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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0294.000 2024-2026r ` -��SYOIN1,. • C.Kimo Alameda,Ph.D. : *; �•g;?fif•*; Diane NakagawaDirector Mayor William V.Brilhante Jr. •+;T. :_•�;��`-." Malia A.Kekai •• Deputy Director.,fcs" Managing Director ..._._ County of Hawaii Finance Department 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2103 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 (808)961-8234 • Fax(808)961-8569 May 2, 2025 o 1 -C Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Council Chair and Members of the Hawai`i County Council Hawaii County Council - •• 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 Re: Operating Budget In the current Budget Ordinance 24-32, as amended, $50,357 is appropriated in the Hawai`i County Police Department's JAG-SRT Capability Enhancement Grant account. Additional funds in the amount of$78,671 are being provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for training,travel, specialized gear and equipment for the Police Department's Special Response Team (SRT). Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating these additional funds into the Police Department's JAG-SRT Capability Enhancement Grant account, bringing the total appropriation to $129,028. The Police Department requests that this bill be waived from the Finance Committee and be placed on the May 21, 2025 Council agenda in order to expedite this transaction. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Hauoli Aiona of the Police Department at 961-2273. Diane Nakagawa Director of Finance Enc. c: Police billsO Comm. No. +It Ref. To: I AIKIIIITI114 Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provide¢• Date f'`Y — 0 5 ' r- • Form#: B-52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTMENT: Police DATE: 04/24/2025 STAFF CONTACT: Lt. Kevin Brodie PHONE: 808-961-2345 A. REQUEST: This is a request to appropriate an additional$78,671.00 for the JAG-SRT Capability Enhancement Grant under account number 010.201.5216.76 and revenue account 3310.81. This grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Justice. *Request to waive Finance Committee review.* B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs(JAG) provides funding which will be used for training,travel, specialized gear and equipment. Current Appropriation: $50,357.00 FY25-26 Total Grant Funds: $129,028.00 Request for additional funds: $78,671.00 SIGNED: Otin< DATE: 4/24/2025 Depart GRANT SUMMARY (Supplement to B-52,Request for Council Action) Type of Grant Appropriation being requested: (New or an additional appropriation) ❑ New(for this fiscal year period). OR ® Additional appropriation(to an existing grant); Is a draft agreement attached? Has the original grant notification been transmitted to El Yes El No Council? ❑ Yes ®No Name of Grant Program: JAG-SRT Capability Enhancement Grantor: Office of Justice Programs,Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program County Grantee Department or Agency: Hawaii Police Department County Grantee Contact Person: Lieutenant Kevin Brodie Phone Number: 808-961-2345 Amount of Grant: $129,028.00 Grant Period(Commencement&Completion): July 1,2025-June 30,2026 Purpose of Grant: The grant will be used for travel,training,specialized gear and equipment to increase the efficiency and readiness of the Hawaii Police Department's Special Response Team(SRT). Funding Source: ®Federal ❑Federal,passed-through state ❑State *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: 0 Part-time: ❑,Time Element: Qty: Contractual: El Explain: Explanation: Additional Comments about Grant: B-52 Grant summary Form r• J . .....W.,.. DR.MICHELLE GALIMBA MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER = °'•fin DR.HOLEKA GORO INABA Chairperson • JENNIFER KAGIWADA � �` *i j`Y% :* ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ JAMES E.HUSTACE % _'' == HEATHER L.KIMBALL • Vice Chair sr�;tea==,; •p.� = DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI F oF'HP ..' REBECCA VILLEGAS HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,Hawai`i 96720 May 8, 2025 Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Council Chair Hawai`i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,Hawai`i 96720 RE: Bill No. 56 : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.24-32, AS AMENDED,THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,2025. Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawai`i,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, vMatt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Chairperson Committee on Finance Approve. ate/Wai to Cou cil: Disapproved/Date/Refer to FC: Holeka Goro Inaba Council Chair Holeka Goro Inaba, Council Chair Hawaii County Council , MAY - 8 2025 Hawai`i County Council MKK/lkh Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider