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County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
21" Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
October 17, 2023
10:30 a.m.
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CALL TO ORDER—10:50 a.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Pursuant to HRS § 92-3, oral testimony may be provided entirely at the beginning of the meeting, or
immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the committee.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 13.19: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: AUGUST 16 —31, 2023
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated September 15, 2023, transmitting the
above report pursuant to Section 2-12.3 of the Hawaii County Code.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 13.20: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: SEPTEMBER 1 — 15, 2023
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated September 26, 2023, transmitting the
above report pursuant to Section 2-12.3 of the Hawaii County Code.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 14.12: PRELIMINARY MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH
ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated September 15, 2023, transmitting the
above report pursuant to Section 6-6.3(h) of the Hawaii County Charter.
(Vote on Comm. 14.12 is on the next page.)
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FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 304-23: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO
AWARD FUNDS TO HAWAII LOCAL2023 HUB
Provides grant funds in the amount of$75,000 for community engagement and
communication plans to support the County's sustainability and climate action programs,
and the Aloha+ Challenge.
Reference: Comm. 521
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 305-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Allows for the receipt of$1,522,130 in federally-derived funds to design and implement
a city-scale reusable foodware and refillable bottle system in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 522
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Galimba and Kimball —2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 306-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT
WITH THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AND/OR THE STATE OF
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Allows for the receipt of$249,320 in federally-derived funds to assist the Department of
Public Works in developing Safe Routes to School initiatives to promote walking and
biking as safe and viable sources of transportation near schools.
Reference: Comm. 523
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 88: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Environmental Protection Agency Solid
Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for Communities account($1,522,130); and
appropriates the same to the Environmental Protection Agency Solid Waste Infrastructure
for Recycling Grants for Communities account. Funds would be used to design and
implement a city-scale reusable foodware and refillable bottle system in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 522
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 89: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Safe Routes to School account($249,320);
and appropriates the same to the Safe Routes to School account to assist the Department
of Public Works in developing Safe Routes to School initiatives to promote walking and
biking as safe and viable sources of transportation near schools.
Reference: Comm. 523
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 90: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the State Grants —Career Criminal Program account($94,240); and
appropriates the same to the Career Criminal Program account, for a total appropriation
of$546,168, to support the prosecution of career criminals.
Reference: Comm. 524
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 91: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the State Grants —Victim/Witness Assistance account($344,199);
and appropriates the same to the Aid to Victims account, for a total appropriation of
$443,371 to support the Prosecuting Attorney Office's Victim-Witness Assistance
Program.
Reference: Comm. 525
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 92: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-51, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024
Adds the Public Works Islandwide Asphalt Concrete Paving Project($3,000,000) to the
Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds,
Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or other Sources, and would be used to
resurface County maintained roads islandwide.
Reference: Comm. 526
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 93: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-51, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024
Adds the Public Works Waiakea-Palai Streams Flood Risk Management—County
project($7,596,700) and the Waiakea-Palai Streams Flood Risk Management—
Federal project($8,743,300)to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be
provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or
other Sources ($7,596,700) and Federal Grants Receivable ($8,743,300), to construct
two flood control detention basins.
Reference: Comm. 527
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 94: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR A PORTION
OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; FIXING THE FORM,
DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND
PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE TO THE PUBLIC; AND AUTHORIZES THE
TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
THE BONDS
Authorizes the issuance of up to $187 million in General Obligation Bonds to fund
certain Capital Improvement Projects including: Construction of Hilo Wastewater
Treatment Plant and other facilities; Parks and Recreation Projects; Office of Housing
and Community Development Projects; Public Works Repairs and Maintenance; and
Public Works Engineering Drainage, Bridges, and Miscellaneous Road Projects.
Reference: Comm. 537
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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ADJOURNMENT—12:25 p.m.
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