HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 302 09/14/2004 2002-2004REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: September 14, 2004
PLACH: Council Chambers
TIME: 10:05 a.m.
Re: Comm. No. 725Bi11 No. 310
Council Chair and Memhers
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Commiuce on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 310, reports as follows:
Bill No. 310. transmitted jointly with Resolution No. 225-04 by Director of Finance
William 'l~akaba, via Communication No. 725, dated August 4, 2004, amends Ordinance
No. 04-74, as amended, the Operating Budget, ending June 30, 2005. The amendment is as
follows:
From:
3302.09 Vehicle & Trailer Weight Taxes Highway $1,015,796
Total $1.015,796
1'0:
020-281-5281.42 "traffic Signs & Markings Highway $ 216,812
020-301-5301.11 South Hilo Road S&W 25,284
020-301-5301.12 South Hilo Road OCE 4,800
020-301-5301.31 North & South Kohala Road S&W 12.642
020-301-5301.32 North & South Kohala Road OCE 4,400
020-301-5301.41 North & South Kona Road S&W 63,210
020-301-5301.42 North & South Kona Road OCE 6,000
020-301-5301.51 Ka'u Road S&W 12.642
020-301-530L52 Ka'u Road OCF, 4.400
020-301-5301.61 Puna Road S&W 1 13JJA
020-301-5301.62 Puna Road OCF, 15,600
020-311-5316.02 Highway Mass Transit OCE 338,260
020-RO1-5802.01 Pension Accumulation -Highway 45,228
020-801-5802A4 FICA Employer Share -Highway 7.530
020-801-5802.08 Employee Health Plans -Highway 27.199
020-91 1-5911.87 Worker's Compensation -Highway 118.011
"Total $1,015,796
The recent approval of Ordinance No. 04-66 raised the annual motor vehicle weight tax for
vehicles, trucks, or trailers registered in the County of Hawaii effective .Ianuary 1, 2005. The
estimated increase in revenues generated effective January 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005 totals
$1,015J96.
FC REPORT NO. 302
The increase in expenditure appropriations for the Highway Maintenance and "I7affic Divisions
of the Department of Public Works totals $677,536 for the following:
1. Fund existing (11) Laborer positions for 6 months.
2. Add (7) new Laborer positions and fund them for 6 months.
3. Add associated costs with new positions/equipment -such as safety equip/tools,
equip repairs, fuel/lube, equip parts.
4. Additional contract for services for Traffic Signs and Markings to catch up on
backlogged work.
I"he Mass'I'ransit Agency services amounts to $338,260 for increased bus service around the
island and for use as a local match for federal funds.
Respectfully submitted
Some members of Your Committee felt that the Mass Transit Agency should be receiving more
funds to strengthen the Mass Transit System for the whole island, as it is one of the most
important priorities the County government should be undertaking.
Your Conunittee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 310 and
recommends it pass first reading.
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