Hawaii County Council met May 18.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
INVOCATION
Kahu Charlie Kama of Hale Pule Ke Ola Hou CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Pursuant to HRS §92-3, oral testimony may be provided entirely at the beginning of the meeting, or immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the Council.
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 30: (Volume 1) (Volume 2)
ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated March 1, 2023, transmitting for consideration the proposed Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024. This balanced budget includes estimated revenues and appropriations of $794,316,957, which represents a proposed 1.1 percent increase compared to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget.
Reference: Comm. 135 (Volume 1) (Volume 2)
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-40
Public Hearing: May 16, 2023
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Comm. 135.12: From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated May 5, 2023, transmitting Bill 30, Draft 2. Draft 2 reflects an increase in estimated revenues and appropriations of $37,346,802 over the first draft, reflects higher than expected real property tax collections, and proposes corresponding funding adjustments.
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Bill 30: (Draft 2)
ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024
Draft 2 includes estimated revenues and appropriations of $831,663,759.
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
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Comm. 135.13: (Memo No. 1)
From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated May 9, 2023, transmitting proposed amendments to the General Fund by increasing the Fund Balance from Previous Year revenue account by $35,000, and increasing the Fire Auxiliary Services Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services expenditure account by the same amount to create a Dispatch Quality Assurance Program.
Bill 31: RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023, TO JUNE 30, 2024
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated March 1, 2023, transmitting the proposed Capital Budget for FY 2023-2024 and the Capital Improvements Program for the next six years from Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to 2028-2029, which includes 44 projects requiring a total appropriation of $345,478,000, of which $291,041,000 are intended to be funded in whole or part by bonds, $18,867,000 to be funded by Federal Grants, $34,650,000 to be funded by the State Revolving Loan Fund or State Capital Improvement Projects, and $920,000 to be funded by General Excise Tax.
Reference: Comm. 136
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-41
Public Hearing: May 16, 2023
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Comm. 136.27: From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated May 5, 2023, transmitting Bill 31, Draft 2, which adds 3 projects for a total of 47 projects and an increase of $13,050,000 in appropriations over the first draft.
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Bill 31: (Draft 2)
RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023, TO JUNE 30, 2024
Draft 2 requires a total appropriation of $358,528,000, of which $295,541,000 are intended to be funded in whole or part by bonds, $26,867,000 to be funded by Federal Grants, $33,750,000 to be funded by the State Revolving Loan Fund, $900,000 to be funded by the State Capital Improvements Program, and $1,470,000 to be funded by Community Benefit Assessments and General Excise Tax.
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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