RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN AND APPROVING THE AMENDED AND
RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT OF
THE FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Fire Agencies Self Insurance System (FASIS) was formed in 1984 for the purpose of jointly funding losses and providing risk management services to reduce such losses by and among California fire protection and community services districts; and WHEREAS, the FDAC Employment Benefits Authority (FDAC EBA) was formed in 2005 to establish, operate, manage, and administer health and welfare benefit programs for the benefit of the existing and retired officers, employees and members of the legislative body of the California public agencies who are members of FDAC EBA; and WHEREAS, following the exploration and in-depth analysis of a strategic partnership, the Board of Directors of FASIS and FDAC EBA directed the merger of the two programs, effective July 1, 2023, to provide comprehensive and cost-effective coverage programs through a responsive risk pool for fire service agencies; and
WHEREAS, FASIS and FDAC EBA have agreed that FASIS will change its name to Fire Risk Management Services (FRMS) and adopt an amended and restated joint exercise of powers agreement, and that FDAC EBA will assign its rights and liabilities to FRMS and adopt the same agreement as its own; and
WHEREAS, the amended and restated agreement (Exhibit 1) allows FRMS to operate the programs previously operated by both FDAC EBA and FASIS, and admit members that would have been eligible to join either FDAC EBA or FASIS in the past; and WHEREAS, the City of Pleasant Hill is currently a member of FDAC EBA, and the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill finds it in the best interest of the City of Pleasant Hill to continue participating in and obtaining coverage and risk management services from FRMS; and WHEREAS, FRMS requires the City of Pleasant Hill to pass a resolution expressing the desire and commitment of the City of Pleasant Hill to approve the amended and restated joint exercise of powers agreement of FRMS and continue participation in FRMS, which requires a new three-year minimum participation period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill approves the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for FRMS, as presented; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to sign the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement that shall enable the City of Pleasant Hill to continue participating in the joint self-insurance and risk management programs provided by FRMS.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of June, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
TIMOTHY M. FLAHERTY, Mayor
ATTEST:
JUANITA DAVALOS, Acting City Clerk