HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 100 09/07/2011 2010-2012 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: September 7, 2011 Re: Comm. No. 324/Res. No. 127-11
PLACE: Council Chambers
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TIME: 2:34 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 127-11, reportc'as folfbivs:
Resolution No. 127-11, transmitted by Finance Director Nancy Crawford via Communication
No. 324, dated August 24, 2011, authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the U.S.
Department of Justice pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a joint Hawaii Airport Taskforce between the
Drug enforcement administration and the Hawaii Police Department
The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is providing federally
derived funds to disrupt illicit drug traffic in Hawaii, gather and report intelligence data relating
to trafficking in narcotics, and conduct covert operations. The Hawaii Police Department will
detail up to three (3) experienced officers to the Hawai`i Airport Task Force (HATF), a joint
venture between the Hawaii Police Department and the DEA to accomplish this task.
Pursuant to Section 46-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, County Departments must obtain the consent
of the Council to enter into agreements 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.
Criminal Investigation Division Captain Randall Medeiros, Field/Investigative Area 1
Operations Assistant Chief Henry Tavares and Area 2 Vice Section (Kona) Lieutenant Sherry
Bird appeared before your Committee. The Hawai`i Airport Task Force (HATF) is part of a
larger task force, which extends throughout the State of Hawai`i. This task force will follow up
on shipment of parcels through commercial passenger and private airlines including the shipping
industry. Some of the committee members addressed concerns such as: 1) Kona receiving a
designation of being a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area(HIDTA) by the US Government;
2) possible target of legal medical marijuana card holders.
Council Member Smart suggested it would be helpful on future transmittals and requests to add
the contact person in charge of the project.
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For informational purposes, Ms. Smart voted "kanalua" twice.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 127-11,
and recommends its adoption.
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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
SMART X BRENDA FORD, CHAIR
YAGONG X FC REPORT NO.P 2 1 Z 0
YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: