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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0140.033 2000-2002 ~~sv y~ Harry Kim ~ Dixie Kaetsu Mayor Managing Dtrector Peter T. Young °i'•., » :~'s`` Deputy Managing Director ~tf OR •N!'dti County of ~Ia~vai`i 25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808)961-8211 • Fax (808)961-6553 May 4, 2001 The Honorable Chairman James Y. Arakaki and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chairman Arakaki and Council Members: Pursuant to Section 10-2(a) of the Hawaii County Charter, the amended Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2001-02 is hereby submitted for your consideration. The Operating Budget totals $196,150,529, an increase of $20,381,037, or 11.6% over the current fiscal year's budget. It is $2,628,718 more than what was presented to you on March 1, 2001. You will find after reviewing this amended budget that our primary focus continues to be in maintaining services in all districts of the Big Island and addressing important health and safety needs of our residents. I also feel very strongly that we must improve the efficiency of government and extend more services to the neediest of our population, particularly to persons with disabilities and those living in isolated rural communities. It is my belief that this amended budget will move us in this direction. The highlights of our budget changes follow. IRBVEIVIJLS The increase of $2,628,718 from our March submittal is primarily the result of a revised projected increase in Real Property Taxes, amounting to $2,211,500. This increase in real property tax revenues reflects the net taxable valuations as certified by the Real Property Tax Administrator. We have also increased the estimate of the Public Utilities Franchise Tax by $500,000, and adjusted the Fuel Tax estimates downward. Net tax revenues is estimated to increase by $2,491,372. all0 ~ ~ " ~ . ~ Comm. No, ~ ~ 3 File No. COVNC~~ ~fx To: The Honorable Chairman James Y. Arakaki and Members of the County Council Page 2 May 4, 2001 An increase of $1,186,967 is anticipated in Intergovernmental Revenues due to corresponding increases in our federal and state grants-in-aid. We have also included revenues of $240,000 for debt service from the Department of Water Supply for its portion ($8 million) of the County's $23 million bond issue. The General Fund Fund Balance, Previous Year has been adjusted downward by $2,170,000 to reflect our updated carryover projection. EXPENDITURES The most significant increases in our amended budget include the funding of: • Three fire equipment operator positions for the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates fire station, $166,183; • A frre truck for the Kalaoa fire station (matching funds and grant award), $400,000; • Construction of a Police substation at the Waiakea Uka Gym, $55,000; • The development of a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Hawaii County (matching funds increase), $35,714; • The continuation of the Violence Against Children program using County funds, $78,101; • Project PAU, a program to combat teenage drinking (grant), $149,000; • A compliance officerto develop and carry out affirmative action and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements of Hawaii County, $48,984; • A Civil engineer IV position for the Kona office of the Department of Public Works, $44,400; • An increase to the shared-ride taxi program, $25,000; • Additional hours for staff at the Kona pool, $41,870; • Added expenses for the animal control program to maintain current services, $63,605; • An increase in the County's recycling program, $160,000; • A debt service provision for the Department of Water Supply bond issue, $240,000; • Additional highway equipment from the Highway Fund budget, $850,000; and • A Highway Fund transfer for the County's share of the Kino`ole Traffic Corridor, $400,000. C®NCLUSI®N The members of my administration and I certainly appreciate the time and effort made by members of the Hawaii County Council to provide us with your insight as we developed our proposed budget for FY 2001-02. Your feedback enabled The Honorable Chairman James Y. Arakaki and Members of the County Council Page 3 May 4, 2001 us to become more aware of the specific needs of respective districts and the concerns of Hawai'i's people. Although funding constraints did not allow us to include every request in this amended budget, we believe that the items funded are consistent with my overall goal of improving government operations, and extending vital programs to more of our residents. Our budget adds police and ire positions; it funds a Violence Against Children program; it provides matching funds for hazard mitigation planning and fire equipment grants; it funds a compliance officer to carry out affirmative action and Americans with Disability Act requirements; it improves emergency services in isolated and growing communities; it expands the County's recycling program--sand it begins to prepare us for a better future. My staff and I look forward to further discussions with you as we continue our work in making county services more efficient, equitable, and accessible to everyone. Thank you very much. Aloha, I~_ ~ Harry Kim Mayor Attachments NPaRRAT%VE SUI~IPaRY OF BUDCaET ~NlENDI~NTS OPE1~PiTING BUDGET 2001®2002 GENERPdL FUND REVENUES: Real property