Council Approves FRMS Assessment Under Protest
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Description
Ferndale City Council agreed to pay a $61,006.60 assessment to Fire Risk Management Services, which administers the City’s Blue Shield medical coverage, over 18 months under protest. The decision preserves the City’s ability to seek reassessment or reimbursement if FRMS over-recovers funds for its $11.8 million shortfall.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
$61,006.60 assessment fee
Vendor
FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES (FRMS)
Agency
City of Ferndale, CA
Contract Type
INSURANCE
Document Date
October 15, 2025
Contract Term
18 months (installment payment period)
Renewal Info
Assessment fee tied to existing FRMS contract for health coverage; to be paid over 18 months under protest with potential for reassessment or reimbursement if over-collection occurs.
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