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FC-170 Page 8 May 1, 2014 <br /> During the budget review, Mayor William P. Kenoi reviewed his proposed budget for the <br /> Council. He reminded Council Members that for four consecutive years efforts were made to <br /> reduce the size and cost of government in a strategic and responsible manner and to maintain <br /> public services. This joint-effort was successful all four years and is unprecedented in the <br /> history of County government. However, the 2014-2015 budget will be the first budget to <br /> exceed the budget since taking office in 2008. The increase is attributed entirely to salary, wage <br /> and benefit increases, both at collective bargaining and negotiated agreements and awards at <br /> arbitration. Mayor Kenoi commented that despite the reduction in government, it has been a <br /> priority to maintain core County services such as public safety, infrastructure and transportation, <br /> and to create healthy and safe communities. Furthermore, in the coming year, the County will <br /> realize a modest recovery in property tax evaluations and property tax revenues. <br /> Upon review of the Mayor's amended budget submittal on May 5, 2014, the Council may <br /> propose amendments as necessary. <br /> Your Committee on Finance is in accordance with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 208, and <br /> recommends its passage on first reading. <br /> sc <br /> AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> EOFF X <br /> FORD _ x COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br /> ILAGAN X <br /> KANUHA X <br /> KERN X /41/ <br /> ONISHI X <br /> POINDEXTER X VALERIE T. POINDEXTER, CHAIR <br /> WILLE X FC REPORT NO.: 170 <br /> YOSHIMOTO x ADOPTED: MAY 11-2r)14 <br />