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JN~'~.~ <br /> 4ry <br /> G~•~•~~ • 'y <br /> ~l <br /> <br /> Harry Kim Dixie Kaetsu <br /> Mayor Managing Director <br /> \°iqr • Barbara Kossow <br /> r °r •nn ~ Deputy Managing Director <br /> c~uuntp of ~abuai`i <br /> R91 Ululani S[ree: Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808) 961-8211 I'ax (808) 961-6553 <br /> KONA. 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 9fi740 <br /> (808)329-5226 • Pax (808)326-5663 <br /> May 14, 2007 <br /> The Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson, and <br /> Council Members <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> 333 Kilauea Avenue = _ <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 ~ <br /> Re: Proposed Amendment to Bill 60, Draft 2 <br /> Operating Budget Proposal for FY 2007-08 <br /> Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Council Members: <br /> In response to needs identified after the October 15, 2006 earthquake, $325,000 was <br /> appropriated in Ordinance 07-33 to purchase backup generators for use by local radio stations <br /> in case of power failure during emergencies. <br /> The Civil Defense Agency has been meeting with radio stations to identify their needs so that <br /> generators of the proper size are purchased, and that all ancillary charges are also considered <br /> such as installation costs, switches, etc. Due to the amount of time necessary to finalize the <br /> stations' requirements and put equipment out to bid, the $325,000 will not be encumbered <br /> before the end of the fiscal year. Therefore, this $325,000 will lapse into fund balance. <br /> Because of the high priority of acquiring these generators, it is requested that you consider <br /> amending Bill 60, Draft 2 by increasing revenue in Fund Balance from Prev Year (3609.10) <br /> by $325,000 and increasing the Civil Defense Agency Miscellaneous Equipment account <br /> (010-241-5241.06-480) by the same amount. This amendment would allow the Civil Defense <br /> Agency to proceed with this priority procurement without interruption. <br /> Your favorable action on this request is greatly appreciated. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Dixie Kaetsu <br /> Managing Director <br /> Comm. No. I ~ 3 • y'3 <br /> Ref. To: <br /> Ref. Date Y 15 ><U~+ <br /> Hawaii County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. <br /> <br />