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Form #: B-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: FIRE DATE: 12/06/13 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Chief Darren Rosario PHONE: 932-2903 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> To enter into agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Hawaii Fire Department for the <br /> purpose of supporting wildland and structural firefighting services provided by the Hawaii Fire Department on <br /> lands within the boundaries of the Big Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex which includes lands at <br /> Hakalau Forest NWR and Kona Forest NWR (Attachment A), and to provide a public benefit through U.S. <br /> Fish and Wildlife Service support and assistance. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> The Hakalau Forest NWR and Kona Forest NWR are situated in areas with a high fire hazard. The Hawaii <br /> Fire Department works collaboratively with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to mitigate fires in these areas. <br /> The Memorandum of Understanding provides clear understanding of each jurisdiction responsibilities. <br /> 6Z--41. <br /> SIGNED: DATE: DEC 6 2013 <br /> Department Head <br />