For the second time this year, Detroit will send an extra payment to retired city firefighters, police officers and other public servants.

The cash infusion is a welcome boost for about 18,000 pensioners, especially around the holidays. It comes from money budgeted by Mayor Mike Duggan's administration and the City Council earlier this year to provide relief for retirees who saw their pension benefits cut during the city's bankruptcy.

"We are grateful for the payment contribution to our first responders and their beneficiaries,” said Ron Thomas, board chairman for the City of Detroit's Police and Fire Retirement System.

“This additional payment made this time of year should be a welcome addition to those who have sacrificed to serve Detroiters for their careers. We wish all active and r

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