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__.__________
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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
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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
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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
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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
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