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HOLEKA GORO INABA tY OF p MICHELLE M. GALIMBA
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Chair&Presiding Officer �?•' �, JAMES E. HUSTACE
JENN KAGIWADA
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Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
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REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
4'b Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
January 22, 2025
9:00 a.m.
Notice is hereby given that the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive
conference technology (ICT)pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. Council Members will be
participating via ICT at the:
• Hilo Council Chambers,Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor,Room 1401
Members of the public may also attend from this location.
Public attendance via Courtesy Site is available at the following locations:
• Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road; and
• Ocean View Community Association, 92-8924 Leilani Circle.
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January 21,2025.
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email to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or(3) mail to the County
Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720. All written testimony, regardless of
time of receipt, will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each
item.
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INVOCATION Rabbi Levi Gerlitzky of Chabad Jewish Center of the Big Island
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT,AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
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 Council.
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 2, 2024 (2022-2024)
December 2, 2024
REPORTS
GOEAC-1 APPOINTMENT OF COREY K. STONE AS DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION
(Comm. 45): TECHNOLOGY
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawai`i County Charter)
GOEAC-2 APPOINTMENT OF WESLEY SEGAWA AS DIRECTOR OF
(Comm. 46): ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawai`i County Charter)
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GOEAC-3 APPOINTMENT OF CLAYTON HONMA AS DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND
(Comm. 47): RECREATION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawai`i County Charter)
GOEAC-4 APPOINTMENT OF JEFFREY W. DARROW AS DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
(Comm. 48):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawai`i County Charter)
GOEAC-5 APPOINTMENT OF RENEE N. C. SCHOEN AS CORPORATION COUNSEL
(Comm. 49):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: March 17, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawai`i County Charter)
GOEAC-6 APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM V. BRILHANTE, JR., AS MANAGING
(Comm. 50): DIRECTOR
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawai`i County Charter)
GOEAC-7 APPOINTMENT OF DIANE NAKAGAWA AS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
(Comm. 51):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawai`i County Charter)
GOEAC-8 APPOINTMENT OF BENSON P. MEDINA AS DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
(Comm. 52): AND DEVELOPMENT
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 7, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawai`i County Charter)
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GOEAC-9 APPOINTMENT OF HUGH Y. ONO AS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
(Comm. 53):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 14, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawai`i County Charter)
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 30-25: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD OF $23,750 FROM
THE URBAN SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR'S NETWORK TO THE OFFICE
OF SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE, EQUITY AND RESILIENCE
Funds would be used to conduct a pilot project to train county staff and partner
community-based organizations in participatory storytelling in relationship to
place and what sustainability and climate action means to our community.
Reference: Comm. 28
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-1
Res. 31-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAI`I DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, PURSUANT TO
HAWAI`I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7
Allows for the receipt of$135,000 to assist coffee farmers by offsetting the cost
of the insecticide used to control the Coffee Berry Borer and/or approved
fungicides to control Coffee Leaf Rust.
Reference: Comm. 29
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-2
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Res. 32-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, HAWAI`I CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DATA CENTER, PURSUANT TO HAWAI`I REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAI`I COUNTY POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Allows for the receipt of$318,240 of federally-derived funds to enhance the
department's Records Section to improve accuracy, quality, timeliness, immediate
accessibility, and integration of national systems of criminal history and related
records.
Reference: Comm. 30
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-3
Res. 33-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA FIRE
AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, PURSUANT TO HAWAI`I REVISED
STATUTES SECTION 46-7, TO SUPPORT FIREFIGHTING EFFORTS
Seeks to establish a framework for shared resources, response capabilities, and
training opportunities to enhance public safety and mitigate risks across military
and civilian jurisdictions.
Reference: Comm. 41
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-10
Res. 42-25: URGES THE STATE OF HAWAI`I TO IMPLEMENT A UNIVERSAL FREE
SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES NUTRITIONAL EQUITY,
SUPPORTS LOCAL AGRICULTURE, AND ENHANCES STUDENT SUCCESS
Requests the State of Hawaii incorporate local and regional food procurement
strategies to develop a program to prioritize Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-made
products to strengthen local food systems and support food sustainability goals
essential for academic success and personal well-being.
Reference: Comm. 61
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Approve: GOEAC-11
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Res. 43-25: AUTHORIZES A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR UTILITY PURPOSES TO
HAWAI`I ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY, INC., OVER TAX MAP
KEY: 6-8-041:023 (POR.)
Allows for a grant of easement from the County of Hawaii to provide electrical
service to the new Keolalani at Waikoloa subdivision in South Kohala and allow
for the installation of vacuum switch equipment, with an independent appraisal
valued at $590.
Reference: Comm. 64
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-1
Res. 45-25: APPROVES THE AWARD OF FUNDS TO ROOTS ADVOCATES FOR
YOUTH BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Provides $50,000 of grant funds for the Roots Skate Park Phase three project at
Kamehameha Park in North Kohala.
Reference: Comm. 66
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-4
Res. 46-25: APPROVES THE AWARD OF FUNDS TO VARIOUS NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS FOR PROGRAMS ADDRESSING HOUSING AND
HOMELESSNESS BY THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Proposes 15 grant awards to 9 different nonprofit organizations for a total of
$10,500,000 in funding that was derived from Residential Tier Two property tax
revenues.
Reference: Comm. 67
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-5
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Res. 47-25: APPROVES THE AWARD OF FUNDS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR
PROGRAMS ADDRESSING AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY THE OFFICE OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Allows for grant awards to Hale Ola O Mohouli LLLP ($3,200,000) and Kuakini
Family I LP ($5,000,000) for the development of affordable rental units and
$5,075,000 to be retained by the Office of Housing and Community Development
for the development of 25 single-family dwellings for workforce housing
($4,200,000) and to provide financial assistance to 17 low-income homeowners to
conduct essential repair work($875,000).
Reference: Comm. 68
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-6
Res. 48-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAI`I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAY
SAFETY OFFICE, PURSUANT TO HAWAI`I REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAI`I POLICE DEPARTMENT
Allows for the receipt of$41,792 of federally-derived funds to conduct
community engagement and enforcement activities related to pedestrian safety.
Reference: Comm. 69
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-7
Res. 49-25: AUTHORIZES THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF SCHLACK ITO, A
LIMITED LIABILITY LAW COMPANY, AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO
CONTINUE TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I IN HUI MALAMA
HONOKOHAU VERSUS COUNTY OF HAWAI`I, CIVIL NO. 1:23-CV-00393
Extends the retention of Special Counsel Services with additional compensation of
$300,000 and total compensation not to exceed $500,000.
Reference: Comm. 71
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-12
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership, pursuant to Section 6-5.5,
Hawaii County Charter
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Res. 52-25: ACCEPTS THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
2024 HAWAI`I COUNTY SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT YOUTH CONGRESS
ON THE 2030 SUSTAINABILITY GOALS FOR THE STATE OF HAWAI`I
Accepts findings and recommendations that focus on natural resource management,
smart sustainable communities, solid waste reduction, clean energy transformation,
local food and green workforce, and education.
Reference: Comm. 79
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
Waived: GOEAC
Res. 53-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE KONA SKATEPARK
ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE KONA SKATEPARK
Transfers $20,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 80
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
Res. 54-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAI`I DISTRICT 4 LITTLE
LEAGUE, INC., TO PURCHASE A PORTABLE PITCHING MOUND FOR
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES IN WEST HAWAI`I
Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 81
Intr. by: Council Member Villegas
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Res. 55-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE LIONS CLUB OF KONA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. TO ASSIST THE KONAWAENA HIGH
SCHOOL LEO CLUB WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS EDUCATIONAL
OUTREACH EFFORTS
Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 82
Intr. by: Council Member Villegas
Res. 56-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE EAST HAWAI`I
CULTURAL COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS
5TH ANNUAL YOUTH ART MONTH FESTIVAL
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 83
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 1: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
Appropriates revenues in the Fund Balance from Prior Year account($1,000,000);
and appropriates the same to the Transfer to Capital Project Fund account. Funds
would be used for the Waiakea Stream Mitigation project.
