HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 062 2023/08/01 2022-2024 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: August 1, 2023 Re: Comm. No. 381/Res. No. 211-23
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 10:30 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 211-23, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 211-23, transmitted by Finance Director Deanna Sako, via Communication No. 381
dated July 14, 2023, authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawaii
Department of Land and Natural Resources.
This resolution allows for the receipt of$350,000 in federally-derived funds, which would be
used to develop a Priority Climate Action Plan and a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan in
coordination with the State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission.
Research and Development Director Douglass Adams and Economic Development Specialist
Jake Sykes appeared before the committee to provide a detailed overview of this measure.
Committee Member Rebecca Villegas congratulated and thanked Mr. Adams and Mr. Sykes on
their work towards a positive change.
Committee Member Cindy Evans asked Mr. Sykes to expand on the community-driven engagement
component of this action plan. Mr. Sykes replied that they will reach out to each committee member
to gauge their district's priority.
Committee Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz commented in support that this was a"proud mama
moment" for her as Mr. Sykes worked for Ms. Kierkiewicz as her Legislative Aide earlier this year.
Ms. Kierkiewicz praised Mr. Sykes and the department for a job well done and thanked Mr. Adams
for supporting his team.
Multiple Committee Members commented in support of this measure.
Pursuant to Section 46-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that the Mayor of the County of Hawaii is
authorized to execute, on behalf of the County, an agreement and related documents with the State
of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources for purposes as described above.
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Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 211-23, and
recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
EVANS X
GALIMBA X COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
INABA X
KAGIWADA X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ x MATT KANEAL EINFELDER,
KIMBALL X CHAIR
LEE LOY X FC REPORT NAQu,� 62203
VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: