HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP HSEDC 002 04/07/1999 1998-2000 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DATE: April 7, 1999 RE: Communication No. 150/150.001
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Human Services and Economic Development, to which was referred
Communication No. 150, reports as follows:
Communication No. 150 dated February 12, 1999, transmitted by Director of Finance
Harry Takahashi, submits applications of qualifying non-profit agencies for review and
appropriation of funds for fiscal year 1999-2000.
Communication 150.001, transmitted by Committee Chair J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated
March 25, 1999, submits the funding recommendations of the Non-Profit Grants Review
Committee for non-profit organizations for the 1999-2000 fiscal year pursuant to
Section 2-139, Hawaii County Code.
As in previous yeazs, a grants review committee, supported by staff from the Legislative
Auditor's Office, evaluated applications based on (1) necessity and quality of services
rendered to the public; (2) continuity of past funding, while allowing for fair
consideration of new applicants; (3) apportionment of funding between East and West
Hawaii and across a broad spectrum of social services, as reflected in a pie chart graphic
supplied to Council members; (4) technical merit, evidence of efficient service delivery,
and interviews with lead agency staff conducted during aweek-long site visit itinerary;
and (5) due regard for the overall funding source(s) of the programs seeking County of
Hawaii funding. Finally, the recommendations attempt to direct County monies towazd
direct client services, reaching the greatest number of clients, with special regard for the
needs of children.
Accordingly, the recommendations sustain historical funding, as appropriate, for some
thirty-seven (37) agencies, while recommending funding for four new programs: East
Hawaii Special Olympics, East Hawaii Coalition for the Homeless (Kiheipua Transitional
Housing), American Red Cross-West Hawaii, and Hospice of Kona.
Report of the Committee on Human Services and Economic Development
Re: Communication No. 150/150.001
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At its meeting on April 7, 1999, Chair Tyler presented written findings to the Committee
and applicant organization relating to the application of the Hawaii Island Veterans
Memorial, Inc., an organization seeking funding to support planning and initial
construction of a multi-use veterans services facility in Hilo. It was noted that Chapter II,
Article 25, Section 2-137, Hawaii County Code requires that grant recipients have at least
"one year's experience with the service or activity for which the appropriation is sought."
In this instance, the intended service provider for amulti-use veterans center is the
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), not the applicant. Furthermore, a letter from
Honolulu VA director H. David Burge confirmed that a public solicitation for leasing of
VA facilities in Hilo maybe issued only when current leases come up for renewal.
Additionally, he indicated that the VA's Readjustment Counseling Service maintains
distinct jurisdiction and decision-making with regard to siting of the Hilo Vet Center.
Accordingly, your Committee recommends that Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc.
secure a more certain mandate and known timetable in coordination with the Department
of Veterans Affairs before County funds are committed to this project. While broadly
supporting the applicant's project goal, your Committee felt that planning expenses for a
capital construction project, subject to competitive federal contracting provisions and
lacking certain participation by the Department of Veterans Affairs, was not an
appropriate use of county non-profit funds. Your Committee commends the County
administration for its efforts to make available a suitable parcel of County land, leased at
favorable long-term rates, to support this project.
Again this yeaz, your Committee has recommended a reduction in funding for the
transportation services provided by the Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council
(HCEOC). This recommendation stems from the reported restoration of $133,000 in
HCEOC funding in the mayor's Mass Transit budget, and the Committee's historical
view that HCEOC's transportation services should properly be funded through County
Mass Transit.
The Chair urged council members who wish to submit alternate funding
recommendations to present their proposals at the next council meeting, and to include
specific amendments to account for funding changes among applicants. Finally, the
Chair commends the staff of the grant review committee for their diligent, thorough and
professional work.
