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FC-133 Page 2 April 5,2022 <br /> Mr. Rodenhurst emphasized the inevitable rise in asphalt paving as oil is an ingredient in asphalt. He <br /> stated further that Public Works would like to increase its amount of miles paved per year,but a <br /> decrease in fuel tax will hamper that ability. <br /> Committee Member Rebecca Villegas expressed that other municipalities have been passing similar <br /> legislation. Ms. Villegas emphasized the resolution's short-term nature and the abilityfor the Council <br /> g g p <br /> to pass another resolution reverting the tax rate. Ms. Villegas then stated that she is willing to support <br /> the resolution in order to hear input from the public. <br /> Per Committee Member Holeka Goro Inaba's request, Ms. Sako provided an average fund balance of <br /> $5-8 million annually with just under $20 million in the Highway Fund last year. Mr. Rodenhurst <br /> then provided for Mr. Inaba a list of areas where Public Works could increase efficiency in <br /> operations. Mr. Inaba then stated that he would like to get a better understanding of the concerned <br /> funds, but sees the room for review and the importance of a public hearing. <br /> Mr. Richards asked Mr. Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder why he did not include a sunset date on the resolution. <br /> Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder stated that after discussions, it was his understanding that fuel tax <br /> resolutions are temporary in nature and can be easily changed. Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder also added <br /> that the County does not know when recovery will end. County Clerk Jon Henricks then clarified that <br /> he will need to look further into whether a reversion date can be added to the resolution. <br /> Committee Member Heather L. Kimball stated that she cannot support the measure unless there is a <br /> specified end date. Ms. Kimball then asked Mr. Henricks whether an additional public hearing would <br /> be required should the resolution be amended. Mr. Henricks stated that it might be wise to hold <br /> another hearing. Ms. Kimball then expressed that there are better areas and mechanisms to provide <br /> relief for residents, such as property tax and credits. <br /> Corporation Counsel Elizabeth A. Strance stated that it is not uncommon to not put an effective date <br /> to allow more time to work out specifics. Ms. Strance then cautioned members on a limitation <br /> prohibiting the reintroduction of a same measure once it has previously failed. <br /> For informational purposes, Committee Member Inaba voted"kanalua"then"aye." <br /> Pursuant to Section 243-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Council is authorized to determine the <br /> amount of the County fuel tax by resolution. <br /> Your Committee on Finance is not in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 363-22, <br /> and forwards it to Council with a negative recommendation. <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`P K ,EINFELDER, CHAIR <br /> LEE LOY X <br /> RICHARDS X FC REPORT133 <br /> VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: MAY 0 4 2022 <br />