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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0662.000 2012-2014 � (vfos;,. Nancy E. Crawford William P. Kenoi <R �: �,Ie;Q `�, Mayor nn.:.,t,� Director Deanna S. Sako ^'• �� Deputy Director TE OFb4 County of Hawaii Finance Department 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2103 • Hilo,Hawai`i 96720 (808)961-8234 • Fax(808)961-8569 := January 30, 2014 j ka.l J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and ,. ' Members of the Hawai`i County Council Hawai`i County Council :Z 25 Aupuni Street no . Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 Re: Resolution Accepting Donation Enclosed is a resolution accepting a donation of Fire Rescue equipment, with a total value of $44,517.11 from the Daniel Sayre Memorial Foundation, P. O. Box 1285, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. This equipment will be used by the Hawai`i Fire Department's Fire Rescue and Ocean Safety Divisions to provide for the safety of our Fire Department personnel and to facilitate the safe delivery of rescue services to the public. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Melanio Lorenzo from the Hawai`i Fire Department at 932-2921. tiA -17Aut-H Nancy Crawford Director of Finance Enc. cc: Fire ties. 1-"`N'1 Comm. No. Co Ref. To: w ;i Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Ref. Date FEB 03 ION Form #: B-52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTMENT: FIRE DATE: 01/13/14 STAFF CONTACT: Gerald Kosaki, Battalion Chief PHONE: 932-2908 A. REQUEST: Please prepare a resolution to accept donation of equipment, valued at $44,517.11 from Daniel Sayre Memorial Foundation, to be utilized by our department's Fire Rescue and Ocean Safety divisions. Please send a letter of appreciation to: Laura Mallery-Sayre Daniel Sayre Memorial Foundation P. O. Box 1285 Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): The donation of these equipment is offered by the Daniel Sayre Memorial Foundation to Hawaii Fire Department's Fire Rescue and Ocean Safety Divisions, and consists of(1) Big Shot Deluxe Kit costing $314.95; (15) Whitney Pack $3,525.00; (15) Anchor Plate $825.00; (15) Load Release Strap $870.00; (15) Dive Alert SMB $841.50; (15) Leatherman Wave (Multi Tool) $1,349.25; (15) Rack Pulley Mariners Release Strap $1,668.75; (2) Wilson Electronics 801212 Cell Phone Booster Kit $638.00; (9) Garmin Handheld GPSMAP 62s GPS $3,157.92; (1) Acoustic Diver Recall System $1,400.00; (15) Diver to Diver Alert System $841.50; (15)Wenoka "Squeeze" Lock Titanium Dive Knives $839.85; (15) UnderArmor Winter Tactical Cold Gear Gloves $1,499.85; (15) Under Armor Mens Cold Gear Fitted Long Sleeve Crew Top $749.85; (15) Under Armor Mens Cold Gear Fitted Leggings $749.85; (15) North Face Surge II Backpack $1,875.00; (4) Canopy Tents $1,119.96; (12) Folding Chairs $359.88; (1) Long Range Communication System-LRAD 100X Battery Powered Portable Hailing System with Accessories $12,502.00; (3) Zoll AED with Accessories $6,165.00; (7) Opmod Binoculars $903.00; (15) Rubbermaid Action Packer Storage Box-8 gallons $375.00; (2) Rescue Boards $1,946.00; for a total donation of$44,517.11. The donation of the above rescue equipment will provide vital equipment for our Fire Department rescue personnel for their safety and also to facilitate the safe delivery of rescue services. SIGNED: DATE: / /2-(/// „, Department Head 2014 RESCUE SAYRE LIST KAILUA: 1. SherrilTree.com Big Shot Deluxe Kit. By SherrilTree Item# SET1025 $ 314.95 $ 314.95 Used to project and extend a rope across a distance (over a river, etc.) 2. CMC Catalog Whitney Pack Item#440649 $ 235.00 X 15 = 3525.00 $ 3,525.00 A compact pack used to store rescue equipment 3. CMC Catalog Anchor Plate Item # 300610 $ 55.00 X 15 = 825.00 $ 825.00 An anchor used for repelling 4. CMC Catalog Load Release Strap Item # 201108 $ 58.00 X 15 = 870.00 $ 870.00 To be used with their current repelling system 5. Leisurepro.com Dive Alert SMB Item#AQUDADSMB $56.10 X 15 = 841.50 $ 841.50 Safety equipment used to locate a rescue diver 6. Ranger Joe's Leatherman Wave (Multi Tool ) Item # 9318 $89.95 X 15 = 1349.25 $ 1,349.25 A versatile multi-purpose tool 7. Pigeon Mountain Industries Rack Pulley Mariners release strap Item# SM146O0N $111.25 X 15 = $1,668.75 $ 1,668.75 Used as a braking system when repelling WAIAKEA: 1. Wilson Electronics 801212 Cell Phone Booster Kit Description: Communication during an emergency incident is absolutely critical. Many of our emergency calls are located in extremely remote areas of the island in which cell phone coverage can be compromised. Using state of the art technology, this amplifier and magnet mount antenna will increase our cell phone outputs another 10 times. Cell phone coverage will increase dramatically allowing us to communicate more effectively and make the mission much more efficient while we rescue those in need. Item#: Wilson Electronics 801201-Mobile Wireless- Cell Phone Signal Booster Kit for Vehicle. Price: (2 sets) $319.00 each $ 638.00 Total: $638.00 2. Garmin Handeld Gpsmap 62S Gps Description: These state of the art GPS's will allow us to effectively navigate in all types of terrain. From under thick canopy in the forest to deep valley floors and ridges, these powerful devices will enable us to pinpoint a victim's exact location. Item #: Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Price: 