HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PWIRC 064 03/11/2008 2006-2008 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
DATE: March 11, 2008 Re: Comm. No. 1068Bi11263
PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations, to which was referred
Communication No. 1068, regarding Bi11263, reports as follows:
Bi11263, transmitted by Council member Brenda J. Ford, via Communication 1068 proposing an
Ordinance to amend article XIII General Provisions, Section 13-11, Penalties, of the Hawaii
County Charter (2000), Relating to the Clarification of Language regarding Civil Fines and
Increasing the Maximum Monetary Penalty for Criminal Fines.
Committee Chair Brenda J. Ford relinquished her seat to Vice Chair Dominic Yagong.
Council member Ford presented the purpose of this ordinance is to increase the criminal penalty
amount from $1,000, to an amount not to exceed $2,000. This bill also amends the section to
clarify the County's authority regarding the imposition of civil fines. Furthermore, the Flooding
Adhoc Committee voted to move this legislation forward to this committee. Council member
Ford seeks the support of her colleagues on this proposed bill.
There was no public testimony presented on this proposed bill.
Council member Higa inquired as to how many fines as described have been levied during the
past year by the County? Council member Ford responded that this proposed bill's is to correct
bad behavior and prompt remedial action by those who are causing serious problems to the
health and safety of public welfare by blocking floodways.
Mr. Bill Takaba, Finance Director, appeared before your committee. Currently he is only aware
of fines and penalties related to the Falsification of land records. However, throughout his eight
years in the finance department he does not recall having ever levied a fine or penalty for the
falsification of land records.
PWIRC RPT NO. 64
Page 2 Communication No. 1068 / Bi11263
Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations is in accord with the purpose
and intent of Bi11263, and recommends passage on first reading.
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AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted,
FORD X
HIGA X COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
HOFFMANN X INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
IKEDA X ~~t~
JACOBSON X
NAEOLE X BRENDA J. FORD, CHAIR
PILAGO X
YAGONG X PWIRC REPORT NO. 64
YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: MAR Z 5 9tI0A
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