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Form #: B-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: FIRE DATE: July 1, 2013 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Glen Honda PHONE: 932-2907 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> The Hawaii Fire Department humbly requests that a resolution be drafted to authorize the acceptance of the <br /> donation of a 1999 Ford Type 5 fire engine from the Avalon Fire Departmant (AFD), Avalon, California. <br /> Assistant Fire Chief Michael Krug (AFD) suggested to the Avalon City Council that the donation be made to <br /> the Hawai'i Fire Department, primarily to serve the Laupahoehoe Volunteer Fire Company 17A. The Fire <br /> Department is also requesting that a letter of appreciation and a copy of this resolution, after it is accepted <br /> and signed, be sent to Assistant Fire Chief Michael Krug, Avalon Fire Department. and the City of Avalon <br /> City Council, Avalon, CA. to recognize this generous donation. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> The Avalon Fire Department is replacing this vehicle with a new vehicle and wishes to donate the vehicle to <br /> Volunteer Fire Company 17 A , in Laupahoehoe. Presently, Laupahoehoe uses a 1988 Chevy Fire <br /> Apparatus that has served the district for 13 years. The donated vehicle from AFD is smaller in size, newer, <br /> and will be an operational match for the rural area of Laupahoehoe with its many hills and narrow, paved and <br /> unpaved, roads. This vehicle will be able to access long driveways, negotiate low overhead clearances and <br /> and provide for four wheel drive access when road conditions are deteriorated. The value to the community <br /> is not porportionate to the estimated value of$3,000 placed on this vehicle, which is the cost of shipping the <br /> vehicle to Hawai'i and maintenance repairs to prepare the vehicle for service, which the Hawai'i Fire <br /> Department is responsible for. This vehicle will be a welcomed additional resource and the Hawai'i Fire <br /> Department recommends the acceptance of this donation. The Hawai'i County Charter provides that the <br /> County Council may approve such donations. <br /> Avalon Fire Department <br /> P.O.Box 707 <br /> Avalon, CA 90704 <br /> Respectfull submitted, <br /> If any further information is needed, please contact Glen Honda, Assistant Fire Chief, 9322907. <br /> SIGNED: C DATE: /2—/t 3 <br /> ,„Department Head <br />