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REPORT OF THE <br /> COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br /> DATE: June 18, 2012 Re: Comm. No. 724/Res. 261-12 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i <br /> TIME: 1:38 p.m. <br /> Council Chair and Members <br /> Hawai`i County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 <br /> Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution 261-12, reports as follows: <br /> Resolution 261-12, transmitted by Finance Director Nancy Crawford via Communication <br /> No. 724, dated May 14, 2012, authorizes the acceptance of three used Class A Pumpers and two <br /> 1,500 gallon water tankers from the Honolulu Fire Department. This equipment was offered to <br /> the Hawai`i Fire Department by the Honolulu Fire Department when they received new <br /> apparatus. The Class A Pumpers will be used as back up to our Fire Department's front line <br /> fleet, and the tankers will be used to support wildland firefighting activities. This equipment, <br /> valued at $5,000 each, for a total value of$25,000. <br /> Pursuant to Article XIII, Section 13-12, Hawaii County Charter, the Council, on behalf of the <br /> County, may accept gifts or donations of money. <br /> Chair Brenda Ford relinquished the chairmanship to Vice-Chair Dominic Yagong, and he <br /> assumed chairmanship of the Finance Committee. <br /> Fire Chief Darryl Rosario appeared before Your Committee. Fire Chief Rosario provided details <br /> of fire apparatus and on how this donation will be used. Furthermore, Chief Rosario explained <br /> their continuing efforts with partnering Fire Departments and State agencies on acquiring much <br /> needed fire apparatus until the County financial situation improves. <br /> A letter of appreciation and a copy of this resolution will be sent to Kenneth Silva, Fire Chief, <br /> Honolulu Fire Department, 636 South Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-5007. <br /> Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution 261-12, and <br /> recommends its adoption. <br /> dkr <br /> AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> BLAS X <br /> FORD X COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br /> HOFFMANN X <br /> IKEDA X <br /> ONISHI X Y "- , -" c <br /> PILAGO X <br /> SMART X BRENDA FORD, AIR <br /> YAGONG X FC REPORT NO. 226 <br /> YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: JUL 0 3 2612 <br />