The council also voted 5-0 to approve the GIRMA First Responder PTSD Participation Agreement at the $15,000 premium and authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to execute it.
Baldwin City Council approves GIRMA first responder PTSD insurance resolution
The council signed on to state-mandated PTSD coverage for police and fire personnel, agreeing to a $15,000 premium.
January 13, 2025: Resolution to add City of Baldwin's membership in GIRMA Fund C for First Responder PTSD benefits
At a glance
What this means now
The story
At a January 7 work session, the council discussed a state law requiring municipalities to adopt a first responder PTSD insurance program.
Council members were also presented with a resolution and participation agreement to add the city's membership in Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency's Fund C, covering first responder PTSD lump-sum and disability benefits under the Ashley Wilson Act.
On January 13, the council voted 5-0 to approve GIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution #2025-01158R as presented.
The council also voted 5-0 to approve the GIRMA First Responder PTSD Participation Agreement at the $15,000 premium and authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to execute it.
What happened
How this issue got here
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ApprovedconfirmedGIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution allowing City of Baldwin to enter GIRMA's Fund C
A motion was made by Erik Keith to approve the GIRMA First Responder PTSD
Resolution #2025-01158R as presented with a second by Kerri Davis.
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GIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution allowing City of Baldwin to enter GIRMA's Fund C
A motion was made by Erik Keith to approve the GIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution #2025-01158R as presented with a second by Kerri Davis.
Appeared on agendaproposedGIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution
Consideration/Approval of GIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution #2025-01158R
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GIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution
Consideration/Approval of GIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution #2025-01158R
Appeared on agendaproposedGIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution
Consideration/Approval of GIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution #2025-01158R
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GIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution
Consideration/Approval of GIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution #2025-01158R
ApprovedconfirmedGIRMA First Responder PTSD Participation Agreement at $15,000 premium
A motion was made by Maarten Venter to approve the GIRMA First Responder
PTSD Participation Agreement and to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute:
the agreement as presented at the $15,000 premium
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GIRMA First Responder PTSD Participation Agreement at $15,000 premium
A motion was made by Maarten Venter to approve the GIRMA First Responder PTSD Participation Agreement and to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute: the agreement as presented at the $15,000 premium
Appeared on agendaproposedResolution to add City of Baldwin's membership in GIRMA Fund C for First Responder PTSD benefits
A RESOLUTION TO ADD MEMBERSHIP IN A FUND OF GEORGIA INTERLOCAL RISK
MANAGEMENT AGENCY (GIRMA)
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Resolution to add City of Baldwin's membership in GIRMA Fund C for First Responder PTSD benefits
A RESOLUTION TO ADD MEMBERSHIP IN A FUND OF GEORGIA INTERLOCAL RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY (GIRMA)
Appeared on agendaproposedGIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program Resolution
GIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program Resolution #2025-01158R
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GIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program Resolution
GIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program Resolution #2025-01158R
Appeared on agendaproposedResolution adding City of Baldwin's GIRMA membership to include Fund C (First Responder PTSD lump-sum and disability benefits under the Ashley Wilson Act)
A RESOLUTION TO ADD MEMBERSHIP IN A FUND OF GEORGIA INTERLOCAL RISK
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Resolution adding City of Baldwin's GIRMA membership to include Fund C (First Responder PTSD lump-sum and disability benefits under the Ashley Wilson Act)
A RESOLUTION TO ADD MEMBERSHIP IN A FUND OF GEORGIA INTERLOCAL RISK
Appeared on agendaproposedGIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program Resolution
GIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program Resolution #2025-01158R
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GIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program Resolution
GIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program Resolution #2025-01158R
DiscusseddiscussedGIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program Resolution
This House Bill requires municipalities to adopt a first responder PTSD
program insurance.
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GIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program Resolution
This House Bill requires municipalities to adopt a first responder PTSD program insurance.
Appeared on agendaproposedParticipation in GIRMA First Responder PTSD insurance coverage required by House Bill 451 (Ashley Wilson Act)
Participating Employer is applying for and agreeing to purchase the First Responder PTSD
Combined Lump Sum Diagnosis Benefit and PTSD Disability (Income Replacement) Benefit
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Participation in GIRMA First Responder PTSD insurance coverage required by House Bill 451 (Ashley Wilson Act)
Participating Employer is applying for and agreeing to purchase the First Responder PTSD Combined Lump Sum Diagnosis Benefit and PTSD Disability (Income Replacement) Benefit
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