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REPORT OF THE <br /> COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br /> DATE: March 19, 2024 Re: Comm.No. 766/Bill No. 141 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i <br /> TIME: 10:08 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 Bill No. 141,reports as follows: <br /> Bill No. 141,transmitted by Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, via Communication No. 766 dated <br /> March 1, 2024, amends Ordinance No. 23-50, as amended,the Operating Budget for the County <br /> of Hawai`i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. <br /> This bill increases revenues in the Elderly Recreation Services account($55,000); and appropriates the <br /> same to the Elderly Recreation Services account, for a total appropriation of$195,000. Funds would be <br /> used to provide recreational classes to seniors 55 years of age and older. <br /> Committee Chair Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder asked the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide <br /> a brief background on this measure. <br /> Elderly Activities Director Roann Okamura and Business Manager Reid Sewake appeared in the Hilo <br /> Council Chambers. Ms. Okamura provided a brief overview. <br /> Committee Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz asked if this would include an expansion. Ms. Okamura <br /> stated that the only area they currently don't service is Kailua-Kona. Ms. Kierkiewicz asked <br /> Ms. Okamura what the cost was for Kupuna to attend these classes. Ms. Okamura stated it was $10 for <br /> ten weeks. Ms. Okamura indicated that they planned to incorporate a slight price increase soon. <br /> Ms. Kierkiewicz said she hopes the increase is not too high as some of the Kupuna are on a fixed <br /> income. <br /> Committee Member Susan L. K. Lee Loy asked if Ms. Okamura had any thoughts on additional <br /> funding they could receive to help offset a price increase. Ms. Okamura shared some of her thoughts <br /> on that matter. Ms. Lee Loy asked for an update on the equipment we provide for this program. <br /> Mr. Sewake provided a brief overview. <br /> Committee Chair Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder commended Ms. Okamura on the department's ability <br /> to provide these services to the community. <br /> FC Report No.150 <br />