HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 181 2024/08/06 (2022-2024)REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: August 6, 2024 Re: Comm. No. 963/Res. No. 574-24
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 1:00 P.M.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 574-24, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 574-24, transmitted by Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, via Communication
No. 963, dated July 19, 2024, authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawaii
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 46-7, for a
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grant.
This resolution allows for the receipt of $2,100,000 in federally -derived funds, which would be used by
the Department of Research and Development to assist adults, dislocated workers, and youths by
providing services that will train individuals to increase employment, retention, earnings, skills, and
literacy.
Research and Development Director Douglass Adams and Economic Development Specialist
Clinton Mercado were available in the Hilo Chambers for questions.
Mr. Adams provided an overview of this matter and explained that they have three years to expend all
funds per Program Year. Mr. Adams stated they are currently spending Program Year 2023 and will
need to expend all of those funds by June 30, 2025 in order to access funds from Program Year 2024.
Committee Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz stated that this information was helpful.
Committee Member Jenn Kagiwada asked Mr. Mercado for more background on this program and its
resources. Mr. Mercado spoke on his efforts to help the community and reach out to schools to provide
students with opportunities.
Committee Member Susan L. K. Lee Loy encouraged Mr. Mercado and Mr. Adams to focus on some
programs for riveters and welders.
Acting Committee Chair Michelle Galimba spoke in support of this measure.
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Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 574-24, and
recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
EVANS X
GALIMBA x COMMITT E ON FINANCE
INABA X
KAGIWADA X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X MAT NEALI`I-KLEINFELDER,
KIMBALL X CHAIR
LEE LOY X C REPORT NO.: 181
VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: AUG 2 1 2024