HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0881.000 2022-2024Mitchell D. Roth
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County of Hawaii
Finance Department
25 Aupuni Street, suite 2103 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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May 7, 2024
Diane Nakagawa
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Aaron K.H. Brown
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Re: Operating Budget r
The County of Hawaii has been awarded $1,000,000 from the State of Hawaii
Department of Human Services. These funds will be used to support the implementation
and on -going operations of a new homeless shelter program.
Enclosed is a resolution to enter into an agreement to accept these funds. Also enclosed
is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating this
$1,000,000.
The Office of Housing and Community Development requests that a breach be authorized
to submit this resolution after the April 26, 2024 submission deadline, and to waive it
from the Finance Committee in order to be placed on the May 15, 2024 Council agenda.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Susan Kunz or Sharon Hirota of
the Office of Housing and Community Development at 961-8379.
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Diane Nakagawa
Director of Finance
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Form #: B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Office of Housing and Community
DEPARTMENT: Development DATE: May 6, 2024
STAFF
CONTACT: Susan K. Kunz / Sharon L. Hirota PHONE: 961-8379
A. REQUEST:
The Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) is requesting to amend Ordinance 23-50
by appropriating the following;
Revenue:
2024 State Emergency Proclamation Homeless Programs 152.3306.XX $ 1,000,000.00
Expenditure:
2024 State Emergency Proclamation Homeless Programs 152.461.5466.XX $ 1,000,000.00
The appropriation request for $ 1,000,000.00 represents a grant from the State of Hawai'i, Department
of Human Services, to implement an overnight emergency cot sleeping program in East Hawaii.
Please create a resolution to enter into an Agreement to accept the grant funds
To expedite the receipt of grant funds, the OHCD would like to request for a waiver from committee and
that the resolution and ordinance be placed on the May 15, 2024 council agenda. The OHCD would like
to request a breach to transmit after the April 26, 2024 deadline and to waive Finance Committee so that the
resolution and ordinance be placed on the May 15, 2024 council agenda.
B, BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
The State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services is providing the County of Hawaii through the
Office of Housing and Community Development funding to provide funding to support the
implementation and ongoing operational support of a new overnight cot sleeping homeless shelter
program.
This initiative is designed to provide a safe and dignified haven for individuals experiencing
homelessness in our community. The funding will be used to cover essential expenses such as staffing,
facility maintenance, meals, and support services that are crucial for the well-being and rehabilitation of
our most vulnerable community members. The program will not only help the County to meet the
immediate needs of those in crisis but also contribute to long-term solutions for those experiencing
homelessness. /J
SIGNED:
DATE: 2
GRANT SUMMARY
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of Grant Anoronriation beinL, reauested-.
® New (for this fiscal year period). OR
Is a draft agreement attached?
❑ Yes ® No
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ew or an additional a ro riation
❑ Additional appropriation (to an existing grant);
Has the original grant notification been transmitted to
Council? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Name of Grant Program 2024 Homeless Programs
Grantor: State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services
County Grantee Department or Agency Office of Housing and Community Development
County Grantee Contact Person Susan Kunz
Amount of Grant: $ 1,000,000.00
Phone Number: 961-8379
Grant Period (Commencement & Completion): May 1, 2024 — April 30, 2025
Purpose of Grant: To support the planning and implementation of a Emergency Shelter operations in
East Hawaii.
Funding Source: ❑Federal ❑Federal, passed -through state ®State ❑ Private
*If Federal, passed -through state, provide Federal Agency:
County Match required?: ❑ Yes ® No
If yes, Matching Amount? Budgeted in account# :
In -kind? Explain:
Explanation:
County's personnel requirements: Amount of new position(s)?
Qty: Permanent: ❑ Temporary: ❑, Duration:
Full-time: ❑ Part-time: ❑, Time Element:
Qty: Contractual: ❑ Explain:
Explanation:
Additional Comments about Grant:
B-52 Grant suminmy Fonn
MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
Chahperson
CINDY EVANS
Vice Chair
HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL
County of HmvaVi
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Slreei
Hilo, Hawai'f 96720
May 8, 2024
Heather L. Kimball, Council Chair
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
MICHELLE M. GALIMBA
HOLEKA GORO INABA
JENN KAGIWADA
ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ
HEATHER L. KIMBALL
SUSAN L.K. LEE LOY
REBECCA VILLEGAS
RE: Resolution No. 524-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAVI DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Bill No. 164 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.23-50, AS AMENDED,
THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAVI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024.
Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of
Hawaii, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above -referenced matter be
waived from the Committee on Finance to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing
this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and
the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request
is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on
Finance for placement on its future agenda.
Sincerely,
Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Chairperson
Committee on Finance
6rovDDate/Waive to Council:
Heather L. Kimball, Council Chair
Hawaii County Council �'►�lli� 0 6
Disapproved/Date/Refer to FC:
Heather L. Kimball, Council Chair
2024 Hawaii County Council
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