HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 062 03/15/2005 2004-2006 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: March 15, 2005 Re: Comm. No. 155/Bill No. 52
PLACE: Council Chambers
TIME: 10:18 a.m.
Council Chair Safarik and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 52, reports as follows:
Bill No. 52, transmitted by Director of Finance William Takaba, via Communication No. 155, dated March 2,
2005, amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as amended, the operating budget, ending June 30, 2005. 'Fhe amendment is
as follows:
From:
3609.09 Fund Balance Reserved for Liquor Control General $23,450
To:
010-251-5251.02 Liquor Control - OCE General $ ?,000
010-251-5251.06 Liquor Control -Equipment 16,450
0 1 0-25 1-525 1 3 9 Public Programs 5.000
TOTAI. $23,450
These funds will be used as follows:
I) To purchase a sound level meter for the Easl Hawaii enforcement division. Presently, they are using a
Quest Level Sound meter that was purchased in 1992. The sound meter is no longer able to give out
accurate readings and replacement parts are no longer available.
2) To purchase an LD. digital camera system to create durable over-the-counter identification cards.
3) To contract a vendor to install a fiber optic connection to the County's land area network. This will
enable liquor control to have connectivity with other agencies, Internet, a-mail program, County
databases, Wang, and on-line connectivity between Kona and Hilo liquor control offices.
4) "ho conduct programs to promote compliance to liquor laws. Programs would include education, youth,
enforcement, public service announcements, and promoting responsible drinking and driving.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 52 and recommends it pass first
reading.
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