HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 323 10/05/2004 2002-2004REPORT OF TI-IE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: October 5, 2004 Re: Comm. No. 781/Res. No. 243-04
PLACE: Council Chambers
TIME: 10:10 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 243-04, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 243-04, transmitted jointly with Bill No. 338 by Director of Finance
William Takaba, via Communication No. 781, dated September 22, 2004, authorizes the Otfice
of the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation.
Public Affairs Office -Safe Community Program for a Community Based Traffic Coordinator
grant.
The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Public Affairs Office -Safe Community
Program has authorized a $52,000 grant to the Police Department for a Community Based
Traffic Coordinator. The coordinator will provide support to existing traffic safety groups,
develop an active M.A.D.D. group, stage Shatter Dreams programs and work to improve traffic
safety and facilitate programs. This program will help reduce the number of alcohol, speed and
seatbelt non-use related traffic fatalities and injuries by providing a community based
coordinator to plan and coordinate activities and to be a liaison between state, county and
community agencies and organizations.
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 projects being or to be undertaken pursuant to those
powers.
Lieutenant Randy Apele of the Hawaii County Police Department informed Your Committee
that a police officer will not be assigned to the coordinator position.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 243-04
and recommends its adoption.
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Respectfully submitted
ON FINANCE
AARON S.Y. CHUNG, CHAI
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ADOPTED: OCT