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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0069.000 2004-2006 +~v or,~~ Harry Kim ~;c~ William Takaba Mayor Otrec(or Nancy E. Crawford Deputy Director ,~'i'aj'w~'M County of Hawaii Finance Deparhnent 25 Aupuni Street, Room 118 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961-8234 Fax (808) 961-8248 January 7, 2005 Honorable Gary Safarik, Chairperson and Members of the County Council Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 _ Re: Donation to the Hawaii County Fire Department Enclosed is a resolution accepting a monetary donation of $200 from Mr. Jeffrey A. Griffin, 85244 Ridgetop Road, Eugene, Oregon 97405. Mr. Griffin, an official of the Western Fire Chiefs Association, is donating these monies so they can be used towards the Hawaii County Fire Department's safety incentive award program. Also enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating the $200 monetary donation into the Fire Department's Fire Protection - OCE account. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Hawaii County Fire Department. William Takab Director of Finance APPROVED: Harry Kim Mayor Enc. cc: Fire Comm. No. R ~ 1~ Ref. To: ` ~ • ~ " ~ .e. a~a~County is an Equa/ Opportunity Provider and Employer Ref' dOfe Form B-52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTMENT: FIRE DATE: January 4, 2005 STAFF CONTACT: Gerald Makino PHONE: 961-8309 A. REQUEST: Prepare a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a gift of $200 from Mr. Jeffrey A. Griffin of Eugene, Oregon. Please send a copy of the resolution acknowledging this gift to him at 85244 Ridgetop Road, Eugene, Oregon 97405. Prepare an ordinance to appropriate these funds received as follows: 3607.00 Contribution from Private Source $200 010.221.5221.02.225 Fire Protection-Educational Materials $200 B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): Mr. Jeffrey A. Griffin, an official of the Western Fire Chiefs Association, was a speaker at the recent Hawaii Fire Chiefs Association Convention held on Maui in November 2004. His presentation focused on the importance of promoting and maintaining focus on a safe working environment. This presentation was met with much praise and enthusiasm. He presented a personal check of $200 to the Hawaii County Fire Department as a basis for a safety incentive award program for the department. aQ/A. 'LG~.__ DATE: 01/04/05 Department Head