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NARRATIVE SUMMARY OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS OPERATING BUDGET FY 2011 -2012 GENERAL FUND REVENUES: The Public Service Company Tax and Fund Balance from Previous Year amounts have been increased based on our latest estimates. The Transient Accommodations Tax was adjusted to reflect the State Legislature's cap to the Counties. Adjustments were made to the State and /or Federal grant amounts for the Hawaii Fire Department's EMS and West Hawaii Ocean Safety programs, Planning Department's CZM program, Civil Defense's Emergency Management Preparedness Grant program, Office of Aging's Area Plan on Aging Program, and Finance's Vehicle Registration (MV Weight Tax). Environmental Management's administrative charges from its special funds have increased. Public Works' Gas and oil charges and auto repair charges were amended. The Department of Liquor Control has new projections for its license fees. Revenues from the anticipated bus fares were reduced to reflect the proposed bus fare plans. A feed -in tariff revenue account was created for excess electrical energy at the West Hawaii Civic Center that is sold to the utility company. EXPENDITURES: LEGISLATIVE The Clerk - Council Office amended its budget to include the telephone, video conferencing, courier, and electricity expenses for the Waimea and /or Ka'u Council offices, and to increase AV equipment repairs and video taping accounts. The lease for the Pahoa Council Office was removed as it will be paid from the Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Fund. Elections Division has reduced its overtime and miscellaneous salaries and wages accounts. The Legislative Auditor has amended its payroll requirements, reduced various OCE accounts, and established a new equipment account. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT The salaries and wages amendment reflects the payroll requirements of the Mayor's Office. Two positions from the Clerical Center were transferred out to Office of Aging and the Hawaii Fire Department.