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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2025-06-03 2024-2026 MATT KĀNEALIʻI-KLEINFELDER MICHELLE M. GALIMBA Chair & Presiding Officer HOLEKA GORO INABA JENN KAGIWADA JAMES E. HUSTACE ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ Vice Chair HEATHER L. KIMBALL DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE th 12Session Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i June 3, 2025 11:00 a.m. Notice is hereby given that the Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive conference technology (ICT) pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §92-3.5. Council Members will be participating via ICT at the:  Kona Council Chambers, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A Members of the public may also attend from this location. Public attendance via Courtesy Site is available at the following locations:  Ocean View Community Association, 92-8924 Leilani Circle;  Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapaʻau;  Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road; and  Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. If a Courtesy Site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Oral Public Testimony via Zoom: To provide oral testimony via Zoom, email councilremotetestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or call (808) 961-8255 to complete the registration process and obtain meeting login information. Please contact our office to register by 12:00 noon, Monday, June 2, 2025. Submitting Written Testimony: To ensure timely delivery to Council Members prior to the meeting, written testimony must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, June 2, 2025, by: (1) 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, Hawai‘i, 96720. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-12 June 3, 2025 ORDER OF BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 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 committee. COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 24.11: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: APRIL 1 – 15, 2025 From Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, dated May 6, 2025, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.3 of the Hawaiʻi County Code. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 188-25: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE EMPLOYERS AND THE HAWAIʻI GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION UNITS 02, 03, 04, 13 AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM THOSE BARGAINING UNITS FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029 The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from across-the-board increases, step increases, and lump sum payments would be $46,901,771. Reference: Comm. 300 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Page 2 FC-12 June 3, 2025 Res. 189-25: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE EMPLOYERS AND THE UNITED PUBLIC WORKERS UNIT 01 AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM BARGAINING UNIT 01 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029 The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from across-the-board increases would be $24,463,678. Reference: Comm. 301 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Res. 198-25: ACCEPTS THE DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-4-006:050, SITUATED AT PUʻUKAPU, DISTRICT OF SOUTH KOHALA, ISLAND, COUNTY, AND STATE OF HAWAIʻI The landowner seeks to donate the subject property to the County for drainage maintenance purposes. Reference: Comm. 315 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Res. 199-25: AWARDS NINE STEWARDSHIP GRANTS FROM THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Authorizes the Director of Finance to provide Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund Stewardship grants totaling $838,203.08 to organizations, pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaiʻi County Charter. Reference: Comm. 316 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Res. 200-25: ACCEPTS ALL DONATIONS THAT ARE NOT COVERED BY THE CAPITALIZATION PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND RECEIVED BY THE COUNTY DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Provides County Council pre-authorization for the County to accept donations that are not covered by the Finance Department’s capitalization procedures for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Reference: Comm. 317 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Page 3 FC-12 June 3, 2025 Res. 201-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS FOR AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIĀNOA ʻI AT M AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO SUCH AGREEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a multi-year cost sharing agreement, with a term of five years, with the University of Hawaiānoa to share the cost of ʻi at M funding two additional Extension Agent positions in Hawaiʻi County to cover Indigenous Crops/East Hawaiʻi Master Gardeners and East Hawaiʻi Livestock. Reference: Comm. 318 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Res. 202-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR REAL PROPERTY TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a two-year lease agreement with the option to renew for one additional year with the Ocean View Community Association, Inc., with an estimated cost of $450 per month, for space located at 92-8924 Leilani Circle. Reference: Comm. 319 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Res. 203-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ONE ASPHALT PAVER TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate total monthly cost of $9,374.03, to be used for construction, resurfacing, and maintenance projects. Reference: Comm. 320 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Res. 204-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR FOUR GRAPPLE TRUCKS TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate total monthly cost of $20,823.62, to be used to perform routine maintenance functions. Reference: Comm. 321 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Page 4 FC-12 June 3, 2025 Res. 205-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ONE EXCAVATOR TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate total monthly cost of $5,187.43, to be used for construction, resurfacing, and maintenance projects. Reference: Comm. 322 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Res. 206-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ONE ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate total monthly cost of $4,644.22, to be used for construction, resurfacing, and maintenance projects. Reference: Comm. 323 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Res. 207-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ONE TEN-TON PNEUMATIC ROLLER TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate total monthly cost of $3,198.08, to be used for construction, resurfacing, and maintenance projects. Reference: Comm. 324 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Res. 208-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THREE FIRE APPARATUSES TO BE USED BY THE HAWAIʻI FIRE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate total monthly cost of $92,693.10, to replace units at Haihai, Kealakekua, and Mākālei Fire Stations. Reference: Comm. 325 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Page 5 FC-12 June 3, 2025 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 38: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 13, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX CREDITS Establishes a Private Road Tax Credit of up to $500 to be applied towards a homeowner’s real property tax bill when the homeowner expends at least $100 annually to maintain, repair, or improve a private roadway that is not restricted by a gate and is managed by a road maintenance organization. Reference: Comm. 203 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder Postponed: April 15, 2025 (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder, seconded by Council Member Galimba, to recommend passage of Bill 38 on first reading.) ADJOURNMENT Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. Live Stream of County Council Committee Meetings: To view the live stream of this meeting, at the scheduled meeting start time, type the following into the address bar of the browser: http://hawaiicounty.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Please call (808) 961-8255 if the Council’s streaming location is not functioning. 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