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Honorable Members of the Hawaii County Council May 5, 2015 Page 2 Significant Changes to March 1, 2015 Revenue Estimates General Fund • Real Property Tax — revenue projections have increased by an additional $4,000,000 due to upward valuation adjustments and a reduction in the tax appeal allowance. Significant Changes to March 1, 2015 Expenditure Estimates General Fund Public Works — additional funding of approximately $962,000 was provided for continued improvements to the permit processing system. Customers should be able to experience more predictable, professional, and timely service from application submission through final inspection. Funding of $250,000 was added for albizia trees and other unsafe flora. Fuel was also increased by about $273,000 to accommodate increases in price and usage. • Police — funding for insurance increased by approximately $238,000. Additionally, funding of $140,000 is included for mobile data terminals. • Fire — funding was increased by about $195,000 for additional inspectors and related equipment to improve the building permit system. Additionally, funding of approximately $158,000 was provided for helicopter parts. • Mass Transit — funding was increased by $904,000 to ensure adequate driver coverage across the island and for the completion of an island wide study. • Health Benefits, Retirement Benefits and Employer FICA — funding of approximately $474,000 was provided to increase the fringe benefit accounts for the new positions added to the budget, primarily related to the improvements to the building permit system. • Provision for Compensation Adjustment — funding for the expected pay raises for bargaining units 2, 3, 4 and 14 was reduced by $306,000 and transferred to the special funds to accommodate the pay raises in each fund. Solid Waste Fund Solid Waste — funding of $450,000 for additional hauling related to the lava flow was moved to the recycling program. This funding will be primarily used for organics and a new vehicle. Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer