HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 214 05/01/2012 2010-2012 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: May 1, 2012 Re: Comm. No. 676/Bill 234
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i 96740
TIME: 8:01 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill 234, reports as follows:
Bill 234, transmitted by Finance Director Nancy Crawford via Communication No. 676, dated
April 13, 2012, amends Ordinance No. 11-59, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawai`i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. The amendment is as follows:
From:
010.3308.05 Federal Grants— Special Investigative General $ 13,964
Training
To:
010.201.5216.25 Special Investigative Training General $ 13,964
The County of Hawai`i has been awarded a$68,964 federal grant through the State of Hawaii
Department of the Attorney General. These funds are for the purpose of improving Hawai`i
County's ability to respond to violet crimes against women through ongoing specialized training
for the Juvenile Aid Section(JAS) detectives focused on the most current methods in
investigating violence against women cases. A Specialize Investigative Training account was
appropriated for $55,000 in anticipation of grant funding for FY2011-12. The bill amends the
Operating Budget by appropriating an additional $13,964 into a Special Investigative Training
account
Pursuant to Section 46-7, Hawai`i 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.
Hawai`i County Police Lieutenant Lucille Melemai from Juvenile Aid section appeared before
Your Committee. Lt. Melemai provided details and how this grant will be used towards training
for their personnel.
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Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill 234, 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
PILAGO X
SMART x BRENDA FORD, CHAIR
YAGONG x FC REPORT NO. 214
YOSHIMOTO x ADOPTED: MAY 15 2012