Your Retirement Security
The West Palm Beach Police Pension Fund is dedicated to providing retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to the sworn police officers of the City of West Palm Beach.
Special Act
The West Palm Beach Police Pension Fund was created by Special Act of the Florida Legislature. The Special Act, as amended, constitutes the governing law of the Fund and sets forth the plan of benefits for eligible police officers employed by the City of West Palm Beach.
Chapter 2000-444, Laws of Florida (as amended)
The Special Act has been amended on multiple occasions by the Florida Legislature to reflect changes in plan benefits negotiated through collective bargaining and approved by the City Commission.
Membership
All full-time sworn police officers employed by the City of West Palm Beach are required to participate in the Fund as a condition of employment.
Member Contributions
Active members contribute a percentage of their base salary to the Fund as required by the Special Act and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
City Contributions
The City of West Palm Beach is required to contribute the actuarially determined amount necessary to fund the benefits provided under the Special Act.
State Contributions
The Fund receives an annual allocation of premium tax revenues from the State of Florida pursuant to Chapter 185, Florida Statutes.