more Years of Service may elect an early retirement pension. (2) A Member hired after September 30, 2011 who has received credit for at least 15 Years of Service, and has attained age 55 may elect an early retirement pension. A Member hired after September 30, 2011 who separates from service after satisfying the service requirement but not the age requirement may elect to receive an early retirement pension upon satisfying the age requirement. In addition, a Member hired after September 30, 2011 who completes 25 Years of Service may elect to receive an early retirement pension. (3) The early retirement pension for a Member is his or her Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit payable at Normal Retirement Date without actuarial reduction for early commencement but only if benefits commence on or after the Member attains age 55. If an eligible Member elects to commence his or her early retirement pension prior to attaining age 55, such Member's early retirement pension is the Actuarial Equivalent of his Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit payable at 55. (4) Notwithstanding the above, the early retirement pension for a Member as of September 30, 2011 who has received credit for 10 or more Years of Service 138 11 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 but less than 15 Years of Service is the sum of his or her Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit as of September 30, 2011 payable at Normal Retirement Date without actuarial reduction for early commencement plus his or her Accrued Benefit payable at Normal Retirement Date earned after September 30, 2011 with actuarial reduction for early commencement. (b) Early Retirement Benefit. The early retirement benefit shall be calculated in the same manner as the normal retirement benefit, except that the benefit shall be based on average final compensation and credited service as of the early retirement date, and shall be reduced by the actuarial equivalent of what would have been payable at age fifty-five (55) unreduced. (c) If the present value of the Member's early retirement benefit does not exceed $1,000, the benefit will automatically be paid in a lump sum, as soon as administratively practicable after the Member's separation from employment or, if later, after the Member satisfies the eligibility requirements for an early retirement benefit. If the present value of the Member's early retirement benefit is greater than $1,000 but does not exceed $3,500, upon receipt of the Member's written election to receive a lump sum distribution, the early retirement benefit shall be paid in a lump sum, as soon as administratively practicable after the Member's separation from employment or, if later, after the Member satisfies the eligibility requirements for an early retirement benefit. (d) If the present value of the Member's early retirement benefit exceeds $3,500, the benefit shall be paid in the form and as of the date elected by the Member in accordance with the Plan. A Member may elect to commence his early retirement pension as of the first day of any month during the period he is eligible for the early retirement pension and after he has separated from employment. If the Member fails to designate a distribution date, then the early retirement benefit shall be paid in accordance with this Article. 4.04 Deferred Vested Benefit. (a) A Member who, prior to his Normal Retirement Date, terminates employment for any reason other than death, or eligibility for an early retirement pension, will receive a deferred vested pension. (b) If the present value of the Member's deferred vested pension does not exceed $1,000, the Plan will automatically pay the deferred vested pension in a lump sum, as soon as administratively practicable following the Member's separation from service. If the present value of the Member's deferred vested pension is greater than $1,000 but does not exceed $3,500, upon receipt of the Member's written election to receive a lump sum distribution, the Plan will pay the deferred vested pension in a lump sum, as soon as administratively practicable following the Member's separation from service. In no event may the distribution occur later than the 60th day following the close of the Plan Year in which the Member attains Age 65. (c) If the present value of the Member's deferred vested pension exceeds $3,500, the deferred vested pension will be paid in the form elected by the Member. A Member 139 12 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 may elect to commence his deferred vested pension after the Member's Normal Retirement Date. If the Member fails to elect a distribution date, then payment of the deferred vested pension will commence in accordance with Article 5. Article 5 Payment of Accrued Benefit - Optional Forms of Payment 5.01 Form of Benefit. Subject to the requirements of this Article, the Plan will pay a Member his Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit in a form permitted hereunder. Annuity payments will continue until the last scheduled payment coincident with or immediately preceding the date of the Member's death or, if applicable, the date of his survivor's death. (a) Consent. A Member must consent, in writing, to any distribution described in this Article if the present value of the Member's Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit exceeds $1,000, and the distribution commences prior to the Member's attaining Normal Retirement Age. Furthermore, the Member's spouse also must consent, in writing, to any distribution for which Section 5.02 requires the spouse's consent. For purposes of the consent requirements under this Article, if the present value of the Member's Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit, at the time of any distribution, exceeds $1,000, the Retirement Committee will treat that present value as exceeding $1,000 for purposes of all subsequent Plan distributions to the Member. (b) Annuity starting date/distribution date. The term "annuity starting date" means: (1) the first day of the first period for which the Plan pays an amount as an annuity; or (2) for a distribution in any other form, the date of the distribution. A distribution date is the date as of which the Plan requires distribution or as of the date which the Member (or Beneficiary) may elect to commence distribution. 5.02 Qualified Joint and Survivor Annuity. (a) Payment of Annuity Form. A married or unmarried Member's Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit will be distributed in the form of a qualified joint and survivor annuity, unless the Member makes a valid waiver election prior to the annuity starting date. If, as of the annuity starting date, the Member is married, a qualified joint and survivor annuity is an immediate annuity payable for the life of the Member and a survivor annuity payable for the remaining life of the Member's surviving spouse which is 50% of the amount of the annuity payable during the life of the Member. If, as of the annuity starting date, the Member is not married, a qualified joint and survivor annuity is an immediate life annuity for the Member. The qualified joint and survivor annuity will be the Actuarial Equivalent of the Member's Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit and will provide monthly payments. (b) Present Value Not Greater Than $3,500. If the present value of the Member's Accrued Benefit is not greater than $1,000, the Member's pension will be paid in a single lump sum, in lieu of a qualified joint and survivor annuity. If the present value of the Member's Accrued Benefit is greater than $1,000 but does not exceed $3,500, upon receipt of the Member's written election to receive a lump sum distribution, the Member's pension will be paid in a single lump sum, in lieu of a qualified joint and survivor annuity. The distribution must occur on or before the 140 13 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 annuity starting date. The consent requirements of this Article do not apply to a Member subject to this paragraph. 5.03 Commencement of Benefits. The distribution of benefits will commence in accordance with this Article, subject to mandatory distribution requirements. (a) Distribution to Member Who Separates from Service Before Normal Retirement Date. Distribution of the Member's Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit will commence in accordance with Sections 4.03. (b) Distribution to Member Who Separates from Service After Normal Retirement Date. Distribution to the Member will commence as follows: (1) Present Value of Normal Retirement Pension Not Exceeding $1,000. In lump sum, as soon as administratively practicable following the Member's separation from Service, but not later than the 60th day following the close of the Plan Year in which that separation from Service occurs. (2) Present Value of Normal Retirement Pension is Greater than $1,000 but Not in Excess of $3,500. In lump sum, as soon as administratively practicable following the receipt of the Member's written election to receive a lump sum distribution and separation from Service. (3) Present Value of Normal Retirement Pension Exceeds $3,500. In the form and at the time elected by the Member, as permitted under this Article. The Member may elect to commence distribution as soon as administratively practicable following separation from Service or as of the first day of any subsequent month. (c) Failure of Member To Make an Election. Where the Member has the right to elect the form and timing of his pension, but has failed to make an election, distribution of the Member's pension will commence in the form prescribed by Section 5.02, as soon as administratively practicable following the later of: (1) the Member's attainment of Normal Retirement Age; or (2) the Member's separation from Service. (d) Notice to Member. At least 30 days before the Member's annuity starting date, the Retirement Committee must provide a benefit notice to a Member who is eligible to make a distribution election under the Plan. The benefit notice must explain the optional forms of benefit in the Plan, including the material features and relative values of those options, and the Member's right to defer distribution until he attains Normal Retirement Age. (e) Death of the Member. If the Member had commenced distribution prior to his death, distribution to the Member's Beneficiary will be made in accordance with the distribution method in effect at the time of death. If the deceased Member had not commenced distribution, the Member's death benefit will be distributed in accordance with subsection (a) or (b), whichever applies, subject to the requirements of Article 7. (1) Present Value of Death Benefit Does Not Exceed $1,000. In lump sum, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the 141 14 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 Retirement Committee receives notification of or otherwise confirms the Member's death. (2) Present Value of Death Benefit is Greater than $1,000 but Not in Excess of $3,500. In lump sum, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the Retirement Committee receives notification of or otherwise confirms the Member's death and receives the Beneficiary's written election to receive a lump sum distribution. (3) Present Value of Death Benefit Exceeds $3,500. In the form and at the time elected by the Member or, if applicable by the Beneficiary, as permitted under this Article. Unless otherwise elected by the Member, a Beneficiary may elect to commence distribution of the Member's death benefit as of the first day of any month following the date the Retirement Committee receives notification of or otherwise confirms the Member's death. In addition to the other forms of distribution available under this Article, a Beneficiary may elect to receive the Member's death benefit in monthly, quarterly or annual installments over a 5 year period, unless the Member elected otherwise. In the absence of an election, the Plan will distribute the Member's death benefit in five annual installment payments commencing as soon as administratively practicable following the end of the Plan Year that the Retirement Committee receives notification of or otherwise confirms the Member's death. 5.04 Waiver Election - Qualified Joint and Survivor Annuity. (a) Explanation of Waiver. At least 30 days before the Member's annuity starting date, the Retirement Committee must provide the Member a written explanation of the terms and conditions of the qualified joint and survivor annuity, the Member's right to make, and the effect of, an election to waive the joint and survivor form of benefit, the rights of the Member's spouse regarding the waiver election and the Member's right to make, and the effect of, a revocation of a waiver election. The Plan does not limit the number of times the Member may revoke a waiver of the qualified joint and survivor annuity or make a new waiver during the election period. (b) Waiver Requirements. A married Member's waiver election is not valid unless (1) the Member's spouse (to whom the survivor annuity is payable under the qualified joint and survivor annuity), after the Member has received the written explanation described in this Article, has consented in writing to the waiver election, the spouse's consent acknowledges the effect of the election, and a notary public or the Plan Administrator (or his representative) witnesses the spouse's consent, (2) the spouse consents to the alternate form of payment designated by the Member or to any change in that designated form of payment, and (3) unless the spouse is the Member's sole primary Beneficiary, the spouse consents to the Member's Beneficiary designation or to any change in the Member's Beneficiary designation. The spouse's consent to a waiver of the qualified joint and survivor annuity is irrevocable unless the Member revokes the waiver election. The spouse may execute a blanket consent to any form of payment designation or to any Beneficiary designation made by the Member, if the spouse acknowledges the right to limit that consent to a specific designation but, in writing, waives that right. 