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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0659.000 2012-2014 '' Nancy E. Crawford William P. Kenoi <P .�: �,le;; Mayor Director Deanna S. Sako 'r•T�o-H'�'�. Deputy Director County of Hawaii Finance Department 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2103 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 (808)961-8234 • Fax(808)961-8569 January 30, 2014 , J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and Members of the Hawai`i County Council co Hawai`i County Council 25 Aupuni Street co — Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 Re: Resolution for multi-year lease Enclosed is a resolution authorizing the payment of funds for more than one fiscal year for a new multi-year lease agreement for one fire apparatus (Tanker Truck) for the Hawai`i Fire Department. This apparatus will provide an additional 3,000 gallons of water to fight fires in West Hawai`i. The anticipated lease cost is $7,000 per month, or $420,000 in total over the 60- month term. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Melanio Lorenzo of the Hawai`i Fire Department at 932-2921. cit.&Nanc Crawford Director of Finance Enc. cc: Fire 'es. Comm. No. CO Cq _ Ref. To: FL Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Ref. Date FEB 0 3 2014 Form #: B-52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTMENT: FIRE DATE: 1/16/2014 STAFF CONTACT: Glen Honda PHONE: 932-2907 A. REQUEST: The Hawai'i Fire Department is requesting a resolution authorizing the payment of funds, in a later year and for more than one fiscal year, for a multi-year lease to purchase a (1) 3000 gallon fire apparatus. The lease would be for a term of five (5) years. This fire apparatus (also known as a Tanker Truck) will be a assigned to West Hawai'i. B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): This apparatus will be assigned to West Hawai'i to provide additional response capabilities. In rural residential areas where water is limited or not accessible, this vehicle will provide an additional 3000 gallons of water for firefighting. Additionally, for wildland and brush fires, this vehicle will respond with the initial forces to provide immediate water resources on the scene. Presently, fire appartus (fire trucks and smaller brush trucks) carry 1000 gals or less and the fire department depends on Public Works or privately owned water tankers to provide additional water resources. Their response is delayed and comes at a cost. Having water tankers in our fleet is cost effective and operationally effective by reducing fire loss. Having the right resources also reduces risk to firefighters and the community. This purchase is supported in the current budget FY 13/14, 5221.02.111 item 5 One Tanker 2014.(Fire Protection-OCE, Rental/Lease of Equipment). CA= JAN 162014 SIGNED: DATE: Department Head