HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 132 10/04/2011 2010-2012REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: October 4, 2011 Re: Comm. No. 381/Res. No. 165 -11
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
TIME: 1:37 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawai `i 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 165 -11, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 165 -11, by Finance Director Nancy Crawford via Communication No. 381, dated
September 22, 2011, authorizes the acceptance of a donation of a 1985 AM General Corporation,
5 Ton Cargo Truck for use by the Hawaii Fire Department's Volunteer Fire Personnel.
Fire Chief Darren Rosario and Anekona Ouli Kanehoa (AOK) VFD Company President Guido
Giometti appeared before Your Committee. AOK is a funding mechanism and 501C3 non - profit
organization which continues working directly with the county and fire department by providing
support and equipment as they are able. Mr. Giometti thanks the Fire Department for training
and protection that they provide to the citizens in that area and the rest of the island. Nine Bravo
located within his subdivision in South Kohala was also thanked.
Fire Chief Rosario thanked Mr. Giometti and AOK for providing the Fire Department with this
apparatus. The department is currently working on the apparatus to make it ready for the
volunteer fire community. Fire Chief Rosario commented that the apparatus will be stationed at
Nine Bravo in Anekona Ouli Kanehoa subdivision in South Kohala.
Your Committee thanked the Fire Department and AOK for the donation and their great work.
Pursuant to Article XIII, Section 13 -12, Hawaii County Charter the Council, on behalf of the
County, may accept gifts or donations of money.
A letter of appreciation and a copy of this resolution will be sent to Anekona Ouli Kanehoa VFD
Company c/o Guido Giacometti, President, POB 7121, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743 acknowledging
this generous donation.
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Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 165 -11,
and recommends its adoption.
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Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
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BRENDA FORD, CHAIR
FC REPORT NO. 132
ADOPTED: OCT 1 9 2Q11
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NOES
A &E
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BLAS
X
FORD
X
HOFFMANN
X
IKEDA
X
ONISHI
X
PILAGO
X
SMART
X
YAGONG
X
YOSHIMOTO
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
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BRENDA FORD, CHAIR
FC REPORT NO. 132
ADOPTED: OCT 1 9 2Q11