HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE FC 2026-02-17 2024-2026MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
Chair & Presiding Officer
JAMES E. HUSTACE
Vice Chair
29th Session
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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
February 17, 2026
10:00 a.m.
MICHELLE M. GALIMBA
HOLEKA GORO INABA
JENN KAGIWADA
ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ
HEATHER L. KIMBALL
DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI
REBECCA VILLEGAS
Notice is hereby given that the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive
conference technology (ICT) pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. Council Members will be
participating via ICT at the:
• Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401
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;
• Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa 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, Friday,
February 13, 2026.
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 Friday, February 13, 2026, 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, Hawaii, 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
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
February 17, 2026
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. 23.29: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JANUARY 1 — 15, 2026
From Controller Jon Arbles, dated January 26, 2026.
Comm. 24.27: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: DECEMBER 1 — 15, 2025
From Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, dated January 27, 2026, transmitting the
above report pursuant to Section 2-12.3 of the Hawaii County Code.
Comm. 27.4: REPORT OF DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE DANIEL R. SAYRE
MEMORIAL FOUNDATION AS OF JANUARY 16, 2026
From Temporary Fire Chief Daniel J. Volpe, dated January 28, 2026, transmitting
the above report pursuant to Resolution 468-20.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 459-26: AUTHORIZES THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO AWARD FUNDS FOR
THE KILAUEA RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM
Provides $6,478,873 in grant funds to various nonprofit organizations to provide
relief, recovery, mitigation, and long-term resilience for disaster damages, losses,
and suffering caused by the 2018 Kilauea eruption.
Reference: Comm.718
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
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Res. 460-26: 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 OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION
COUNSEL
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year lease agreement with two options
to extend the lease for an additional three years at an estimated monthly cost of
approximately $2,600 with Joy A. San Buenaventura, Attorney at Law, A Law
Corporation, for space located at 101 Aupuni Street.
Reference: Comm.719
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 461-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO
ENTER INTO A MULTI -YEAR AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATING TO THE HILO
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE PROJECT TO BE USED
BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a six -year agreement with an estimated cost of
$1,600,000 per year to retain professional construction management services.
Reference: Comm.720
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Res. 462-26: AUTHORIZES AND DIRECTS THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO
NEGOTIATE THE DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS
TAX MAP KEY NO. 7-4-010:044 BY LEASE TO HOPE SERVICES HAWAI`I,
INC.. FOR HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PURPOSES
Authorizes the negotiation of a one-year lease with one one-year option to renew
with an approximate annual cost of $10. The property, located at 74-5593 Pawai
Place, would continue to be used as an assessment center and emergency shelter for
individuals who are experiencing homelessness.
Reference: Comm.721
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
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.
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soon as possible, preferably by February 13, 2026. If a response is received after this date, every effort
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can be filled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or
electronic copy.
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Records to navigate to current agendas. For any questions, please contact Council Services at
(808) 961-8255.
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