Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane Appointed Chairperson of Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Board of Trustees
Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane has been appointed Chairperson of the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) Board of Trustees at the Friday, December 9, 2011 Board meeting.
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News Release – For Immediate Release
December 20, 2011
City of Sanibel
Contact: City Manager’s Office (239) 472-3700
Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane Appointed Chairperson of Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Board of Trustees
Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane has been appointed Chairperson of the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) Board of Trustees at the Friday, December 9, 2011 Board meeting. The FMIT Board of Trustees is comprised of elected officials who actively participate in the Trust and governs the Florida Municipal Investment Trust (FMIvt).
The Florida League of Cities (FLC) established the insurance program in 1977 providing Workers’ Compensation coverage, then later liability, property and health insurance. With over 600 members the purpose of the program is to provide Florida Cities affordable insurance.
Mayor Ruane has also been appointed to the Florida Municipal Investment Trust (FMIvT). The FMIvT is an Interlocal governmental entity created under the laws of the State of Florida and is an authorized investment under Section 163.01 Florida Statutes.
Mayor Ruane has served as a member of the Sanibel City Council since 2007. He serves as the council liaison to the Police Pension Board of Trustees. He also serves as a member of the Lee County Tourism Development Council (TDC), as well as City Council’s liaison to the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Mayor Ruane’s community involvement has consisted of the following organizations: Save The Children, American Cancer Society of America, President of the Sanibel School Fund, member of the Sanibel Structure Safety Inspector Team, board member of The Sanibel School Advisory Committee, President of the P.A.C. for Sanibel Rec Center, Certified Adult & Children CPR & AED, Kiwanis Club member, Campaign Chair and Treasurer for Mick Denham’s City Council position, Children’s Education Center, CROW, P.U.R.R.E., Sanibel-Captiva Cares, SCCF, Sanibel Beautification, coaching basketball, baseball and football as well as umpiring baseball for Sanibel leagues.
Mayor Ruane and his family were visitors to Sanibel for 14 years prior to purchasing a home in 2004. His daughter is a graduate of St. Francis University in Pennsylvania and his son is a junior Bishop Verot High School. His newest business venture is Castleton Capital specializing in financing equipment.
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