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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 658 Draft 01 2024-2026 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT IN THE GEOTHERMAL RELOCATION AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUND TO ENHANCE THE PĀHOA AQUATIC CENTER AT THE WILLIAM “BILLY” KENOI DISTRICT PARK. WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article 36, of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), (hereinafter “the Code”) established the Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Program, which is administered by the Planning Department; and WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article 36, Section 2-179, of the Code established a special fund known as the Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Fund; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 36, Section 2-181, of the Code, allowable expenditures for public purposes relating to the Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Program include, but are not limited to, road improvements, water infrastructure, land acquisition, parks and recreational facility needs, civil defense, and mass transit improvements, provided that appropriations are adopted by the Council after receipt of recommendations from the Planning Director; and WHEREAS, funds from the Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Fund would be used to procure replacement diving boards and starting blocks for the Pāhoa Aquatic Center to maintain safe and reliable aquatic infrastructure and ensure continued public access to quality recreational facilities that promote health, safety, and community well-being; and WHEREAS, the Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Program was created to provide funding and support to address the needs and concerns of the Lower Puna region; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I that in accordance with Chapter 2, Article 36, Section 2-181, of the Code, and with the approval of the Planning Director, the following amount is hereby transferred and appropriated as set forth below: FUND: Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits       AMOUNT OF APPROPRIATION:  $113,000       OUT AND FROM:    1095-11-14302 Planning Department $113,000   Geothermal OCE    530115 Misc. Contract       CREDITED TO:    1095-51-55610 Department of Parks and Recreation $113,000   Geothermal P&R Eqpt    570480 Misc. Equipment    (Pāhoa Aquatic Center – Pool Equipment)    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $113,000 from the Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Fund will be utilized to procure the items as set forth in this resolution to enhance the Pāhoa Aquatic Center at the William “Billy” Kenoi District Park. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to make the necessary transfers in accordance with the terms of this resolution. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Honorable C. Kimo Alameda, Mayor of the County of Hawaiʻi; Jeffrey W. Darrow, Planning Director; Clayton S. Honma, Parks and Recreation Director; and Diane T. Nakagawa, Director of Finance. Dated at _____________, Hawai‘i, this ______ day of ___________________, 20___. INTRODUCED BY: _______________________________________ ASHLEY KIERKIEWICZ Council Member