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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 126 Draft 01 2004-2006OFFICE INFORMATION ONLY Meeting: July 7, 2005 - Council Meeting (16th Session) Action: Postponed Indefinitely - July 7, 2005 Re: Resolution 126-05/C-338/Waived: FC COUNTY OF HAWAII * STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION NO. 126 U5 A RESOLUTION ABOLISHING TILE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS, AT FI IORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FINANCE. SUBCOMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS, AND APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER GARY SAFARIK AS CHAIR WHEREAS, the microwave system is nearing completion and there has been significant technological advances over these past four years, including the ability to provide voice -over -data utilizing the end-users backbone system; and WHEREAS, further advances include advanced retrofitting of the microwave system that will enable our Police and Fire departments to use Mobile Data Terminals (MDT)/laptops to input incident reports, receive and send data to and from central headquarters and basically make each person in the field more efficient and provide life-saving information; and WHEREAS, in order to keep abreast of various components of the $8,000,000 microwave relocation and system renovation project for the public safety departments, the Finance Committee established the Subcommittee on Technology and Communications on March 8, 2001, via Communication No. 134, dated February 26, 2001; and WHEREAS, although this issue of microwave technology is still being considered today by the administration and present Council, out of the nine members who served on the 2000-2002 Council, only two Council members are still serving as Council members today; and WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that the costs for microwave technology have grown substantially with total costs estimated to be $59,650,000 according to the Police Department's six-year capital improvements budget. which dictates that the Council be cognizant of all aspects of the proposed system, especially the financial impacts of any possible changes to any of the components of the system that are being or will be considered; and WHEREAS, a fact finding subcommittee would be helpful to the Council to address this issue and pursuant to Rule No. 8 (1) of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of I lawai i, a standing committee may, by adopting a motion of a majority of its members, establish a subcommittee; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Rule No. 8 (3) of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawaii, a Chair of the subcommittee may be selected by a majority vote of the standing committee members: and WHEREAS, Council Member Gary Safarik chaired the prior subcommittee and given his experience and knowledge in the field of telecommunications, is ideally suited to serve further in this capacity; and WHEREAS, the Chair shall be given the discretion to nominate not less than two subcommittee members and these members shall be selected by a majority vote of the members of the Finance Committee, according to Rule No. 8 (4) of the Rules of Procedure and Organization of the Council of the County of Hawaii, and WHEREAS, among other things, this subcommittee will: • Hold meetings or public hearings for the purpose of providing or obtaining information that will benefit the committee in decision-making; Serve as a liaison between the Council and the Administration on technology infrastructure projects and other issues, with a particular emphasis on addressing inter- modulation (interference) issues related to the conversion to a 700 Megahertz or 800 Megahertz (or other level) Police Communication System, monitoring the pilot projects that include laptop use by Police and Fire in various districts, expansion of the microwave system to retrofit data transponders, to early identify problems that may need Council action_ • Identify any new technology that may be applicable to assist our County personnel in having the latest technological advances, so necessary in the modern age, and considering our strategic position in the middle of the Pacific; • Include in their meetings and discussions Federal, State and private organizations and County departments — Data Processing, Fire, Police, Civil Defense, and Public Works -- that would utilize the technology and telecommunications systems. • Keep the Finance Committee informed by providing written monthly reports and making quarterly presentations to the Council on activities, progress and problems and all other issues related to technology and telecommunications: • Provide a one year report in July 2006, at which time the Council will determine if the subcommittee needs to be continued, if funding changes need to made or if departments' involvement need to be expanded. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI'l that the Finance Subcommittee on Technology and Communications, which was created on March 8, 2001, is abolished. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with Rule No. 8, Subcommittees, Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawaii, the Finance Subcommittee on Technology and Telecommunications is hereby established. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 8 (Subcommittees) of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawaii, the following members are hereby appointed to the Finance Subcommittee on Technology and Telecommunications: 1. Gary Safarik 2. James Y. Arakaki 3. Fred C. Holschuh, M.D. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council Member Gary Safarik is hereby designated Chair of said Finance Subcommittee on Technology and Telecommunications. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk of the County of Hawaii shall transmit copies of this resolution to the Office of the Mayor and the following County departments: Public Works, Civil Defense, Data Systems, Police, and Fire. INTRODUCED BY: COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii hereb) certify that the foregoing RES01 U HON was by the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted hp the COUNCIL of the County of Hawaii on ATTEST: MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII ROLL CALL VOTE AYES NOES ABS Ex ARAKAKI HIDA I IOFFMANN I IOLSCHUH IKEDA ISBELL JACOBSON PILAGO SAFARIK Reference: C-338 Waived FC COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NQ i.2G 05_ -