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William P. Kenoi Alaror May 19, 2010 J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and Members of the Hawai'i County Council Hawai'i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Nancy E. Crawford Director of Finance Enc. cc: Civil Defense (Res. 343'19) $:I1 County Finance 25 Aupum Street, Suite (808) 961-8234 of Hawaii Department 2103 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • Fax (808) 961 -8569 il i9,awai t County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Nancy E. Crawford Director Deanna S. Sako Deputy Director If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Civil Defense Agency. Re: Operating Budget Hawaii County has a well established system of identifying Tsunami evacuation zones and traffic control points around Hawai'i Island. The effectiveness of this system was demonstrated during the February 2010 Chilean Tsunami Warning. In an effort to improve and maintain this system, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through the State of Hawaii State Civil Defense (SCD) has authorized the funding of $20,000 to Hawai'i County for the purchase of roadway markers and signage to identify Tsunami Evacuation Zones. Specifically, the purchase will include 200 thermoplastic roadway markers, applicators, and adhesive to clearly identify tsunami roadblock locations and 100 tsunami signs to replace worn, stolen, or damaged signs currently deployed. Enclosed is a resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawai'i Department of Defense, State Civil Defense for the Tsunami Observer Program. Also enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating the $20,000 grant. Because we are close to the end of the fiscal year, we would like to request a waiver from the Finance Committee and have this resolution and bill heard at the next Council meeting scheduled for June 7, 2010. Comm. No, 8 2C1 Ref. To: l.u lCU>,.chtil Ref. Rote MAY 2 5 2010