HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 171 2022/07/19 2020-2022 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: July 19, 2022 Re: Comm.No. 869/Res.No. 459-22
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i
TIME: 10:03 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Finance,to which was referred Resolution No. 459-22, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 459-22, transmitted by Finance Director Deanna S. Sako via Communication No. 869
dated June 30, 2022, authorizes the Office of the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of
Hawai`i Department of Transportation.
This resolution allows for the receipt of$1,879,773 in federally-derived funds, which would be used
by the Mass Transit Agency for operational costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and lost
passenger fares through December 31, 2025.
Per Committee Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz's request, Mass Transit Administrator John Andoh
clarified that any additional staffing and training will be covered under separate funding sources.
Mr. Andoh also stated that he will work with Committee Member Susan L.K. Lee Loy to present a
spend-down plan.
Mr. Andoh also clarified for Committee Chair Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder that this measure covers
the extension through 2025 and is separate from the fare suspension up until this point.
Pursuant to Section 46-7, Hawai`i Revised Statutes, and Section 13-13,Hawai`i 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. 459-22, and
recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
CHUNG X
DAVID x COMMITTEE ON FIN A ►
INABA X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X
KIMBALL X MATT KANEALI`', gINFELDER, CHAIR
LEE LOY X
RICHARDS X FC REPORT NO.: 171
VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: AUG 0 3 2022