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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0140.031 2000-2002 J~tY,OR N~~9 J. CURTIS TYLER, ttt i`~'~ Bus: (808) 327-3666 ~ : ~ t ~hu~~~ I= Fax: (808) 326-5697 I ~tsrric7 a' ~>rrlr ti'un~U ~ et}'len«interpac_net .J': ~N~j&tl J .r q?i ca~e~~~ I~AWAI`[ COUNTY C.OL~NCIL April 27, 2001 MEMORANDUM ~ i TO: Council Members 1 ~,,4 t - FR: J. Curtis Tyler III Vice-Chair RE; Recommendations for Operating Budget (Com. 140, Bill 38) This memo will confirm my verbal recommendations made during the April 17 Finance Committee meeting regarding the referenced bill: 1. Beautification Fund, Beautification Projects (5304.12.115.0) FY01-02 -Add an amount sufficient to initiate the Adopt-a-Road Program (Objective #3). During its program review, DPW suggested $100,000. Other than State or Federal grants, no specific revenue source is recommended at this time 2. Fire Protection S&W (5221.01.011), estimates for FY02-03 and FY03-04 -Add a minimum of $500,000 for each year, consistent with the O&M expenses shown in Capital Budget (Bill 39) Project DatalFIS sheet for the Kalaoa Fire Station (Item 15, reappropriation of 5296.54). Based on actual expenses at existing stations of similar size, I believe these estimated amounts should be increased to at least $600,000. Since these additions are estimates for future budgets, no specific revenue source is given. 3. Fire Protection Equipment, Motor Vehicle (5221.10.449) FY01-02 -Add $400,000 for a firetruck at the Kalaoa Fire Station. Based on discussions with the Fire Chief, the majority of this expense may be covered by a Federal grant. Accordingly, the Intergovernmental Revenue, Federal Grants (3301) section of the budget also should be increased to reflect the anticipated amount of the grant. 4. Mass Transit Agency, Shared-Ride Taxi Programs, Hilo and Kona (5311.02.115.M and N) FY01-02 - Add an amount, to be determined by the Administration and based on available funding, to enhance these programs consistent with discussions during the program review. Comrri. ~V'o, / ~ KonuC~nmcilOttic~:',?-639y'~lalaniSVact • Sui[e IOd • Kailua-Kont3 • (la~~ai'i • yb -8980 ~ U~ Fife No. Ref. To: ~ _ ~~~t. Date. 3 d 2~t.~a _ _ 5. Mass Transit Agency, Disabled Transportation (5311.02.115.Q) FY01-02 -Add $150,000. Based on discussions with the administrator, this expense can be covered by Federal grant monies. Accordingly, the Intergovernmental Revenue, Federal Transit Administration account (3301.43) also should be increased by $150,000. Additionally, as a result of this program consolidation, the Nonprofit Grants in Aid, HCEOC Transportation account (5471.48.341) should be deleted from the budget. The resulting $150,000 available from the $900,00 grant monies would then be distributed in accordance with Council recommendations and the County Code. 6. Animal Control, Human Society Services (5239.01.115) FY 01-02 -Add $108, 250 to fund the Spay-Neuter Program, in accordance with recommendations of the Council's special study on these services. Other than possible State or Federal grants, no specific revenue source is suggested. 7. Solid Waste Fund, Green Waste Diversion grants (5604.21.115.A) FY 01-02 -Add an amount, to be determined by the administration and based on available funding, to ensure that the green waste diversion and recycling operations at the old Kailua landfill have sufficient funding to operate continuously for 12 months. It is recommended that the additional revenue to fund this be obtained from State and/or Federal grants. Accordingly, the Intergovernmental Revenue, Federal (3301)and/or State grants (3305) section of the budget also should be increased to reflect the anticipated amount of the grant. 8. Engineering Division, Soil & Water Conservation Contracts (5183.02.115.A) FY 01- 02 - Add an amount, to be determined by the administration and available funding, to augment watershed management, including source water protection and storm water runoff. With increasing demands on SWC districts to review development plans in the mauka areas, there is an increasing need for resources to proactively prevent soil erosion and sedimentation control. It is recommended that the additional revenue to fund this be obtained from State and/or Federal grants. Accordingly, the Intergovernmental Revenue, Federal (3301) and/or State grants (3305) section of the budget also should be increased to reflect the anticipated amount of the grant. In addition to these specific operating accounts, I suggest the following general recommendations: 9. Set up a special contingency fund to provide financial resources for emergencies and/or unexpected public health and safety needs. As the recent flooding in East Hawaii has demonstrated, there is a need to have such resources available to avoid compromising other important projects. 10. Continue efforts to establish an outcome- and performance-based budgeting system as soon as possible. Not only will this promote better fiscal planning, but it will also provide better accountability and efficiency to the public. Thank you very much for your favorable consideration of these recommendations. Ialso appreciate this opportunity to present them to you in writing. Of course, if you have any questions regarding this memo, please call me.