HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 307 09/14/2004 2002-2004REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: September 14, 2004
PLACE: Council Chambers
TIME: 10:05 a.m.
Re: Comm. No. 744/Res. No. 234-04
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 234-04, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 234-04, transmitted jointly with Bill No. 316 by Director of Finance
William Takaba. via Communication No. 744, dated September 1, 2004, authorizes the Office of
the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawaii Department of Health for the
Beverage Container Deposit Law Demonstration Project grant.
The State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH), through the Environmental Protection
Agency. has authorized a $3,000 grant to the Department of Environmental Management for the
beverage container deposit law demonstration project. These funds, derived from an
Environmental Protection Agency Federal grant, will be used to contract a vender to coordinate
and host the temporary redemption center(s) and to pay redemption fees to residential patrons for
the purpose of promoting public awareness of the Beverage Container Deposit Law.
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
he taken pursuant to any of the powers granted by law to fiurnish, expend and receive auy funds
or other assistance in connection with projects being or to be undertaken pursuant to those
powers.
During its discussion. Your Committee learned that this measure includes aone-day event at
transfer stations and other suitable locations to educate the public on the Beverage Container
Deposit Program.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 234-04
and recommends its adoption.
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Respectfully submitted