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Form B-52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTMENT: Fire DATE: 3/15/01 STAFF CONTACT: Edward BumataK, Fire Chief PHONE: 961-8297 A. REQUEST: The Hawaii County Fire Department (HCFD) seeks approval to accept and disburse funds of $5,000 from and for the Hawaii Island Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) on an annual and continuing basis. The Hawaii Island LEPC is a State committee that conducts programs within the local jurisdiction. This grant is for the fiscal year ending 2001 and is additional to the $15,000 received September, 2000. Proposed Budget: 010-221-5221.32-480 LEPC Misc. Equipment 5,000 3305.18 LEPC State Grant (5,000) B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): The State of Hawaii has established a local emergency response planning account within the Environmental Response Revolving Fund (ERRF) Section 128E-5 (g) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes states that the administrative and operational expenses of a committee may be paid by the State [L 1993, c 300, pt of sec 1]. Under a MOA between the Hawaii State Emergency Response Commission (HSERC) and the LEPC, the State Department of Health (DOH) will provide LEPC funding from the ERRF on an annual basis. Additionally, the DOH may provide funding from the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) federal grant program to the LEPC. The LEPC is responsible for establishing a revolving account and to receive and expend funds for LEPC functions. HCFD will serve as a conduit whereby the LEPC can carry out its financial responsibilities utilizing the County's accounting, purchasing, and budgeting services. Budget execution documents will be prepared under the direction of the LEPC Chair and signed by the HCFD Fire Chief. Reference: Resolution No. 220-00 SIGNED: r!ti-~~- DATE: ~ /3 ~y Department He