HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 079 2025-09-02 2024-2026DATE: September 2, 2025
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 1:31 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Re: Comm. No. 455/Res. No. 284-25
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 284-25, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 284-25, transmitted by Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen via Communication
No. 455, dated August 12, 2025, authorizes the payment of funds of later fiscal years to enter a
multi -year agreement for ethernet computer network services to be used by the Office of the
Prosecuting Attorney.
This resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with an estimated cost of
$49,200 per year for wide area network services that would allow the department to network and share
data and resources between its four locations.
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney Business Administrator Grant Nagata was available for questions.
Acting Committee Chair James Hustace questioned the difference between this vast area network and
the other systems we have in the County, and requested insight into why this is necessary.
Mr. Nagata stated that this service is required due to data the Prosecuting Attorney's Office needs and
what kind of data storage is essential, as Federal Bureau of Investigations standards require it.
Committee Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz stated that the Police Department has a similar network
demand, as it needs to store evidence and sensitive data at all times. Ms. Kierkiewicz also praised
Mr. Nagata for his very clear resolution on what it will cost the County.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 284-25, 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 NEALI`I-
CHAIR
FC REPORT NO.: 79
ADOPTED: SEP 1 7 2025