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Mtv of q COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION NO. 5S5 OS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR THE FY 2007 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through its FY 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, has authorized funding to the Hawaii Fire Department; and WHEREAS, along with the County's share, the funds will be used to acquire video conferencing equipment for eighteen (18) different locations around the island; and WHEREAS, the video conferencing capabilities will markedly enhance intra-department communications and interaction, and enable the department to reach the goal of National Fire Protection Association Firefighter Illl certifications for all of its Firefighters; and WHEREAS, one of the benefits of the installation of a video conferencing system within the department is being able to conduct real time instructor-led classes in all areas of Hawaii County, encompassing rural, suburban, and urban areas; and WHEREAS, another benefit is allowing the Training Bureau and Battalion Commanders to conduct safety meetings and messages, and post incident analysis or after action reviews which would benefit firefighters outside of the initial response district; and WHEREAS, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 46-7, requires that county departments obtain the consent of the council to enter into agreements with the federal or state governments respecting action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted by law to furnish, expend, and receive any funds or other assistance in connection with projects being or to be undertaken pursuant to those powers.