2006-01-11 Fire Commission Minutes

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particular point in time or whether the department is still going to try to hold Bolton down. Chief Oliveira replied that the first issue the department considers is what is needed in the community, and tries to meet and address that need. Another consideration is that the price is allotted for this project and that was based on where it was going to go originally. To make a change may delay not only the construction but may change the dollar amount. At the same time, the department does not want to take away what is needed from the community. The Fire Departments position when looking for a proposed site for a Fire Station is to consider whats the best site to service the community, the projected growth in the area, and the sites accessibility to the public. A fair portion of business is drive-in business, whether people are looking for directions, looking for help, or needing aid foranactualincident.Also,theparcelneedstoaccommodatethe stations design, and because there is difficulty finding training areas in the community, there is a need to have a good terrain for training. Another consideration is that the parcel is able to support aircraft but not be intrusive to neighbors. Lastly, there is the departments mission with disaster/response being up and running. The parcel needs to be a place where the department will be operational in times of all disasters. It must be able to support mass casualties and to deal with a spectrum of large incidents. This project began in 1999, prior to the current administration coming on board. The site was already identified. The department is trying to make it work for the community. If it doesnt, they will need to work with the community and inform them of the relocation. Commissioner Matsuda questioned whether the project was ready to go forward if the issue with Bolton is resolved. Chief Oliveira responded that the Office of the Corporation Counsel would be looking into this further. But if the parcel needs to be purchased, then it is necessary to consider if the parcel is in the countys best interest. Central Fire Station: No new update. · Central Fire Station-Retrofit Project: Project went out to bid and will be · open on February 2, 2006. CIP Six Year Program: Submitted to Planning Department. As discussed · at the last meeting, a total of 13 projects submitted in order of priority through FY 2009-10. Chief Oliveira stated that the HCFD wants to secure the Projects Manager position. Commissioner Fergerstrom asked whether the Project Manager position would be a civil service or a contracted position. 6