HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 052 04/19/2011 2010-2012 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: April 19, 2011 Re: Comm. 169 /Bill 46
PLACE: Council Chambers
West Hawai`i Civic Center
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 46, reports as follows:
Bill 46, transmitted by Finance Director Nancy Crawford via Communication No. 169, dated
April 6, 2011, amends Ordinance No. 10 -60, as amended, the Capital Budget, ending June 30,
2011. The amendment is as follows:
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Pa'auilo Plant and Slaughterhouse $ 4,150,000
(110.199.5193.10)
Funds for this appropriation increase shall be provided from :
State Grant Receivables $ 4,150,000
This proposed bill adds the $4,150,000 State Grant funded Pa'auilo Plant and Slaughterhouse
project to the Capital Budget. This project will enable local industry to increase processing
capacity of grass -fed beef by allowing local cattle producers to finish their product on- island
rather than exporting to the mainland for final processing, and it will address ongoing waste
management issues through the conversion of waste materials into useful by- products.
This project supports the County's initiative for food sustainability. This will enable the local
industry to increase its capacity to process grass -fed beef and improve the island's food
sustainability. Hamakua is also known historically for its ranching traditions and such benefit
this project will have on the ranching community.
Director of Research and Development Randy Kurohara and Corporation Counsel Bill Brilhante
appeared before Your Committee.
Some members of Your Committee expressed concern with not having a plan available
regarding the handling of waste associated with this project. It was requested that Mr. Kurohara
and Mr. Brilhante appear at the next Council meeting with specific details and information
relevant to the waste management plan for this project.
FC Report No. 52
FC -52 Page 2 April 19, 2011
Pursuant to Section 10 -6(d), Hawai`i County Charter, the Council may amend the Capital
Budget for that year with a two - thirds vote.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 46, and
recommends it pass first reading.
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AYES NOES A &E EX Respectfully submitted,
BLAS X
FORD x COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
HOFFMANN X
IKEDA X
ONISHI X
PILAGO X X -)
SMART x BRENDA FORD, CHAIR
YAGONG x FC REPORT NO. 52
YOSHIMOTO x ADOPTED: MAY 1 'L2011