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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 07/18/2012 2010-2012 (r.S--.'„, �l%�i Brenda Ford ; + �' Fred Blas,Member Chair - ':_ • Pete Hoffmann,Member ^'�;:`'= Donald Ikeda,Member Dennis"Fresh"Onishi,Member Dominic Yagong K. Angel Pilago,Member Vice-Chair Brittany Smart,Member J Yoshimoto,Member ra C) HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL `-, COMMITTEE ON FINANCE t— ..-.C? 38th Session DATE: July 18, 2012(Wednesday) PLACE: Council Chambers West Hawai`i Civic Center V w u 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A to Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i TIME: 9:00 a. m. (Note: Please turn cell phones,pagers,and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEM(S)ON THE AGENDA REFERRAL(S) Comm. 6.30: TRANSFER OF FUNDS: JUNE 1 – 15, 2012 From Finance Controller Kay Oshiro, dated June 19,2012,transmitting a Report of Transfers Authorized showing transfers made for the period of June 1 to June 15, 2012. Comm. 96.34: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: MAY 16–31, 2012 From Finance Director Nancy Crawford,dated June 19, 2012,transmitting a Report of Change Orders Authorized for the period of May 16 to May 31,2012. Comm. 178.4: REPORT OF REALLOCATION ACTIONS TAKEN ON POSITIONS COVERED BY CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION AND PAY LAWS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER (APRIL 2012 THROUGH JUNE 2012)OF THE 2011-2012 FISCAL YEAR From Human Resources Director Ronald K.Takahashi, dated June 26, 2012,transmitting the above report regarding the reallocation actions taken on positions covered by civil service classification and pay laws. Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-38 Page 2 July 18, 2012 Comm. 770: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $75 TO THE (Res. 272-12) OFFICE OF AGING TO HELP SUBSIDIZE THE COST OF GENERAL OFFICE OPERATIONS Donated by Puna Hongwanji, Buddhist Women’s Association, funds would be used by the Office of Aging to subsidize the cost of general office operations. Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Comm. 771: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT (Res. 273-12) WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT’S SPINE BOARD EQUIPMENT PURCHASE PROJECT TITLED “HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT PEDIATRIC SPINAL BOARDS” Funds would be used by the Fire Department to purchase specialized pediatric spinal immobilization equipment for the department’s 15 advanced life support ground ambulances, island-wide. Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) ; and (Bill 277) AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 12-86, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013 Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants – Spine Boards (12,802.74); and appropriates same to Fire Grants – Spine Boards – Federal. Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Comm. 772: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH (Res. 274-12) THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE DIVISION (ADAD), PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A PROGRAM TO CONDUCT ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS OF MINORS PURCHASING TOBACCO, FOR THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Funds would be used to support the Police Department’s efforts to conduct law enforcement operations of minors purchasing tobacco. Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) ; and (Bill 278) AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 12-86, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FORE THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013 Appropriates revenues in State Grants – Department of Health – Tobacco Sting ($8,000); and appropriates same to Department of Health – Tobacco Sting. Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) FC-38 Page 3 July 18, 2012 Comm. 773: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A LEASE OF REAL (Res. 275-12) PROPERTY, SITUATED AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEYS: (3)2-4-057:029, (3)2-4-057:030, AND (3)2-4-057:031, TO THE HAWAI‘I ISLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL, INC. Authorizes the negotiation of a five-year lease with renewal options in five-year increments for the above-referenced parcels. The Hawai‘i Island Veterans Memorial, Inc., a nonprofit organization, plans to use the properties for the purpose of construction and development of a veterans center and veterans housing. Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Comm. 774: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 12-87, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC (Bill 279)IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013 Establishes the following program appropriations: Roadway Projects (Engineering) ($1,650,000); Bridge Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Program (Engineering) ($1,500,000); Americans with Disabilities Act Curb Cut and Accessible Route Program (Engineering) ($200,000); and Local Road Improvements (Highways) ($3,350,000), for a total amount of $6,700,000; funds shall be provided from that portion of the Highway Fund which is designated as the Fuel Tax Increase Account No. 3104.06, and which consists of the increase fuel tax revenues created pursuant to Resolution No. 504-08. Allotments from these program appropriations shall be made to be specific projects listed on “Exhibit A” which is attached to this resolution. Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Comm. 775: DONATION OF A NEW CUSTOM MADE SIGN FOR THE HAWAIIAN PARADISE PARK FIRE STATION Donated by Mr. Jim Lee of Signage and Beyond, the portable, concrete sign comes with its own solar light so the public can easily locate and identify the fire station during the day or at night (valued at $700). Comm. 776: REQUESTS THAT THE MAYOR AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (Res. 276-12) TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY NUMBERS: (3)7-3-009:004 AND (3)7-3-009:022, PROPERTIES KNOWN AS THE COASTAL LANDS OF ‘O‘OMA II, IN THE DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I Authorizes the Finance Director to initiate any funding mechanisms required for the acquisition of the above-referenced parcels in accordance with the terms of this resolution. The Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission in its 2007 and 2011 Annual Report to the Mayor included ‘O‘oma II in its island-wide prioritized list, consisting of approximately 300 acres located makai of the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway. These lands contains a widely used beach access road to the shoreline and would be a natural continuation of the future County of Hawai‘i shoreline park located at Kohanaiki, which is adjacent to the properties. Intr. by: Mr. Pilago FC-38 Page 4 July 18, 2012 ADJOURNMENT Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by July 16, 2012. Relay users please call 711(961-8245) to contact our office. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (hereinafter “HRS”) §92-3.5, the Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this Committee meeting via videoconference. Council Members will be present at the following location(s):  Council Room, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401  Kona Council Chambers, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A If audio stream is lost between Hilo and Kona for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. 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