HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 186 01/19/2012 2010-2012DATE: January 19, 2012
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 9:35 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Re: Comm. No. 521/Bill 164
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill 164, reports as follows:
Bill 164, transmitted by Finance Director Nancy Crawford via Communication No. 521, dated
December 29, 2011, amends Ordinance No. 11-59, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. The amendment is as follows:
From:
010.361 1.04 Sundry Revenues — Current Year General $41,863
To:
010.161.5163.19 Energy — R & D General $41,863
The bill amends the Operating Budget by increasing the total appropriation in the Sundry Revenues —
Current Year account by $41,863, bringing the total appropriation to $111,863.
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 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.
Chair Brenda Ford relinquished the chairmanship to Vice Chair Dominic Yagong, and he
assumed chairmanship of the Finance Committee.
Research and Development Director Randall Kurohara and Deputy Laverne Omori appeared before
Your Committee. Mr. Kurohara commented that with funds available from the Hawaii Energy
Efficiency Rebates, R & D wishes to pursue leasing or purchasing an electric vehicle(s).
Furthermore, it was indicated that Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (EV) was an optimal choice for
West Hawaii Civic Center. Ms. Omori also commented that it has not been decided who will have
use of the EV at this time. It is the Mayor's intent to increase county fleet with EV, and R & D are in
the process of exploring the cost of purchasing, leasing and maintenance of EV's.
FC Report No. 186