Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet May 31.
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.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 30.29: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: APRIL 16 – 30, 2022
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated May 4, 2022.
Comm. 31.36: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: APRIL 16 – 30, 2022
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated May 10, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 412-22: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE EMPLOYERS AND THE HAWAI‘I GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION UNIT 02 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 lump sum payments would be $1,567,354.
Reference: Comm. 797
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 413-22: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE EMPLOYERS AND THE HAWAI‘I GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION UNITS 03, 04, 13, AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM THOSE UNITS FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from lump sum payments, across-the-board increases, step movements, and increases to uniform allowances and overtime meal rates would be $21,783,815.
Reference: Comm. 798
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 414-22: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AWARDED BY ARBITRATION TO HAWAI‘I FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION UNIT 11 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
The estimated cost over the four years of the new contract resulting from across-the board increases and step movements would be $16,267,480.
Reference: Comm. 799
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 415-22: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND OR A CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY 8-7-001:002 SITUATED IN THE AHUPUA‘A OF KA‘OHE AND KNOWN AS WAI‘OHE, DISTRICT OF SOUTH KONA, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND
The County seeks to acquire approximately 220 acres of land to protect the old growth of ʻŌhia trees and habitat for the Hawaiian Hawk, the Hawaiian Hoary Bat, and other endemic bird and plant species. This parcel is listed as priority number 15 for purchase in the 2021 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
Reference: Comm. 800
Intr. by: Ms. David
Res. 416-22: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY 7-7-004:025 SITUATED IN THE DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ALSO KNOWN AS KAKALA O KAMOA CULTURAL CENTER, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND
The County seeks to acquire this .78 acre of oceanfront parcel located on the north side of Holualoa Bay along Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona to preserve the historic Lyman House cottage and stone swimming pool, and provide an area for a cultural education, subsistence fishing, and shoreline recreation. The parcel is listed as priority number 16 for purchase in the 2021 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
Reference: Comm. 801
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Res. 419-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI AT HILO
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement to facilitate the Hawaiʻi Island Recovery and Resilience Action Learning Initiative.
Reference: Comm. 813
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 173: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 3-18 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER (2020 EDITION), RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR
Adds investigations of reports of fraud, waste, and abuse within County operations as an authorized function of the Office of the County Auditor.
Reference: Comm. 809
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADJOURNMENT
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