Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/1/2024
Item Status: New
From: Eddie Harper, Building Official and DJ Hart, CRS Coordinator
Submitted by: Mindy Smith, Building Department Administrator
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ITEM TITLE
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Community Rating System Program Recertification
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize Chairman to execute the annual Community Rating System (CRS) Recertification Form (CC-213) for submission to the Insurance Services Office by October 15, 2024.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Baldwin County has been actively participating in the CRS program since October 1, 1995. The program requires annual recertification, and cycle visits every five (5) years. However, moving forward, the frequency of our cycle visits will change to every three (3) years, as the County is now ranked among the top ten percent (10%) of CRS discount communities.
The County’s previous annual recertification date was October 15, 2023.
The County’s previous cycle visit, conducted in August 2020, resulted in a Class 7 rating. This rating qualifies flood insurance policyholders within the unincorporated areas of Baldwin County for a fifteen percent (15%) discount on their premium costs. The next cycle visit is scheduled for 2025.
Previous Commission action/date: October 3, 2023 - BCC approved the annual CRS Recertification Form (CC-213).
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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LEGAL IMPACT
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FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: October 15, 2024 - The form executed by Chairman must be submitted by staff to the Insurance Services Office by this date.
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: DJ Hart, CRS Coordinator with the Baldwin County Building Department
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Once the CRS Recertification Form (CC-213) is signed by Chairman, the Administration team must promptly forward the form to DJ Hart via email at DHart@BaldwinCountyAL.gov. Mrs. Hart will then submit the form along with all other necessary documentation to the Insurance Services Office to finalize the annual verification process.
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