9 @ 350.88 each $ 3,157.92 Total: $3157.92 3. Acoustic Diver Recall System Description: Rescue diving is unlike recreational diving. Most of our missions involve searching for victims in extremely rough condition and or zero visibility. Having the ability to signal divers from the surface while they are submerged will enable us to maintain diver accountability and assure critical communication is maintained. This device has an effective range of 2000 feet under water with a speaker that can be submerged up to 100 feet. It comes with five year limited warranty and can be used in siren mode, microphone mode and radio mode. Item# Oceanears DRS-8-003 MOD1/SA400 Price: $1400.00 $ 1,400.00 4. Diver To Diver Alert System Description: These devices will allow divers to alert one another while submerged. This is extremely important while diving in low to zero visibility. The device is attached to existing air regulator system and makes loud horn noise when activated. Item# Leisurepro Dive Alert SMB :AQUDADSMB Price: 15 @ $56.10 each $ 841.50 Total: $841.50 5. Wenoka"Squeeze"Lock Titanium Dive Knives Description: Last year during a recovery mission of a missing opihi picker divers encountered two 15ft Tiger Sharks while diving. In addition, it is not uncommon to dive in ponds that have trees and branches submerged beneath the water. For this reason we are asking for these dive knives for both protection and entanglement risk. Item# Tokunaga Fishing Supplies, Model # 48567 Price: 15@ $55.99 each $ 839.85 Total: $839.85 6. Under Armor Winter Tactical Cold Gear Gloves Description: In recent years, Ecco tourism has become a big draw for many people visiting our island. Because of this the number of emergency rescue calls on the slopes of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa has increased dramatically. Visitors hiking the slopes of these mountains become disoriented or are unprepared for the conditions they encounter while hiking. It is not uncommon for temperatures to reach into the teens during rescue operations searching for people in these areas. These gloves are GORE-TEX water proof and have leather palm that will insure warmth and moisture protection. Item# Infrared Gunpowder Gloves, Model#1241975 Price: 15 @ $99.99 each $ 1,499.85 Total: $1,499.85 7. Under Armor Mens Cold Gear Fitted Long Sleeve Crew Top And Bottoms Description: Same as above for cold weather. Item#Fitted Long Sleeve Crew, Model #1215484 Men's Fitted Leggings, Model# 1212287 Price: Tops 15@ $49.99 each $ 749.85 Total: $749.85 Bottoms 15@ 49.99 each $ 749.85 Total: $749.85 8. The North Face Surge Ii Backpack Description: Rescue personnel are continuously hiking into remote areas to locate and extricate people who need help. Some of these extrications require them to carry additional gear to assist in the rescue operations. This gear may include rappelling harnesses and emergency medical supplies. These North Face Backpacks would be used for these purposes. Item#North Face "SURGE II BACKPACK"RED IN COLOR Price: 15 @ $125.00 each $ 1,875.00 Total: $1875.00 9. Canopy tents Description: During extended day search operations rescue personnel need shelter in which to rehab and hydrate. In many cases this is done in the pouring rain or in the hot sun. These mobile canopy tents will allow for rehab to be done protected from the elements. Item# Sports Authority"Quik Shade Summit S233 Instant Canopy 10X10 with double Awnings. Model#19266416 Price: 4@ $279.99 each $ 1,119.96 Total: $1119.96 10. Folding Chairs Description: These chairs will be utilized during rehab while on extended day search missions. Item# Sports Authority"Caravan Canopy Elite Quad Chair" Model#19127986 Price: 12@ 29.99 each $ 359.88 Total: $359.88 Ocean Safety: 1. Long Range Communication System - LRAD-100X-BLK-MAG $ 12,502.00 LRAD 100X and Wireless Kit along with optional accessories This PA system would be used at Hapuna beach for public safety messages and as a warning system for preventative actions. 2. Zoll AEDs—3 @ $2,055 ea. = $6,165 $ 6,165.00 3. Opmod binoculars, 7 @ $129 = $903 $ 903.00 4. Rubbermaid Action Packer Storage Box— 8 gallon—to store and protect our AEDs x 15 @ $25 = $375 $ 375.00 5. Rescue Boards x 2 @ $973 = $1,946 $ 1,946.00 TOTAL DONATION VALUE: $ 44,517.11 VALERIE T. POINDEXTER 4�010l`"�+r�� KAREN EOFF Chairperson y^ ��1��%e; BRENDA FORD ;I.;6..t,,,.:f !.: DRU KANUHA GREGGOR ILAGAN ' s' - J ZENDO KERN Vice Chair ,!r r? ...°: DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI E OF,M-' MARGARET WILLE J YOSHIMOTO HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 January 16, 2014 J Yoshimoto, Chairperson Hawai`i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 RE: Resolution No. 297-14 : A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Donation of Fire Rescue Equipment for Use by the Hawai`i Fire Department's Fire Rescue and Ocean Safety Divisions. 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 Committee on Finance 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 Committee on Finance for placement on its future agenda. Sincerely, D 7,2 Valerie T. Poindexter, Chair Committee on Finance Approved/D /Waive to Council: Disapproved/Date/Refer to FC: l\ k --------- .-4:B2- J Yoshimoto, Chairperson J Yoshimoto, Chairperson Hawai`i County Council Hawai`i County Council VP/sc Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer