HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 050 02/04/2003 2002-2004REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: February 4. 2003
PLACE: Council Chambers
TIME: 9:10 a.m.
Re: Comm. No. 71 Bill No. 35
Council Chair and Members
I Iawai`i County Council
Milo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 35, reports as follows:
Bill No. 35, transmitted by Director of Finance William'fakabu, via Communication No. 71,
dated December 26. 2002 amends Ordinance No. 02-77, as amended. the: Capital Budget. ending
June 30, 2003. by increasing the current appropriation of $840.000 for the West I lawai'i County
Building by $1.160,000 to a total $'__OOOAOU.
Funds for this appropriation increase in Account No. 1 10-199-$196.05, shall he provided from
general obligation bonds, capital projects fund, fund Balance and/or other Sources.
Funds will be used to consolidate the Cuunt} of Hawaii agencies currently serving West
Hawaii residents from various locations scattered throughout North Kona. By consolidating the
agencies into one location, the County of Hawaii will be able to eliminate most of the rental fees
currently being paid to private owners and will offer the residents of West Hawaii a centralized
facility where they can access government services. This project will provide West Hawaii with
an office facility in parity with those in [~:ast Hawaii.
Originally heard on January 7. 2003, this measure was deferred pending a presentation by the
Mayor.
At its meeting on January 22. 2003. the Mayor emphasized that West Hawaii has grown quickly
and with this. the needs for the Government Services have increased. "fhc appropriation would
allow the County to begin tentative planning in modules for the development of a West I Iawai'i
('ivic Center.
Due to the lateness of the .lanuary 22. 2003 Committee meeting, this measure was dclerrcd.
hoday, some Members of your Committee indicated that there arc higher priority projects for
West Hawaii residents, and ifthis proposal is approved, an additional $10 million dollars would
still be required to build the tirst phase of this facility.
PC REPORT NO. SO
A motion to approve was made and seconded, followed by a vote by the eight memhers in
attendance. The final vote, as reflected below, prompted the Committee Chair to forward this
measure to full Council with a negative recommendation.
Your Committee on Finance forwards Bill No. 35 to Council with a negative recommendation.
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Respectfully submitted
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