HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GOEAC 042 2025-05-06 2024-2026 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
DATE: May 6, 2025 Re: Comm.No. 242/Res.No. 142-25
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs,to which was referred
Resolution No. 142-25,reports as follows:
Resolution No. 142-25,transmitted by Director of Finance Diane Nakagawa via
Communication No. 242, dated April 17, 2025, authorizes the Mayor to enter into an
intergovernmental agreement with the State of Hawai`i's Department of Transportation as well
as grant a real property license or permit for their installation and upkeep of National Electric
Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Systems at various County of Hawai`i properties.
Resolution No. 142-25 seeks to allow the State Department of Transportation to install and
maintain NEVI Charging Stations at various sites within Hawai`i County.
Business Manager Kelsey Kalua-Lewis from the Department of Public Works was present in
the Hilo Chambers to discuss Resolution No. 142-25. Ms. Kalua-Lewis explained that the State
had approached the County to help with the installation and maintenance of three charging
stations in Hilo, Kona, and Waimea. The State already owns the land at the Waimea site,
therefore this agreement is only pertaining to the Hilo and Kona sites. The agreement states that
these NEVI systems will be fully maintained by the State once the project is completed.
Committee Chair Jenn Kagiwada asked some clarifying questions regarding the timeline of the
agreement. Ms. Kalua-Lewis explained that this agreement is covering five years,with an
option to extend, and can be renewed at any time. Ms. Kalua-Lewis further explained that the
Department of Transportation is covering all the costs, and there will be no costs to the County.
Chair Kagiwada asked if the system will be one charger that services two vehicles. Ms. Kalua-
Lewis said that she needs to check on that and will report back.
Committee Vice Chair Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder inquired if all operational electrical costs will
be covered by the County or by the State. Ms. Kalua-Lewis reiterated that the Department of
Transportation will cover all of the infrastructure as well as the costs of running the charging
facilities.
GOEAC Report No.42
GOEAC-42 Page 2 May 6,2025
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs is in accord with the purpose
and intent of Resolution No. 142-25, and recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
GALIMBA X
HUSTACE x COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
INABA x OPERATIONS AND
KAGIWADA x XTERN AFFAIRS
KANEALI°I-KLEINFELDER X S /
KIERKIEWICZ X `
KIMBALL x JE G A, CHAIR
ONISHI X GOE C REPORT NO.: 42
VILLEGAS x ADOPTED: MAY 2 .1 2025