Recommend funding of non-profit organizations for the 1999-2000 fiscal year as follows:
NON-PROFIT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS: 1999-2000
Account No. Organization Prog am Recommended Amount
5471.36 Kona Association for Retarded Citizens Kona Krajts Residential Program $12,000
5471.39 Family Crisis Shelter, Inc. West Hawaii Family Crisis She/ter $20,000
5471.44 YWCA of Hawaii Island Sexual Assault Support Services $50,000
5471.45 Brantley Center Transportation jot Disabled Adults $20,000
5471.47 Salvation Army-Hilo Interim Home Kea'au Prevention and Outreach Program $30,000
5471.48 Hawaii County Econ. Opportunity Council Transportation $125,000
547 L51 YWCA of Hawaii Island Family Support Services/Healthy Start $10,000
5471.56 E. Hawaii Coalition for the Homeless Keheipua Emergency Shelter $35,000
5471.61 Family Support Services of W. Hawaii Family Centers: North Kohala & Ka'u $47,000
5471.63 Hawaii Island Catholic Social Ministry Hawaii Island Food Bank $30,000
5471.64 Boys 8t Gtrl's Club of Hilo Smart Moves Program $52,000
5471.65 Friends/Children's Advocacy Center-W. HI Client Support Services $15,000
5471.69 Big Island Substance Abuse Center-W. HI Outpatient Treatment Program/Chi/dren's Milieu $25,000
5471.70 Child Protection Team (Kapiolani) West Hawaii Counseling/Supportive Living Proj. $15,000
5471.71 Hawaii Island Catholic Social Ministry Care-A-Van Homeless Outreach Program $35,000
5471.72 Friends/Children's Advocacy Center-E. HI Clients Special Needs Funds $15,000
5471.77 Mental Help Hawaii Transitional Rehabilitation Residential Homes $15,000
5471.78 The Island of Hawaii YMCA Youth at Risk Services $60,000
5471.79 Catholic Charities Ka Hale O'Kawaihae Transitional Shelter $ 8,500
5471.80 BiglslandAIDSProject CaseManagementjorHlY/AIDS $10,000
5471.85 The ARC of Hilo Ka Home Pulama Domiciliary $30,000
5471.86 Kona Adult Day Center, Inc. Adult Day Care Services $20,000
5471.87 Salvation Army-Kona Interim Home Prevention and Outreach Program $30,000
5471.88 West Hawaii AIDS Foundation HIV/AIDS/STD Prevention & Education $ 8,000
5471.89 The Island of Hawaii YMCA Mediation Services $ 7,000
5471.90 Center for Independent Living Center Operations-East & West Hawaii $16,000
5471.91 Bay Clinic, Inc Violence Intervention Program $14,000
5471.92 BISAC-East Hawaii Outpatient Treatment Program/Children's Milieu $25,000
5471.93 Bridge House Supportive Living Vocational Skills $20,000
5471.94 Child & Family Service Child & Family Service-Hawaii County $ 7,000
5471.95 East Hawaii Special Olympics Sports and Training $ 5,000
5471.96 Hawaii Island Catholic Social Ministry Mobile Care Health Project $20,000
5471.97 Kona Literacy Council Kailua Learning Center Literacy Programs $ 3,000
5471.99 American Red Cross Disaster Response, Preparedness & Comm. Edu. $ 7,000
5472.01 Family Crisis Shelter, Inc. Alternatives to Violence Program $ 9,000
5472,02 Hawaii Island Adult Care, Inc. Hilo Adult Day Care $15,000
5472.03 Hawaii Island Adult Care, Inc. Caregivers Training Institute $ 5,000
5472.04 Hospice of Hilc Hospice $10,000
Hospice of Kona Hospice Bereavement Program $10,000
American Red Cross-West Hawaii Disaster Response $ 7,000
E. Hawaii Coalition for the Homeless Keheipua Transitional Program $ 2,500
Hawaii Island Adult Care, Inc. Senior Helpers (Respite) $ 0
Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc. Military Veterans Center $ 0
Rose House Rose House Inc. $ 0
$900,000
Your Committee members are in accord with the intent and purpose of the funding
recommendations found in Communication No. 150.001 as set forth above.
AYES NOES A&E EX RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
TYLER X COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES &
JACOBSON X ECONOMIC DE LOPMENT
CHUNG X
ELARIONOFF X
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LEITI-IEAD-TODD X
J. CURT TYLER, III, CHAIR
PISICCHIO X
HSEDC REPORT NO. 2
SMITH X
AMEr1~En - u51~1~e
YAGONG X
ARAKAKI, E.O.M.
EXHIBIT "A"
(~Yi COMMITTEE ON f1UMAN SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REPORT 2
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(AMENDED)
By motions duly made and seconded, the County Council amended Human Services & Economic Development
Report 2 by with the following changes;
I) Adopting the changes transmitted by Councilmember Yagong as seen in
Communication 150.026.
