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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2026-03-17 2024-2026MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER Chair & Presiding Officer JAMES E. HUSTACE Vice Chair 31" Session Hawai'i County Clerk 03/11/2026 01:49:36 PM 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 March 17, 2026 3:30 p.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, Monday, March 16, 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 Monday, March 16, 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 Hawai'i County Clerk 03/11/2026 01:49:36 PM FC-31 ORDER OF BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS March 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. 23.31: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: FEBRUARY 1 — 15, 2026 From Controller Jon Arbles, dated February 25, 2026. Comm. 24.28: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: DECEMBER 16 — 31. 2025 From Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, dated February 18, 2026, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.3 of the Hawaii County Code. Comm. 24.29: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: JANUARY 1-15, 2026 From Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, dated February 20, 2026, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.3 of the Hawaii County Code. Comm. 24.30: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: JANUARY 16 — 31, 2026 From Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, dated February 23, 2026, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.3 of the Hawaii County Code. Page 2 Hawai'i County Clerk 03/11/2026 01:49:36 PM FC-31 March 17, 2026 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 475-26: AUTHORIZES AND DIRECTS THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO (Draft 2) NEGOTIATE THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY LEASE TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR PERMANENT HOUSING PURPOSES Authorizes the negotiation of six one-year leases with four one-year renewal options at an approximate annual cost of $10 for six residential properties to be used as long-term permanent housing for underserved populations. Reference: Comm.744.4 Intro. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Postponed: March 3, 2026 (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Inaba, seconded by Council Member Kimball, to recommend adoption of Res. 475-26, as amended.) Res. 480-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI -YEAR AGREEMENT WITH NEOGOV FOR SOFTWARE LICENSING, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with an approximate annual cost of $34,100 for the first year, $36,570 for the second year, and $39,230 for the third year, to provide software licensing, maintenance, and support for the department's Recruitment and Examination Division. Reference: Comm.756 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 139: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30. 2026 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants — Benefits Enrollment Center — National Council on Aging account ($150,000); and appropriates the same to the Benefits Enrollment Center — National Council on Aging account. Funds would be used to help enroll Medicare beneficiaries who have limited income and resources to access available benefits. Reference: Comm.769 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Page 3 FC-31 Hawai'i County Clerk 03/11/2026 01:49:36 PM March 17, 2026 Bill 140: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2026 Appropriates revenues in the following accounts: Housing Choice Voucher — Dolphin Bay ($23,912), Dolphin Bay Rental Income ($50,000), Department Charges ($176,610), and Sundry Revenues Current— Dolphin Bay ($8); and appropriates the same to the Housing Dolphin Bay accounts: Other Current Expenses ($243,986) and Equipment ($6,700). Funds would be used for operating and maintenance activities. Reference: Comm.770 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Bill 141: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30. 2026 Appropriates revenues in the following accounts: Hale Kikaha Rental Income ($36,000), Department Charges ($110,000), and Sundry Revenues Current —Hale Kikaha ($18); and appropriates the same to the Housing Hale Kikaha accounts: Other Current Expenses ($139,298) and Equipment ($6,720). Funds would be used for operating and maintenance activities. Reference: Comm.771 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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