142 15 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 (c) The Retirement Committee may accept as valid a waiver election which does not satisfy the spousal consent requirements if the Retirement Committee establishes the Member does not have a spouse, the Retirement Committee is not able to locate the Member's spouse, the Member is legally separated or has been abandoned (within the meaning of State law) and the Member has a court order to that effect, or other circumstances exist under which the Secretary of the Treasury will excuse the consent requirement. If the Member's spouse is legally incompetent to give consent, the spouse's legal guardian (even if the guardian is the Member) may give consent. 5.05 Optional Forms of Distribution. The Member's Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit will be paid, as elected by the Member or, if applicable, by the Beneficiary, under one of the optional forms of distribution permitted under this Article. Any form of payment under this Article must be the Actuarial Equivalent of the Member's accrued benefit. The optional forms of distribution are: (a) Installments. Payment in monthly, quarterly or annual installments over the life expectancy of the Member, or the joint life and last survivor expectancy of the Member and his or her designated beneficiary. (b) Life Annuity. A straight life annuity, payable no less frequently than annually, with payment of the Member's accrued benefit ending on the Member's death. (c) Life Annuity with Term Certain. A life annuity, payable no less frequently than annually, with a term certain guaranteed. The term certain cannot exceed the Member's life expectancy, or the joint life and last survivor expectancy of the Member and his or her designated beneficiary. If a Member dies before the guaranteed number of payments has been made, the Member's designated beneficiary shall receive the same monthly payments for the remainder of the guaranteed period. (d) Joint and Survivor Annuity. A joint life annuity payable for the life of the Member, with a survivor annuity payable for the remaining life of a designated beneficiary which is a specified percentage ( 50%, 75% or 100%) of the annuity payable during the Member's life. 5.06 Special Rules. The Retirement Committee, only upon the Member's written request or, in the case of a distribution described in Section 12.01 only upon the written request of the Member's spouse, will recalculate the applicable life expectancy period for purposes of calculating the minimum distribution applicable to a distribution calendar year following the first distribution calendar year. The Member must make a recalculation election not later than his Required Beginning Date. A surviving spouse must make a recalculation election no later than the December 31 date described in Section 12.01(b). A recalculation election applicable to a joint life expectancy payment, where the survivor is a nonspouse Beneficiary, may not take into account any adjustment to any life expectancy other than the Member's life expectancy, as prescribed by the applicable regulations under Code §401(a)(9). In the absence of a recalculation election, the Plan does not permit recalculation of the applicable life expectancy factor. 5.07 Distributions Under Domestic Relations Orders. 143 16 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 (a) Nothing contained in this Plan will prevent the Plan from complying with the provisions of a qualified domestic relations order (as defined in Code §414(p)). The Retirement Committee may adopt any written procedures relating to a qualified domestic relations order which the Retirement Committee deems necessary for proper administration of the Plan. The Plan does not permit distribution to an alternate payee under a qualified domestic relations order until the Member has attained his earliest retirement age (as defined under Code §414(p)) under the Plan. Nothing in this Article permits a Member a right to receive distribution at a time otherwise not permitted under the Plan nor does it permit the alternate payee to receive a form of payment not permitted under the Plan. (b) For purposes of applying Article 5 and Section 7.02, the Retirement Committee will treat a former spouse as the Member's spouse or surviving spouse to the extent provided under a qualified domestic relations order. The survivor annuity requirements of Section 7.02 and the joint and survivor annuity requirements of Article 5 apply separately to the portion of the Member's Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit subject to the qualified domestic relations order and to the portion of the Member's Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit not subject to that order. (c) The Retirement Committee must establish reasonable procedures to determine the qualified status of a domestic relations order. Upon receiving a domestic relations order, the Retirement Committee promptly will notify the Member and any alternate payee named in the order, in writing, of the receipt of the order and the Plan's procedures for determining the qualified status of the order. Within a reasonable period of time after receiving the domestic relations order, the Retirement Committee must determine the qualified status of the order and must notify the Member and each alternate payee, in writing, of its determination. The Retirement Committee must provide notice under this paragraph by mailing to the individual's address specified in the domestic relations order, or in a manner consistent with applicable law. (d) If any portion of the Member's Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit is payable during the period the Retirement Committee is making its determination of the qualified status of the domestic relations order, the Retirement Committee must make a separate accounting of the amounts payable. If the Retirement Committee determines the order is a qualified domestic relations order within 18 months of the date amounts first are payable following receipt of the order, the Plan will distribute the payable amounts in accordance with the order. If the Retirement Committee does not make its determination of the qualified status of the order within the 18 month determination period, the Plan will to distribute the payable amounts in the manner the Plan would distribute if the order did not exist and will apply the order prospectively if the Retirement Committee later determines the order is a qualified domestic relations order. (e) The Plan will make any payments or distributions required under this Article by separate benefit checks or other separate distribution to the alternate payee. 144 17 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 Article 6 Vesting 6.01 100% Vesting Upon Certain Events. A Member's Accrued Benefit is 100% Nonforfeitable upon and after attaining Normal Retirement Age (if employed on or after that date). A Member's Accrued Benefit is 100% Nonforfeitable if the Member's separation from Service is a result of death, disability or eligibility for an early retirement pension. 6.02 100% Vesting of Required Member Contributions. Each Member is immediately 100% vested with respect to his Required Member Contributions. A Member is entitled to receive a return of his Required Member Contributions, contributed while a Member under the money purchase plan prior to October 1, 2000, upon termination of employment, together with simple interest at a rate equal to the interest rate on 30-year Treasury securities as published in the Internal Revenue Bulletin determined as of the calendar month preceding the first day of the Plan year, and effective October 1, 2003, a rate equal to the U.S. Treasury Department long- term average rate published on the last day of the calendar month preceding the first day of the Plan year, or such other rate that may be approved by the U.S. Treasury Department to replace the 30-year Treasury bond rate as a benchmark for calculating lump sum payouts from defined benefit plans, in lieu of any other benefit under the Plan. Effective [DATE], Required Member Contributions shall be credited with interest at a rate equal to the interest rate on 3- year Treasury Securities as determined by the Retirement Committee as of the calendar month preceding the first day of the Plan year. The amount received as a distribution by the Member shall be used to reduce the accrued benefit, if any, at his normal retirement date. Required Member contributions contributed on and after October 1, 2000 are 100% vested and shall be included in the deferred vested benefit payable to the Member upon normal retirement date. 6.03 Vesting Schedule prior to October 1, 2011. Subject to Sections 6.01 and 6.02, a Member's Nonforfeitable percentage in his Accrued Benefit equals the percentage in the following schedule: Vested Years of Service Percentage Less than 3…………………… None 3 ……………………………... 20% 4 ……………………………… 40% 5 ……………………………… 60% 6 ……………………………… 80% 7 or more …………………….. 100% 6.04 Vesting Schedule effective October 1, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011, and subject to Sections 6.01 and 6.02, a Member's Nonforfeitable percentage in his Accrued Benefit equals the percentage in the following schedule: Vested Years of Service Percentage Less than 7…………………….. None 7 or more ……………………….100% Notwithstanding any provision of this Article to the contrary, the Accrued Benefit of a Member on September 30, 2011 shall continue to vest in accordance with Section 6.03. 145 18 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 6.05 Amendment to Vesting Schedule. Though the City reserves the right to amend the vesting schedule at any time, the Retirement Committee will not apply the amended vesting schedule to reduce the Nonforfeitable percentage of any Member's Accrued Benefit (determined as of the later of the date the City adopts the amendment, or the date the amendment becomes effective) to a percentage less than the Nonforfeitable percentage computed under the Plan without regard to the amendment. An amended vesting schedule will apply to a Member only if the Member receives credit for at least one Hour of Service after the new schedule becomes effective. 6.06 If the City makes a permissible amendment to the vesting schedule, each Member having at least 3 Years of Service with the City may elect to have the percentage of his Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit computed under the Plan without regard to the amendment. The Member must file his election with the Retirement Committee within 60 days of the latest of (1) the City's adoption of the amendment; (2) the effective date of the amendment; or (3) his receipt of a copy of the amendment. The Retirement Committee, as soon as practicable, must forward a true copy of any amendment to the vesting schedule to each affected Member, together with an explanation of the effect of the amendment, the appropriate form upon which the Member may make an election to remain under the vesting schedule provided under the Plan prior to the amendment and notice of the time within which the Member must make an election to remain under the prior vesting schedule. The vesting schedule election does not apply to a Member if the amended vesting schedule provides for vesting at least as rapid at all times as the vesting schedule in effect prior to the amendment 6.07 Forfeiture for Cause. Any Member who is convicted of the any of the following offenses committed prior to retirement, or whose employment is terminated by reason of his admitted commission, aid or abetment of the following specified offenses, shall forfeit all rights and benefits under this Plan, except for the return of his accumulated Member Contributions as of the date of termination. (a) Specified offenses are as follows: (1) the committing, aiding or abetting of an embezzlement of public funds; (2) the committing, aiding or abetting of any theft by a public officer or employee from the employer; (3) bribery in connection with the employment of a public officer or employee; (4) any felony specified in Chapter 838, Florida Statutes; (5) the committing of an impeachable offense. (6) the committing of any felony by a public officer or employee who willfully and with intent to defraud the public or the public agency, for which he acts or in which he is employed, of the right to receive the faithful performance of his duty as a public officer or employee, realizes or obtains or attempts to obtain a profit, gain, or advantage for himself or for some other person through the use or attempted use of the power, rights, privileges, duties or position of his public office or employment position. 146 19 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 (7) the committing on or after October 1, 2008, of any felony defined in Section 800.04, Florida Statutes, against a victim younger than sixteen (16) years of age, or any felony defined in Chapter 794, Florida Statutes, against a victim younger than eighteen (18) years of age, by a public officer or employee through the use or attempted use of power, rights, privileges, duties, or position of his or her office or employment position. (b) Conviction shall be defined as an adjudication of guilt by a court of competent jurisdiction; a plea of guilty or a nolo contendere; a jury verdict of guilty when adjudication of guilt is withheld and the accused is placed on probation; or a conviction by the Senate of an impeachable offense. (c) Court shall be defined as any state or federal court of competent jurisdiction, which is exercising its jurisdiction to consider a proceeding involving the alleged commission of a specified offense. Prior to forfeiture, the Board shall hold a hearing on which notice shall be given to the Participant whose benefits are being considered for forfeiture. Said Participant shall be afforded the right to have an attorney present. No formal rules of evidence shall apply, but the Participant shall be afforded a full opportunity to present his case against forfeiture. (d) Any Member who has received benefits from the Plan in excess of his accumulated Member Contributions after the Member's rights were forfeited pursuant to this Article shall be required to pay back to the Fund the amount of the benefits received in excess of his accumulated Contributions. The Retirement Committee may implement all legal action necessary to recover such funds. 