City Approves Protest Payment To FRMS
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Description
The Ferndale City Council authorized payment under protest of a $61,006.60 assessment fee to Fire Risk Management Services (FRMS), which administers the City’s Blue Shield medical coverage. The payment addresses FRMS’s reported contribution shortfall over a two‑year period while preserving the City’s right to seek reimbursement.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
$61,006.60 assessment fee over two years
Vendor
FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES (FRMS)
Agency
City of Ferndale, CA
Contract Type
INSURANCE
Document Date
October 15, 2025
Contract Term
Assessment covers a two-year contribution shortfall; payment schedule may extend up to 18 months
Renewal Info
Existing insurance administration contract with FRMS continues; council chose to pay the special assessment under protest, allowing potential future reassessment or reimbursement if collections exceed the shortfall.
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