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Explanation of Supplemental Budget: Chief Oliveira reported that $50,000 is spent <br />monthly on overtime due to manpower shortage. The supplemental budget is tied <br />into the 5-year strategic plan. Chief Oliveira explained the supplemental budget that <br />was passed out to all Commissioners. A maritime response plan w <br />Urban vs. rural - following US census; identifying the voids. The maps provided <br />define clarity. Program expenditures show an increase in staffing which include one <br />account clerk to assist with payroll. Also included is a systems analyst needed for <br />records management system. HFD has relied on self-appointed experts on <br />computer issues; a true systems analysts would work closely with the Department of <br />Data System. All information stored would be kept in the County system. Three <br />captain positions are for Kalaua fire station. 20 other positions are to increase <br />staffing levels over the next fiscal year. If no stations were constructed next year, <br />there is a need to fill 67 firefighter positions. A realistic number was selected so that <br />proper training could be done. <br />Prevention Division Î $48,000 budgeted to replace two vehicles; unfunded <br />prevention inspector positions will be funded. <br />Auxiliary Services Division Î responsible for equipment and infrastructure; seeking <br />two mechanic positions; one for West Hawaii. Too often vehicles <br />transported to Hilo for repair. Having mechanics will provide better field <br />maintenance. <br />Fire communication center - requesting three additional dispatcher supervisors. This <br />division is currently down to eight dispatchers with a significant amount of overtime. <br />Training and safety division Î would like to develop a formal training division. <br />Seeking one more training officer to assist with the curriculum, training and to help <br />with the development of that division. <br />Volunteer program Î one more captain position is being sought. There are 24 <br />stations which is too much for one person to handle. <br />Appendix section depicts area maps. The maps will be used for location of buildings <br />to better serve the community based on the available resources, covering the <br />population. <br />Chief Oliveira commented that involvement of the rank in the budgetary process has <br />proven positive due to the strategic planning process. Each personÓs expertise and <br />knowledge is important to the departmentÓs growth. There needs to be a measurable <br />standard. There are 15 personnel working on this plan - part of the management team. <br />This includes responsible planning and positive work. The plan will be distributed to all <br />companies. The budget process was explained to personnel; education on both sides <br />is needed - an abundance of requests came in re budget items/needs. The regular <br />budget was amended - program measures. Have not heard from the Mayor regarding <br />3 <br /> <br />