HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 277 09/15/1998 1996-1998 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: September 15, 1998 Re: Comm. No. 970/Res. No. 319-98
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 11:45 A.M.
Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 319-98, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 319-98, transmitted by Finance Director Hany Takahashi, via Communication No. 970,
dated September 2, 1998, authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement for a Food Processing and
Visitors Center Feasibility Study in the District of Ka'u, Hawaii.
The Economic Development.4dministration (EDA) is desirous to assist in creating economic opportunities
in the District of Ika'u. Therefore, EDA has issued a grant of $30,000 for a consultant to determine
whether the Ka'u region has the resources to establish a food processing facility and visitor center. Further,
the consultant will determine what resources aze available m the azea to justify a facility, review literature
on local crops, provide information on the appropriate size for the facility, determine whether existing
facilities at the closed Ka'u Sugar Mill can be utilized, determine how a visitor center concept utilizing
historic and cultural amenities of the area can be incorporated, detennine the costs, develop potential
funding sources, develop a management plan, and provide a written report on the above activities.
Pursuant to Section 46-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Gounty 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.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 319-98 and
recommends its adoption,
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