HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 028 01/15/1999 1998-2000 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: January 15, 1999 Re: Comm. No. 69/Res. No. 20-99
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 10:40 A.M.
Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 20-99, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 20-99, transmitted jointly with Resolution Nos. 19-99 and 21-99, by Finance
Director Harry Takahashi, via Communication No. 69, dated December 23, 1998, authorizes the
Office of the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State Department of Transportation for a
preliminary breath testing device grant.
The State Department of Transportation, through funds derived from grants provided by the
federal government, has authorized funding for the Hawaii County Police Deparhnent to
purchase eight (8) preliminary breath testing devices. These devices will allow officers to do
preliminary tests on suspected DUI/drug persons at the scene. By testing persons at the scene,
only those with positive results will be transported to the police station and charged.
Pursuant to Section 46-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, county departments must obtain the consent
of the council to enter into agreement 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.
The Mayor of the County of Hawaii is authorized to sign the above referenced agreement and
any related documents on behalf of the Office of the Mayor and the County of Hawaii pursuant
to the Hawaii County Charter.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 20-99
and recommends its adoption.
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Aye nose A&E Ex Respectfully submitted
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ELARIONOFF x COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
JACOBSON X
LEITHEAD-TODD X
PISICCHIO X
SMITH X
TYLER X AARON S.Y. CHUNG, HAIR
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ARAKAKI, E.O.M. X ADOPTED: FFR (1 3 144Q