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COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: December 6, 2011 Re: Comm. No. 471/Bill 146
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME: 3:11 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill 146, reports as follows:
Bill 146, transmitted by County Council Chairperson Dominic Yagong, via Communication
No. 471, dated November 22, 2011, is a bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 21, Article 5,
Section 21-37 and Section 21-42 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended),
Relating to the Sewer Loan Connection Program.
The purpose of this bill is to: a) Clearly articulate that the sewer loan connection program is not
restricted to residential dwellings, and b) Permit lot owners approved for the County Sewer
Connection Loan Program to select their own contractors.
Ms. Ford resumed chairmanship of the Finance Committee.
Mr. Yagong commented about the recent approval by Council for sewer connection project in
Honoka`a. This project will take place from Pakalana Street through Honoka`a Town, or
Mamane Street, therefore, bringing concerns from both residents and businesses. These sewer
connection cost may be financially burdensome for many owners. Mr. Yagong seeks the support
of Your Committee.
Finance Director Nancy Crawford appeared before Your Committee. Ms. Crawford commented
that they are supportive of these changes,particularly relating to contractors. Furthermore,
there may be other sections, which may need to be amended. Ms. Crawford also added that
the grant applied for this program have conditions which need to be complied with, and such
proposed amendments could be addressed. Mr. Yagong suggested these amendments be brought
forward at the next Council meeting, should this proposed Bill move forward. Mr. Yagong
agrees with strengthening this program so that it works for everyone. Legislative Assistant
Barbara Camarena will assist Ms. Crawford with the recommended changes.
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Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill 146, and
recommends its passage on 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 2f4.4-
PILAGO X
SMART X BRENDA FORD, CHAIR
YAGONG X FC REPORT NO. 162
YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: DEC 2 1 2011