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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 08/21/2007 2006-2008 Mtv or Dominic Yagong Brenda Ford, Member Chair Stacy K. Higa, Member ~ Pete Hoffmann, Member Donald Ikeda, Member Bob Jacobson '~'o~ Emily I. Naeole, Member Vice Chair K. Angel Pilago, Member J Yoshimoto, Member HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 17t" Session DATE: August 21, 2007 (Tuesday) PLACE: Councilroom Ben Franklin Building, 2"d Floor 333 Kilauea Ave Hilo, Hawaii TIME: 3:00 p.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA REFERRALS Comm. 20.12: TRANSFER OF FUNDS -JUNE 16 - 30, 2007 From Controller Deanna Sako, dated July 18, 2007, transmitting a Report of Transfers Authorized showing transfers from June 16, 2007 through June 30, 2007. Comm. 20.13: TRANSFER OF FUNDS -JULY 16 - 31, 2007 From Controller Deanna Sako, dated August 1, 2007, transmitting a Report of Transfers Authorized showing transfers from July 16, 2007 through July 31, 2007. Comm. 549: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF (Res. 273-07) FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE ATHREE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR THE USE OF 120 ACRES OF COUNTY LAND AT KOHOLALELE (TMK 4-2-5:001) IN PA`AUILO HAWAII TO CONDUCT BIOFUEL CROP EXPERIMENTATION• and From Chair Dominic Yagong, dated July 19, 2007, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 549.1: From Chair Dominic Yagong, dated July 31, 2007, transmitting Proposed Amendment to Resolution 273-07, which increases the time period of the lease from three to five years, with an option for a three year extension rather than two. Serving the Interests ojthe People of Our Island Hawai'1 County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-17 Page 2 August 21, 2007 Comm. 562: TABULAR SUMMARY OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII AS OF JUNE 30, 2007 From Finance Director William Takaba, dated July 26, 2007, transmitting the above document with supporting schedules, pursuant to Section 47C, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Comm. 569: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER (Res. 286-07) INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF WAI`ELE IN THE DISTRICT OF PUNA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 42, HAWAII COUNTY CODE, 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) From Councilmember Emily Naeole, dated July 26, 2007, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 570: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER (Res. 287-07) INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF HONOLULU LANDING IN THE DISTRICT OF PUNA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 42, HAWAII COUNTY CODE, 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDEDI From Councilmember Emily Naeole, dated July 26, 2007, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 571: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER (Res. 288-07) INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CAPE KUMUKAHI IN THE DISTRICT OF PUNA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 42, HAWAII COUNTY CODE, 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) From Councilmember Emily Naeole, dated July 26, 2007, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 579: ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATION OF PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS (CFD) From Mayor Harry Kim, dated July 20, 2007, transmitting the above guidelines. Comm. 583: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO (Res. 292-07) AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A SPECIALIZED INVESTIGATIVE TRAINING GRANT FOR THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT (for the Hawaii Countv Police Department); and (Bill 141) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 07-82, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008 (by appropriating a $39,865 Specialized Investieative Training Grant) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated July 30, 2007, transmitting the above resolution and bill. FC-17 Page 3 August 21, 2007 Comm. 584: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE (Res. 293-07) A LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, ULULANI STREET EXTENSION, SITUATE AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAII, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: (3)2-4-057:031, TO THE HAWAII ISLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL, INC. (for the purpose of construction and development of a combined veterans center, veterans housine, and other related nurnoses) From Assistant Corporation Counsel Gerald Takase, dated July 31, 2007, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 585: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 07-83, AS AMENDED (Bill 142) RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2007 TO JUNE 30, 2008 (by appropriating an additional $3,460,000 to the Environmental Management, North Kona Sewer Proiect) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated July 30, 2007, transmitting the above bill. Comm. 586: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 07-83, AS AMENDED (Bill 143) RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2007 TO JUNE 30, 2008 (by appropriating an additional $4,095,000 to the Environmental Management, North Kona Effluent Reuse Un_¢rade Proiect) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated July 30, 2007, transmitting the above bill. Comm.: 587: RESOLUTION CHANGING THE FUNDING SOURCE AND POSITION STATUS (Res. 294-07) OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COORDINATOR (TEMPORARY) POSITION (in the Hawaii County Police Department) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated July 30, 2007, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 589: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNCIL CHAIR AND THE COUNTY (Res. 295-07) CLERK TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR A LEGISLATIVE LIAISON FOR THE UPCOMING STATE OF HAWAII LEGISLATIVE SESSION FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 180 DAYS AND NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 (funding for the contract is available in the Clerk-Council Services-Salary & Wage account) From County Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated July 31, 2007, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 593: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO (Res. 297-07) AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A HAWAII ANTI- TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE GRANT FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT; and (Note: Bill 146, also related to Comm. 593, continues on the next page.) FC-17 Page 4 August 21, 2007 (Bill 146) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 07-82, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008 (appropriates a $15,000 Hawaii Anti-Trafficking Task Force Grant) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated July 31, 2007, transmitting the above resolution and bill. Comm. 594: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO (Res. 298-07) AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATION STANDBY PAY GRANT FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT; and (Bill 147) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 07-82, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008 (appropriates a $32,486 Law Enforcement Investigations Standby Pay Grant From Finance Director William Takaba, dated July 31, 2007, transmitting the above resolution and bill. Comm. 595: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO (Res. 299-07) AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINER (SAFE) STANDBY PAY GRANT FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT; and (Bill 148) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 07-82, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008 (appropriates a $23,484 Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner SAFE] Standb}Pay Grant) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated July 31, 2007, transmitting the above resolution and bill. Comm. 596: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO (Res. 300-07) AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINER (SAFE) TRAINING GRANT FOR THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT; and (Bill 149) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 07-82, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008 (appropriates a $51,600 Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Trainin¢ Grant) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated July 31, 2007, transmitting the above resolution and bill. FC-17 Page 5 August 21, 2007 Comm. 597: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32, ARTICLES 2, 5 AND 6 OF THE (Bill 150) HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS From Finance Director William Takaba, dated July 31, 2007, transmitting the above bill. Comm. 597.1 From Finance Director William Takaba, dated August 1, 2007, explaining the proposed amendments to Chapter 32, Hawaii County Code, contained in Bill 150. ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by August 16, 2007. Persons using TDDs may ca11961-8521. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available at the County Clerk's Office, 333 Kilauea Ave., Hilo; the Office of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona; the Kona Councilmembers' Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and at the Waimea Council Members' Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea. For further information, please call 961-8245. Videoconferencing is available at the following locations: • Kona Council Office at the Kailua Trade Center; and • Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center. If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Submitting Testimonv: Those persons wishing to testify in person must register with the County Clerk's staff Those testifying and submitting written testimony should bring fifteen (15) copies of the testimony for distribution at the meeting. Testimony may also be submitted (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, Hawaii 96720, (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912, or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimonyna co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. For testimony received via e-mail or fax, copies will be made and distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a timely manner. In any case, both oral and written testimony will be made a part of the public record. Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawaii County Code}. A lobbyist means "any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials." {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawaii County Code}. Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk-Council, 333 Kilauea Ave., Hilo. FC-17 Page 6 August 21, 2007 Viewine of Meeting on Government Access Television: Channel 52: Public Safety & Parks and Recreation, Human Services & Economic Development, Environmental Management and Public Works & Intergovernmental Relations Committee meetings -Tuesdays, August 28 & September 4, 2007, at 8:30 p.m.; Planning and Finance Committee meetings -Thursdays, August 30 & September 6, 2007, at 8:30 p.m.; and all six Committee meetings -Sunday, September 9, 2007, at 10:30 a.m.