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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0771.000 2010-2012 Ke:;17,17�'1{Y••.�% • Nancy E. Crawford William P.Kenoi � ^,, �Jl��,. '• Director Mayor ; + \';t..- ' .t *Tr; Deanna S. Sako +,:•.� Deputy Director • County of Hawaii Finance Department 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2103 • Hilo,Hawai`i 96720 ? (808)961-8234 • Fax(808)961-8569 June 28, 2012 Dominic Yagong, Council Chair and Members of the Hawaii County Council Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street tv Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Re: Operating Budget The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing federal funds of$12,802.74 through the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation to the Hawaii Fire Department for a highway safety reimbursement project titled "Hawaii Fire Department Pediatric Spinal Boards". These funds are to acquire specialized pediatric spinal immobilization equipment for the department's fifteen Advanced Life Support ground ambulances, island-wide. Enclosed is a resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, for this grant. Also enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating this $12,802.74 to the Fire Department's Spinal Board Grant account. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Robert Belcher of the Hawaii Fire Department at 932-2921. PAt4-trGlif,4)(64 Nancy Crawford Director of Finance Enc. cc: Fire (l e3. 213 - I2; Bill 277) Comm. No. Ref.To: F Ref.Date JU 2.R 2012 Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Form #: B-52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTMENT: FIRE DATE: May 11, 2012 STAFF CONTACT: Lance Uchida PHONE: 961-8319 A. REQUEST: Prepare a resolution authorizing the Fire Department to accept a grant of$12,802.74 from the U.S. Department of Transportation, through the State Department of Transportation, for the purchase of pediatric spine boards. Prepare a complementary ordinance as follows: 010.221.5228 Fire Grants —Spine Boards — Fed $12,802.74 3303 Federal Grants— Spine Boards $12,802.74 B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SEETS 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 Hawai'i through its Department of Transportation has authorized a reimbursement project for the Hawai'i County Fire Department entitled "Hawai'i County Fire Department Pediatric Spinal Boards". A total of$12,802.74 has been obligated to this project. The project period is April 20 to September 30, 2012. These funds are to acquire specialized pediatric spinal immobilization equipment for the department's 15 Advanced Life Support ground ambulances island wide. ,a4 vos: 51(litk- DATE: Department Head GRANT SUMMARY (Supplement to B-52, Request for Council Action) Type of Grant Appropriation being requested: (New or an additional appropriation) VI 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? n 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: Lance Uchida Phone Number: 961-8319 Amount of Grant: $12,802.74 Grant Period (Commencement & Completion): 4/20/12 to 9/30/12 Purpose of Grant: Enhance highway safety by providing pediatric spinal boards to the Hawaii Fire Department to better protect and treat injured pediatric patients. County Match required?: n 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: n Temporary: n, Duration: Full-time: n Part-time: n, Time Element: Qty: 0 Contractual: n Explain: Explanation: Additional Comments about Grant: Administered through State Department of Transportation. B-52 Grant Summary Form