HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 031 2025-03-18 2024-2026REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: March 18, 2025
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 11:29 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. No. 169/Res. No. 96-25
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 96-25, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 96-25, transmitted by Finance Director Diane Nakagawa via Communication
No. 169, dated February 28, 2025, authorizes the payment of funds of a later fiscal year and of more
than one fiscal year for multi -year leases for nine mid -size 4X4 trucks for the Department of Parks
and Recreation.
This resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with an approximate
total monthly cost of $10,000, to transport staff between base yards and park facilities to perform
maintenance and cleaning duties.
Business Manager Charmaine Felipe and Finance Director Diane Nakagawa were present. Ms. Felipe
provided some background on this matter.
Committee Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi mentioned that he met with the Parks and Recreation
Director to discuss upgrading the equipment at the Hilo Municipal Golf Course and inquired whether
Ms. Nakagawa was aware of these necessary replacements. Ms. Nakagawa confirmed that she had
spoken to the Director, but they had not yet completed their research or evaluated the most beneficial
options. Mr. Onishi asked if the vehicles being replaced would be auctioned off to the public.
Ms. Nakagawa confirmed that they would be.
Committee Member Holeka Goro Inaba raised concerns regarding the vehicle financing figures
indicated, that they seemed incorrect. Ms. Nakagawa clarified that the amount stated in the resolution is
merely an estimate. Mr. Inaba acknowledged this and emphasized the importance of ensuring that the
figures in public documents are accurate, stating that if this represents a real expense, the total cost
should be accurately documented in the public records.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 96-25, and
recommends its adoption.
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AYES
NOES
ABS
EX
GALIMBA
X
HUSTACE
X
INABA
X
KAGIWADA
X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
X
KIERKIEWICZ
X
KIMBALL
X
ONISHI
X
VILLEGAS
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
MATT NE LI`I-KLEINFELDER,
CHAIR
REPORTFC
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