2) Further amending Mr. Yagong's submittal by granting the Catholic Charities Diocese [he
originally requested $8,500 (-$2,005) and adding to Hilo Boys & Girls Club ($1,285) and East and West
Hawaii Friends of the Children's Advocacy Centers ($360 each).
3) Further amended to add the following conditions for the appropriation [o the accounts set
forth below:
a. 5471.48 -Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council (HCEOC)
Submittal of quarterly reports to the Finance Director and Legislative Auditor indicating (a) total
ridership of eligible county residents using HCEOC transportation services; (b) all expenses fuel,
maintenance and repair services from County of Hawaii baseyards; and (c) listing of all agencies for
which HCEOC provides client transportation.
b. 5471.44 -YWCA of Hawaii Island/Sexual Assault Support Services
Prior to any payments, submittal to the Finance Director and Legislative Auditor of (a) written
concurrence from Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children for [he revised budget plan
prepared by YWCA of Hawaii Island dated May 3, 1999 to its 1999-2000 application for nonporfit
grant support from the County of Hawaii; and (b) an executed subcontract issued by Kapiolani
Medical Center for Women and Children to the Y WCA of Hawa`i Island for delivery of sexual
assault support services beginning July I, 1999 through funding provided by the State of Hawaii,
Department of Health.
c. *--Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc.
Prior to any payments, submittal to the Finance Director and Legislative Auditor
of (a) a signed, executed lease for property where the veterans services center will be constructed; and
(b) documentation demonstrating release of capital improvement project funds as a grant-in-aid under
Chapter 42 F, HRS to the Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc. by the State of Hawaii
*Account number for new grantee to be assigned
HSEDC Report 2, as amended, was unanimously adopted, with the exception of Councilmember Tyler, who was
opposed.
1 hereby certify that Amended HSEDC Report 2 was adopted
by the County Council on May 5, 1999.
CO NTY CLERK COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
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AMENDED REPORT N0.2 OF THE
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DATE: May 5, 1999 RE: Communication No. 150/150.001
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Human Services and Economic Development, to which was refereed Communication
No. 150, reports as follows:
Communication No. 150 dated February 12, ]999, transmitted by Director of Finance Harry Takahashi,
submitted applications of qualifying non-profit agencies for review and appropriation of funds for fiscal
year 1999-2000.
Communication 150.001, transmitted by Committee Chair J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated March 25, 1999,
submitted the funding recommendations of the Nonprofit Grants Review Committee for nonprofit
organizations for the 1999-2000 fiscal year pursuant to Section 2-139, Hawaii County Code.
At its May 5, 1999, the Hawaii County Council took up FY1999-2000 funding recommendations for
nonprofit organizations as proposed by your Human Services and Economic Development Committee in
HSEDC Report No. 2, Communications C-150 and C-150.001, at its April 7, 1999 meeting.
In order to fully document the evolution and legislative intent of the Council's final funding
determinations for the benefit of applicant nonprofit organizations and the public, a detailed, amended
committee report is provided.
On April 27, 1999 Councilmember Dominic Yagong transmitted Communication 150.026 proposing
amendments to HSEDC Report 2 for consideration by the full Council. His amendment, previously
circulated to the full Council during its April 21, 1999 meeting and deferred for consideration until the
May 5, 1999 Council meeting, proposed the following funding formula and provisions:
an across-the-boazd funding cut of 4.5% for al I curcently funded nonprofit
organizations based upon their 1998-99 appropriations;
(2) a funding cut of 4.5% applied to the appropriations for four new (FY1999- 2000) non-profit
organizations-American Red Cross-West Hawaii; East Hawaii Coalition-Kiheipua
Transition; East Hawaii Special Olympics; and Hospice of Kona-as recommended by the
Human Services Nonprofit Grants Review Committee (HSNPGRC);
(3) funding of the Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc. to establish amulti-use veterans
services center in East Hawaii at the level of $28,650, reflecting a 4.5% reduction from the
$30,000 voluntarily proposed by the applicant subsequent to its original $42,820 request;
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(4) reinstatement of funding for Rose House, a substance abuse recovery program for women in
Puna, to its 1998-99 appropriation of $2,000, subject to a 4.5% cut; and
(5) reinstatement of funding for the Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council (HCEOC)
to the level of its 1998-99 appropriation of $165,000, subject to a 4.5% cut.
