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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: 7/28/2015 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Melanio Lorenzo PHONE: 932-2921 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> To accept a grant in the amount of$3,360.00 from the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Emergency <br /> Medical Services & Injury Prevention System Branch. State of Hawaii Requisition and Purchase Order <br /> Number 00 210212 is attached to this request. <br /> Appropriate: <br /> Revenues —State Grants: $3,360.00 <br /> Expenditures— Fall Prevention/Home Safety Program: $3,360.00 <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> The grant provides funding to the County of Hawaii for services related to developing a fall prevention/home <br /> safety assessment program for seniors and their families. Services include 1) conducting home safety <br /> assessments with individuals identified as at risk falls and 2) referring individuals to prevention services that <br /> include medication review, exercise programs, and home modification services. <br /> This program is in coordination with the County of Hawaii Office of Aging. <br /> SIGNED: vv DATE: <br /> Department Head <br />