Reference: Comm. 20
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Postponed: December 18, 2024, and January 8, 2025
(Note: There is a motion by Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, seconded
by Council Member Galimba,to pass Bill 1 on first reading.)
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Bill 2: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-33, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025
Adds the Public Works Waiakea Stream Mitigation project($1 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.
Reference: Comm. 21
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Postponed: December 18, 2024, and January 8, 2025
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership
to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e),
Hawaii County Charter
(Note: There is a motion by Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, seconded
by Council Member Kimball,to pass Bill 2 on first reading.)
Bill 3: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
Appropriates revenues in the Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and
Resilience Private Contributions account($23,750); and appropriates the same to
the Emergent Learning Funds account. Funds would be used to conduct a pilot
project to train county staff and partner community-based organizations in
participatory storytelling in relationship to place and what sustainability and climate
action means to our community.
Reference: Comm. 28
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-8
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Bill 4: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DUNE 30, 2025
Appropriates revenues in the State Grants—Coffee Berry Borer Pesticide Subsidy
Program account($135,000); and appropriates the same to the Coffee Berry Borer
Pesticide Subsidy Program account. Funds would be used to assist coffee farmers
by offsetting the cost of the insecticide used to control the Coffee Berry Borer
and/or approved fungicides to control Coffee Leaf Rust.
Reference: Comm. 29
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-9
Bill 5: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DUNE 30, 2025
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—National Criminal History
Improvement Program account($318,240); and appropriates the same to the
National Criminal History Improvement Program account. Funds would be used to
enhance the department's Records Section to improve accuracy, quality, timeliness,
immediate accessibility, and integration of national systems of criminal history and
related records.
Reference: Comm. 30
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-10
Bill 6: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DUNE 30, 2025
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Hawai`i County Police Department
Data Grant account($27,780); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County
Police Department Data Grant account, for a total appropriation of$107,780.
Funds would be used to establish a statewide traffic data system and ensure
compliance with national standards.
Reference: Comm. 31
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-11
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Bill 7: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DUNE 30, 2025
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Hawai`i County Police Department
Roadblock Program account($37,839.15); and appropriates the same to the
Hawai`i County Police Department Roadblock Program account, for a total
appropriation of$532,839.15. Funds would be used to reduce the number of
drivers operating a vehicle while impaired.
Reference: Comm. 32
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-12
Bill 8: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DUNE 30, 2025
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Occupant Protection Program account
($1,724.50); and appropriates the same to the Occupant Protection
Program account, for a total appropriation of$161,724.50. Funds would be used
for occupant protection projects.
Reference: Comm. 33
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-13
Bill 9: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DUNE 30, 2025
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Hawai`i County Police Department
2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs Grant account($48,764); and
appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police Department 2023 Selective
Traffic Enforcement Programs Grant account, for a total appropriation of$628,764.
Funds would be used for training, education, enforcement, and community
collaboration to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries.
Reference: Comm. 34
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-14
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Bill 11: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO INDUSTRIAL—COMMERCIAL
MIXED—20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT CITY OF HILO, SOUTH
HILO, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-036:065
Applicant: Nimr Y. Tamimi (Area: 22,900 square feet)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
the requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to expand its office
space by converting an existing residential dwelling on the subject property into
an office building. This property is located at 781 Laukapu Street.
Reference: Comm. 39
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-2
Bill 13: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DUNE 30, 2025
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Hawai`i County Police Department
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant account($41,792); and appropriates the same
to the Hawaii County Police Department Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant
account. Funds would be used to conduct community engagement and enforcement
activities related to pedestrian safety.
Reference: Comm. 69
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-15
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Bill 14: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DUNE 30, 2025
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Housing Trust Fund Grant account
($137,592); and appropriates the same to the Housing Trust Fund Projects account
($130,351) and Housing Trust Fund Administration account($7,241), for a total
appropriation of$2,987,592. Funds would be used to produce affordable housing
through the acquisition, new construction, reconstruction, and/or rehabilitation of
non-luxury housing with suitable amenities.
Reference: Comm. 70
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-16
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
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