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Stephen K. Yamashiro Dixie Kaetsu
Mayor Director
S. K. Schulte
Deputy
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE'-
25 Aupum Street, Room 118 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252
(808) 961-8234 • Fax(808)961-8248
September 1, 2000
Honorable James Arakaki, Chairperson and
Members of the County Council
Hawai'i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Operating Budget
Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance appropriating $15,000 for the Hawai'i Island
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). The State of Hawaii has
established a local emergency reponse planning account within the
Environmental Response Revolving Fund (ERRF). Under a Memorandum of
Agreement, the State Department of Health (DOH) will provide LEPC funding
from the ERRF on an annual basis. In addition, the DOH may provide
additional funding from the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness
(HMEP) federal grant program to the LEPC.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Hawai'i County Fire
Department.
Dixie Kaetsu
Director of Finance
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Form B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Fire DATE: 3/31/00
STAFF CONTACT: Edward Bumatav, Fire Chief PHONE: 961-8297
A. REQUEST:
The Hawaii County Fire Department (HCFD) seeks approval to accept
and disburse funds of $15,000 from and for the Hawaii Island Local
Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) on an annual and continuing
basis. The Hawaii Island LEPC is a State committee that conducts
programs within the local jurisdiction. This grant is for the
fiscal year ending 2001.
Proposed Budget: Obj. 104 Travel 7,000
227 Office Supplies 1,500
454 Computer Equipment 2,500
480 Misc. Equipment 4,000
15,000
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
The State of Hawaii has established a local emergency response
planning account within the Environmental Response Revolving Fund
(ERRF). Section 128E-5(g) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes states
that the administrative and operational expenses of a committee
may be paid by the State [L 1993, c 300, pt of sec 1]. Under a
MOA between the Hawaii State Emergency Response Commission (HSERC)
and the LEPC, the State Department of Health (DOH) will provide
LEPC funding from the ERRF on an annual basis. Additionally, the
DOH may provide funding from the Hazardous Materials Emergency
Preparedness (HMEP) federal grant program to the LEPC.
The LEPC is responsible for establishing a revolving account and
to receive and expend funds for LEPC functions. HCFD will serve
as a conduit whereby the LEPC can carry out its financial
responsibilities utilizing the County's accounting, purchasing,
and budgeting services. Budget execution documents will be
prepared under the direction of the LEPC Chair and signed by the
HCFD Fire Chief.
Reference: Resolution No. 220-00
SIGNED: DATE: . lL
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