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<br /> The Honorable Chairman James Y. Arakaki <br /> and Members of the County Council <br /> Page 2 <br /> May 4, 2001 <br /> <br /> An increase of $1,186,967 is anticipated in Intergovernmental Revenues due to <br /> corresponding increases in our federal and state grants-in-aid. We have also <br /> included revenues of $240,000 for debt service from the Department of Water <br /> Supply for its portion ($8 million) of the County's $23 million bond issue. <br /> <br /> The General Fund Fund Balance, Previous Year has been adjusted downward <br /> by $2,170,000 to reflect our updated carryover projection. <br /> EXPENDITURES <br /> <br /> The most significant increases in our amended budget include the funding of: <br /> • Three fire equipment operator positions for the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates <br /> fire station, $166,183; <br /> • A frre truck for the Kalaoa fire station (matching funds and grant award), <br /> $400,000; <br /> • Construction of a Police substation at the Waiakea Uka Gym, $55,000; <br /> • The development of a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Hawaii County (matching <br /> funds increase), $35,714; <br /> • The continuation of the Violence Against Children program using County <br /> funds, $78,101; <br /> • Project PAU, a program to combat teenage drinking (grant), $149,000; <br /> • A compliance officerto develop and carry out affirmative action and <br /> Americans with Disabilities Act requirements of Hawaii County, $48,984; <br /> • A Civil engineer IV position for the Kona office of the Department of Public <br /> Works, $44,400; <br /> • An increase to the shared-ride taxi program, $25,000; <br /> • Additional hours for staff at the Kona pool, $41,870; <br /> • Added expenses for the animal control program to maintain current services, <br /> $63,605; <br /> • An increase in the County's recycling program, $160,000; <br /> • A debt service provision for the Department of Water Supply bond issue, <br /> $240,000; <br /> • Additional highway equipment from the Highway Fund budget, $850,000; and <br /> • A Highway Fund transfer for the County's share of the Kino`ole Traffic <br /> Corridor, $400,000. <br /> C®NCLUSI®N <br /> The members of my administration and I certainly appreciate the time and effort <br /> made by members of the Hawaii County Council to provide us with your insight <br /> as we developed our proposed budget for FY 2001-02. Your feedback enabled <br /> <br />