HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 105 2023/10/31 2022-2024DATE: October 31, 2023
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Re: Comm. No. 561/Bill No. 97
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 97, reports as follows:
Bill No. 97, transmitted by Finance Director Deanna S. Sako via Communication No. 561 dated
October 13, 2023, 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.
This bill adds the Public Works Lanikaula Street Rehabilitation Kilauea Avenue to Manono Street —
County project ($1,250,000) and the Lanikaula Street Rehabilitation Kilauea Avenue to Manono Street —
Federal project ($5 million) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General
Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund — Fund Balance and/or other Sources ($1,250,000) and Federal
Grants Receivable ($5 million), to rehabilitate roadway pavement.
Committee Member Susan L.K. Lee Loy asked Public Works Deputy Director Malia Kekai if
these funds were only intended for street rehabilitation or if it included bike paths, sidewalks, and
painting of streets. Ms. Kekai replied that this is only intended for street rehabilitation. Ms. Kekai
provided a more detailed background on this measure. Ms. Lee Loy commented and asked if the
department would consider including sidewalks in this project, as this is in the area of the
University of Hawaii at Hilo campus. Sidewalks would ensure student safety when walking to
classes.
Committee Member Michelle Galimba asked Ms. Kekai if she could tell her how many blocks on
Kilauea St. She replied that it was only one block.
Committee Member Jenn Kagiwada wanted to second Ms. Lee Loy's sentiments regarding the
students' safety. Ms. Kagiwada also supported this project.
Committee Chair Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder commented on the recent road improvements on a
section of Kilauea and how that impacted the community. He mentioned that there has been an
increase in traffic, which can occasionally be backed up at one of the busiest intersections.
Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder told Ms. Kekai that with this project, he hopes the department will find
some balance for both the need for street rehabilitation and the community's needs.
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Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 97, and recommends
its passage on first reading.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
MATT KANEAL `I- EINFELDER,
CHAIR
FC REPORT NO.: 105
ADOPTED: NOV 1 5 2023
AYES NOES
ABS EX
EVANS
X
GALIMBA
X
INABA
X
KAGIWADA
X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
X
KIERKIEWICZ
X
KIMBALL
X
LEE LOY
X
VILLEGAS
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
MATT KANEAL `I- EINFELDER,
CHAIR
FC REPORT NO.: 105
ADOPTED: NOV 1 5 2023