Councilmember Yagong cited testimony from HCEOC director George Yokoyama that a funding cut of
$40,000, as recommended by the HSNPGRC, would result in the loss of two driver positions. Mr.
Yagong acknowledged the testimony of numerous senior citizens who believed that funding cuts would
adversely curtail HCEOC transportation services for elderly residents.
On May 3, 1999 Councilmember Leningrad Elarionoff introduced an amendment (Communication No.
150.047) in the form of an exhibit showing his proposed FY1999-2000 nonprofit expenditure plan
alongside those recommended by the Human Services Nonprofit Grants Review Committee (HSNPGRC)
and Councilmember Yagong. The exhibit also showed current FY1998-99 funding levels, and the 1999-
2000 funding requests of applicant nonprofit organizations.
Councilmember Elarionoff's amendment reduced the funding recommendations of the HSNPGRC by the
lesser amount of 3% across the board, excepting Rose House and the HCEOC. He proposed
reinstatement of funding for HCEOC up to $138,190. He proposed restoration of funding to Rose House
to its full 1998-99 appropriation ($2,000). With support and collaboration initiated by Councilmember
Jacobson, this amount was generated by a joint agreement between the Big Island Substance Abuse
Council and Bridge House to sustain funding cuts exceeding 3% in order to purposefully divert County
funds to Rose House.
Mr. Elarionoff cited this initiative as an example of the sort of improvisation required to "make do" with
scarce resources, a commendation acknowledged also by Councilmember Jacobson.
Mr. Elarionoff also sought to correct an oversight in Councilmember Yagong's proposal with respect to
the Catholic Charities of the Diocese: the Diocese had requested a lesser amount in its FY1999-2000
application ($8,500) than the FY1998-99 funding of $11,000 cited by Councilmember Yagong as the
basis for his proposed appropriation of $10,505.
The 3% funding cut proposed by Mr. Elarionoff yielded a balance of $23,190, of which he proposed
$13,190 to be reinstated to HCEOC above the amount recommended by the HSNPGRC, and $10,000 to
be apportioned to the Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc.
With respect to the Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Councilmember Elarionoffsuggested that
councilmembers themselves, along with the community, should support the project through personal
donations. Along with other councilmembers, he acknowledged the debt of the community to all veterans
for their service and sacrifice to their country.
Finally, Mr. Elarionoff, who along with Councilmember Julie Jacobson accompanied the Human Services
Nonprofit Grants Review Committee during much of its week-long site visits to applicant agencies,
commended the committee for its scrutiny of individual organizations in developing funding
recommendations for Council consideration.
Councilmember Elarionoff's exhibit, Communication No. 150.047, appears below:
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AGENCY 98-99 99.00 HSNPGRC Yagong Elarionoff
Funded Requested Proposed Proposed Proposed
American Red Cross -East Hawaii $ 7,000 $ 25,966 $ 7,000 $ 6,685 $ 6,790
American Red Cross -West Hawaii $ - $ 22,995 $ 7,000 $ 6,685 $ 6,790
The ARC of Hilo $ 29,000 $ 45,000 $ 30,000 $ 27,695 $ 29,100
Bay Clinic $ 18,000 $ 25,720 $ 14,000 $ 17,190 $ 13,580
Big Island Aids Project $ 8,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 7,640 $ 9,700
BISAC -East Hawaii $ 25,000 $ 50,000 $ 25,000 $ 23,875 $ 23,765
BISAC -West Hawaii $ 25,000 $ 40,000 $ 25,000 $ 23,875 $ 23,765
Boys and Girls Club of Hilo $ 52,000 $ 52,000 $ 52,000 $ 49,660 $ 50,440
Brantley Center $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 19,100 $ 19,400
The Bridge House, Inc. $ 14,000 $ 24,315 $ 20,000 $ 13,370 $ 18,430
Catholic Charities of the Diocese $ 11,000 $ 8,500 $ 8,500 S 10,505 $ 8,245
Center for Independent Living $ 11,000 $ 20,000 $ 16,000 $ 10,505 $ 15,520
Child and Family Service $ 7,000 $ 7,000 $ 7,000 $ 6,685 $ 6,790
East Hawaii Coalition -Kiheipua Emergency $ 35,000 $ 69,000 $ 35,000 $ 33,425 $ 33,950
East Hawaii Coalition -Kiheipua Transition $ - $ 11,500 $ 2,500 $ 2,388 $ 2,425
East Hawaii Special Olympics $ - $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 4,775 $ 4,850
Family Crisis Shelter-W.H.Shelter $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 19,100 $ 19,400
Family Crisis Shelter -ATV $ 9,000 $ 9,000 $ 9,000 $ 8,595 $ 8,730
Family Support Services of West Hawaii $ 47,000 $ 50,000 $ 47,000 $ 44,885 $ 45,590
Friends of the Children's Advocacy - EH $ 8,000 $ 25,000 $ 15,000 $ 7,640 $ 14,550
Friends of the Children's Advocacy - WH $ 8,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 7,640 $ 14,550
HI County Economic Opportunity Council $ 165,000 $ 173,250 $ 125,000 $ 157,487 $ 138,190
HI Island Adult Care -Hilo Adult Day Care $ 15,000 $ 40,000 $ 15,000 $ 14,325 $ 14,550
HI Island Adult Care -Caregivers Training $ 4,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 3,820 $ 4,850
HI Island Adult Care -Senior Helpers $ - $ 15,000 $ - $ - $ -
HICSM -Care-a-Van $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $ 33,425 $ 33,950
HICSM-Food Bank $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 28,650 $ 29,100
HICSM -Mobile Health Care $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 19,100 $ 19,400
HI Island Veterans Memorial Inc. $ - $ 42,820 $ - $ 28,650 $ 10,000
HI Island YMCA -Mediation Services $ 10,000 $ 12,500 $ 7,000 $ 9,550 $ 6,790
HI Island YMCA -Youth-At-Risk $ 57,000 $ 65,000 $ 60,000 $ 54,435 $ 58,200
Hospice of Hilo $ 8,000 $ 50,830 $ 10,000 $ 7,640 $ 9,700
Hospice of Kona $ - $ 12,000 $ 10,000 $ 7,640 $ 9,700
Kapiolani Child Protection $ 9,000 $ 20,000 $ 15,000 $ 8,595 $ 14,550
Kona Adult Day Center, Inc. $ 15,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 14,325 $ 19,400
Kona Krafts $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 11,460 $ 11,640
Kona Literacy Council $ 2,000 $ 6,200 $ 3,000 $ 1,910 $ 2,910
Mental Help Hawaii $ 14,000 $ 20,000 $ 15,000 $ 13,370 $ 14,550
Rose House $ 2,000 $ 43,000 $ - $ 1,910 $ 2,000
Salvation Army -Hilo Interim Home $ 34,000 $ 52,299 $ 30,000 $ 32,470 $ 29,100
SalvaBon Army -Kona Interim Home $ 29,000 $ 52,154 $ 30,000 $ 27,695 $ 29,100
West Hawaii Aids Foundation $ 8,000 $ 8,000 $ 8,000 $ 7,640 $ 7,760
YWCA Family Support Services $ 10,000 $ 27,580 $ 10,000 $ 9,550 $ 9,700
YWCA Sexual Assault Support Services $ 57,000 $ 57,000 $ 50,000 $ 54,435 $ 48,500
TOTAL $ 890,000 $1,375,629 $ 900,000 $ 900,000 $ 900,000
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During Council discussion, Councilmembers Tyler, Pisicchio and Jacobson spoke in favor of the
improvised effort to deal with fiscal constraints reflected in the amendment proposed by Councilmember
Elarionoff. o
While acknowledging the severity of the funding cut proposed for HCEOC, Ms. Jacobson suggested that
a mini-van approach to transportation with more frequent routes serving greater numbers of citizens, not
only seniors, might phase in a useful change. Mr. Elarionoff noted that HCEOC presently receives
County funding from "two sides," through the County's Mass Transit Agency and an annual human
services grant.
Councilmember Chung, speaking in support of HCEOC's funding request, noted that the agency's
historically disproportionate share of funding reflects a direct impact and relationship to a county
function-the operation of senior centers. He concurred with some criticism of the County's Mass
Transit program, observing that the program seems driven by equipment, rather than needs. Therefore, he
felt that augmenting the County's transportation by HCEOC addresses that concern via smaller buses-a
model closer to what the County should be trying to achieve with Mass Transit.
