Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/1/2019
Item Status: New
From: Vince Jackson, Planning Director
Submitted by: Vince Jackson, Planning Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Community Rating System (CRS) Program Re-certification
Body
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the Chairman to execute the Annual Community Rating System (CRS) Re-certification Form.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: October 2, 2018
Background: Baldwin County has participated in the Community Rating System (CRS) Program since October 1, 1995. Re-certification is mandatory every year, and a cycle visit is mandatory every 5 years. A re-certification form signed by the Commission Chairman is required as part of the re-certification process. A copy of the form is attached.
The most recent cycle visit took place during in December 2015 with the result being a Class 7 rating. Class 7 qualifies flood insurance policyholders for a 15 percent discount in premium costs. The next cycle visit will take place in December 2020.
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?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
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: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Commission Administration Office
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Obtain the signature of the Commission Chairman and return re-certification form to the Planning and Zoning Department.
Additional instructions/notes: Planning and Zoning Department (DJ Hart, CRS Coordinator) - Mail signed re-certification form, along with required documentation, to the Insurance Services Office in order to complete the re-certification process.