2006-01-11 Fire Commission Minutes

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Budget FY 2006/07: The budget submittal is scheduled for Friday, · January 13, 2006, withthe Department of Finance. An update will be provided at the next Fire Commission meeting. Commissioner Kudlo questioned whether the Fire Department would learn if its budget will be approved at the meeting. Chief Oliveira replied that although there may be some indication on what is being considered favorable, the department would be notified after the meeting. Once all the County Departments supplemental budgets are reviewed, it is necessary for the County Council to balance the funds and prioritize how they will be distributed. Chief Oliveira explained that this years budget of $2.3 million was lower than last years $4.1 million because a large amount of funds was set for the replacement of apparatus at the South Kona district. This year, the Fire Department is attempting to acquire alternative funding for the replacement of its equipment. Assistant Chief Mento recently turned in the Community Development Block Grant application to purchase replacementapparatusforthePahoaandKauDistricts. Alternative Funding and Grants FEMA FY 2005 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant: Anticipating the · completion of the vehicle emissions control systems draft bid award proposal. Once completed, it will be submitted to the Department of Finance. Fire Fighters Neil Yoshioka and Gene Nakashima are researching the National Historic Preservations requirements and assessing the electrical needs of the stations. FEMA FY 2004 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant: Resulting from the · recent appeal filed with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Chief Oliveira was informed on January 10, 2006, by the Office of the Corporation Counsel, that the appeal officer rendered a decision in favor of the HCFD. At the present time the department is awaiting a response from the Finance Director on what step to take next. An extension may be required; therefore the department will be contacting FEMA. Chief Oliveira addressed Commissioner Matsudas previous meetings inquiry regarding the process of a bid appeal. He informed the commission that the first step was for a vendor to request the Department of Finance Director to have its bid reviewed and explain why it was not awarded. The vendor may challenge the decision further with the States Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. At that time, a hearing 3