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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0929.000 2008-2010 William P. Kenoi • • `•• L �y1.4'. Nancy E. Crawford • �� x�..- Director Mayor • •.`� i • ; _" Deanna S. Sako • +r w•w��` Deputy Director . ,T�•GF•N'i. County of Hawaii Finance Department 25 Aupuni Street, Room 2103 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961 -8234 • Fax (808) 961 -8569 r=z-% August 24, 2010 = ■ J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and - c.r, Members of the Hawaii County Council Hawaii County Council ._. 25 Aupuni Street -- Hilo, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 . Re: Operating Budget The Hawaii Fire Department is receiving an additional $37,187.50 from the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources for its Volunteer Fire Assistance Program. These monies, derived from federal funding, will be used to purchase safety equipment for personnel at all of the fire stations. In the current fiscal year's budget, $50,000 was appropriated in anticipation of this grant. Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget and increasing the Volunteer Fire Assistance account by $34,187.50. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Hawaii Fire Department. Nancy . Crawfor Director of Finance Enc. cc: Fire < 13;11 2. 9 3> COCOIGIN No. ! • - r Ref. To ' ill t .i Ref. Dskte,AU K 15 2011 Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Form #: B -52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTMENT: FIRE DATE: August 19, 2010 STAFF CONTACT: Robert W. Belcher PHONE: 932 -2921 A. REQUEST: Please prepare a bill to increase the appropriation by $34,187.50 for Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant, by Agreement between the State of Hawai'i, Department of Land and Natural Resources and Hawai'i County Fire Department, and to appropriate funds for the project as follows: 010.221.5221.38.480 Volunteer Assist -Fed Misc Equipment $34,187.50 010.3303.00Volunteer Fire Assist - Federal Grant Revenues $34,187.50 B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): The Hawai'i County Fire Department applied for and was notified of the approval of the grant application for the FY2011 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program for $84,187.50 or $34,187.50 more than the FY2011 budgeted amount of $50,000. Funds will be used to purchase safety equipment for personnel at all fire stations. DATE: AUG 19 2010 Department Head GRANT SUMMARY (Supplement to B -52, Request for Council Action) Type of Grant Appropriation being requested: (New or an additional appropriation) (1 New (for this fiscal year period). OR ® Additional appropriation (to an existing grant); Is a draft agreement attached? Has the original grant notification been transmitted to ❑ Yes ❑ No Council? ❑ Yes n No Name of Grant Program: Volunteer Fire Assistance Grantor: State of Hawai'i, Dept. of Land and Natural Resources County Grantee Department or Agency: Fire Department County Grantee Contact Person: Robert W. Belcher Phone Number: 932 -2921 Amount of Grant: $84,187.50 Grant Period (Commencement & Completion): July 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011 Purpose of Grant: Purchase safety equipment for fire personnel at all fire stations. County Match required ?: ® Yes ❑ No If yes, Matching Amount? $84,187.50 Budgeted in account# : 5221.02.231 In -kind? Explain: Explanation: 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: B -52 Grant Summary Form LINDA LINGLE t ° ° h� LAURA H. THLELEN GOVERNOR OF HAWAII _ ' 6q • �� CHAIRPERSON `'�� `"��; BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT t 6, t= �i ( /1111,77—'s ' ` RUSSELL Y.TSWI It k .""' �+ g FIRST DEPUTY 'kr �� KEN C. KAWAHARA DEPUTY DIRECTOR — WATER J U j L _ L. AQUATIC RESOURCES STATE AND OCEAN RECREATION TATE OF HAWAII COMMISSION ON WATER E S MANAGEMENT CONSERVATION AND COASTAL LANDS DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE HISTORIC PRESERVATION 1151 PUNCHBOWL STREET, ROOM 325 KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813 STATE PARKS TEL (808) 587 -0166 FAX (808) 587 -0160 July 9.2010 Darryl Oliveira, Fire Chief Hawaii County Fire Department 25 Aupuni St., Ste. 103 / 1 Hilo, HI 96820 /Z Dear Chief Oliveira: This is to inform you that the Hawaii County Fire Department has been awarded $84,187.50 through the federal Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The grant period is from July 1, 2010 to December 30, 2011. Attached please find two copies of the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program Agreement. Sign both copies including the second page of Attachment 1, retain one copy for your files, and return the other to my office. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call Mr. Wayne Ching of my staff at 587 -4173. Very truly yours, if/t Paul J. Conry Administrator Attachment 0 09043 "To responsibly manage and protect watersheds, native ecosystems, and cultural resources and provide outdoor recreation and forest products opportunities, while facilitating partnerships, community involvement and education. Malama 1 ka `Alan. " .i 11 1 4'4 JM H� GUY ENRIQUES J YOSHIMOTO •' #11 #1 1 �, Chair & Presiding Officer - . �,• BRENDA FORD KELLY GREENWELL EMILY I. NAEOLE ' "� PETE HOFFMANN DONALD IKEDA Vice Chair ff,Tt OF,N'�Ir DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI DOMINIC YAGONG HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai 'i Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Kilo, Hawai'i 96720 August 25, 2010 J Yoshimoto, Chair Hawai`i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 RE: Bill No. 293 : An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 10 -59, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai`i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010. (Volunteer Fire Assistant Grant - $34,187.50) Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawai`i, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above - referenced matter be • waived from the Finance Committee to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Finance Committee for placement on its future agenda. Sincerely, Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Chair Finance Committee Approved /Date /Waive to Council: Disapproved /Date /Refer to FC: J Yos - oto, Chair J Yoshimoto, Chair Hawai`i County Council Hawai`i County Council Calm. 929 Bill 293 Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer