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March 2, 2005
Gary Safarik, Chairman and
Members of the Hawaii County Council
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Operating Budget
The Hawaii County Fire Department has been awarded a $301,000 Grant from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security and the Office for Domestic Preparedness' FY 04 Assistance
to Firefighters program. The Federal's share along with the County's share of $129,000, which
will be provided though funds from unfilled positions, will be used to purchase a Mobile Live Fire
Training Unit. This unit, commonly referred to as a "burn trailer", will be utilized in basic
firefighter training for both department personnel and volunteer firefighters.
Enclosed is a resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the
Department of Homeland Security and the Office for Domestic Preparedness.
Also enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating
$301,000 to the Assistance to Firefighters account.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Hawaii County Fire Department.
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William Takaba
Director of Finance
APPROVED:
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Hawaii County is an Equa/ Opportunity Provider and Employer
Form B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: FIRE DATE: February 23, 2005
STAFF CONTACT: Gerald Makino PHONE: 961-8309
A. REQUEST:
Prepare a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a federal grant from the Department of Homeland Security
and the Office for Domestic Preparedness, FY 04 Assistance to Firefighters program, of $301,000.
Prepare an ordinance to appropriate these funds received as follows:
3303.?? Assistance to Firefighters $301,000
010.221.5228.??.480 Fire Grants $301,000
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED)'
The Hawaii County Fire Department submitted an application for the FY 04 Assistance to Firefighters
grant program, of the Department of Homeland Security and the Office for Domestic Preparedness.
Notification of approval of the application was received on February 18, 2005. The approved project cost is
$430,000. The Federal share is 70 percent or $301,000 of the approved amount, and the County of Hawaii
share is 30 percent or $129,000. (The County share may be provided in the current fiscal year, by funds in
the Fire Department's budget earmarked for positions, presently unfilled.)
Funds will be used to purchase a Mobile Live Fire Training Unit, commonly referred to as a "burn trailer".
The specifications of this forty-eight feet long trailer are: collapsible second story, interior movable walls,
pitched roof ventilation prop, full internal staircase, two gas-fueled fires with interchangeable multi-props,
flashover simulator, rollover simulator, smoke generator system, twelve KW generator 2x100 gallons
propane tanks and thermal insulation.
The unit will be utilized in basic firefighter training for both department personnel and volunteer
firefighters.
DATE: 02/23/05
epartment Head
GRANT SUMMARY
Su lement to B-52, Re uest for Council Action
T e of Grant A ro riation bein re uested: New or an additional a ro riation
?X New (for this fiscal year period). OR Additional appropriation (to an existing grant);
Is a draft agreement attached? Has the original grant notiftcation been transmitted to
?X Yes ? No Council? ? Yes No
Name of Grant Program: Assistance to Firefighters
Grantor: Dept. of Homeland Security and the Office of Domestic Preparedness
County Grantee Department or Agency: Fire Department
County Grantee Contact Person: Gerald Makino Phone Number: 961-8309
Amount of Grant: $301,000
Grant Period (Commencement & Completion): 2/5/05-2/9/06
Purpose of Grant: To purchase a Mobile Live Fire Training Unit, to be utilized in Fire Fighter
training.
County Match required'?: X Yes No
If yes, Matching Amount? $129,000 Budgeted in account#
In-kind`? Explain:
Explanation: Funds provided from S&W account 010.221.5221.0]-011 due to savings
from unfilled positions.
County's personnel requirements: Amount of new position(s)?
Qty: _ Permanent: ? Temporary: Duration:
Full-time: ? Part-time: Time Element:
Qty: Contractual: ? Explain:
Explanation:
Additional Comments about Grant:
H-52 Gaul Summary Forni