HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 222 02/18/2004 2002-2004REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: February 18, 2004 Re: Comm. No. 470/Res. No. 143-04
PLACE: Council Chambers
TIME: 10:10 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Conunittee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 143-04, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 143-04, transmitted jointly with Bill No. 2 U by Director of Finance William Takaba, via
Communication No. 470, dated January 20, 2004, authorizes the Oftice of the Mayor to enter into an agreement
with the Stale of flawai' i Department of Transportation, for a Rural Transit Assistance Program grant.
The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation through the Federal'fransit Administration has authorized a
$17,000 grant to the Hawaii County Mass Transit Agency's Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP). This
program will enable the County to implement a driver improvement program that will he open to all providers
within the State. The program should cover all aspects of driver training, including equipment knowledge, behind
the wheel training, ADA requirements, and dealing with the public.
Furthermore, the RTAP funds will be used to hold two annual transportation conlcrences to bring people from
around Chis island to share and discuss needs, concerns, and best practices and to allow the transit personnel to
attend the American Public Transit Association Annual Meeting and General Manager Meeting.
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 prvijects
being or to be undertaken pursuant to those powers.
Originally heard on February 3, 2004, this measure was previously deferred due to heavy scheduling of all
committee meetings for the day.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 143-04 and recommends
its adoption.
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Respectfully submitted
REPORT NO.
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