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REPORT OFT <br /> COMMITTEE l®1 FINANCE <br /> DATE: March 9, 2022 Re: Comm. No. 650/Res.No. 332-22 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Hilo, Hawaii <br /> TIME: 9:00 a.m. <br /> Council Chair and Members <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 332-22, reports as follows: <br /> Resolution No. 332-22, transmitted by Finance Director Deanna S. Sako via Communication No. 650 <br /> dated February 17, 2022, authorizes the Office of the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the <br /> State of Hawaii, Hawaii Tourism Authority. <br /> This resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement to establish the roles and <br /> responsibilities for the implementation of the Hawaii Island Destination Management Action Plan. <br /> Research and Development Director Douglass S. Adams provided background on the measure. <br /> Committee Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz asked Mr. Adams to clarify how the County is working <br /> on the Destination Management Action (DMAP)plan without this measure in place. Mr. Adams <br /> stated that funding comes from HTA (Hawai`i Tourism Authority), County innovation grants, and <br /> stewardship programs. <br /> Committee Member Herbert M. "Tim" Richards III provided comments in support and emphasized <br /> the importance of assessing community and environmental needs together. <br /> Committee Member Heather L. Kimball also provided comments in support of the measure, <br /> highlighting HTA's work in Waipi`o. <br /> Pursuant to Section 46-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Section 13-13, Hawaii County Charter, the <br /> Mayor is authorized to apply for, receive, and expend the funds for contracts with private parties, <br /> other counties, the State, or the United States government for functions or activities which the County <br /> is authorized to perform. <br /> Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 332-22, and <br /> recommends its adoption. <br /> arc <br /> AYES NOES ABS Ex Respectfully submitted, <br /> CHUNG X <br /> DAVID x COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br /> INABA X <br /> KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X �. <br /> KIERKIEWICZ X <br /> KIMBALL x MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER, CHAIR <br /> LEE LOY X <br /> RICHARDS X FC%REPORT NO.: III <br /> VILLEGAs X ADOP D: MAR 2 3 2022 <br />