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Honorable Members of the Hawai`i County Council March 1, 2017 Page 4 EXPENDITURE CHANGES Savings were achieved throughout the budget as the result of cuts made by the departments, reductions in travel, and the decision to delay hiring and equipment purchases. Negotiations for all eight bargaining units are continuing at this time. No provision for pay raises has been included in the budget, as the amount is not yet known. Other major changes in projected expenditures are as follows: General Government • Legislative. The Contingency Relief account was reduced by $810,000. • Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefit Fund. The fund was reduced by $700,000,to reflect the expected expenditures for the upcoming year. • The majority of the other changes are explained by the savings noted above. Public Safety • Police. The police department has a reduction of approximately $303,000, due primarily to the reduction in overtime. • Fire. The fire department has a reduction of approximately $2.1 million, due primarily to the reduction in overtime. • The majority of the other changes are explained by the savings noted above. Health,Education and Welfare • Aging. Additional grant funding of about $540,000 is expected and appropriated for various programs. • Housing Fund. Additional grant funding of$500,000 is expected and appropriated for additional voucher rental subsidies. Debt Service • Transfer to Debt Service. Debt service is expected to increase by $4.8 million due to a planned bond issue later this year. Pension & Retirement • • Retirement Benefits. Contributions to the employee retirement system will increase by approximately $5.8 million, or 12.3%, as the result of rate increases expected to be established by the State Legislature. Health Fund • Health Benefits. Contributions to the Employer Union Trust Fund will increase by $5.9 million, or 13.1%, due primarily to the increase in other post-retirement benefits required by state law.