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REPORT OF THE <br /> COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br /> DATE: October 15, 2013 Re: Comm. No. 454/Bill No. 138 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Kona, Hawai`i <br /> TIME: 9:04 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. 138, reports as follows: <br /> Bill No. 138, transmitted by Council Member Dru Mamo Kanuha, via Communication No. 454 <br /> dated September 26, 2013, amends Ordinance No. 13-66, as amended, relating to public <br /> improvements and financing thereof for the fiscal year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. The <br /> amendment is as follows: <br /> DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS <br /> Nani Kailua Extension <br /> (110.388.5386.19) $ 3,500,000 <br /> Funds for this appropriation increase shall be provided from: <br /> General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance <br /> and/or other Sources (State CIP) $ 3,500,000 <br /> The proposed bill adds the Public Works Nani Kailua Extension project for $3.5 million to the <br /> Capital Budget. This project will provide a new mauka-makai connector from Ali`i Drive, in the <br /> vicinity of Oneo Bay, to the Kuakini Highway. <br /> Council Member Kanuha spoke in support of Bill No. 138. He stated that the new connector road <br /> will provide additional vehicular circulation and improve the traffic flow on Ali`i Drive; the <br /> community will see an improvement in the economic flow and activity of the area; and furthermore, <br /> it will provide an alternate route for businesses and residents during community events or in times <br /> of emergency disasters or evacuations. <br /> Public Works Director Warren Lee appeared before Your Committee for questions. He gave some <br /> insight on the two optional connectors that were being considered. Director Lee stated that based <br /> on a preliminary study, there are archaeological sites between Kuakini Drive and Ali`i Drive; <br /> however, if the funds are appropriated, a more intensive study will be done. <br /> Council Member Ford spoke in support of Bill No. 138; however, she was concerned that the <br /> location of the road would be impacted if a tsunami was to hit Ali`i Drive. Public Works Director <br /> FC Report No. 103 <br />