Councilmember Chung also voiced strong support fora "one-time only" grant to support the start-up of
the Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial project. He suggested that funding for the project would represent
a one-year deviation from the norm to demonstrate the County's contribution to the project, subject to a
proviso recommended by Councilmember Leithead-Todd that County funding would proceed only upon
release of funds from the state administration.
Councilmember Jacobson observed that some veterans in her district support a "satellite approach" to the
delivery of veterans services, rather than "a big center." She noted that while Corporation Counsel
Richard Wurdeman had provided an opinion stating that funding for the Veterans Memorial project was
appropriate, she saw the applicant's program as a capital improvement project, not a direct program in
place providing current services. She concluded that her support for the project grant represented a
compromise fora "one shot deal."
Councilmember Chung then asked that the Four newly funded programs be identified and inquired about
the methodology employed to develop Mr. Elazionoff's funding amendment.
Councilmember Tyler listed the four new programs for which funded was recommended as follows: (1)
American Red Cross-West Hawaii; (2) East Hawaii Coalition for the Homeless-Kiheipua Transition; (3)
East Hawaii Special Olympics; (4) Hospice of Kona.
Legislative Auditor staff member Liana Cox-Ishizu explained that Mr. Elarionoff's amendment employed
a 3% funding cut formula across the board applied to the HSNPGRC's original FY1999-2000 funding
recommendations. That 3% cut yielded an unfunded balance of $23,190, of which $10,000 were
apportioned to the Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc. and $13,190 to HCEOC. Excepted from this
formula was Rose House, for which a $2,000 appropriation was proposed.
Additional reference to the methodology of the Human Services Nonprofit Grants Review Committee
recommendations for funding is provided in the committee's original Report No. 2, which stated:
"As in previous years, a grants review committee, supported by staff from the
Legislative Auditor's Office, evaluated applications based on (1) necessity and
quality of services rendered to the public; (2) continuity of past funding, while
allowing for fair consideration of new applicants; (3) apportionment of funding
between East and West Hawaii and across a broad spectrum of social services,
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as reflected in a pie chart graphic supplied to Council members; (4) technical
merit, evidence of efficient service delivery, and interviews with lead agency
staff conducted during aweek-long site visit itinerary; and (5) due regard for
the overall funding source(s) of the programs seeking County of Hawaii funding.
Finally, the recommendations attempt to direct County monies toward direct
client services, reaching the greatest number of clients, with special regard for
the needs of children."
Councilmember Yagong reiterated his support for the funding of four new programs in FY1999-2000,
subject to the 4.5% cut applied to all other appropriations for nonprofit organizations. He noted that the
proposed appropriation for the Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc. reflected a significant self-imposed
cut by the applicant.
Councilmember Leithead-Todd suggested that the Council defer action until its next meeting,
since the Charter does not allow a vote on the budget until after May 5, 1999. Council Chair Arakaki
stated that since many agency representatives had already attended three lengthy meetings, it would be
cruel to defer action and require people to attend an additional meeting.
Councilmember Leithead-Todd called for the question to close debate. Her motion was seconded and
approved by a vote of 6-3.
Councilmember Elarionoff's funding amendment was defeated by a vote of 5-4.
The Council then took up Councilmember Yagong's proposed amendment. Councilmember Leithead-
Todd proposed a further amendment to reduce funding for the Catholic Charities of the Diocese from
$10,505, the amount specified in Mr. Yagong's amendment, to $8,500, the amount requested by the
Diocese in its application. She proposed that the balance of $2,005 be apportioned as follows: $360 to the
Friends of the Children's Advocacy-East Hawaii; $360 to the Friends of the Children's Advocacy-West
Hawaii; and $1,285 to the Boys and Girls Club of Hilo. She noted that the two Children's Advocacy
Centers operate entirely as volunteer operations without paid staff and urged support for the Boys and
Girls Club in recognition that the agency serves 2,600 children. She concluded that the intent of her
amendment was to consciously put funds into programs where kids are served. Her amendment was
seconded and carried, 9-0.
Chair Arakaki acknowledged the vital relationship of County senior centers and HCEOC services and
voiced his support to help the Veterans Memorial project get off to a good start.
Councilmember Yagong's amendment, as amended by Ms. Leithead-Todd's funding provisions, passed
by a vote of 7-2.
