HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0832.000 2002-2004
+,V OF
Harry Kim
:c William Takaba
Mayor Director
• Nancy E. Crawford
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• •r , • • • Deputy Director
County of Hawaii
Finance Department
25 Aupuni Street, Room 118 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 -
(808) 961-8234. Fax (808) 961-8248
October 22, 2004
c.
Honorable James Arakaki, Chairperson and
Members of the County Council
Hawai'i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai'i 96720
Re: Operating Budget
The State of Hawai'i Department of Transportation has authorized a highway safety reimbursement
project by the Hawai'i County Fire Department. This project, entitled "Hawai'i County Fire
Department Equipment Purchase" , is obligated $10,163.20 and will use the grant funds to
eliminate the need to transfer patients from spinal immobilization boards to obtain x-rays by
purchasing fifty (50) radio translucent spine boards.
Enclosed is a resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawai'i
Department of Transportation for this grant.
Also enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating the
$10,163.20 to the Fire Department's Spine Board Grant account.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Fire Department.
William Takaba
Director of Finance
APPROVED:
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Harry Kim
Mayor
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Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Ref. Dote 2004
Form B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: FIRE DATE: October 18, 2004
STAFF CONTACT: Gerald Makino PHONE: 961-8309
A. REQUEST:
Prepare a resolution authorizing the Fire Department to accept a grant of $10,163.20 from the U.S.
Department of Transportation, through the State Department of Transportation, for the purchase of 50 radio
translucent spine boards.
Prepare a complementary ordinance as follows:
10.221.5228 Fire Grants - "Spine Boards" - Fed $10,163.20
3303 Federal Grants - "Spine Boards" 10,163.20
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
The National Highway Safety Act of 1966 provides Federal funds to states for approved highway safety
projects. States may make said funds available to various political subdivisions for authorized projects.
The State of Hawaii through its Department of Transportation has authorized a reimbursement project by
the Hawaii County Fire Department for a project entitled "Hawaii County Fire Department Equipment
Purchase". A total of $10,163.20 has been obligated to this project. The project period is 10/01/04 -
09/30/05. $10,000 will be used to purchase 50 radio translucent spine boards to be assigned to fire stations
island-wide. These boards will eliminate the need to transfer patients from spinal immobilization boards to
obtain x-rays. $163.20 has been expended for a mandatory project meeting on Oahu.
/Ad~ DATE: October 18, 2004
Department Head
GRANT SUMMARY
(Supplement to B-52, Request for Council Action
Type of Grant Appropriation being re uested: (New or an additional appropriation)
® New (for this fiscal year period). OR X Additional appropriation (to an existing grant);
Is a draft agreement attached? Has the original grant notification been transmitted to
® Yes ? No Council? ? Yes No
Name of Grant Program: Highway Safety
Grantor: U.S. Department of Transportation
County Grantee Department or Agency: Fire Department
County Grantee Contact Person: Gerald Makino Phone Number: 961-8309
Amount of Grant: $10,163.20
Grant Period (Commencement & Completion): 10/01/04 - 9/30/05
Purpose of Grant: Enhance highway safety by providing radio translucent spineboards to first
responders, at accident scenes.
County Match required?: ? Yes X No
If yes, Matching Amount? Budgeted in account#
In-kind? Explain:
Explanation:
County's personnel requirements: Amount of new position(s)?
Qty: 0 Permanent: ? Temporary: Duration:
Full-time: ? Part-time: Time Element:
Qty:0 Contractual: ? Explain:
Explanation:
Additional Comments about Grant: Administered through State Department of Transportation.
B-52 Grant Summary Form