HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 002 01/03/2011 2010-2012REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: January 3, 2011 Re: Comm. No. 998/Bill No. 321
PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa (2008-2010)
78 -128 `Ehukai Street
Kailua -Kona, HI
TIME: 11:26 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 321, reports as follows:
Bill No. 321, transmitted by Director of Finance Nancy Crawford, via Communication No. 998, dated
October 29, 2010, amends Ordinance No. 10 -60, as amended, the Capital Budget, ending June 30, 2011
by adding the following project:
PARKS AND RECREATION:
Hawaiian Paradise Park - New Park Development
(110.599.5590.66)
$ 5,500,000
Funds for this appropriation increase shall be provided from
General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -
Fund Balance and/or Other Sources $ 5,500,000
Parks and Recreation Park Planner James Komata and Deputy Director Clayton Honma appeared before
Your Committee and provided detailed information of this project.
Some members of Your Committee were expressed the following concerns: 1) consensus of community
members and Hawaiian Paradise Park (HPP) Association with having this project located in their
subdivision; 2) timeline on the acquisition of land where project will be located; 3) consistency with Puna
CDP. Council Member Fred Blas is in full support of this project in his district and is assured that
continued public input and participation this proposed park will be beneficial to the Pahoa Community
who is underserved in recreational facilities. In addition, several members expressed concerns that this
public facility would be located in a private subdivision and the private roads would be used by the public
to access facility. Concerns regarding the maintenance of the roads and liability issues emerged during
the discussion.
Some members of Your Committee also commented that the Council: 1) use discretion on monetary
appropriations being allocated since there is no definitive plans of this project; 2) request from HPP
Owners Association Board of Directors letter of intent to donate land to County. It was requested that the
information be provided before the item appears on the Council agenda.
Pursuant to Section 10 -6(d), Hawaii County Charter, the Council may amend the Capital Budget for that
year with a two- thirds vote.
FC Rept. No 2
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 321, and recommends it
pass first reading.
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Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
BRENDA FORD, CHAIR
FC REPORT NO. 2
ADOPTED: JAN 2 0 2011
AYES
NOES
A &E
EX
BLAS
X
FORD
X
HOFFMANN
X
IKEDA
X
ONISHI
X
PILAGO
X
SMART
X
YAGONG
X
YOSHIMOTO
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
BRENDA FORD, CHAIR
FC REPORT NO. 2
ADOPTED: JAN 2 0 2011