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Form #: B-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation DATE: 7/1/14 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Darren Takiue PHONE: 961-8560 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> Requesting a bill for an ordinance to create a revenue and expenditure account in the Park Maintenance <br /> budget entitled "LFA Control-Dept of Ag" in the amount of$200,000. <br /> Requesting a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the State <br /> Department of Agriculture to establish a Little Fire Ant Control program to fight the invasive species at <br /> Department of Parks and Recreation facilities. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> In cooperation with the State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture the County of Hawaii Department of Parks <br /> and Recreation would like to establish a Little Fire Ant (LFA) control program for the departments facilities. <br /> The State shall provide $200,000 in funding for the department to hire up to 3 staff and provide them the <br /> equipment as well as the necessary bait. The staff will be tasked to identify infected areas and bait on a 6 <br /> week cycle. <br /> SIGNED: Or / . DATE: 78/V <br /> Department Head <br />