Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet March 9.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
Pursuant to Governor Ige’s most recent emergency proclamation, this meeting will not be open to the public for in-person attendance.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 30.22: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JANUARY 16 – 31, 2022 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated February 3, 2022.
Comm. 32.14: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED JULY 31, 2021
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 9, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
Comm. 32.15: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED AUGUST 31, 2021
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 9, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
Comm. 32.16: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 11, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
Comm. 32.17: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2021
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 11, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
Comm. 32.18: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 15, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
Comm. 57.6: REPORT OF DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION ON JANUARY 21, 2022
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 17, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Resolution 468-20.
Comm. 636: FOLLOW-UP AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES’ HIRING PRACTICES – REPORT NO. 2017-03
From County Auditor Tyler J. Benner, dated February 7, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter Section 3-18(d)(3).
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Comm. 636.1: From County Auditor Tyler J. Benner, dated January 21, 2022, transmitting a Flyer describing the Fraud, Waste, and Whistleblower Hotlines.
Comm. 639: REQUESTS AN UPDATE FROM THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY HOUSING COALITION AND THE COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC HOUSING ROADMAP
From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated February 15, 2022.
Comm. 644: 2021 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated February 16, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaiʻi County Code Section 2-218, providing a detailed summary of the purchasing history and status of lands acquired through the fund, a report on management and stewardship of acquired lands, and the updated prioritized list for proposed acquisition of land.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 328-22 : TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT IN THE GEOTHERMAL RELOCATION AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUND TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT’S STATION 10 IN PĀHOA
Transfers $300,500 from the Geothermal Other Current Expenses account; and credits to the Geothermal Fire Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 641
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Res. 330-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR THREE WASHERS AND THREE DRYERS FOR THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a seven-year lease agreement with an estimated monthly cost of $250 for laundry equipment for the Kulaimano Elderly Housing project.
Reference: Comm. 646
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 331-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE
Federally-derived funds of $5 million would be used to assist Hawaiʻi County households that directly or indirectly experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Reference: Comm. 648
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 332-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, HAWAI‘I TOURISM AUTHORITY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement to establish the roles and responsibilities for the implementation of the Hawaiʻi Island Destination Management Action Plan.
Reference: Comm. 650
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 333-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH MARSHALL AND SWIFT FOR APPRAISAL SOFTWARE AND DATA
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with a total cost of $295,235.48 to renew software licenses for the Real Property Tax Division.
Reference: Comm. 651
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 334-22: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE EMPLOYERS AND THE UNITED PUBLIC WORKERS UNIT 01 AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM BARGAINING UNIT 01 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from across-the-board increases and one-time bonuses would be $13,915,027.
Reference: Comm. 652
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 128: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Decreases the County of Hawaiʻi – Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program account ($2,035,200) and the University Heights Home Reconstruction account ($289,800); and appropriates the funds to the Hale Na Koa O Hanakahi Independent Senior Housing account ($2,325,000).
Reference: Comm. 647
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 129: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Federal - Emergency Rental Assist Program COVID-19 (ERA2 PT) account ($5 million); and appropriates the same to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program COVID-19 (ERA2 PT) account ($4.5 million) and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program COVID-19 (ERA2 PT) – Administration account ($500,000). Funds would be used to assist Hawaiʻi County households that directly or indirectly experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Reference: Comm. 648
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 130: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JUNE 30, 2022
Increases revenues in the Office of Housing and Community Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income account ($200,000); and appropriates the same to the Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Wastewater Treatment Plant – Repairs account, bringing the total appropriation to $350,000.
Reference: Comm. 649
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 131: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-39, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2021 TO JUNE 30, 2022
Increases the Environmental Management Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades-Phase I project by $13 million, bringing the total appropriation to $18 million. Funds for this project shall be provided from the General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources and would be used towards the design of an all-encompassing renovation of the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Reference: Comm. 653
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 132: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; FIXING THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE TO THE PUBLIC; AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS
Authorizes the issuance of up to $139,500,000 in General Obligation Bonds to fund certain Capital Improvement Projects including: design and construction costs for renovation of the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant; Public Works facility repair and maintenance; Parks and Recreation facility repair and maintenance; repair and maintenance at County Housing projects; Animal Control facilities acquisition and maintenance; Solid Waste facilities repair and maintenance; and Bond Issuance Costs.
Reference: Comm. 654
I Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
ADJOURNMENT
Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal.
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