HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 113 2023/11/14 2022-2024REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: November 14, 2023
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 11:11 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. No. 576/Res. No. 344-23
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 344-23, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 344-23, transmitted by Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, via Communication No. 576
dated October 26, 2023, authorizes the payment of funds of a later fiscal year and of more than one
fiscal year for a multi-year lease for one Greens Mower for the Department of Parks and Recreation.
This resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate
monthly cost of $1,200, to be used at the Hilo Municipal Golf Course.
Committee Member Michelle Galimba asked if a representative from the department was present to
answer her question. Finance Director Deanna Sako told Ms. Galimba that she did not see anyone
present in chambers or via Zoom. Ms. Galimba stated that this looked like a very expensive mower, and
she looked at the model online. The price online was a fraction of what the department was asking for
and Ms. Galimba asked for an explanation of why this is so expensive. Ms. Sako stated that she would
look into it and that the departments tend to estimate high to cover any unexpected costs. Ms. Sako also
mentioned that this is for the golf course, precisely the greens and that they may need certain
specifications, features, and additions to meet their needs.
Committee Member Cindy Evans was curious to know if purchasing this machine would be better than
doing a lease agreement. Ms. Sako stated that she believed the lease agreement would cover repairs as
well, and in the past, it was challenging to get their machines repaired. Ms. Sako noted that she would
have someone from the department present to provide more details on what the monthly cost would
cover and why they would like to enter into this lease agreement instead of purchasing this machine.
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Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 344-23, and
recommends its adoption.
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Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER,
CHAIR
FC REPORT NO.: 113
ADOPTED: DEC Q 6 2202
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 KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER,
CHAIR
FC REPORT NO.: 113
ADOPTED: DEC Q 6 2202