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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0124.026 2004-2006 A,°• ~li-' Harry Kim Janice A. Pakele Mayor ' • Director County of Hawaii DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Snee[, Sui[e 230 • Hilq Hawaii 96720-4261 _ (808)961-821R • Fax (808)961-8684 it March 29, 2005 TO: Virginia Isbell, Chair = and Members of the Committee on Finance FROM: Janice A. Pakele, Director l-, RE: Department of Liquor Control Operating Budget and Program Review, Day Two 1. a. Project PAU (5241.41) is no longer budgeted. Are these programs located in another section. If not, were they successful? Project PAU was funded by a two year (FY2001-2003) $400,000 grant through the Office of Youth Services from the federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Project PAU was an enforcement, education program conducted by amulti-agency task foroe to reduce access to liquor by minors and goals stated in the grant were met successfully. The following highlights indicate some of the accomplishments of Project PAU: * Sales of liquor to minor declined from 40.4°k rate of retail sales of liquor to minors(1999) to 17.5°~ rate of retail sales of liquor to minor(2003) ' Conducted a total of 11 Gasses to liquor licenses, island-wide on liquor laws relating to minors, checking ID's which we believe lead to the sign cant drop in sales to minors. * HCPD and DLNR-DOCARE police conducted 44 sweeps in public areas relating to minors possession and drinking and 23 roadblocks resulting in a 65.3 °/a decrease in the number of liquor related youth arrests ' Advertising: 893 PSA's related to liquor laws; minor purchases, minor consumption, adults purchasing for minors. ' 38 youth activities and education. These programs no longer exist ,however Project PAU's members are actively involved in other programs. b. Public Programs (5241.39) is funded from the department's fine monies. Last year the department purchased equipment forthe county's five junior lifeguard programs which provides education to youths, inGuding liquor laws relating to minors. The department submits an annual request to transfers funds.which amount is dependent on the department's success at obtaining other funds Comm. No. ~ 2.~0 Raf. To• Prttseala R®f, Date Hawaii Couniy is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Department of Liquor Control Operating Budget and Program Review, Day Two 2. The department must run in the surplus. Does the department need this surplus or can fees be reduced? The department is a special fund agency within the county's general fund and is entirely funded from liquor license fees. State law (§281-17.5, HRS) provides that we may keep a surplus and any funds in excess of 20°k of the commission's current budget shall be returned or crodRed annually to existing licensees. During legislative hearings on the 20% surplus, legislature and the liquor industry supported this amendment to provide the liquor departments with a revenue source for unforeseen events. In 2003-2004, 90°k of the surplus is attdbuted, in main, to four vacancies (salary, fringe benefds, car allowance). Three of the four vacances are expected to be filled by May 2005, and the fourth vacancy in August 2005. 3. What types of youth and public education activities are performed by your department and has it been successful? In FY 03-04, the Department and Project PAU Council continued its youth and community programs via a $25,000 stipend from the State Department of Health-ADAD division and MADD-Hawaii. Project PAU funded 12 youth programs throughout the island, as attached. In 2003-2004, MADD-Hawaii conducted an independent sting operations throughout the four counties. The County of Hawaii results indicated a 6% rate of retail sales of liquor to minors, which was the lowest sales rate in the State of Hawaii. The Hawaii County Project PAU Advisory Council is committed to education and enforcement efforts in order to ensure compliance to law. Hawaii County Project PAU Advisory Council A Program to Prsvent Alcohol Use by Minors MOLOKAI V KAUAI OAHU LANAI NIIHAU MAUI KAHOOLAWE ~ -HAWAI'I (Big Island) Final Report of Activities -March 2004 -June 30, 2004 Grantor. U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Grantee: State of Hawaii, Department of Health Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division Grant Manager. MADD - Hawaii Nawai'1 Partnership to Prevent Underage Drinking The Hawaii County Project PAU Council (PAU Council) expresses our gratitude to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the State of Hawaii Department of Health-Alcohol, Drug and Abuse Division and MADD-Hawaii for appropriating funding for community and youth programs on the