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Mr. Ahyo explained that in 2001, Councilman Curtis Tyler felt the need to <br />have a Fire Station built in Kalaoa. An agreement was made with Bolton <br />Corporation to donate land to the county as part of the fair share <br />requirements that the developer would need to pay the county. This <br />would be a turn-key‚ type of Fire Station. The county would release <br />funds to them, and they would in turn design and build the Fire Station. <br />Since then there have been many issues that have caused this project to <br />languish. <br />Commissioner Kudlo asked if this project was under contract with Bolton <br />Inc., and if there was a possibility for the HCFD to go out for a rebid. <br />Mr. Ahyo stated that the HCFD feels committed to resolving these issues <br />with Bolton, Inc. The problem is with the public expectation of a Fire <br />Station. Changes at this time would create a firestorm and would set this <br />project back to day one. There would be the need to acquire a new site <br />and develop a new design for the Fire Station. He has inspected <br />alternativesitesandfoundthissitetobethemostadequate. <br />Commissioner Browne asked what the timeline was for completion. <br />Mr. Ahyo replied that he feels optimistic that construction would start by <br />the end of the year, and completed sometime in 2006. <br />Chief Oliveira commented that the HCFD had anticipated including the <br />haz-mat response into this Fire Station. Unfortunately, the Kalaoa Fire <br />Station will not be built in time, but there are other stations to <br />accommodate this need in West Hawaii. The haz-mat truck will be <br />delivered this summer. <br />Mr. Ahyo requested a cost breakdown from the developer. Once he <br />receives this information he will tie the developer down.‚ <br />Commissioner Browne asked if the HCFD was creating a brand new <br />design for this Fire Station. <br />Mr. Ahyo answered that they would copy the design of the Keauhou Fire <br />Station. <br />Commissioner Okabe questioned the cost of this project. <br />Mr. Ahyo stated that the CIP budget that was approved for Kalaoa was <br />$1.691 million. An additional $50,000 was allocated out of the fair share <br />account to cover the design of the police substation. They are now <br />6 <br /> <br />