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Form #: B-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT DATE: 9/15/2014 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Darren J Rosario PHONE: 932-2900 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> Prepare a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement and accept a grant from the State of <br /> Hawaii, Department of Transportation. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> The State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation has approved a $12,560.00 to the County of Hawaii Fire <br /> Department's Child Restraint Program through the Highway Safety Grant for Federal Fiscal Year 2015. The <br /> grant will be used for personnel costs for certified technicians to conduct inspection clinics and travel costs <br /> for personnel to attend the Statewide CPS Conference on Oahu and the National Conference on Highway <br /> Safety Priorities Lifesavers Conference in Chicago, Illinois. <br /> The goal of the program is to reduce injuries and deaths of children involved in motor vehicle crashes by <br /> increasing the overall and correct use of child safety seats. With proper instruction and increase use, the <br /> program hopes to reduce the incidences of unrestrained children involved in motor vehicle crashes. Studies <br /> show 46% of children ages 14 and under who died in vehicle crashes were found to have been completely <br /> unrestrained. The Fire Department's Child Restraint Program hopes to reduce this percentage. <br /> SEP152014 <br /> SIGNED: DATE: <br /> Department Head <br />