Island of Hawaii (Big Island). The County and Island of Hawaii has a population of 150,000 with a landmass of approximately 4000 square miles. It is the largest of the eight main islands of the State of Hawaii. The majority of its population reside in two distinct communities in the geographic areas known as Hilo (East Hawaii) and Kona (West Hawai'i). In 2000, astate-wide high school survey, conducted by the State of Hawaii Department of Health-Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, indicated that on the Big Island 35% of 6tH graders, 76°r6of 10"' graders and 90°r6 of 12tH graders reported using alcohol resulting in the highest usage of alcohol by minors in the state. In response to these disturbing results and equally disappointing results from compliance checks and enforcement efforts on state and county lands, the PAU Council was formed in 2000 to provide amulti-agency task force committed to enforcement and education relating to liquor laws. The PAU Council is also committed to the prevention County of Hawaii Department of Liquor Control Hawaii County Police Department- Community Policing Division State of Hawaii Department of HeaRh -Public Health Nursing, Hilo Branch State of Hawaii DLNR -Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement Hawaii County Project PAU Advisory Council A Program to Prevent Alcohol Use by Minors of underage drinking and access to liquor by minors and actively supports community and youth programs, which promote drug and alcohol free activities. The PAU Council's current members include the State of Hawaii Department of Health -Public Health Nursing-Hilo Branch; Hawaii County Police Department Community Policing Division; State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources-Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement and the Hawaii County Department of Liquor Control whose Director serves as the PAU Council's chairperson. The PAU Council is pleased to report that we were able to provide funding assistance to twelve youth and community projects throughout the Big Island, as herein described. 1. Ke Anuenue AHEC, Inc. is anon-profit agency in Hilo, Hawaii. Its youth project was a pool party dedicated to approximately 100 high-risk teens. The Salvation Army Teen Court and the Big Island Substance Abuse Council bussed teens from Kona, Kau, Puna and Hamakua to join Hilo teens for this pool party for swimming, games, music and to hear messages which advocated drug free lifestyles. The group also heard messages from members of the Waianae Seariders Productions, a Honolulu group, which does statewide promotions against substance abuse. Funds were used for food, entertainment and supplies. 2. The Hamakua Drug Free Committee hosted 144 youths from Kalanianaole, Laupahoehoe, Paauilo and Honoka'a schools at an event to promote leadership skills and youth relations among youths on the Hamakua coast. Guest speakers encouraged drug and alcohol-free lifestyles and about making the right choices in life. 3. ZAP'EM, (Zero Alcohol Providers) was a project of two University of Hawaii-Hilo Baccalaureate Nursing students to inform the public of the social host liability law passed in 2003. They presented ZAP'em to the UH School of Nursing, a TV spot with Mayor Harry Kim and Officer Michael Riviera on "Living in Paradise" which aired throughout the County during the month of June, 2004; Ke Anuenue VCC system media presentation that reached communities such as Ka'u and Kamuela and the islands of Molokai and Majuro; and island-wide radio spots for the month of June. Funds were used for radio advertising and purchase of promotional items that were used for educational presentations. 4. The 3`d Annual Summer Surf Session is an island-wide surf contest for teens. This popular event held in West Hawaii hosts approximately 100 contestants with upwards of 500 persons in attendance. The PAU Council has annually supported this event as the group sponsors actively promote drug free lifestyles, awareness of underage drinking laws, beach clean-ups, etc. Funds were used to purchase supplies. 2 County of Hawaii Department of Liquor Control Hawaii County Police Department -Community Poliang Division State of Hawaii Department of Health -Public Health Nursing, Hilo Branch State of Hawaii DLNR -Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement Hawaii County Project PAU Advisory Council A Program to Prevent Alcohol Use by Minors 5. The Hilo High School Pool party was an inaugural event involving student athletes who planned, marketed and conducted this event for 300+ teens. Patterned after the Project Grad events, this event was held in conjunction with the school's annual athletic banquet and activities included promotion of drug free living. Funds were used for food and entertainment. 