6.08 Year of Service - Vesting. For purposes of vesting under this Article, Year of Service means any Plan Year during which an Employee completes not less than 1,000 Hours of Service. A Year of Service includes any Year of Service earned prior to the Effective Date of the Plan, except as provided in Section 6.10. 6.09 Break in Service - Vesting. For purposes of this Article, a Member incurs a "Break in Service" if during any Plan Year he does not complete more than 500 Hours of Service with the City. 6.10 Included Years of Service - Vesting. For purposes of determining "Years of Service" under Section 6.08 the Plan takes into account all Years of Qualified Service credited to a Member pursuant to Section 4.01(c) and all Years of Service an Employee completes with the City except: (a) Any Year of Service completed before a Break in Service, unless the Employee completes a Year of Service after the Break in Service. This Break in Service rule will not operate to recredit any Year of Service disregarded under subsection (b). (b) Any Year of Service completed before a Break in Service if the number of the Member's consecutive Breaks in Service equals of exceeds the greater of 5 or the aggregate number of the Years of Service prior to the Break. This Break in Service rule applies only if the Member is 0% vested in his Accrued Benefit derived from employer contributions at the time he has a Break in Service. Furthermore, the aggregate number of Years of Service before a Break in Service does not include any Years of Service not required to be taken into account under this exception by reason 147 20 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 of any prior Break in Service. If the Retirement Committee Retirement Committee disregards the Member's Years of Service under this exception, the Plan forfeits his pre-Break in Service Accrued Benefit. (c) Any Year of Service before the Plan Year in which the Member attained the age of 18. 6.11 Disregard of Accrued Benefit (a) Cash-Out Distribution. If a partially-vested Member receives a cash-out payment of his entire Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit, the Retirement Committee will disregard the Member's Accrued Benefit determined as of the date of the cash-out distribution. A partially-vested Member who is re-employed by the City after receiving a cash-out distribution has the right to repay the Trustee the employer derived portion of the cash-out distribution he received, provided his repayment right has not expired. The Member's repayment must include interest at the rate determined under Code §411(c)(2)(C) (or under a successor to that Code section), calculated from the date of the cash-out distribution. A Member's right to make repayment expires on the earlier of: (1) the date 5 years after the Member's first re- employment date with the City following the cash-out distribution; or (2) the last day of the first Break in Service Period ending after the cash-out distribution. A Break in Service Period is a period of 5 consecutive Plan Years in which the Member incurs a Break in Service. (b) Restoration of Accrued Benefit. If, prior to the expiration of the repayment period, a re-employed Member makes repayment in accordance with the terms of this Article, the Retirement Committee will restore the Member's Accrued Benefit disregarded under this Article. (c) 0% Vested Member. A 0% vested Member is a Member whose Accrued Benefit is entirely forfeitable at the time of his Separation from Service. Under the deemed cash-out rule, the Retirement Committee will treat the 0% vested Member as having received a cash-out distribution on the date of the Member's Separation from Service. For purposes of applying the restoration provisions of this Article, the Retirement Committee will treat the 0% vested Member as repaying his cash-out "distribution" (plus the required interest) on the first date of his re-employment with the City. Article 7 Death prior to retirement 7.01 Pre-Retirement Death Benefit. If a Member dies prior to commencement of a normal retirement pension, deferred vested pension or early retirement pension, his Beneficiary will receive a death benefit equal to the present value of the Member's Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit. The Trustee will make payment, or commence payment, of the deceased Member's death benefit in accordance with Article 5 and Section 7.02. 7.02 Preretirement survivor annuity. If a married Member dies prior to his annuity starting date, the Retirement Committee will direct the Trustee to distribute to the Member's surviving 148 21 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 spouse a preretirement survivor annuity, unless the Member has a valid waiver election (as described in Section 5.04) in effect, or unless the Member and his spouse were not married throughout the one year period ending on the date of his death. (a) Preretirement Survivor Annuity - Defined. A preretirement survivor annuity is a straight life annuity, payable no less frequently than annually, for the life of the surviving spouse. (b) Present Value Not Greater Than $3,500. If the present value of the preretirement survivor annuity is not greater than $1,000, the Trustee will automatically make the distribution in a lump sum, in lieu of the preretirement survivor annuity. If the present value of the preretirement survivor annuity exceeds $1,000 but is not greater than $3,500, the Trustee will make the distribution in a lump sum, in lieu of the preretirement survivor annuity, upon receipt of the Beneficiary's written election to receive a lump sum. The distribution must occur on or before the annuity starting date. (c) Surviving Spouse Elections. If the present value of the preretirement survivor annuity exceeds $3,500, the Member's surviving spouse may elect to have the Trustee commence payment of the preretirement survivor annuity as of the first day of any month following the Member's death, but not later than the applicable mandatory distribution period described in Article 5. A surviving spouse also may elect any form of payment described in Article 5, in lieu of the preretirement survivor annuity (other than a joint and survivor annuity). In the absence of an election by the surviving spouse, the Retirement Committee will direct the Trustee to distribute the preretirement survivor annuity as soon as administratively practicable following the close of the Plan Year in which the latest of the following events occurs: (1) the Member's death; (2) the date the Retirement Committee receives notification of or otherwise confirms the Member's death; or (3) the date the Member would have attained Normal Retirement Age. (d) Special Rules. If the Member's surviving spouse dies prior to the commencement of the preretirement survivor annuity, the Plan will not pay the preretirement survivor annuity and the Retirement Committee will determine the Member's death benefit pursuant to subsection (a). Article 8 Miscellaneous Provisions Affecting the Payment of Benefits 8.01 Nonduplication of Benefits. In the event any part or all of a Member's Accrued Benefit is distributed to a Member and the Member later resumes active employment with the Employer, the Trustee will compute the Member's Accrued Benefit by taking into account all of the Member's Years of Accrual Service. However, the Trustee will offset the Member's Accrued Benefit so computed by the Member's Accrued Benefit attributable to any distribution the Trustee has made to the Member (other than a cash-out distribution). If the distribution was a cash-out distribution, the Trustee will offset the Member's Accrued Benefit by the Accrued Benefit disregarded under Section 6.11. 149 22 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 8.02 No Disregard of Service. For purposes of computing Years of Service, the Plan does not disregard Years of Service with respect to which a Member has received a distribution of his Accrued Benefit. Article 9 Other Provisions Affecting Benefits 9.01 Assignment or Alienation. Subject to Code §414(p) (relating to qualified domestic relations orders), neither a Member nor a Beneficiary may anticipate assign or alienate (either at law or in equity) any benefit provided under the Plan, and the Trustee will not recognize any such anticipation, assignment or alienation. Furthermore, a benefit under the Plan is not subject to attachment, garnishment, levy, execution or other legal or equitable process. 9.02 Distribution Upon Termination of Trust. If the Employer terminates the Plan, the Trustee will determine the value of the Trust Fund as of the business day next following the date of such termination. 9.03 Allocation of Assets. Upon termination of the Plan, the Retirement Committee shall direct the Trustee to allocate the assets of the Plan in a nondiscrimatory manner and in accordance with all applicable regulations. Any residual assets remaining after satisfaction of all benefit liabilities shall be distributed in accordance with Section 9.04. 9.04 Overfunding. If the Employer has overfunded the Plan at the time it terminates the Plan, the Plan must return the amount by which the Employer has overfunded the Plan to the Employer, except to the extent the Plan allocates surplus assets to the Members pursuant to written procedures (including any necessary Plan amendments) adopted by the Employer incident to the Plan's termination. The Employer must state by written request to the Retirement Committee the amount of the overfunding it wishes the Plan to return to it after satisfying all liabilities under the terminated Plan. Article 10 Employer Administrative Provisions 10.01 Information to Committee. The City will supply current information to the Retirement Committee as to the name, date of birth, date of employment, annual compensation, leaves of absence, Years of Service and date of termination of employment of each Employee who is, or who will be eligible to become, a Member under the Plan, together with any other information which the Retirement Committee considers necessary. 10.02 Indemnity of Plan Administrator and Committee. To the extent permitted under applicable law, the Employer indemnifies and saves harmless the Plan Administrator, the members of the Retirement Committee, and the Trustee, and each of them, from and against any and all loss resulting from liability to which the Plan Administrator, the Retirement Committee, or the members of the Retirement Committee and the Trustee may be subjected by reason of any act or conduct (except willful misconduct or gross negligence) in their official capacities in the administration of this Trust or Plan or both, including all expenses reasonably incurred in their defense, in case the Employer fails to provide such defense. 150 23 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 Article 11 Member Administrative Provisions 11.01 Beneficiary Designation. Any Member may from time to time designate, in writing, any person or persons, as beneficiary. The Retirement Committee will prescribe the form for the written designation of Beneficiary and, upon the Member's filing the form with the Retirement Committee, the form effectively revokes all designations filed prior to that date by the same Member. In the absence of spousal consent to the Member's Beneficiary designation, any waiver of the qualified joint and survivor annuity or of the preretirement survivor annuity is not valid. 11.02 No Beneficiary Designation/Death of Beneficiary. If a Member fails to name a Beneficiary in accordance with Section 11.01, or if the Beneficiary named by a Member predeceases him, then the Trustee will pay the death benefit in accordance with Article 5 in the following order of priority to: (a) The Member's surviving spouse; (b) The Member's surviving children, including adopted children, in equal shares; (c) The Member's surviving parents, in equal shares; or (d) The legal representative of the Member's estate. If the Beneficiary does not predecease the Member, but dies prior to distribution of his share of the Member's entire death benefit, the remaining death benefit will be paid to the Beneficiary's estate unless the Member's Beneficiary designation provides otherwise. 11.03 Personal Data to Committee. Each Member and each Beneficiary of a deceased Member must furnish to the Retirement Committee such evidence, data or information as the Retirement Committee considers necessary or desirable for the purpose of administering the Plan. The provisions of this Plan are effective for the benefit of each Member upon the condition precedent that each Member will furnish promptly full, true and complete evidence, data and information when requested by the Retirement Committee, provided the Retirement Committee advises each Member of the effect of his failure to comply with its request. 11.04 Address for Notification. Each Member and each Beneficiary of a deceased Member must file with the Retirement Committee from time to time, in writing, his post office address and any change of post office address. Any communication, statement or notice addressed to a Member, or Beneficiary, at his last post office address filed with the Retirement Committee, or as shown on the records of the Employer, binds the Member, or Beneficiary, for all purposes of this Plan. 11.05 Notice of Change in Terms. The Plan Administrator, within the time prescribed by applicable law, must furnish all Members and Beneficiaries a summary plan description and all other information required by applicable law. 151 24 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 11.06 Litigation Against the Trust. A court of competent jurisdiction may authorize any appropriate equitable relief to enforce any provisions of applicable law or the terms of the Plan. A fiduciary may receive reimbursement of expenses properly and actually incurred in the performance of his duties with the Plan. 11.07 Information Available. Any Member in the Plan or any Beneficiary may examine copies of the plan description, this Plan and Trust, or any other instrument under which the Plan was established or is operated. The Plan Administrator will maintain all of the items listed in this subsection in his office, or in such other place or places as he may designate from time to time, for examination during reasonable business hours. Upon the written request of a Member or Beneficiary the Plan Administrator must furnish him with a copy of any item listed in this subsection. The Plan Administrator may make a reasonable charge to the requesting person for the copy so furnished. 11.08 Appeal Procedure for Denial of Benefits. A Member or a Beneficiary ("Claimant") may file with the Retirement Committee a written claim for benefits, if the Member or Beneficiary determines the distribution procedures of the Plan have not provided him his proper Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit. The Retirement Committee must render a decision on the claim within 60 days of the Claimant's written claim for benefits. (a) Notice of Denial. The Plan Administrator must provide adequate notice in writing to any Claimant whose claim for benefits under the Plan the Retirement Committee has denied. The Plan Administrator's notice of denial of benefits must identify the name of each member of the Retirement Committee and the name and address of the Retirement Committee member to whom the claimant may forward his appeal. The Plan Administrator's notice to the Claimant must also set forth: (1) The specific reason for the denial; (2) Specific references to pertinent Plan provisions on which the Retirement Committee based its denial; (3) A description of any additional material and information needed for the Claimant to perfect his claim and an explanation of why the material or information is needed; and (4) That any appeal the Claimant wishes to make of the adverse determination must be in writing to the Retirement Committee within 75 days after receipt of the Plan Administrator's notice of denial of benefits. The Plan Administrator's notice must further advise the Claimant that his failure to appeal the action to the Retirement Committee in writing within the 75-day period will render the Retirement Committee's determination final, binding and conclusive. (b) Appeal. If the Claimant should appeal to the Retirement Committee, he, or his duly authorized representative, may submit, in writing, whatever issues and comments he, or his duly authorized representative, feels are pertinent. The Claimant, or his duly authorized representative, may review pertinent Plan documents. The Retirement Committee will re-examine all facts related to the appeal and make a final determination as to whether the denial of benefits is justified under the circumstances. The Retirement Committee must advise the Claimant of its decision within 60 days 152 25 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 of the Claimant's written request for review, unless special circumstances (such as a hearing) would make the rendering of a decision within the 60-day limit unfeasible, but in no event may the Retirement Committee render a decision respecting a denial for a claim for benefits later than 120 days after its receipt of a request for review. Article 12 Distribution of benefits. 12.01 This Plan shall pay all benefits in accordance with a good faith interpretation of the requirements of Code Section 401(a)(9) and the regulations promulgated thereunder, as applicable to a governmental plan as defined in Code Section 414(d). Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan to the contrary, a form of retirement income payable from this Plan shall satisfy the following conditions: (a) If the retirement income is payable before the Member's death, (1) It shall either be distributed or commence to the Member not later than April 1 of the calendar year following the later of the calendar year in which the Member attains age seventy and one-half (701/2), or the calendar year in which the Member retires; and, (2) the benefit shall be paid over the life of the Member or over the lifetimes of the Member and designated beneficiary and shall be paid over the period extending not beyond the life expectancy of the Member and designated beneficiary Where benefit payments have commenced in accordance with the preceding paragraphs and the Member dies before his entire interest in the Plan has been distributed, the remaining portion of such interest in the Plan shall be distributed no less rapidly than under the form of distribution in effect at the time of the Member's death. (b) If the Member dies before distributions begin, the Member's entire interest will be distributed, or begin to be distributed, no later than as follows: (1) If the Member's surviving spouse is the Member's sole designated beneficiary, then distributions to the surviving spouse will begin by December 31 of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the Member died, or by December 31 of the calendar year in which the Member would have attained age 701/2, if later. (2) If the Member's surviving spouse is not the Member's sole designated beneficiary, then distributions to the designated beneficiary will begin by December 31 of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the Member died. (3) If there is no designated beneficiary as of September 30 of the year following the year of the Member's death, the Member's entire interest will be distributed by December 31 of the calendar year containing the fifth anniversary of the Member's death. 153 26 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 (4) If the Member's surviving spouse is the Member's sole designated beneficiary and the surviving spouse dies after the Member but before distributions to the surviving spouse are required to begin, this subsection (b), other than subsection (b)(1)), will apply as if the surviving spouse were the Member. For purposes of this Section, unless subsection (b)(4) applies, distributions are considered to begin on the Member's required beginning date. If subsection (b)(4) applies, distributions are considered to begin on the date distributions are required to begin to the surviving spouse under subsection (b)(4). If distributions under an annuity meeting the requirements of this article commence to the Member before the Member's required beginning date (or to the Member's surviving spouse before the date distributions are required to begin to the surviving spouse under subsection (b)(1), the date distributions are considered to begin is the date distributions actually commence. Article 13 Retirement Committee, Duties 13.01 Members' Expenses. The Employer must appoint a Retirement Committee to administer the Plan and serve as Trustee, the members of which may or may not be Members in the Plan, or which may be the Plan Administrator acting alone. In the absence of a Retirement Committee appointment, the Plan Administrator assumes the powers, duties and responsibilities of the Retirement Committee. The members of the Retirement Committee will serve without compensation for services as such, but the Employer will pay reasonable expenses of the Retirement Committee, except to the extent the Trust properly pays the expenses. 13.02 Term. Each member of the Retirement Committee serves until the appointment of his successor. 13.03 Powers. In case of a vacancy in the membership of the Retirement Committee, the remaining members of the Retirement Committee may exercise any and all of the powers, authority, duties and discretion conferred upon the Retirement Committee pending the filling of the vacancy. 13.04 Powers and duties. The Retirement Committee shall meet on not less than a quarterly basis at such times as are convenient to a majority of Retirement Committee members. The Retirement Committee shall review financial and investment reports on the Fund, evaluate the performance of investment managers, and make decisions concerning the Fund's investment strategy, investment policy, investment managers, advisors and consultants. The Retirement Committee has the following powers and duties: (a) To select a Secretary, who need not be a member of the Retirement Committee; (b) To determine the rights of eligibility of an Employee to participate in the Plan, the value of a Member's Accrued Benefit and the Nonforfeitable percentage of each Member's Accrued Benefit; 154 27 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 (c) To adopt rules of procedure and regulations necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Plan provided the rules are not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement; (d) To construe and enforce the terms of the Plan and the rules and regulations it adopts including interpretation of the Plan documents and documents related to the Plan's operation and the discretion to make factual determinations necessary to the proper administration of the Plan; (e) To direct the crediting and distribution of the Trust; (f) To review and render decisions respecting a claim for (or denial of a claim for) a benefit under the Plan; (g) To furnish the Employer with information which the Employer may require for tax or other purposes; (h) To engage the service of agents whom it may deem advisable to assist it with the performance of its duties; (i) To engage the services of an Investment Manager or Managers, each of whom will have full power and authority to manage, acquire or dispose of any Plan asset under its control; (j) To establish and maintain a funding standard account and to make credits and charges to the account to the extent required by and in accordance with the provisions of the applicable law. The Retirement Committee will exercise all of its powers, duties and discretion under the Plan in a uniform and nondiscriminatory manner. 13.05 Funding Policy. The Retirement Committee will review, not less often than annually, all pertinent Employee information and Plan data in order to establish the funding policy of the Plan and to determine the appropriate methods of carrying out the Plan's objectives. The Retirement Committee must communicate periodically, as it deems appropriate, to the Trustee and to any Plan Investment Manager the Plan's short-term and long-term financial needs so investment policy can be coordinated with Plan financial requirements. 13.06 Manner of Action. The decision of a majority of the members appointed and qualified controls. 13.07 Authorized Representative. The Retirement Committee may authorize any one of its members, or its Secretary, to sign on its behalf any notices, directions, applications, certificates, consents, approvals, waivers, letters or other documents. The Retirement Committee must evidence this authority by an instrument signed by all members. 13.08 Interested Member. No member of the Retirement Committee may decide or determine any matter concerning the distribution, nature or method of settlement of his own benefits under the Plan, except in exercising an election available to that member in his capacity as a Plan Member, unless the Plan Administrator is acting alone in the capacity of the Retirement Committee. 13.09 Member Records. The Retirement Committee will keep such records and will prepare such reports concerning Members' Accrued Benefits as applicable law and the Code require. 155 28 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 Upon a Member's written request, the Retirement Committee will furnish, or will direct the Plan Administrator to furnish, the Member such information. 13.10 Unclaimed Accrued Benefit - Procedure. At the time the Member's or Beneficiary's benefit becomes distributable under the Plan, the Retirement Committee, by certified or registered mail addressed to his last known address of record with the Retirement Committee or the Employer, must notify any Member, or Beneficiary, that he is entitled to a distribution under this Plan. If the Member, or Beneficiary, fails to claim his distributive share or make his whereabouts known to the Retirement Committee within 6 months from the date of mailing of the notice, the Member's or Beneficiary's unclaimed payable Accrued Benefit will be distributed in accordance with state and federal law. 13.11 Fees and Expenses From Fund. All fees and expenses reasonably incurred by the Plan, to the extent such fees and expenses are for the ordinary and necessary administration and operation of the Plan, may be paid from the Trust Fund, unless paid by the Employer. 13.12 Professional Agents. The Plan may employ and pay from the Trust Fund reasonable compensation to agents, attorneys, accountants and other persons to advise the Trustee as in its opinion may be necessary. The Trustee may delegate to any agent, attorney, accountant or other person selected by it any non Trustee power or duty vested in it by the Plan, and the Trustee may act or refrain from acting on the advice or opinion of any agent, attorney, accountant or other person so selected. Article 14 Investments 14.01 The Retirement Committee as Trustee shall be responsible for the investment of any assets in the Fund not needed for the fund's current obligations, and may invest such assets in accordance with a written investment policy adopted by the Retirement Committee. Retirement Committee members and other fiduciaries of the Plan must discharge their duties with respect to the Plan solely in the interest of the Plan Members and their beneficiaries and for the exclusive purpose of: (i) providing benefits to Members and their beneficiaries; and (ii) defraying reasonable expenses of administering the Plan; with the care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a like character and with like aims; by diversifying the investments of the Plan so as to minimize the risk of large losses, unless under the circumstances it is clearly prudent not to do so. 14.02 The Trustee is authorized and empowered, but not by way of limitation, with the following powers, rights and duties: (a) To invest any part or all of the Trust Fund in any common or preferred stocks, open end or closed end mutual funds (including mutual funds for which the Trustee or its affiliate serves as an investment advisor, sponsor, distributor, custodian, transfer agent, administrator, registrar in any other capacity), put and call options traded on a national exchange, United States retirement plan bonds, corporate bonds, debentures, 156 29 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 convertible debentures, commercial paper, U.S. Treasury bills, U.S. Treasury notes and other direct or indirect obligations of the United States Government or its agencies, improved or unimproved real estate situated in the United States, limited partnerships, insurance contracts of any type, mortgages, notes or other property of any kind, real or personal, to buy or sell options on common stock on a nationally recognized exchange with or without holding the underlying common stock, to buy and sell commodities, commodity options and contracts for the future delivery of commodities, and to make any other investments the Trustee deems appropriate, as a prudent man would do under like circumstances with due regard for the purposes of this Plan. Any investment made or retained by the Trustee in good faith is proper but must be of a kind constituting a diversification considered by law suitable for trust investments. (b) To retain in cash so much of the Trust Fund as it may deem advisable to satisfy liquidity needs of the Plan and to deposit any cash held in the Trust Fund in a bank account at reasonable interest. (c) To invest, if the Trustee is a bank or similar financial institution supervised by the United States or by a State, in any type of deposit of the Trustee (or of a bank related to the Trustee within the meaning of Code §414(b)) at a reasonable rate of interest or in a common trust fund, as described in Code §584, or collective investment fund, the provisions of which govern the investment of such assets and which the Plan incorporates by this reference which the Trustee (or its affiliate, as defined in Code §1504) maintains exclusively for the collective investment of money contributed by the bank (or the affiliate) in its capacity as trustee and which conforms to the rules of the Comptroller of the Currency. (d) To manage, sell, contract to sell, grant options to purchase, convey, exchange, transfer, abandon, improve, repair, insure, lease for any term even though commencing in the future or extending beyond the term of the Trust, and otherwise deal with all property, real or personal, in such manner, for such considerations and on such terms and conditions as the Trustee decides. (e) To have with respect to the Trust all of the rights of an individual owner, including the power to give proxies, to participate in any voting trusts, mergers, consolidations or liquidations, and to exercise or sell stock subscriptions or conversion rights. (f) To perform any and all other acts in its judgment necessary or appropriate for the proper and advantageous management, investment and distribution of the Trust. (g) To begin, maintain or defend any litigation necessary in connection with the administration of the Plan, except that the Trustee is not obliged or required to do so unless indemnified to its satisfaction. 14.03 Investment Policy. The Retirement Committee shall adopt and periodically update a written investment policy in accordance with Section 112.661, Florida Statutes, as such statute may be amended in the future. Within the limitations of the foregoing standards and investment policy, the Board is authorized to acquire and retain in the fund every kind of investment specifically including, but not limited to stocks, bonds, securities, debentures, real estate, mutual funds, trusts and other obligations which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence acquire or retain for their own account. 157 30 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 Article 15 Miscellaneous 15.01 Nonassignability. Benefits under this Plan shall not be subject to execution, garnishment, attachment, or any other process of any court with respect to a payee under the Plan, except for qualified domestic relations orders issued by a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to section 222.21, Florida Statutes, or an income deduction order as provided in section 61.1301, Florida Statutes. 15.02 Plan Amendments. This Plan may be amended at any time by the City; provided that no amendment shall reduce the accrued benefit of any Member at the time of the amendment. Amendments shall apply prospectively, unless the amendment expressly provides for retroactive application. A Member who separates from City employment shall be entitled to those benefits in effect at the time of separation, unless a subsequent amendment expressly provides otherwise. 15.03 Repeal or termination of the Plan The City has the right, at any time, to suspend or discontinue its contributions under the Plan, and to terminate this Plan; provided, upon full or partial termination of the Plan, an affected Member's right to his or her accrued benefit is 100% nonforfeitable, irrespective of the nonforfeitable percentage which otherwise would apply under this Plan. If this ordinance shall be repealed, or if contributions to the Plan are discontinued or if there is a transfer, merger or consolidation of government units, services or functions as provided in Chapter 121, Florida Statutes, the Retirement Committee shall continue to administer the Plan in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, for the sole benefit of the then Members, any Beneficiaries then receiving retirement allowances, and any future persons entitled to receive benefits under one of the options provided for in this ordinance who are designated by any of said Members. In the event of repeal, discontinuance of contributions, or transfer, merger or consolidation of government units, services or functions, there shall be full vesting (100%) of benefits accrued to date of repeal, and the assets of the Plan shall be allocated in an equitable manner to provide benefits on a proportionate basis to the persons so entitled as set forth herein. The following shall be the order of priority for purposes of allocating the assets of the Plan as of the date of repeal of this ordinance, or if contributions to the Plan are discontinued with the date of such discontinuation being determined by the Board. (a) Apportionment shall first be made in respect of each Retiree who is receiving a benefit from the Plan on such date, each person receiving a benefit on such date on account of a retired or deceased Member, and each Member who has, by such date, become eligible for normal retirement but has not yet retired, an amount which is the Actuarial Equivalent of such benefit; provided that, if the asset value of the Plan is less than the aggregate of such amounts, such amounts shall be proportionately reduced so that the aggregate of such reduced amounts will be equal to such asset value. (b) If there be any asset value remaining after the apportionment under subsection (a), apportionment shall next be made in respect of each Member in the service of the City on such date who is vested and who is not entitled to an apportionment under 158 31 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 subsection (a), in the amount required to provide the Actuarial Equivalent of the vested portion of the accrued benefit, based on the Member's credited service and average final compensation as of such date, and each vested former Member then entitled to a deferred benefit who has not, by such date, begun receiving benefit payments, in the amount required to provide said Actuarial Equivalent of the vested portion of the accrued benefit; provided that, if the asset value of the Plan is less than the aggregate of such amounts, such amounts shall be proportionately reduced so that the aggregate of such reduced amounts will be equal to such asset value. (c) If there be any asset value after the apportionments under subsections (a) and (b), apportionment shall be made in respect of each Member in the service of the City on such date who is not entitled to an apportionment under subsection (a) or (b), in an amount equal to Member's accrued benefit; provided that, if the asset value of the Plan is less than the aggregate of such amounts, such amounts shall be proportionately reduced so that the aggregate of such reduced amounts will be equal to such asset value. (d) If there be any asset value remaining after the apportionments under subsection (a), (b), and (c), apportionment shall lastly be made in respect of each Member included in subsection (3) to the extent of the Actuarial Equivalent of the non-vested portion of the accrued benefit, less any amount apportioned in subsection (c), based on the Member's credited service and average final compensation as of such date; provided that, if the asset value of the Plan is less than the aggregate of such amounts, such amounts shall be proportionately reduced so that the aggregate of such reduced amounts will be equal to such asset value. (e) In the event there is any asset value remaining in the Fund after the full apportionment specified in subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d), such excess shall be returned to the City. (f) The allocation of the Fund provided for in this Section may, as decided by the Board, be carried out through the purchase of insurance company contracts to provide the benefits determined in accordance with this Section. The Fund may be distributed in one sum to the persons entitled to said benefits or the distribution may be carried out in such other equitable manner as the Board may direct. The Fund may be continued in existence for purposes of subsequent distributions. 15.04 Prohibited Transaction. The Board may not engage in any transaction prohibited under Section 503(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. 15.05 Qualification of Plan. It is intended that this plan shall constitute a qualified public pension plan under the applicable provisions of the Code for a qualified plan under Code Section 401(a) and a governmental plan under Code Section 414(d), as now in effect and as may be amended from time to time. Any modification or amendment of this Plan may be made retroactively, if necessary or appropriate to maintain qualification. 15.06 Exclusive Benefit. Except as provided in this Article, no part of any asset in the Trust may revert to the City. Prior to the satisfaction of all liabilities with respect to the Members and their Beneficiaries under the Plan, no part of the corpus or income of the Trust Fund, or any asset of the Trust, may be used for, or diverted to, any purpose other than the exclusive benefit of the Members or their Beneficiaries. 159 32 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 Article 16 Direct Transfers of Eligible Rollover Distributions 16.01 General. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary that would otherwise limit a distributee's election under this Article, a distributee may elect, at the time and in the manner prescribed by the Committee, to have any portion of an eligible rollover distribution paid directly to an eligible retirement plan specified by the distribute in a direct rollover. 16.02 Definitions. (a) "Eligible rollover distribution" is any distribution of all or any portion of the balance to the credit of the distributee, except that an eligible rollover distribution does not include: any distribution that is one of a series of substantially equal periodic payments (not less frequently than annually) made for the life (or life expectancy) of the distribute or the joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of the distribute and the distributee's designated Beneficiary, or for a specified period of ten years or more; any distribution to the extent such distribution is required under section 401(a)(9) of the Code; and the portion of any distribution that is not includible in gross income. Any portion of any distribution which would be includible in gross income will be an eligible rollover distribution if the distribution is made to an individual retirement account described in section 408(a), to an individual retirement annuity described in section 408(b) or to a qualified defined contribution plan described in section 401(a) or 403(a) that agrees to separately account for amounts so transferred, including separately accounting for the portion of such distribution which is not so includible. (b) "Eligible retirement plan" is an individual retirement account described in section 408(a) of the Code, an individual retirement annuity described in section 408(b) of the Code, an annuity plan described in section 403(a) of the Code, an eligible deferred compensation plan described in section 457(b) of the Code which is maintained by an eligible employer described in section 457(e)(1)(A) of the Code and which agrees to separately account for amounts transferred into such plan from this Plan, an annuity contract described in section 403(b) of the Code, or a qualified trust described in section 401(a) of the Code, that accepts the distributee's eligible rollover distribution. This definition shall also apply in the case of an eligible rollover distribution to the surviving spouse. (c) "Distributee" includes a Member or former Member. In addition, the Member's or former Member's surviving spouse is a distributee with regard to the interest of the spouse. For distributions occurring in plan years beginning after December 31, 2009 (or in any earlier plan year beginning after December 31, 2006), a distributee also includes the Member's non-spouse designated beneficiary. In the case of a non- spouse beneficiary, the direct rollover may be made only to a traditional IRA or Roth IRA that is established on behalf of the designated beneficiary and that will be treated as an inherited IRA pursuant to the provisions of § 402(c)(11). Also, in this case, the determination of any required minimum distribution under § 401(a)(9) 160 33 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 that is ineligible for rollover shall be made in accordance with Notice 2007-7, Q&A 17 and 18, 2007-5 I.R.B. 395. (d) "Direct rollover" is a payment by the Plan to the eligible retirement plan specified by the distributee. 16.03 Rollovers or Transfers into the Fund. The fund will accept Member rollover cash contributions and/or direct rollovers of distributions for the purchase of permissive service credit under the Plan, as follows: (a) Direct Rollovers or Member Rollover Contributions from Other Plans. The Plan will accept either a direct rollover of an eligible rollover distribution or a Member contribution of an eligible rollover distribution from a qualified plan described in section 403(a) of the Code, from an annuity contract described in section 403(b) of the Code, or from an eligible plan under section 457(b) of the Code, which is maintained by a state, political subdivision of a state, or any agency or instrumentality of a state or political subdivision of a state. (b) Member Rollover Contributions from 401(a) Plans and IRAs. The Plan will accept a Member rollover contribution of the portion of a distribution from qualified plan described in section 401(a) of the Code, or from an individual retirement account or annuity described in section 408(a) or 408(b) of the Code, that is eligible to be rolled over and would otherwise be includible in the Member's gross income. (c) The Plan may accept direct transfers from a qualified plan on behalf of an Employee prior to the date the Employee satisfies the Plan's eligibility requirements. If the Plan accepts such a direct transfer, the Employee will be treated as a Member for all purposes of the Plan except the Employee will not accrue benefits until he actually becomes a Member in the Plan. If the Employee terminates employment with the City prior to becoming a Member, the transferred assets will be as provided by this Plan. Article 17 Maximum benefit limits. 17.01 Basic Limitation. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this plan to the contrary, the Member contributions paid to, and retirement benefits paid from, the plan shall be limited to such extent as may be necessary to conform to the requirements of Code Section 415 for a qualified retirement plan. Before January 1, 1995, a plan Member may not receive an annual benefit that exceeds the limits specified in Code Section 415(b), subject to the applicable adjustments in that section. On and after January 1, 1995, a plan Member may not receive an annual benefit that exceeds the dollar amount specified in Code Section 415(b)(1)(A) ($160,000), subject to the applicable adjustments in Code Section 415(b) and subject to any additional limits that may be specified in this plan. For purposes of this Article, "limitation year" shall be the calendar year. For purposes of Code Section 415(b), the term "annual benefit" means a benefit payable annually in the form of a straight life annuity without regard to the benefit attributable to after-tax employee contributions (except pursuant to Code section 415(n)) and to rollover 161 34 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 contributions (as defined in Code section 415(b)(2)(A)), and with the benefit attributable determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations located in 26 C.F.R. 1.415(b)-1. 17.02 Adjustments to Basic Limitation for Form of Benefit. If the form of benefit is other than the annual benefit defined in Section 17.01 the benefit shall be adjusted so that it is the equivalent of the annual benefit using factors prescribed in Treasury Regulations. If the form of benefit without regard to any automatic benefit increase feature is not a straight life annuity or a qualified joint and survivor annuity then the preceding sentence is applied by either reducing the Code Section 415(b) limit applicable at the annuity starting date or by adjusting the form of benefit to an actuarially equivalent amount determined using the assumptions specified in 26 CFR 1.415(b)-1 that takes into account the additional benefits under the form of benefit as follows: (a) Benefit Forms Not Subject to § 417(e)(3): The straight life annuity that is actuarially equivalent to the Member's form of benefit shall be determined under this subsection if the form of a Member's benefit is either a non-decreasing annuity (other than a straight life annuity) payable for a period of not less than the life of the Employee (or in the case of a qualified pre-retirement survivor annuity, the life of the surviving spouse), or an annuity that decreases during the life of the Member merely because of (a) the death of the survivor annuitant (but only if the reduction is not below 50% of the benefit payable before the death of the survivor annuitant), or (b) the cessation or reduction of Social Security supplements or qualified disability payments (as defined in Code Section 401(a)(11). For a benefit paid in a form described in this subsection, the actuarially equivalent straight life annuity is equal to the greater of: (1) The annual amount of the straight life annuity (if any) payable to the Member under the plan commencing at the same annuity starting date as the Member's form of benefit, or (2) the annual amount of the straight life annuity commencing at the same annuity starting date that has the same actuarial present value as the Member's form of benefit, computed using a 5 percent interest rate assumption and the applicable mortality tables described in Code Section 417(e)(3)(B) (Notice 2008-85 or any subsequent Internal Revenue Service guidance implementing Code Section 417(e)(3)(B); or (b) Benefit Forms Subject to § 417(e)(3): If a form of Member's benefit is other than a benefit form described in Section 17.02(a), the actuarially equivalent straight life annuity benefit that is the greatest of: (1) The annual amount of the straight life annuity commencing at the annuity starting date that has the same actuarial present value as the particular form of benefit payable, computed using the interest rate and mortality table, or tabular factor, specified in the plan for actuarial experience; (2) The annual amount of the straight life annuity commencing at the annuity starting date that has the same actuarial present value as the particular form of benefit payable computed using a five and one-half percent interest assumption for the applicable statutory interest assumption and (i) for years prior to January 1, 2009 the applicable mortality tables for the distribution under 26 CFR 162 35 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 1.417(e)-1(d)(2) (Revenue Ruling 2001-62 or any subsequent Revenue Ruling modifying the applicable provisions of Revenue Ruling 2001-62) and (ii) for years after December 31, 2008 the applicable mortality tables described in Code Section 417(e)(3)(B) (Notice 2008-85 or any subsequent Internal Revenue Service guidance implementing Code Section 417(e)(3)(B); or (3) The annual amount of the straight life annuity commencing at the annuity starting date that has the same actuarial present value as the particular form of benefit payable computed using the applicable interest rate for the distribution under 26 CFR 1.417(e)-1(d)(3) the 30-year Treasury rate prior to January 1, 2007 using the rate in effect for the month prior to retirement and on and after January 1, 2007 using the rate in effect for the first day of the plan year with a one-year stabilization period and (i) for years prior to January 1, 2009 the applicable mortality tables for the distribution under 26 CFR 1.417(e)-1(d)(2) (the mortality table specified in Revenue Ruling 2001-62 or any subsequent Revenue Ruling modifying the applicable provisions of Revenue Ruling 200162) and (ii) for years after December 31, 2008 the applicable mortality tables described in Code Section 417(e)(3)(B) (Notice 200885 or any subsequent Internal Revenue Service guidance implementing Code Section 417(e)(3)(B)), divided by 1.05. (c) The actuary may adjust the 415(b) limit at that annuity starting date in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2) above. 17.03 Benefits Not Taken into Account. For purposes of this Article, the following benefits shall not be taken into account in applying these limits: (a) Any ancillary benefit which is not directly related to retirement income benefits; (b) Survivor benefits payable to a surviving spouse under a qualified joint and survivor annuity to the extent such benefits would not be payable if the Member's benefit were paid in another form. (c) Any other benefit not required under §415(b)(2) of the Code and Regulations thereunder to be taken into account for purposes of the limitation of Code Section 415(b)(1); 17.04 COLA Effect. Effective on and after January 1, 2003, for purposes of applying the limits under Code Section 415(b) (the "Limit"), the following will apply: (a) A Member's applicable limit will be applied to the Member's annual benefit in the Member's first limitation year of benefit payments without regard to any automatic cost of living adjustments; (b) thereafter, in any subsequent limitation year, a Member's annual benefit, including any automatic cost of living increases, shall be tested under the then applicable benefit limit including any adjustment to the Code Section 415(b)(1)(A) dollar limit under Code Section 415(d), and the regulations thereunder; but (c) in no event shall a Member's benefit payable under the plan in any limitation year be greater than the limit applicable at the annuity starting date, as increased in subsequent years pursuant to Code Section 415(d) and the regulations thereunder. 163 36 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 Unless otherwise specified in the plan, for purposes of applying the limits under Code Section 415(b), a Member's applicable limit will be applied taking into consideration cost of living increases as required by Section 415(b) of the Code and applicable Treasury Regulations. 17.05 Other Adjustments in Limitations. (a) In the event the Member's retirement benefits become payable before age sixty-two (62), the limit prescribed by this Article shall be reduced in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 415(b) of the Code, so that such limit (as so reduced) equals an annual straight life benefit (when such retirement income benefit begins) which is equivalent to an annual benefit in the amount of the applicable dollar limitation of Section 415(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code (as adjusted pursuant to Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code) beginning at age sixty-two (62). (b) In the event the Member's benefit is based on at least fifteen (15) years of credited service as a full-time police officer or firefighter, the adjustments provided for in (D)(1) above shall not apply. (c) The reductions provided for in (D)(1) above shall not be applicable to disability benefits or pre-retirement death benefits. (d) In the event the Member's retirement benefit becomes payable after age sixty-five (65), for purposes of determining whether this benefit meets the limit set forth in subsection (b) herein, such benefit shall be adjusted so that it is actuarially equivalent to the benefit beginning at age sixty-five (65). This adjustment shall be made in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate. 17.06 Less than Ten (10) Years of Service. The maximum retirement benefits payable under this Article to any Member who has completed less than ten (10) years of credited service shall be the amount determined under Section 17.01 multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of the Member's years of credited service and the denominator of which is ten (10). The reduction provided by this Article cannot reduce the maximum benefit below 10% of the limit determined without regard to this subsection. The reduction provided for in this Article shall not be applicable to pre-retirement disability benefits or pre-retirement death benefits. 17.07 Participation in Other Defined Benefit Plans. The limit of this Article with respect to any Member who at any time has been a Member in any other defined benefit plan as defined in Code Section 414(j) maintained by the employer shall apply as if the total benefits payable under all employer defined benefit plans in which the Member has been a Member were payable from one plan. 17.08 Ten Thousand Dollar ($10,000) Limit. Notwithstanding anything in this Article to the contrary, the retirement benefit payable with respect to a Member shall be deemed not to exceed the limit set forth in this Article if the benefits payable, with respect to such Member under this plan and under all other qualified defined benefit pension plans to which the employer contributes, do not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for the applicable limitation year and for any prior limitation year and the employer has not at any time maintained a qualified defined contribution plan in which the Member participated; provided, 164 37 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 however, that if the Member has completed less than ten years of credited service, the limit under this subsection shall be a reduced limit equal to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of the Member's years of credited service and the denominator of which is ten. 17.09 Reduction of Benefits. Reduction of benefits and/or contributions to all plans, where required, shall be accomplished by first reducing the Member's benefit under any defined benefit plans in which Member participated, such reduction to be made first with respect to the plan in which Member most recently accrued benefits and thereafter in such priority as shall be determined by the board and the plan administrator of such other plans, and next, by reducing or allocating excess forfeitures to defined contribution plans in which the Member participated, such reduction to be made first with respect to the plan in which the Member most recently accrued benefits and thereafter in such priority as shall be established by the board and the plan administrator for such other plans provided, however, that necessary reductions may be made in a different manner and priority pursuant to the agreement of the board and the plan administrator of all other plans covering such Member. 17.10 Service Credit Purchase Limits. (a) Effective for permissive service credit contributions made in limitation years beginning after December 31, 1997, if a Member makes one or more contributions to purchase permissive service credit under the plan, then the requirements of this Article will be treated as met only if: (1) the requirements of Code Section 415(b) are met, determined by treating the accrued benefit derived from all such contributions as an annual benefit for purposes of Code Section 415(b), or (2) the requirements of Code Section 415(c) are met, determined by treating all such contributions as annual additions for purposes of Code Section 415(c). (3) For purposes of applying subparagraph (a)(2) the plan will not fail to meet the reduced limit under Code section 415(b)(2)(C) solely by reason of this subparagraph, and for purposes of applying subparagraph (a)(2). the plan will not fail to meet the percentage limitation under Section 415(c)(1)(B) of the Code solely by reason of this subparagraph (3). (b) For purposes of this Section the term "permissive service credit" means service credit- (1) recognized by the plan for purposes of calculating a Member's benefit under the plan. (2) which such Member has not received under the plan, and (3) (3) which such Member may receive only by making a voluntary additional contribution, in an amount determined under the plan, which does not exceed the amount necessary to fund the benefit attributable to such service credit. Effective for permissive service credit contributions made in limitation years beginning after December 31, 1997, such term may, if otherwise provided by the plan, include service credit for periods for which there is no performance of service, and, notwithstanding subsection 165 38 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 (b)(2), may include service credited in order to provide an increased benefit for service credit which a Member is receiving under the plan. (c) For purposes of applying the limits in this Section 17.10 only and for no other purpose, the definition of compensation where applicable will be compensation actually paid or made available during a limitation year, except as noted below and as permitted by Treasury Regulations located in 26 CFR 1.415(c)-2, or successor regulations. Unless another definition of compensation that is permitted by Treasury Regulations Section 1.415(c)-2, or successor regulation, is specified by the plan, compensation will be defined as wages within the meaning of Code Section 3401(a) and all other payments of compensation to a member by a employer for which the employer is required to furnish the member a written statement under Code Sections 6041(d), 6051(a)(3) and 6052 and will be determined without regard to any rules under Code Section 3401(a) that limit the remuneration included in wages based on the nature or location of the employment or the services performed (such as the exception for agricultural labor in Code Section 3401(a)(2). (1) However, for limitation years beginning after December 31, 1997, compensation will also include amounts that would otherwise be included in compensation but for an election under Code Sections 125(a), 402(e)(3), 402(h)(1)(B), 402(k), or 457(b). For limitation years beginning after December 31, 2000, compensation will also include any elective amounts that are not includible in the gross income of the member by reason of Code Section 132(f)(4). (2) For limitation years beginning on and after January 1, 2007, compensation for the limitation year will also include compensation paid by the later of 21/2 months after an member's severance from employment or the end of the limitation year that includes the date of the member's severance from employment if: a. the payment is regular compensation for services during the member's regular working hours, or compensation for services outside the member's regular working hours (such as overtime or shift differential), commissions, bonuses or other similar payments, and, absent a severance from employment, the payments would have been paid to the member had the member continued in employment with the employer; or b. the payment is for unused accrued bona fide sick, vacation or other leave that the member would have been able to use if employment had continued. (3) Back pay, within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.415(c) - 2(g)(8), shall be treated as compensation for the limitation year to which the back pay relates to the extent the back pay represents wages and compensation that would otherwise be included under this definition. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Board may modify a request by a Member to make a contribution to the plan if the amount of the 166 39 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 contribution would exceed the limits provided in Code Section 415 by using the following methods: (1) If the law requires a lump sum payment for the purchase of service credit, the Board may establish a periodic payment deduction plan for the Member to avoid a contribution in excess of the limits under Code Sections 415(c) or 415(n). (2) If payment pursuant to subparagraph (d)(1) will not avoid a contribution in excess of the limits imposed by Code Section 415(c), the Board may either reduce the Member's contribution to an amount within the limits of that section or refuse the Member's contribution (e) If the annual additions for any Member for a plan year exceed the limitation under Code Section 415(c), the excess annual addition will be corrected as permitted under the Member Plans Compliance Resolution System (or similar IRS correction program). (f) For limitation years beginning on or after January 1, 2009, a Member's compensation for purposes of this subsection shall not exceed the annual limit under Code Section 401(a)(17). 17.11 Additional Limitation on Pension Benefits. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary: (a) The normal retirement benefit or pension payable to a retiree who becomes a Member of the Plan and who has not previously participated in such Plan, on or after January 1, 1980, shall not exceed one hundred percent (100%) of average final compensation. However, nothing contained in this Article shall apply to supplemental retirement benefits or to pension increases attributable to cost-of-living increases or adjustments. (b) No Member shall be allowed to receive a retirement benefit or pension which is in part or in whole based upon any service with respect to which the Member is already receiving, or will receive in the future, a retirement benefit or pension from a different employer's retirement system or plan. This restriction does not apply to social security benefits or federal benefits under Chapter 67, Title 10, U.S. Code. Article 18 Deferred retirement option plan (DROP). 18.01 Definitions. As used in Article 18, the following definitions apply: (a) DROP: The City of Winter Springs Defined Benefit Plan Deferred Retirement Option Plan. (b) DROP account: The account established for each DROP participant under sec. 18.03. 18.02 Participation. 167 40 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 (a) Eligibility to participate. In lieu of terminating employment with the City, any member who is eligible for normal retirement or unreduced early retirement (age 55 with 15 years of credited service) may elect to defer receipt of retirement benefit payments and participate in the DROP as provided herein. (b) Election to participate. An election to participate in the DROP by an eligible member shall be made in writing, on a form provided by the board. The signed and notarized election form shall be submitted to the board and the City for confirmation of eligibility, and shall be effective on the first day of the first calendar month which is at least fifteen (15) business days after the written election is approved. (c) Period of participation. A member who elects to participate in the DROP under subsection (b) above, shall participate in the DROP for a period not to exceed thirty- six (36) months beginning at the time his or her election to participate in the DROP first becomes effective. An election to participate in the DROP shall constitute an irrevocable election to separate from the service of the City not later than a date thirty-six (36) months following the member’s commencement of DROP. A member may participate in the DROP only once. (d) Termination of participation. (1) A member's participation in the DROP shall cease at the earlier of: a. The end of his or her permissible period of participation in the DROP as determined under subsection 18.02(c); or b. Termination of employment with the City. (2) Upon a member's termination of participation in the DROP, pursuant to subsection (d)(1) above, all amounts provided for in subsection 18.03(b), including monthly benefits and investment earnings, shall cease to be transferred from the system to his or her DROP account. Any amounts remaining in his or her DROP account shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of sec. 18.04, following separation from employment with the City. (3) A member who terminates his or her participation in the DROP under this subsection 18.02(d) shall not be permitted to again become a participant in the DROP. (e) Effect of DROP participation on the system. (1) A member's credited service and his or her accrued benefit under the system shall be determined on the date his or her election to participate in the DROP first becomes effective. The member shall not accrue any additional credited service or any additional benefits under the system while he or she is a participant in the DROP. After commencing participation, a member shall not be permitted to again contribute to the system nor be eligible for disability or pre-retirement death benefits. (1) No amounts shall be paid to a member from the system while the member is a participant in the DROP. Unless otherwise specified in the system, if a 168 41 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 member's participation in the DROP is terminated other than by terminating employment, no amounts shall be paid to such member from the system until he or she terminates employment. 18.03 Funding. (a) Establishment of DROP account. A DROP account shall be established for each member participating in the DROP. A member's DROP account shall consist of amounts transferred to the DROP under subsection (b) below, and interest accruing on those amounts. (b) Transfers from retirement system. (1) As of the first day of each month of a member's period of participation in the DROP, the monthly retirement benefit the member would have received had he or she terminated employment and elected to receive monthly benefit payments shall be transferred to his or her DROP account, except as otherwise provided for herein. A member's period of participation in the DROP shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of subsections 18.02(c) and 18.02(d), but in no event shall it continue past the date he or she terminates employment. (2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 18.02(d)(2), a member's DROP account under this subsection (b) shall be debited or credited with interest at a fixed annual rate of four percent (4%) while participating in DROP. (3). A member's DROP account shall only be credited with interest and monthly benefits while the member is a participant in the DROP. A member's final DROP account value for distribution to the member upon separation from employment with the City shall be the value of the account at the end of the quarter immediately preceding termination of participation in DROP plus any monthly benefits and interest payments made to the DROP account subsequent to the end of the previous quarter and prior to distribution. If a member fails to terminate employment after participating in the DROP for the permissible period of DROP participation, then beginning with the member's first month of employment following the last month of the permissible period of DROP participation, the member's DROP account will no longer be credited with interest, nor will monthly benefits be transferred to the DROP account. All such non-transferred amounts shall be forfeited and continue to be forfeited while the member is employed by the City. A member employed by the City after the permissible period of DROP participation will still not be eligible for pre-retirement death benefits or disability benefits and will not accrue additional credited service under this Plan. A member’s DROP account shall not earn interest after the member’s termination of employment. 18.04 Distribution of DROP accounts on termination of employment. (a) Eligibility for benefits. A member shall receive the balance in his or her DROP account in accordance with the provisions of this sec. 18.04 upon termination of 169 42 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 employment with the City. No amounts shall be paid to a member from the DROP prior to his or her termination of employment. (b) Form of distribution. (1) Unless the member elects otherwise, distribution of his or her DROP account shall be made in a lump sum, subject to the direct rollover provisions set forth in subsection (f) below. Elections under this subsection shall be in writing and shall be made in such time or manner as the board shall determine. (2) Notwithstanding the preceding, if a member dies before his or her benefit is paid, the member's DROP account shall be paid to his or her beneficiary in such optional form as the beneficiary may select. If no beneficiary designation is made, the DROP account shall be distributed to the member's estate. (c) Date of payment of distribution. Except as otherwise provided in this sec. 18.04, distribution of a member's DROP account shall be made as soon as administratively practicable following the member's termination of employment. Distribution of the amount in a member's DROP account will not be made unless the member completes a written request for distribution and a written election, on forms designated by the board, to either receive a cash lump sum or a rollover of the lump sum amount. (d) Proof of death and right of beneficiary or other person. The board may require and rely upon such proof of death and such evidence of the right of any beneficiary or other person to receive the value of a deceased member's DROP account as the board may deem proper and its determination of the right of that beneficiary or other person to receive payment shall be conclusive. (e) Distribution limitation. Notwithstanding any other provision of this sec. 18.04, all distributions from the DROP shall conform to the "minimum distribution of benefits" provisions as provided for herein. (f) Direct rollover of certain distributions. Notwithstanding any provision of the DROP to the contrary, a distributee may elect to have any portion of an eligible rollover distribution paid in a direct rollover as otherwise provided under the Plan. 18.05 Administration of DROP. (a) Board administers the DROP. The general administration of the DROP, the responsibility for carrying out the provisions of the DROP and the responsibility of overseeing the investment of the DROP's assets shall be placed in the board. (b) Individual accounts, records and reports. The board shall maintain records showing the operation and condition of the DROP, including records showing the individual balances in each member's DROP account, and the board shall keep in convenient form such data as may be necessary for the valuation of the assets and liabilities of the DROP. The board shall prepare and distribute to members participating in the DROP and other individuals or file with the appropriate governmental agencies, as the case may be, all necessary descriptions, reports, 170 43 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 information returns, and data required to be distributed or filed for the DROP pursuant to the Code and any other applicable laws. (c) Establishment of rules. Subject to the limitations of the DROP, the board from time to time shall establish rules for the administration of the DROP. 18.06 General provisions. (a) The DROP is not a separate retirement plan. Instead, it is a program under which an eligible member may elect to accrue future retirement benefits in the manner provided in this Article for the remainder of his or her employment, rather than in the normal manner provided under the plan. Upon termination of employment, a member is entitled to a lump sum distribution of his or her or her DROP account balance or may elect a rollover. The DROP account distribution is in addition to the member's monthly benefit. (b) Notional accounts. The DROP accounts established for such members are notional accounts, used only for the purpose of calculation of DROP distribution amounts. They are not separately held individual “accounts” in the system. There is no change in the system's assets, and there is no distribution available to a member until the member's termination from the DROP and separation from employment. Members have no control over the investment of their DROP account. (c) IRC limit. A DROP account distribution, along with other benefits payable from the Plan, is subject to applicable limitations under Internal Revenue Code Section 415(b). (d) Amendment of DROP. The DROP may be amended by a resolution of the City at any time and from time to time, and retroactively if deemed necessary or appropriate, to amend in whole or in part any or all of the provisions of the DROP. However, except as otherwise provided by law, no amendment shall make it possible for any part of the DROP's funds to be used for, or diverted to, purposes other than for the exclusive benefit of persons entitled to benefits under the DROP. No amendment shall be made which has the effect of decreasing the existing balance of the DROP account of any member. (f) Facility of payment. If a member or other person entitled to a benefit under the DROP is unable to care for his or her affairs because of illness or accident or is a minor, the board shall direct that any benefit due him shall be made only to a duly appointed legal representative. Any payment so made shall be a complete discharge of the liabilities of the DROP for that benefit. (g) Information. Each member, beneficiary or other person entitled to a benefit, before any benefit shall be payable to him or on his or her account under the DROP, shall file with the board the information that it shall require to establish his or her rights and benefits under the DROP. (h) Prevention of escheat. If the board cannot ascertain the whereabouts of any person to whom a payment is due under the DROP, the board may, no earlier than three (3) years from the date such payment is due, mail a notice of such due and owing payment to the last known address of such person, as shown on the records of the board or the city. If such person has not made written claim therefor within three 171 44 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 (3) months of the date of the mailing, the board may, if it so elects and upon receiving advice from counsel to the system, direct that such payment and all remaining payments otherwise due such person be canceled on the records of the system. Upon such cancellation, the system shall have no further liability therefor except that, in the event such person or his or her beneficiary later notifies the board of his or her whereabouts and requests the payment or payments due to him under the DROP, the amount so applied shall be paid to him in accordance with the provisions of the DROP. No interest shall accrue to amounts withheld pursuant to this paragraph. (i) Written elections, notification. (1) Any elections, notifications or designations made by a member pursuant to the provisions of the DROP shall be made in writing and filed with the board in a time and manner determined by the board under rules uniformly applicable to all employees similarly situated. The board reserves the right to change from time to time the manner for making notifications, elections or designations by members under the DROP if it determines after due deliberation that such action is justified in that it improves the administration of the DROP. (2) Each member or retiree who has a DROP account shall be responsible for furnishing the board with his or her current address and any subsequent changes in his or her address. Any notice required to be given to a member or retiree hereunder shall be deemed given if directed to the member at the last such address given to the board and mailed by registered or certified United States mail. If any check mailed by registered or certified United States mail to such address is returned, mailing of checks will be suspended until such time as the member or retiree notifies the board of his or her address. (j) Benefits not guaranteed. All benefits payable to a member from the DROP shall be paid only from the assets of the member's DROP account and neither the City nor the board shall have any duty or liability to furnish the DROP with any funds, securities or other assets except to the extent required herein or by applicable law. (k) Construction. (1) The DROP shall be construed, regulated and administered under the laws of Florida, except where other applicable law controls. (2) The titles and headings of the subsections in this Article 18 are for convenience only. In the case of ambiguity or inconsistency, the text rather than the titles or headings shall control. (l) Forfeiture of retirement benefits. Nothing in this section shall be construed to remove DROP participants from the application of any forfeiture provisions applicable to the Plan. DROP participants shall be subject to forfeiture of all retirement benefits, including DROP benefits, upon conviction of a specified offense committed during any period of participation in DROP. 172 45 4921-7753-4925, v. 1 (m) Effect of DROP participation on employment. Participation in the DROP is not a guarantee of employment and DROP participants shall be subject to the same employment standards and policies that are applicable to employees who are not DROP participants. 173 ELECTION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN (DROP) Participant Name: Social Security No.: DROP Entry Date: Any Employee actively employed by the City of Winter Springs who has reached the normal retirement date for General Employees in accordance with the City of Winter Springs Resolution 2026-14 , as amended, may elect to defer receipt of his or her service retirement pension by participating in the DROP. The purpose of the DROP is to provide eligible Employees, in lieu of terminating employment with the City, continued employment until the termination date specified in the DROP coupled with the deferral of receipt of retirement benefits. Participation in the DROP is not mandatory. Any eligible employee may voluntarily elect to participate by executing this election form and any related administrative documents. By execution of this election form you are volunteering to participate in the DROP and acknowledging that you have fully read and understand the DROP and its terms and conditions, including, but not limited to, the following: (Please Initial) 1. Participation in the DROP is voluntary and no Employee is required or obligated to participate in the DROP. 2. This election to participate in the DROP by you constitutes an irrevocable election to voluntarily terminate your employment with the City effective automatically upon your termination of participation in the DROP. 3. The period of participation in the DROP specified below is dependent upon your combined credited service, but in no case shall participation in the DROP exceed thirty-six (36) months. 4. No amount will be paid to you from the City of Winter Springs Defined Benefit Pension Trust (“Retirement System”) while you are participating in the DROP. The monthly retirement benefit you would have received under the Retirement System had you terminated your employment will be transferred to your individual DROP account. 5. Your DROP account will consist of monthly retirement benefits you would have received under the Retirement System plus earnings on those amounts at a fixed annual rate of 4 percent (4%) while participating in DROP. 6. You shall not accrue any additional credited service or any additional benefit under the Retirement System while you are participating in the DROP. 7. Your DROP beneficiary must be designated prior to or simultaneously with the execution of this Election Form. You may thereafter designate a different DROP beneficiary prior to termination of participation in the DROP with written approval of the Board. 174 ELECTION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN (DROP) Participant Name: 8. The general administration of the DROP is placed with the Board of Trustees (“Board”) of the Retirement System. Members of the Board shall incur no individual liability for any act or failure to act made in good faith. 9. By electing to participate in the DROP, you are waiving any and all claims for any act or omission of the City, Board, City employee or Board member made in good faith in relation to the DROP or the funds of the DROP or any individual DROP account. 10. My period of participation in the DROP shall terminate no later than __________________________________________. This section must be signed in the presence of a Notary. The above acknowledged paragraphs state some of the important terms of the DROP. They are not intended, to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive summary of the DROP and your acknowledgment of these paragraphs is not intended to be substituted for a full and complete reading and understanding of the DROP by you. I _________________________________, hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the DROP plan and its terms and conditions, and hereby elect to participate in the City of Winter Springs Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) and agree to abide by its terms and conditions. I have received a copy of the “DROP” and I am in full agreement with the terms set forth. It is also my understanding that I will no longer have to contribute 5% payroll deductions for pension. In consideration of receipt of such benefit provided by the DROP, I agree that my employment with the City of Winter Springs will terminate simultaneous with the termination of my participation in the DROP. I acknowledge that I have been advised by representatives of the Retirement System to seek independent legal counsel relative to my participation in the DROP, and have been given an opportunity to do so. ______________________________________ ____________________ Participant Signature Date State of Florida, County of _________________ sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me by means of ( ) physical presence or ( ) online notarization, this ____ day of __________, 20___. ___ Personally Known ___ Produced Identification Type: ___________________ ____________________ Notary Seal: Print Notary Name ____________________ Notary Commission Number ____________________ Notary Signature Approved by the Board: Dated _____________________ _____________________________________________ 175 NAME: DROP ACCOUNT BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION FORM TO: Board of Trustees: I hereby make the following beneficiary designation for any benefits due under the above Retirement System’ DROP in the event of my death: PRINCIPAL: Name of Beneficiary Relationship Street Address + Apt # City State Zip Phone # Date of Birth: Social Security # CONTINGENT: Name of Beneficiary Relationship Street Address + Apt # City State Zip Phone # Date of Birth: Social Security # This section must be signed in the presence of a Notary. If any designated beneficiary shall predecease me, the rights and interests of such beneficiary shall there-upon automatically terminate. If at my death there be no designated principal or contingent beneficiary as to by benefit, then any such benefit shall be payable to my estate; provided, however, the Board of Trustees, at its option, may pay such benefit to my spouse, child or children, or to a legal Guardian of any minor or incompetent heirs, and payment in that manner shall completely discharge the liability with respect to the benefit so paid. I reserve the right to change the designated beneficiaries at any time upon filing a new written request with the Board which request, when received by the Board of Trustees, shall revoke any prior selection or designation of beneficiary. The consent of a beneficiary shall not be required to effectuate any change. Member’s Signature Date Street Address + Apt # City State Zip State of Florida, County of _________________ sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me by means of ( ) physical presence or ( ) online notarization, this ____ day of __________, 20___. ___ Personally Known ___ Produced Identification Type: ___________________ ____________________ Notary Seal Print Notary Name ____________________ Notary Commission Number ____________________ Notary Signature 176