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REPORT OF THE <br /> COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br /> DATE: April 18, 2006 Re: Comm. No. 789Bi11 No. 256 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> TIME: 10:28 a.m. <br /> Council Chair and Members <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 256, reports as follows: <br /> Bill No. 256, transmitted by Director of Finance William Takaba, via Communication No. 789, <br /> dated March 28, 2006, amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as amended, the Operating Budget, ending <br /> June 30, 2006. The amendment is as follows: <br /> From: <br /> 3301.95 Federal Grants -Marijuana Eradication General $41,246 <br /> To: <br /> 010-201-5219.31 Marijuana Eradication General $41,246 <br /> The Police Department will be receiving additional funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, <br /> <br /> which will be used to compensate for overtime incurred during marijuana related operations, <br /> investigations, and community meetings; to purchase equipment to enhance safety issues during <br /> operations/investigations; to pay for helicopter service costs; to cover travel expenses for <br /> attending training workshops and seminars; and to assist in marijuana investigations in <br /> conjunction with the "Weed and Seed" Program. <br /> Pursuant to Section 46-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Section 13-13(b), Hawaii County <br /> Charter, the Mayor is already authorized to apply for, receive and expend the funds for this <br /> <br /> program identified in the Operating Budget. <br /> Council Member Bob Jacobson is in opposition of this measure, as he needs more evidence of <br /> <br /> the accomplishment of the Marijuana Eradication program. <br /> Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 256 and <br /> recommends it pass first reading. <br /> smc <br /> Hues rvoes n&e ex Respectfully submitted, <br /> ARAKAKI X <br /> H?cA x COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br /> HOFFMANN X <br /> HOLSCHUH X ~ ~ ' 1 e`=~~n <br /> IKEDA X ""U~v~«(//'_-..WWee ll//' <br /> ISBELL X <br /> aACOSSON X VIRG IA ISBELL, CHAIR <br /> rttnco X FC REPORT LVQ, <br /> SAFARIK X ADOPTED: gyp'( p ([pp <br /> <br />