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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0521.008 2002-2004 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUMMARY Mission Statement To enhance the quality of life for the people of Hawaii County through sustainable development programs aimed at retaining and expanding existing business, diversifying the economy, and attracting new economic activity. Department Goals Agriculture 1. To maintain the Big Island's agricultural character because of its importance to local lifestyles and tourism. Lc. crvw 2 To preserve agriculture as a significant part of Hawai `i's economy. ;l,,,e,.__..~ ; By__.__________ Tourism Gotincq P rc 1. To increase the number of visitors and/or their length of stay on the Big Island. 2. To support major market destination promotions for marketing and advertising the Island of Hawaii. 3. To improve the quality of the visitors' stay through product development and visitor enhancement programs. 4. To support the development of programs that create awareness and education for the rich cultural resources of the Big Island. 5. To encourage the preservation of Hawai`i's unique quality of life, values, and vision for the benefit of its people. Economic Development 1. To assist existing businesses in expansion, diversification efforts, and the ability to compete in Hawai`i's economy. 2. To encourage and support the development of new industries in Hawaii County. 3. To coordinate efforts to prepare and maintain Hawaii Island's workforce, to obtain the necessary skills to compete, and to prepare for changing requirements of employment created by and for jobs created by emerging industries. 4. To empower communities through capacity building that addresses economic development from acommunity-based perspective. Funding Source and Position Count General Fund $ 1,063,071 General Fund g Grant Revenue $ 625,600 Grant Revenue 4 Total Bud et: $ 1,688,671 Total Number of Positions 12 Comm. No. $2'~~ Ref. Toz ftae~d Gfi 231 Ref. Date MdR~d RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT . _ . AGRICULTURE Program Measures FY 2002-03 FY 2003-04 FY 2004-OS Actual Bud et Estimate Pro rams Promotion Contracts 10 4 g Count Contribution 60,500 68,000 61,000 Private Contribution 275,000 222,500 193,000 State Contribution 113,000 25,000 55,000 Ratio of Total to Count Contribution 1:7.41 1:4.64 1:5 Research Contracts 5 4 5 Count Contribution 29,800 33,800 37,675 Private Contribution 30,000 20,000 27,000 State/Federal Contribution 555,000 97,000 130,000 Ratio of Total to Count Contribution 1:20.6 1:4.46 1:5 Information/Education Contracts 8 4 6 Coun Contribution 38,000 28,500 30,650 PrivateConttibution 75,000 48,170 74,000 State Contribution 30,000 5,000 31,000 Ratio of Total to Count Contribution 1:3.77 1:2.86 1:4.40 Grand Total Contributions 1,056,475 547,170 639,325 Ratio of Grand Total to Count Contribution 1:9.40 1:4.20 1:5 Re uest for A Inforniation and Advice 423 425 430 In uiries 2,523 2,525 2,530 Committee/Pro ram Meetin s Attendance 358 365 368 Coordination 59 65 69 NOTE: The figures reflected in the FY 2003-2004 budget are preliminary because the budgeted County funds are not completely expended. The figures for FY 2004-2005 cannot be estimated since prospective contracts for each program are not latown yet. Program Expenditures FY 2002-03 FY 2003-04 FY 2004-05 Actual Bud et Re uest O erations 168,395 148,880 150,200 Pro ram Total 168,395 148,880 150,200 236 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FILM Program Highlights (continued) 3. Marketed the Big Island in the world market as a viable film destination, responding to over 200 requests for film information, of which last year resulted in over 105 productions completed on the island. Provided support to productions filming on the Big Island before, during, and afrer the on-island production. 4. Hosted and coordinated scouting for two feature films, "Fertig" and "Kamehameha"; one television drama, "Fishbowl and Some Dimes"; two reality shows, "The Last Resort" and "Celebrity Mole"; and coordinated a MSN film crew from Korea in filming a documentary on Mayor Kim. 5. Participated in three Hawaii Television and Film Development Board meetings and four subcommittee meetings, three Hawaii Film and Entertainment Board meetings, and eight Film Offices of the Hawaiian Islands meetings. 6. Completed Phase I of the major upgrade of the Film Office web site. 7. Participated as a panelist in Film Industry Day at the legislature. Participated as a panelist in a film industry presentation to the Sales and Marketing Executives of Honolulu. Participated in an informational briefing for State legislators. Gave interviews on the Big Island film industry to the Honolulu Star Bulletin, Honolulu Advertiser, West Hawaii Today, Hawaii Tribune-Herald, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Production Update, and the Hawaii Film and Video Magazine. Program Measures FY 2002-03 FY 2003-04 FY 2004-OS Actual Bud et Estimate In uiries 225 250 300 Productions Com feted 111 120 150 Production Revenues $8.2 million $6 million $7 million Program Expenditures FY 2002-03 FY 2003-04 FY 2004-OS Actual Bud et Re uest O erations 12,000 40,000 40,000 Pro ram Total 12,000 40,000 40,000 251 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Program Expenditures FY 2002-03 FY 2003-04 FY 2004-05 Actual Bud et Re uest Number of Positions 10 ]0 12 Salaries andWa es 376,453 376,156 376,156 O erations 20,046 24,200 24,200 E ui ment 3,748 5,000 5,000 Pro ram Total 400,247 405,356 405,356 Personnel Position Summary FY 2002-03 FY 2003-04 FY 2004-OS Position Title Authorized Authorized Re uest Director of Research Nc Develo men[ 1 1 1 De ut Director of Research &Develo ment - - - Account Clerk 1 - - Accountant I Tem 1 1 1 Clerk III/Admin Svc Assistant reallocated osition) 1 1 1 Economic Develo ment S ecialist II - 1 1 Economic Develo ment S ecialist III 4 4 4 Economic Develo ment S ecialist II Te - - 1 Economic Develo ment S ecialist III Tem) - - I Private Secretar 1 1 I Resource Materials S ecialist 1 1 1 Total 10 10 12 252