HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 123 08/02/2005 2004-2006 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: August 2, 2005 Re: Comm. No. 367/Bill No. 124
PLACE: Council Chambers
TIME: 9:01 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 124, reports as follows:
Bill No. 124, transmitted by Director of Finance William Takaba, via Communication No. 367, dated July
18, 2005, amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as amended, the Operating Budget, ending June 30, 2006. T'he
amendment is as follows:
From:
3301.95 Federal Grants -Marijuana Eradication General $61,788
1'a:
010-201-5219.31 Marijuana Eradication General $61,788
The Police Department will be receiving additional funds from the U.S. Department of Justice under its
Domestic Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program for its Marijuana Eradication grant program.
Specifically, the funds will be used to compensate for overtime incurred during marijuana operations,
investigations, and community meetings. Also, to purchase equipment to enhance safety issues during
operations/investigations to pay for helicopters service costs; to cover travel expenses for attending
training workshops and seminars; and to assist in marijuana investigations in conjunction with the "Weed
and Seed" Program.
Pursuant to Section 46-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Section 13-13(b), Hawaii County Charter, the
Mayor is already authorized to apply for, receive and expend the funds for this program identified in the
Operating Budget.
Lieutenant Norman Keamo of the Hawaii County Police Department clarified that if we do not accept
these funds, County operations would cease and State and Federal operations would continue, causing
Resolution No. 46-O1 to be null and void as [hose agencies do not recognize the provisions set forth in the
resolution.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 124 and recommends it
pass first reading.
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