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CHIEFÓS REPORT <br />Chief Oliveira apologized to the Commission regarding seeking input of the Sun Sun <br />Lau site as a potential site for the offices of the Fire Administration. In the future, all CIP <br />projects will be included in ChiefÓs report. The Sun Sun Lau lo <br />evacuation zone and may not be the best location due to wave hei <br />site next to the police station or DHHL property offered for training off of Railroad <br />Avenue may be some possible sites. Concerns evolve around the s <br />children on sidewalks, etc. Will continue to seek sites for Fire Administration offices. <br />The ChiefÓs report will continue after the MayorÓs presentation. <br />MAYORÓS PRESENTATION <br />Mayor Harry Kim stated that the Fire Commission is very impressive. The Fire <br />Administration has moved to 4 different locations since the 1960Ós. The initial plan was <br />to have a Ðpublic safety buildingÑ which would house agencies of police, fire, civil <br />defense and liquor. HPD ended up being the only focus. Civil Defense was to have <br />been in a separate building. Having Central Fire Station evacuate during hurricanes <br />and tsunami and dispatch is not practical and feasible. Sun Sun <br />Public Works engineers looked at the site and we spoke with the Finance Director and <br />the owner of Sun Sun Lau. Both were positive; facility structure was good; 4+ acres <br />was ideal. It would cost $1million to design the facility and the sale price of the property <br />is $1.5 million. The renovation of the facility would have included administration, <br />training and dispatch. HFD said its feasible; good size, location. Good purchase for <br />HFD for $2.5 million. There would have been room for expansion, however we failed on <br />money for the bond. HFD would have had a permanent home with a good location. We <br />have a good mobile command post. The emergency site is a complete communication <br />system. With HFDÓs location now, because itÓs short-term, itÓs difficult to operate. HFD <br />needs a central location that includes a dispatch office. Sun Sun Lau is a dun deal and <br />will not be re-evaluated. We advised Mr. Low to seek his sale i <br />There was an amendment to bring in the Kona Civic Center. <br />Commissioner Bowles mentioned that the HFC were left out of the discussions and <br />could have helped out if they knew about it. When Chief Oliveira was hired, he <br />presented a Strategic Plan which the HFC have supported. HFD has been under <br />equipped and under staffed. Chief OliveiraÓs request in supplemental budget is <br />supported by the HFC. Chief Oliveira has done a masterful job which is a performance <br />based plan. The HFC wants the Mayor to hear from them directly re the supplemental <br />budget. The HFC feels that the revenue base is going in the right direction and we <br />should be able to move forward with this plan. <br />Mayor Kim apologized regarding the timing and lack of communication re the acquisition <br />of the Sun Sun Lau facility. This mistake will not happen again. Mayor Kim spoke with <br />Governor Linda Lingle. The Firefighters Union is under arbitration now for salaries and <br />2 <br /> <br />