NY S08516

Grants Richard J. Vogt, III retroactive Tier IV membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System with a membership date of May 1, 2000, upgrading him from his current Tier VI status

Vogt was employed by SUNY Maritime College from May 1, 2000 through August 30, 2000 and currently works for NYC Department of Environmental Protection as a sewage treatment worker

Requires Vogt to file an application with the state comptroller within one year of the act's effective date to receive the retroactive membership

All past service costs will be paid by SUNY Maritime College, with no refund of member contributions to Vogt

Fiscal impact totals approximately $82,000 in increased employer contributions over 25 years, with annual costs ranging from $7,200 to $8,200 in early years, all allocated to New York City