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Aurora to seek council approval to join state firefighter heart trust effective June 1
Summary
At a study session, staff said the firefighter heart trust is now mandatory by state statute and presented a resolution to join the trust so benefits can be available to Aurora firefighters beginning June 1; the item was advanced to a council meeting by unanimous consent.
Aurora City staff told the City Council at a study session April 21 that the firefighter heart trust has become mandatory under state statute and presented a resolution asking the council to approve Aurora’s membership so the benefit can be available to firefighters on June 1.
Liz Rogers, a city staff member, said the city has self‑insured this benefit since its inception and is now bringing a resolution forward so the city can join the state trust and begin providing those benefits effective June 1.
The move matters because the change follows a state statutory requirement; staff said joining the state trust will put administration of the benefit under that program rather than the city’s self‑insurance. Council offered no questions and, by unanimous consent, advanced the item for formal consideration at a future council meeting.
The study session record does not include a detailed cost estimate or implementation timeline beyond the June 1 effective date. Rogers did not provide a vote tally; the item was advanced by unanimous consent during the study session.
