NY S08218

Authorizes the City of Little Falls to allow police officer Justin Dibble to participate in the optional retirement plan under Section 384-d of the Retirement and Social Security Law, despite missing the original enrollment deadline through no fault of his own.

Requires the City of Little Falls to file a resolution with the state comptroller by December 31, 2020, certifying that Dibble's failure to timely apply was not due to his own negligence.

Allows Dibble to elect coverage under Section 384-d by filing a request with the state comptroller on or before June 30, 2021, with full rights and benefits associated with that plan.

Makes the State of New York responsible for all past service costs, estimated at a one-time payment of $114,000 as of March 1, 2021.

Increases annual contributions by the City of Little Falls by approximately $4,400 for fiscal year 2021, with future costs varying based on billing rates and Dibble's salary changes.