HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 357 10/30/2006 2004-2006 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: October 30, 2006 Re: Comm. No. 1141/Res. No. 494-06
PLACE: Council Chambers
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 494-06, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 494-06, transmitted jointly with Bill No. 354 by Director of Finance
William Takaba, via Communication No. 1141, dated October 16, 2006, authorizes the Office of
the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawaii Department of Defense, State
Civil Defense, for the FY 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program.
The State of Hawaii Department of Defense, State Civil Defense has authorized its FY2006
Homeland Security Grant Program funding of $1,138,582 for the Hawaii County Civil Defense
Agency. These program funds are to be used for the continued development of three (3)
programs: 1) State Homeland Security Program (SHSP); 2) Law Enforcement Terrorism
Prevention Program (LETPP); and 3) Citizen Corps Program (CCP). The funds, being provided
to prevent, deter, respond to, and recover from threats and incidents of terrorism, are the result of
congressional funding for the purchase of specialized equipment to enhance the capability of
State and County agencies to prevent and respond to incidents of terrorism but also supports "all
hazazd" preparedness initiatives.
Pursuant to Section 46-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, County Departments must obtain the consent
of the Council to enter into agreements with the federal or state governments respecting action to
be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted by law to furnish, expend and receive any funds
or other assistance in connection with projects being or to be undertaken pursuant to those
powers.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 494-06
and recommends its adoption.
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Hues Noes nae ex Respectfully submitted,
ARAKAKI X
HIGA x COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
HOFFMANN X
HOLSCHUH X
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ISBELL X u'~'--
.?ACOSSON X VIRG IA ISBELL, CHAIR
PILAGO X FC REPORT NO. 5
SAFARIK X ADOPTED: NO