Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet Aug. 1.
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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• Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapaʻau; and
• Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road
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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
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 committee.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 12.15: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JUNE 16 – 30, 2023
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated July 10, 2023.
Comm. 13.15: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: JUNE 16 – 30, 2023
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated July 5, 2023, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.3 of the Hawai‘i County Code.
Comm. 14.11: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED MAY 31, 2023
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated July 7, 2023, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 6-6.3(h) of the Hawai‘i County Charter.
Comm. 231.3: FOURTH QUARTER REPORT OF PERSONS EMPLOYED UNDER A CONTRACT FOR LESS THAN 90 DAYS: APRIL 1 – JUNE 30, 2023
From Acting Human Resources Director Danny B. Patel, dated July 3, 2023, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.5 of the Hawaiʻi County Code.
Comm. 380: FOURTH QUARTER REPORT OF UNCAPITALIZED DONATIONS: APRIL – JUNE 2023
From Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, dated July 14, 2023, transmitting the above report pursuant to Resolution Number 408-22.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 210-23: 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 HIRE SECURITY FOR ISAAC KEPOʻOKALANI HALE BEACH PARK
Transfers $400,000 from the Geothermal Other Current Expenses account; and credits the Geothermal Parks and Recreation Other Current Expenses account to allow for the continuation of around-the-clock security services.
Reference: Comm. 378
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 211-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Allows for the receipt of $350,000 in federally-derived funds, which would be used to develop a Priority Climate Action Plan and a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan in coordination with the State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission.
Reference: Comm. 381
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 212-23: EXTENDS ONE TEMPORARY POSITION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Seeks to extend the Economic Development Specialist III position for an additional three months to oversee Kuleana Health program activities and complete associated reports.
Reference: Comm. 382
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 59: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 10, SECTION 19-71, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO HOME EXEMPTIONS
Amends subsection (d) by adding an age range of 75 years of age or over but not 80 years of age or over for a $110,000 exemption and adding an exemption of $125,000 for taxpayers 80 years of age or over.
Reference: Comm. 371
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Bill 60: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Climate Pollution Reduction Grant account ($350,000); and appropriates the same to the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant account to develop a Priority Climate Action Plan and a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan in coordination with the State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission.
Reference: Comm. 381
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
ADJOURNMENT
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