6. Kealakehe High School Grad Night. This alcohol and drug free all-night graduation night activity was attended by 205 of 310 graduating seniors (66°~) at this school located in Kona, Hawaii. Project Grad is a community and school endorsed and chaperoned activity, which provides safe and fun activities for graduates. Kealakehe's activities took place at the pool and at a local function site for food, games, entertainment and dancing. Funds were used to defray costs. 7. Pahoa High School Grad Night: This alcohol and drug free all-night graduation night activity was attended by 78 of the 108 graduating seniors (83%). Project Grad is a community and school endorsed and chaperoned activity which provides safe and fun activities for graduates. Pahoa's activities took place at the bowling alley and local yacht club for food, games, entertainment and dancing. Funds were used to defray costs. 8. Waikoloa Elementary School is located in the residential community nearest to many of the major resort properties on our island. In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles, Waikoloa Elementary School regularly hosts dances and events that benefit its youth. After school dances are held for K - 6th graders and evening dances for 7th to 11th graders. Funds were used to provide entertainment, decorations and marketing. 9. Ka'u is a community located at the southern end of our island. In an effort to promote "community" spirit, Ka'u High School's administration, along with other community groups, held a drug and alcohol-free Spring Fest. A host of activities were provided for young and old alike, including promotion of alcohol and drug free lifestyles to its community and students. Funds were used to rent a rock climbing wall and to purchase supplies. 10. DLNR-Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement (DOCARE) is responsible for enforcement on state lands and waters. DOCARE also has an established educational program, known as CARE, which includes a Stop Underage Drinking presentation. DOCARE, as a member of the Hawaii County Project PAU Advisory Council, has assumed the education leadership role for our PAU Council and continually conducts its presentation at its many public forums and in our schools. Funds were used for pamphlets and give-away items at 3 County of Hawaii Department of Liquor Control Hawaii County Police Department -Community Policing Division State of Hawaii Department of Health -Public Health Nursing, Hilo Branch State of Hawaii DLNR -Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement Hawaii County Project PAU Advisory Council A Program to Prevent Aleohol Use by Minors these presentations. 11. Project IMPACT is an alcohol prevention program facilitated by the Hawaii County Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II, West Hawaii. This detail focuses on enforcement in public areas, conducting public education on dangers of underage drinking, an 8 hour work/training session to 20-40 youthful offenders per month who are arrested for alcohol related offenses as part of their assigned community service via Teen Court. Funds were used to provide "work" t-shirts, gloves (clean-up) and lunch for these sessions. 12. Hawaii County Police Department-Community Policing Division, conducted a youth rally for at- risk middle school youths. This educational rally included programs on the dangers of alcohol, drugs and tobacco and including interactive displays and skits by local high schools in conjunction with entertainment, contests, etc. The intent of this event was to promote alternatives to at-risk behavior. Funds were used to purchase supplies. We are continually encouraged by the many agencies, organizations, schools and youths that commit to promoting drug and alcohol-free lifestyles. As with most organizations, funding activities remains a major hurdle for these organizations. On behalf of our Big Island community, we again express our gratitude to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention; the State of Hawaii Department of Health-Alcohol, Drug and Abuse Division and MADD-Hawaii for funds vital to our support of our rural communities' efforts to promote drug-free lifestyles. Very Truly, Janice Pakele Director, Department of Liquor Control Ja,wYokoyawui Department of Health Public Health Nursing -Hilo Branch Lt. Ja.vne~Sa.+tibor'w Hawaii County Police Department Community Policing Division BryanvSu~iya.rnw DLNR-DOCARE 4 County of Hawaii Department of Liquor Control Hawaii County Police Department- Community Policing Division State of Hawaii Department of Health -Public Health Nursing, Hilo Branch State of Hawei'i DLNR -Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement