HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0151.002 2008-2010
J YOSHIMOTO <r os Phone: (808) 961-8272
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Chair & Presiding Officer Fax: (808) 961-8912
~e Email: jyoshimoto co.hawan.hi.us
Council District 3
Mailing Address: • • • Business Address:
(Former County Building) oi'w~'~~ 333 Kilauea Ave., 2"d Flr.
25 Aupuni Street Ben Franklin Building
Hilo, Hawaii 96720 HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL Hilo, Hawai'i 96720
COUNTY OF HAWAII
March 23, 2009
Ms. Nancy Crawford c;
Finance Director
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25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai'i 96720:-" rv
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Dear Ms. Crawford:
At the beginning of this Council term, Mayor Kenoi requested that all departments arty agenggs
identify currently budgeted funds that need not be expended; specifically, the Mayortoped thRt at
least 5% in savings could be found across the board to help supplement the year-end fund balance.
In the spirit of cooperation, the Legislative Branch has decided to reduce the following expenditures:
Acct. 4 Description Savings
5101.02.102 Reduction of Cell Phone Reimbursements
(Limited to 9 members, clerk and deputy) $4,500
5101.02.104 Elimination of 6 mainland trips and 11 interisland trips $28,000
5101.02.115 Elimination of Funds for Document Preservation $10,000
Elimination of Contract to Remedy Executive
Session Transcript Backlog $10,000
Elimination of Internet Web-Cast Project $80,750
Elimination of Professional Student Intern Program $4,000
Elimination of Funds for a Legislative Liaison $55,000
Elimination of Document Shredding Pilot Program $15,000
Elimination of Misc. Audit Contract Funds S300,006-
5101.2.341 Elimination of Council Meeting Expense Fund $3,000
Reduction of Funds for Staff Training $5,000
5101.6.449 Elimination of Funds for Machine Room Vehicle $22,000
5107.01.021 Reduction in Overtime due to Reorganization at
Elections $20,000
5107.02.106 Reduction in Election-Related Printing Costs $150,000
TOTAL: 5707,250
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Ms. Nancy Crawford
March 23, 2009
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The total of $707,250 represents 9.77% of this year's current budget. We will also endeavor to realize
even more savings, if possible.
Sincerely,
J Yoshimoto, Council Chair
Hawaii County Council
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