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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0763.002 1998-2000 44JMtr•4 , Stephen K. Yamashiro _ Richard Wurdeman Mayor ~~e~ Corporation Counsel 1e[ Oi~M~~' CILTZt'f~I 0[f 'Pufunii OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION C&NSEL - 10t Aupuni Street, Suite 325 • Hilo, HawsVi 96720.4262 • (808) 961-8251 • Fax (808) 961.8622 June 20, 2000 Ms. Cynthia Schwimer Controller, Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs 1011 Street and Constitution Avenue Washington, D.C. 20530 RE: FORMAL NOTIFICATION OF INFORMATION CONCERNING DEBARMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 67.311, CFR, FOR THE FOLLOWING GRANTS: DCE/SP Agreement No. 2000-43; OJP Form 4061/3 Organized Drug Enforcement Task Force; 99-2000 Local Law Enforcement Grant; 199-LB-VX-8602 Marijuana Eradication 2000 COPS Ahead Grant; 95-CC-WX-0415 COPS School Based Partnership; 98-SBWX-0046 Dear Ms. Schwimer: By way of introduction, my name is Ted H. S. Hong, and I am an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the County of Hawaii. I represent, Chief of Police Wayne G. Carvalho. 1 was referred to you by Ms. Ellen Harrison, Senior Attorney for DEA. My client and I need your assistance in a very important matter. Pursuant to Section 67.311, Code of Federal Regulations (hereinafter referred to as "CFR"), the County of Hawaii, on behalf of Police Chief Wayne G. Carvalho, would like to bring to your attention, information that may qualify and be "Information concerning the existence of a cause for debarment and may affect the County's ability to apply for, continue to receive DOJ and DEA funds. See, Sec. 67.311, CFR. Additionally, pursuant to Sec. 67.310, CFR, the County of Hawaii respectfully requests the opportunity to informally resolve any concerns that you or your department may have with the County of Hawaii's full cooperation. I have attached a copy of a letter I submitted to Mr. Steven Kaufman, Senior Attorney, at DEA. Ideally, I would like to obtain your formal notification that with respect to Chief Carvalho's Comm. No. one 4( b W. Toi Ref. Date JUN 2 0 two Letter to Ms. Schwimer June 20, 2000 Page 2. certification on prior grants, no further action and disclosure are necessary, that his certification is acceptable, and the County and Chief Carvalho may continue to apply for, accept and spend federal funds for such important grants as those listed in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of our community. I respectfully request you review the letter and attachments, and if you are not the appropriate person to address my concerns, please refer my request to the appropriate division. Thank you for your immediate attention to this request. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Respectfully, /Ted H. S. Hon Assistant Corporation Counsel cc: Wayne G. Carvalho, Chief of Police (w/o attachments) James Y. Arakaki, Chairperson, Hawaii County Council (w/o attachments)