tax revenues have been adjusted to reflect the net taxable valuations certified by the Real Property Tax Administrator. Revenues from licenses and permits have been amended to include fireworks license fees. In intergovernmental revenues, the grants for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the County's Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) have been revised. In addition, grants for Project PAU and a new fire truck have been added. Contributions from private sources has been revised to include the anticipated gift from Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Fund. The reimbursement from the Department of Water Supply for debt services has been adjusted to reflect the additional $8 million bond issue. Fringe reimbursements have been amended due to the increase in the Housing Fund fringes. The fund balance carryover has been adjusted downward to reflect our updated carryover projection. EXPENDITURES: COUNTY CLERK/COUNCIL Per the Council request, funds have been reprogrammed to purchase a van. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT The budget request for telephone charges has been increased to include line charges for video conferencing. FINANCE Real Property Tax Division's budget has been amended to upgrade the connectivity between their Hilo and Kona offices' computers. CIVIL SERVICE The salary and wages account has been amended to include the recently approved position responsible for the County's Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Program (EEO/AA) and for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). PUBLIC WORKS In the Engineering Division, a Civil Engineer IV position has been funded and will be assigned to assist the Kona Office. The other amendments in Public Works include organizational changes and deletion of a personal computer purchased with current year's funds. FIRE The Fire Department has added funds and three (3) fire equipment operator positions to staff an Ocean View station. Also added to the budget are the grant and matching funds for the Kalaoa station fire truck and the private contribution to purchase additional fire rescue equipment. The adjustments to the EMS and LEPC grants have been incorporated in the revised budget request. ANIMAL CONTROL The funding for animal control has been revised to reflect the request to provide status quo level of service. CIVIL DEFENSE The amendment to Civil Defense's budget reflects the increase in the County's matching share for the County Hazard Mitigation Plan. LIQUOR CONTROL Funding for the second year of the Project PAU grant has been included in Liquor Control's budget. PROSECUTING ATTORNE Y The Prosecutor's Office is requesting county funding for three (3) new positions (attorney, investigator and clerk) to continue the Violence Against Children (VACA) unit, a special prosecution team devoted to child victim cases, such as sexual abuse, assaults and neglect. The attorney position, after shuffling of staff, will serve as the County's match for their Bryne Grant. MASS TRANSIT The agency has increased its request for the shared-ride taxi program. Per their request, an unfunded Clerk position has been deleted. COUNTY PHYSICIANS The budget amendment reflects the adopted change in the time element of the County Physician. NONPROFIT GRANTS-IN-AID The appropriation for nonprofit grants has been allotted according to the Council's recommendations. PARKS AND RECREATION The Parks Department's budget has been amended to reflect a) line charges for video conferencing, b) conversion of a storage room into a police substation at Waiakea Uka Gym, and c) additional hours for the heavy-utilized Kona Community Aquatic Center. DEBT SERVICE The County's debt service requirements have been updated and adjusted to include the additional $8 million issue for the Department of Water Supply. MISCELLANEOUS The transfer to the Solid Waste Fund has been amended to fund the revision in the Solid Waste budget. The funding for the Reapportionment Commission has been increased per the request of the County Clerk. HIGHWAY FUND REVENUES: Revenue estimates for fuel taxes, public utilities franchise taxes, and fund balance carryover have been revised according to updated projections. EXPENDITURES: Highway Administration's equipment budget has been increased to include: 15 CY Dump Truck $100,000 Dumper 32,000 (3) 2.5 Ton Roller w/trailer 111,000 (2) 10-12 Ton Tandem Steel Roller 160,000 Front End Sweeper 210,000 Front End Loader/Backhoe Ram 150,000 Combination Mower 87,000 Total $850,000 The transfer to the Capital Projects Fund has been amended to reflect the revised fuel tax increase revenues and the inclusion of $400,000 to fund the County portion of a federal project to upgrade the Kino`ole Traffic Corridor. SOLID WASTE FUND REVENUES: The subsidy from the General Fund has been increased to fund the change in the recycling appropriation. EXPENDITURES: The recycling account has been adjusted with additional funds for green waste and diversion grants. HOUSING FUND REVENUES: Revenues from departmental charges have been revised and the fund balance carryover adjusted to fund the changes in Housing's proposed expenditures. EXPENDITURES: Two housing specialist positions have been added to administer the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program and the agency's budget has been amended accordingly.