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During presentation to Council, emphasized the cost effectiveness of the <br />department in comparison with the state. <br />Alternative Funding and Grants <br />: <br /> FEMA FY 2009 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant (254 turn out coats and 251 <br />pants). All PPE purchased through this grant has been distributed to both <br />Emergency Operations and Volunteer personnel. Because costs came in lower <br />than anticipated, the department has grant funding overage of about $27,000. <br />Will submit grant amendment to use $5,000 to purchase additional PPEs and <br />working with Prevention Bureau on smoke detection installation program for <br />seniors, as well as portable fire extinguisher training prop purchase. <br /> FY 2009 Assistance to Fire Fighters Fire Station Construction (Makalei). <br />Moving forward with process and waiting on execution of contract; contractor <br />already awarded bid. Important to work with FEMA to draw down funds; FEMA <br />goal is not to return money, but need to draw down/spend funds in accordance <br />with their guidelines. This is a $7M project. <br /> FY 2010 Assistance to Fire Fighters SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire & <br />Emergency Response). Did turn down one of the awards that was to create <br />20 new positions due to the unanticipated changes in the economy and the <br />County could not commit to year 3 obligation of the grant.On March 18, 2011, <br />the department received grant award notification for Volunteer Retention Grant <br />for $100,000. This grant will fund marketing program costs to recruit new <br />volunteers, as well as travel costs for professional development and higher <br />education participation for volunteers. (Fire Academy). <br /> FY 2010 CDBG – Tanker/Tender – Pahala Fire <br />AC Rosario stated that currently awaiting the chassis to be delivered to the <br />manufacturer. Peterbuilt had to do some changes on the chassis; the chassis <br />will be painted then be shipped to Marietta, GA where the manufacturer is <br />going to assemble it. Once there, anticipates no more than three weeks to put <br />the truck together. Equipment for the tanker was purchased with excess funds. <br />Chair Taniguchi asked if there was an approximate June delivery. <br />AC Rosario stated that the grant runs out in June and still optimistic delivery will <br />be done in the next couple of weeks. <br />Chair Taniguchi asked if it was possible to ask for a no cost grant extension <br />with the OHCD. <br />Chief Oliveira stated the department works closely with Housing and if there <br />are going to be any delays, the department will work on any extensions. <br />Chair Taniguchi stated for other HUD funded projects, HUD and the Fed are <br />starting to draw back some money so something to be aware of. <br />3 <br /> <br />