Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet May 17.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
Notice is Hereby Given that the Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive conference technology (ICT) pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §92-3.5. Council Members will be participating via ICT at the:
• Kona Council Chambers, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A. Members of the public may also attend from this location.
Public Attendance via Courtesy Site is available at the following locations:
• Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road; and
• Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109.
If a courtesy site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue.
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Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 28.6: THIRD QUARTER REALLOCATION REPORT: JANUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2022
From Human Resources Director Waylen L. K. Leopoldino, dated April 14, 2022.
Comm. 30.28: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: APRIL 1 – 15, 2022
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated April 25, 2022.
Comm. 31.35: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: APRIL 1 – 15, 2022
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated April 22, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3.
Comm. 32.20: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED JANUARY 31, 2022
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated April 26, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter Section 6-6.3 (h).
Comm. 85.5: THIRD QUARTER CLAIMS REPORT: JANUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2022
From Claims Investigator/Adjustor Clifford D. Victorine III, dated April 25, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-9 of the Hawai‘i County Code.
Comm. 770: TRANSMITS THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2021, AND A PRESENTATION PREPARED BY N&K CPAs, INC.
From County Auditor Tyler J. Benner, dated April 22, 2022.
Comm. 794: REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATION REPORT FOR THE 2022-23 TAX YEAR
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated May 2, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 19-90(d) of the Hawaiʻi County Code, indicating a total value of $43,789,619,600 of net taxable real property.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS:
Res. 408-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF ALL DONATIONS OF SECURITIES OR PERSONAL PROPERTY TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 THAT ARE NOT COVERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE’S CAPITALIZATION PROCEDURES
Provides County Council pre-authorization for the County to accept donations that are not covered by the Finance Department’s capitalization procedures for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Reference: Comm. 786
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 409-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, PURSUANT TO HAWAIʻI REVISED STATUTES, SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Allows for the receipt of $726,000, to add 15 Hawai‘i Island Bikeshare stations in Kailua-Kona and Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 787
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 410-22: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE PEOPLES ADVOCACY FOR TRAILS HAWAI‘I
Provides grant funds in the amount of $726,000, to purchase, ship, and install 15 additional Hawai‘i Island Bikeshare stations.
Reference: Comm. 788
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
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Comm. 788.1: From Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, dated May 10, 2022, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 410-22.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 156: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 19-53, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX VALUATION; CONSIDERATIONS IN FIXING
Establishes that the value of property classified as apartment, hotel and resort, commercial, industrial, agricultural or native forests, or conservation cannot be assessed by the County at more than 15 percent than the previous year’s assessed value for that property.
Reference: Comm. 739
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Postponed: April 19, 2022
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Mr. Richards, to recommend passage of Bill 156.)
Bill 159: 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
Adds the Parks and Recreation Hawaiian Paradise Park District Park – Fair Share project ($235,000) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Fair Share funds and be used for costs associated with planning, design, and an environmental assessment.
Reference: Comm. 746
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Postponed: May 3, 2022
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Mr. Richards, to recommend passage of Bill 159.)
Bill 160: AMENDS CHAPTER 11 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION FUNDING
Establishes an annual appropriation of at least $5 million per to year to the Office of Housing and Community Development to facilitate programs that support affordable housing production.
Reference: Comm. 750
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Postponed: May 3, 2022
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Mr. Richards, to recommend passage of Bill 160.)
Bill 169: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Hawai‘i Island Bikeshare System – Federal account ($726,000); and appropriates the Hawai‘i Island Bikeshare System – Federal account. Funds would be used to add 15 Hawai‘i Island Bikeshare stations in Kailua-Kona and Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 787
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 170: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Increases revenues in the Coordinated Services account ($52,461); and appropriates the same to the Coordinated Services – Other Current Expenses account, bringing the total appropriation to $188,461. Funds would be used by the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Coordinated Services Division for its Transportation and Outreach programs.
Reference: Comm. 789
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 792: REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING HOUSING FUND BILLS CURENTLY BEING CONSIDERED BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL
From Corporation Counsel Elizabeth A. Strance, dated May 6, 2022, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above referenced matter.
The Finance Committee anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
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