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DATE: October 3, 2023 <br />PLACE: Council Chambers <br />Hilo, Hawai `i <br />TIME: 12:10 p.m. <br />Council Chair and Members <br />Hawaii County Council <br />Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br />REPORT OF THE <br />COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br />Re: Comm. No. 482/Res. No. 284-23 <br />Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 284-23, reports as follows: <br />Resolution No. 284-23, transmitted by Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, via Communication No. 482 <br />dated September 15, 2023, authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawaii <br />Department of Human Services. <br />This resolution allows for the receipt of $2,000,000 in federally -derived funds to support the <br />implementation and on-going operations of a new homeless shelter program. <br />Finance Director Deanna Sako provided a brief overview of this measure as they waited for Housing <br />and Community Development Specialist Sharon Hirota to join the meeting. Ms. Hirota then offered a <br />more detailed overview of the matter. <br />Committee Member Jenn Kagiwada asked Ms. Hirota for clarification on who the housing would be <br />for. Ms. Hirota replied that they are focusing on individuals and couples. Ms. Kagiwada wondered if <br />there was a community outreach plan. Ms. Hirota said that they do plan some community engagement <br />and encourage individuals to seek shelter and link them to other resources. <br />Committee Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz asked for a timeline for this implementation. Ms. Hirota <br />said they would like to start something in early January. <br />Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 284-23, and <br />recommends its adoption. <br />lu <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br />MATT KANEAL EINFELDER, <br />CHAIR <br />FC REPORT NO.: 83 <br />ADOPTED: OCT 1 8 2023 <br />AYES NOES ABS EX <br />EVANS <br />X <br />GALIMBA <br />X <br />INABA <br />X <br />KAGIWADA <br />X <br />KANEALI°I-KLEINFELDER <br />X <br />KIERKIEWICZ <br />X <br />KIMBALL <br />X <br />LEE LOY <br />X <br />VILLEGAS <br />X <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br />MATT KANEAL EINFELDER, <br />CHAIR <br />FC REPORT NO.: 83 <br />ADOPTED: OCT 1 8 2023 <br />