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34.

Meeting Date:	04/13/2015
VFIS Insurance Policy for Volunteer Firefighters (in excess of Workers' Comp.)
Submitted for:	Araceli Perez	Submitted By:	Araceli Perez
Department:	Fire Suppression & EMS Services

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve an insurance provider service agreement between Webb County and VFIS (Volunteer Firemen's Insurance Services) premium in the amount of $6,206 for an insurance policy in excess of workers' compensation for volunteer firefighters, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #350-0104-7037]

Issue: To provide the volunteer fire men/women with additional insurance protection in case of on the job injury.

Solution: Purchase additional coverage, in excess of workers' compensation through VFIS with grant funds.

Result: Added insurance protection for volunteer firefighters, and retention of volunteers for the fire department.

Background:

This insurance policy contains a loss of life benefit, lump sum living benefit, weekly income benefit (disability), and medical expense benefits (in excess of workers' compensation). Expense for this policy is covered by the SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) grant.
This insurance policy was originally adopted and approved by Commissioners Court on April 10, 2012, and is set to expire on April 18, 2015.

Previous Court Action:

This insurance policy was originally adopted and approved by Commissioners Court on April 10, 2012, and is set to expire on April 18, 2015.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	0
Funding Source:	0
Balance:	0
Financial Impact:
This item will not have an impact on the General Fund.

Attachments
VFIS Policy- Mar 2015