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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE FC 2026-10-06 2024-2026 LINKS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 45th Session Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i October 6, 2026 3:30 p.m. Notice is hereby given that the Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive conference technology (ICT) pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §923.5. Council Members will be participating via ICT at the: Kona Council Chambers, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 745044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A 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; 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, October 5, 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, October 5, 2026, by:  (1) email to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) facsimile to (808) 9618912; or (3) mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item. ORDER OF BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS 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. 970.1: TABULAR SUMMARY OF NET FUNDED DEBT AS OF AUGUST 7, 2026 From Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, dated August 28, 2026, transmitting the above report pursuant to Chapter 47C of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes.   ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 694-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR THE KUKUIOLA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROJECT IN NORTH KONA Allows for the receipt of $1,892,000 in federally-derived funds to assist with the planning, design, and construction of the Kukuiola Supportive Housing project. Reference: Comm. 1094 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Companion: Bill 198   BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 195: AMENDS CHAPTER 19 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE NONDEDICATED AGRICULTURE USE ASSESSMENT Extends the sunset date of the nondedicated agricultural use assessment by one year. Reference: Comm. 1076 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi   Bill 196: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Appropriates revenues in State Grants – Coffee Berry Borer/Coffee Leaf Rust Pesticide Subsidy Program account ($150,000) and appropriates the same to the Coffee Berry Borer/Coffee Leaf Rust Pesticide Subsidy Program account. Reference: Comm. 1081 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)   Bill 197: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO A TEMPORARY REAL PROPERTY TAX AMNESTY FOR CERTAIN HOSTED TRANSIENT VACATION RENTALS Establishes a tax amnesty for properties that have existing vacation rentals in violation of the restrictions of the homeowner class; requires either ceasing the rental activity or properly registering the rental activity without being assessed rollback taxes, penalties, and interest. Reference: Comm. 1082 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball   Bill 198: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Kukuiola Supportive Housing Project account ($1,892,000) and appropriates the same to the Kukuiola Supportive Housing Project account. Funds will be used to assist with the planning, design, and construction of the Kukuiola Supportive Housing project. Reference: Comm. 1094 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Companion: Resolution 694-26   Bill 201: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-45, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Adds the Mass Transit Agency Kailua-Kona Hub and Park & Ride Facility project ($5,000,000) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or other Sources. Reference: Comm. 1108 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-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. Live Stream of County Council Committee Meetings:  To view the live stream of this meeting, at the scheduled meeting start time, type the following into the address bar of the browser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJNalwg4OoK7a_7nGnEtGPA. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call (808) 9618255 as soon as possible, preferably by October 2, 2026. If a response is received after this date, every effort will be made to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but there is no guarantee the request can be filled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. Agenda items are available on the County website at www.hawaiicounty.gov. Click on Council Records to navigate to current agendas. For any questions, please contact Council Services at (808) 961-8255.