Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet Oct. 3.
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
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. 12.18: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: AUGUST 16 – AUGUST 31, 2023 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated September 8, 2023.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 281-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE LANDFILL BULLDOZER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an approximate monthly cost of $21,667 to replace equipment that has reached its end of life.
Reference: Comm. 479
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 282-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE LANDFILL COMPACTOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an approximate monthly cost of $25,000 to replace equipment deemed inoperable due to fire loss.
Reference: Comm. 480
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 283-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for Tasers and associated equipment to be utilized by Police Officers island wide.
Reference: Comm. 481
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 284-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Allows for the receipt of $2,000,000 in federally-derived funds to support the implementation and on-going operations of a new homeless shelter program.
Reference: Comm. 482
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 73: 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 2023 Emergency Proclamation Homeless Programs – Federal account ($2,000,000); and appropriates the same to the 2023 Emergency Proclamation Homeless Programs account ($1,900,000); and the 2023 Emergency Proclamation Homeless Programs – Administration account ($100,000). Funds would be used to support the implementation and on-going operations of a new homeless shelter program.
Reference: Comm. 482
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 74: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Hawai‘i County Police Department Data Grant account ($16,980); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i County Police Department Data Grant account, for a total appropriation of $89,980. These additional funds would be used to establish a statewide traffic data system and ensure compliance with national standards.
Reference: Comm. 483
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 75: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Occupant Protection Program account ($37,959); and appropriates the same to the Occupant Protection Program account, for a total appropriation of $161,959. These additional funds would be used to fund operations focused on occupant protection projects through the Community Highway Safety Program.
Reference: Comm. 484
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 76: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Hawai‘i County Police Department Roadblock Program account ($97,970.95); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i County Police Department Roadblock Program account, for a total appropriation of $522,970.95. These additional funds would be used to fund programs focused on reducing the number of drivers operating a vehicle while impaired.
Reference: Comm. 485
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 77: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Hawai‘i County Police Department 2023 Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol Grant account ($280); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i County Police Department 2023 Hawai‘i County Police Department 2023 Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol Grant account, for a total appropriation of $574,514. These additional funds would be used for training, education, enforcement, and community collaboration to reduce the number of traffic fatalities and injuries.
Reference: Comm. 486
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 78: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($8,300); and appropriates the same to the Pāpaʻaloa Housing Project account to purchase planter boxes for residential gardening.
Reference: Comm. 487
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 79: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the State Emergency Medical Services account ($617,702); and appropriates the same to the Emergency Medical Services Other Current Expenses account ($474,008); and the Retirement Benefits account ($143,694). Funds would be used to cover collective bargaining agreement salaries, fringe benefits, and operational increases.
Reference: Comm. 488
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 80: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-51, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
Adds the Public Works Bridge Repair Projects – Honoliʻi and Kaiwilahilahi Streams – Federal project ($6 million) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable to rehabilitate the integrity of these bridges.
Reference: Comm. 489
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 81: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-51, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024
Adds the Fire Department Waiuli (Leleiwi) Beach Park Lifeguard Tower Construction – Fair Share project ($48,000) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Fair Share Contributions to replace the existing tower with a new fiberglass surveyor tower.
Reference: Comm. 490
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
ADJOURNMENT
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