Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet Oct. 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:
• Hilo Council Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401 Members of the public may also attend from this location.
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• Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa‘au; and
• Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road
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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. 13.19: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: AUGUST 16 – 31, 2023
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated September 15, 2023, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.3 of the Hawai‘i County Code.
Comm. 13.20: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: SEPTEMBER 1 – 15, 2023
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated September 26, 2023, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.3 of the Hawai‘i County Code.
Comm. 14.12: PRELIMINARY MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated September 15, 2023, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 6-6.3(h) of the Hawai‘i County Charter.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 304-23: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO HAWAI‘I LOCAL2023 HUB
Provides grant funds in the amount of $75,000 for community engagement and communication plans to support the County’s sustainability and climate action programs, and the Aloha+ Challenge.
Reference: Comm. 521
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 305-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Allows for the receipt of $1,522,130 in federally-derived funds to design and implement a city-scale reusable foodware and refillable bottle system in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 522
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 306-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AND/OR THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Allows for the receipt of $249,320 in federally-derived funds to assist the Department of Public Works in developing Safe Routes to School initiatives to promote walking and biking as safe and viable sources of transportation near schools.
Reference: Comm. 523
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 88: 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 – Environmental Protection Agency Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for Communities account ($1,522,130); and appropriates the same to the Environmental Protection Agency Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for Communities account. Funds would be used to design and implement a city-scale reusable foodware and refillable bottle system in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 522
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 89: 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 – Safe Routes to School account ($249,320); and appropriates the same to the Safe Routes to School account to assist the Department of Public Works in developing Safe Routes to School initiatives to promote walking and biking as safe and viable sources of transportation near schools.
Reference: Comm. 523
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 90: 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 Grants – Career Criminal Program account ($94,240); and appropriates the same to the Career Criminal Program account, for a total appropriation of $546,168, to support the prosecution of career criminals.
Reference: Comm. 524
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 91: 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 Grants – Victim/Witness Assistance account ($344,199); and appropriates the same to the Aid to Victims account, for a total appropriation of $443,371 to support the Prosecuting Attorney Office’s Victim-Witness Assistance Program.
Reference: Comm. 525
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 92: 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 Public Works Islandwide Asphalt Concrete Paving Project ($3,000,000) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or other Sources, and would be used to resurface County maintained roads islandwide.
Reference: Comm. 526
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 93: 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 Public Works Waiākea-Palai Streams Flood Risk Management – County project ($7,596,700) and the Waiākea-Palai Streams Flood Risk Management – Federal project ($8,743,300) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or other Sources ($7,596,700) and Federal Grants Receivable ($8,743,300), to construct two flood control detention basins.
Reference: Comm. 527
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Bill 94: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; FIXING THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE TO THE PUBLIC; AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS
Authorizes the issuance of up to $187 million in General Obligation Bonds to fund certain Capital Improvement Projects including: Construction of Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant and other facilities; Parks and Recreation Projects; Office of Housing and Community Development Projects; Public Works Repairs and Maintenance; and Public Works Engineering Drainage, Bridges, and Miscellaneous Road Projects.
Reference: Comm. 537
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
ADJOURNMENT
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