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REPORT OF THE <br /> COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br /> DATE: July 19, 2022 Re: Comm.No. 869/Res.No. 459-22 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i <br /> TIME: 10:03 a.m. <br /> Council Chair and Members <br /> Hawai`i County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 <br /> Your Committee on Finance,to which was referred Resolution No. 459-22, reports as follows: <br /> Resolution No. 459-22, transmitted by Finance Director Deanna S. Sako via Communication No. 869 <br /> dated June 30, 2022, authorizes the Office of the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of <br /> Hawai`i Department of Transportation. <br /> This resolution allows for the receipt of$1,879,773 in federally-derived funds, which would be used <br /> by the Mass Transit Agency for operational costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and lost <br /> passenger fares through December 31, 2025. <br /> Per Committee Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz's request, Mass Transit Administrator John Andoh <br /> clarified that any additional staffing and training will be covered under separate funding sources. <br /> Mr. Andoh also stated that he will work with Committee Member Susan L.K. Lee Loy to present a <br /> spend-down plan. <br /> Mr. Andoh also clarified for Committee Chair Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder that this measure covers <br /> the extension through 2025 and is separate from the fare suspension up until this point. <br /> Pursuant to Section 46-7, Hawai`i Revised Statutes, and Section 13-13,Hawai`i 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. 459-22, and <br /> recommends its adoption. <br /> arc <br /> AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> CHUNG X <br /> DAVID x COMMITTEE ON FIN A ► <br /> INABA X <br /> KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X <br /> KIERKIEWICZ X <br /> KIMBALL X MATT KANEALI`', gINFELDER, CHAIR <br /> LEE LOY X <br /> RICHARDS X FC REPORT NO.: 171 <br /> VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: AUG 0 3 2022 <br />