Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 3/5/2025
Item Status: New
From: Eddie Harper, Baldwin County Building Official
Submitted by: Corey Flowers, Baldwin County CRS Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Community Rating System (CRS) Program Certification
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the Chairman to execute Community Rating System (CRS) Form CC-230 “CRS Community Certifications” for submission to the Insurance Services Office (ISO)/CRS staff during the scheduled March 19, 2025, CRS cycle visit.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Baldwin County has actively participated in the Community Rating System (CRS) program since October 1, 1995. As one of the top 10% of CRS discount communities, the County is required to complete annual recertifications and undergo cycle visits every three (3) years to maintain eligibility in the program. Prior to 2025, the cycle visits were required every five (5) years.
The County’s most recent annual recertification was conducted October 15, 2024, and the previous cycle visit was conducted on August 7, 2020. The cycle visit resulted in a Class 7 rating which qualifies flood insurance policyholders in unincorporated Baldwin County to receive a 15% discount on their premium costs.
The next CRS cycle visit is scheduled for March 19, 2025. The attached CC-230 form is a requirement of this cycle visit.
Previous Commission action/date:
October 1, 2024 - The Chairman was authorized to execute the CRS annual recertification form.
August 4, 2020 - The Chairman was authorized to execute the previous CRS cycle visit form.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
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Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: March 18, 2025
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff and Corey Flowers
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration Staff - On or before March 18, 2025, email a copy of CRS Form CC-230 signed by Chairman to Eddie Harper and Corey Flowers.
Corey Flowers - Provide the signed CRS Form CC-230 to the ISO/CRS Specialist during the March 19, 2025, CRS cycle visit.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A