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Form #: B-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: 1/11/16 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Lois Nishida PHONE: x8584 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> Amend Ordinance 15-57, the Operating Budget for FY2015-2016, to increase the budget in the Bicycle <br /> Education Program as follows: <br /> 060.3609.10 Fund Balance from Previous Year $250,000.00 <br /> 060.321.5321.02.115 Bicycle Education Pgm. 250,000.00 <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> The Department of Research and Devleopment requests funding for a Bike Share pilot project. The goal of <br /> the Bike Share project is to provide residents and visitors with an alternative mode of transporation for short <br /> trips between points of interest, businesses and hotels. Having an option like Bike Share makes it safer, <br /> easier and more affordable to navigate our neighborhoods; while providing health, economic and <br /> environmental benefits for the broader community. This pilot project will also promote the continuous <br /> development of appropriate infrastructure for biking, bike safety and bike ridership on Hawai'i Island. <br /> r , <br /> SIGNED: �._ DATE: 1/11/16 <br /> Department Head <br />