HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 021 01/21/1997 1996-1998 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: January 21, 1997 Re: Comm. No. 13
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 10:43 A.M.
Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 2, reports as follows:
Bill No. 2, transmitted jointly with Resolution No. 11 by then Finance Committee Chair Elroy
Osorio, via Communication No. 13, dated November 27, 1996, amends Ordinance 96-68, as
amended, the Capital Budget ending June 30, 1997.
The amendment is as follows:
PARKS AND RECREATION
Kawananakoa/Hualani Pazk Gymnasium $1,000,000.00
(Plans, Design, and Construction)
Funds for this project shall be provided from:
General Obligation Bonds and/or Other Sources $1,000,000.00
The amount of $250,000.00 leas also been appropriated for the plans and design of the facility.
Total appropriated County funds for this project would then be $1,250,000.00 of which only
necessary funds will be allotted at the time of construction.
Public testimony was heard in favor of the project by members of the Keaukaha and surrounding
communities. Concerns were voiced regarding public safety and sanitary conditions caused
primarily by the antiquity of the existing building. The genuine necessity for a new facility to
accommodate future generations was distinctively stated.
Your Committee was impressed with the support of the Keaukaha community and their initiative
in seeking partnerships to fund the gymnasium. However, concerns were raised about the
ownership of both the existing and proposed facilities. Currently, the County of Hawaii leases
the Kawananakoa Hall from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands with the understanding
that the County maintains the building and pazk area. Lease agreements and conditions for the
new structure have not yet been finalized.
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Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 2 and
recommends it pass first reading.
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Ayes rv~es Aye ex Respectfully submitted
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