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COMMITTEE l®1 FINANCE
DATE: March 9, 2022 Re: Comm. No. 650/Res.No. 332-22
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 332-22, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 332-22, transmitted by Finance Director Deanna S. Sako via Communication No. 650
dated February 17, 2022, authorizes the Office of the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the
State of Hawaii, Hawaii Tourism Authority.
This resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement to establish the roles and
responsibilities for the implementation of the Hawaii Island Destination Management Action Plan.
Research and Development Director Douglass S. Adams provided background on the measure.
Committee Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz asked Mr. Adams to clarify how the County is working
on the Destination Management Action (DMAP)plan without this measure in place. Mr. Adams
stated that funding comes from HTA (Hawai`i Tourism Authority), County innovation grants, and
stewardship programs.
Committee Member Herbert M. "Tim" Richards III provided comments in support and emphasized
the importance of assessing community and environmental needs together.
Committee Member Heather L. Kimball also provided comments in support of the measure,
highlighting HTA's work in Waipi`o.
Pursuant to Section 46-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Section 13-13, Hawaii County Charter, the
Mayor is authorized to apply for, receive, and expend the funds for contracts with private parties,
other counties, the State, or the United States government for functions or activities which the County
is authorized to perform.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 332-22, and
recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES ABS Ex Respectfully submitted,
CHUNG X
DAVID x COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
INABA X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X �.
KIERKIEWICZ X
KIMBALL x MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER, CHAIR
LEE LOY X
RICHARDS X FC%REPORT NO.: III
VILLEGAs X ADOP D: MAR 2 3 2022