HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 135 2026-03-17 2024-2026REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: March 17, 2026
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 3:31 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. No. 771/Bill No. 141
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 141, reports as follows:
Bill No. 141, transmitted by Housing Administrator Kehaulani M. Costa via Communication No. 771,
dated February 27, 2026, amends Ordinance No. 25-45, as amended, the Operating Budget of the
County of Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
This bill 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.
Housing and Community Development Specialist Gary "Toi" Wong was present.
Committee Chair Matt Kaneah'i-Kleinfelder asked about the purchase price of this property.
Mr. Wong stated that the County has owned this property for decades. Mr. Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder
asked whether the property's income offsets its expenses. Mr. Wong stated that it has yet to be
determined. Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder requested a report on the projected revenue and expenses for
this property and mentioned that he has seen multiple projects allocate funds to Homeless and
Housing initiatives, but he has not seen many benefits. He expressed a desire for greater fiscal
responsibility with community and County funds.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 141, and
recommends its passage on first reading.
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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,
MATTQ
CHAIR
ON FINANCE
FC REPORT NO.: 135
ADOPTED: APR 0 8 ill?fi