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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0787.000 2020-2022 i 4 i vw?Y;0F kk Deanna S. Sako Mitchell D. Roth j Director Mayor Steven A. Hunt e}';,N�M,.;•��. Deputy Director �tE Of•N►'� County f Hawaii Finance Department 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2103 • Hilo,Hawaii 96724 _ (808)961-8234 Fax(808)961-8569 April 29, 2022 tix t xa� jIj Maile Medeiros David, Council Chair and �- Members of the Hawaii County Council Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Re: Operating Budget The County of Hawaii has been awarded $726,000 from the Federal Highway Administration(FHWA). These funds will be used to expand the Hawaii Island Bikeshare system in Kailua-Kona and Hilo by increasing the number of stations in both locations. Enclosed is a resolution to enter into an agreement to accept these funds. Also enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating this $726,000 grant. If there are any questions,please do not hesitate to call Keane Thompson of the Department of Public Works at 961-8013. Deanna S. Sako Director of Finance Enc. c: DPW Cs• 4N- I bi h I Comm. Flo• Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provideei. �e �2 Form : B-52 7/18/81 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTMENT: Public Works DATE: April 27, 2022 STAFF CONTACT: Keone Thompson PHONE: 961-8013 A. REQUEST: The Department of Public Works Engineering Division requests an ordinance amending Ordinance 21-38, as amended, by adding appropriation to the Operating Budget for the following project: Revenue 010.3309.68 Hawaii Island Bikeshare System- Federal $726,000 Expenditure 010.173.5173.34.115 Hawaii Island Bikeshare System- Federal $726,000 The Department also requests a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)to accept grant funds in the amount of$726,000. B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): FHWA approved and issued Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds to the County of Hawaii Department of Public Works, TAP-0100(086), Expansion of Hawaii Island Bikeshare Project. This project expands the existing Hawaii Island Bikeshare system in Kailua-Kona and Hilo. Currently there are 7 stations in Kailua-Kona and 4 stations in Hilo. The funds will be used to purchase, ship, and install approximately 15 additional stations (105 bicycles) islandwide to contribute to the expansion of the Hawaii County system. This project improves non-driver access to public transportation and enhances mobility, improves community health and air quality, and increases environmental mitigation through the reduction of fossil fuel usage. This project will be managed by the Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii (PATH), an organization that has been an advocate for multi-modal transportation and the development of interconnected bike lanes, trails, and sidewalks to provide a healthy and green alternative to automobile use. Bikeshare as a multi-modal tool is attractive, safe, comfortable, convenient, accessible, and environmentally friendly. The County's initial pilot project was launched in 2016 creating 3 stations in Kona, then expanded in 2019 creating an additional 4 stations in Kailua-Kona and 4 stations in Hilo. SIGNED: DATE: Depart Head i i I I GRANT SUMMARY (Supplement to -52,Request for Council Action I Type of Grant Appropriation bein requested: (New or an additional a ro riation ® New(for this fiscal year period). OR ❑ Additional appropriation (to an existing grant); I Is a draft agreement attached? Has the original grant notification been transmitted to ❑ Yes ®No Council? ❑ Yes ❑No i Name of Grant Program: Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Grantor: Federal Highway Administration (FA) County Grantee Department or Agency: Department of Public Works County Grantee Contact Person: Keone Thompson Phone Number: (808)961-8013 Amount of Grant: $726,000 Grant Period (Commencement& Completion): September 28, 2021 to June 30,2023 Purpose of Grant: Expand the Bikeshare system by creating two more stations each in Hilo & Kona. Funding Source: ❑Federal ®Federal,passed-through state ❑State *If Federal,passed-through state, provide Federal Agency: FHWA County Match required?: ® Yes ❑No If yes, Matching Amount? $181,500 Budgeted in account# : Mass Transit OCE In-kind? Explain: Explanation: County's personnel requirements: Amount of new position(s)? Qty: 0 Permanent: ❑ Temporary: ❑, Duration: Full-time: ❑ Part-time: ❑, Time Element: Qty: 0 Contractual: ❑ Explain: Explanation: Additional Comments about Grant: Please create Federal appropriation for the 80% federal funds we will receive. Mass Transit has already budgeted the 20% county share in their FY23 operating budget. B-52 Grant Summary Form