Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet March 19.
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, 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. 12.27: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: FEBRUARY 1 – 15, 2024
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated February 29, 2024.
Comm. 13.28: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: JANUARY 1 – 15, 2024
From Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, dated February 20, 2024, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.3 of the Hawai‘i County Code.
Comm. 13.29: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: JANUARY 16 – 31, 2024
From Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, dated February 20, 2024, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.3 of the Hawai‘i County Code.
Comm. 13.30: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: FEBRUARY 1 – 15, 2024
From Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, dated February 21, 2024, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.3 of the Hawai‘i County Code.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 450-24: 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 ENHANCE THE FACILITIES AND PARK GROUNDS AT THE WILLIAM “BILLY” KENOI DISTRICT PARK
Allocates $37,000 for improvements to the Pāhoa Aquatic Center, appliances and equipment for the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, and the addition of memorial plaques honoring the contributions made by Mayor William “Billy” Kenoi and
Madie Greene.
Reference: Comm. 762
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 451-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES OF THREE FIRE APPARATUS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with an approximate monthly cost of $27,998 for a replacement hazmat truck for the Kaūmana Fire Station and an approximate monthly cost of $37,330 for two replacement engines for the Pāhoa and Volcano Fire Stations.
Reference: Comm. 765
Intr. by: Mr. Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 141: 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 Elderly Recreation Services account ($55,000); and appropriates the same to the Elderly Recreation Services account, for a total appropriation of $195,000. Funds would be used to provide recreational classes to seniors 55 years of age and older.
Reference: Comm. 766
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
ADJOURNMENT
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