Councilmember Tyler moved to amend the HSEDC Report, as amended, with an amendment establishing
specific provisos for grants awarded to the Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council, YWCA of
Hawaii Island/Sexual Assault Support Services, and the Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc.,
respectively. In the case of the YWCA of Hawaii Island/Sexual Assault Support Services and the Hawaii
County Economic Opportunity Council, he proposed the addition of an introductory clause recommended
by the Legislative Auditor, to read to follows: "Prior to any payments." Accordingly, the proposed
amendment reads as follows:
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"The appropriation for the accounts set forth below shall be conditioned upon the following requirements
to be fulfilled by the grantee nonprofit organization throughout fiscal year 1999-2000:
5471.48 -Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council (HCEOC)
Submittal of quarterly reports to the Finance Director and Legislative Auditor indicating (a) total
ridership of eligible county residents using HCEOC transportation services; (b) all expenses for
fuel, maintenance and repair services obtained from County of Hawaii baseyards; and (c) listing
of all agencies for which HCEOC provides client transportation.
5471.44 -YWCA of Hawaii Island/Sexual Assault Support Services
Prior to any payments, submittal to the Finance Director and Legislative Auditor of (a) written
concurrence from Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children for the revised budget plan
prepared by YWCA of Hawaii Island dated May 3, 1999 to its 1999-2000 application for
nonprofit grant support from the County of Hawaii; and (b) an executed subcontract issued by
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children to the YWCA of Hawaii Island for delivery
of sexual assault support services beginning July 1, 1999 through funding provided by the State
of Hawaii, Department of Health.
* Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc.
Prior to any payments, submittal to the Finance Director and Legislative Auditor of (a) a signed,
executed lease for property where the veterans services center will be constructed; and (b)
documentation demonstrating release of capital improvement project funds as a grant-in-aid
under Chapter 42F, HRS to the Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc. by the State of Hawaii."
[ * Account number for new grantee to be assigned.]
Councilmember Tyler indicated that the first two provisos relating to HCEOC and the YWCA stemmed
from concerns of the Human Services Nonprofit Grants Review Committee.
In the case of HCEOC, he stated that information requested from HCEOC has not been available when
requested by the Human Services Nonprofit Grants Review Committee.
In the case of the YWCA, Councilmember Tyler stated that the language contained in the proviso was
supported by the sole source provider and master contractor of sexual assault support services for the
State of Hawaii, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children. He noted that Kapiolani had issued
an RFP for the delivery of sexual assault support services on the Island of Hawaii, published in local
newspapers on April 28, 1999 and May 2, 1999, for which determination of an approved provider remains
pending.
Councilmember Tyler referenced volumes of material circulated to councilmembers on the issue. That
material includes the following: (I) Letter dated April 12, 1999 from Allison Lopes, Director, Grants and
Contracts, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, to Legislative Auditor Connie Kiriu; (2)
Memorandum from HSEDC Chair J. Curtis Tyler III dated April 21, 1999, Subject: YWCA/Sexual
Assault Support Services and Recommended Conditional Grant Award for FY1999-2000; (3)
Memorandum from HSEDC Chair J. Curtis Tyler III dated April 27, 1999, Subject: Transmittal of
YWCA/Sexual Assault Support Services Site Review Reports from Gerald A. Correa, M.D. and Adriana
Ramelli, M.S.W., Communication No. 150.045; (4) Memorandum dated May 3, 1999 from Susan
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LaBrenz, YWCA Executive Director, Subject: County Proposal Budget Revision and Response to SATC
Site Review Report, Communication No. 150.046.
The third proviso, first articulated by Councilmember Leithead-Todd at the Council's April 21, 1999
meeting, sought to make the County's grant to the Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc. contingent
upon the grantee obtaining a fully executed lease and release of project funds by the State of Hawaii.
Councilmember Dominic Yagong stated that the proviso attached to the Veterans Memorial project could
hinder efforts to hire a project manager effective July ls' who would perform the legwork required to
move the project forwazd. He added that the reporting requirements for HCEOC seemed unnecessary.
Addressing the proposed conditional grant award for the Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc.,
Councilmember Leithead-Todd pointed out that the state legislature frequently appropriates funds for
capital improvement projects, but the governor does not release funds. She added that total CIP
appropriations often far exceeds actual spending by the State of Hawaii.
Councilmember Pisicchio voiced her support for a conditional grant award for HCEOC based on a
national trend toward more performance-based budgeting. Councilmember Jacobson added that the
reporting requirements for HCEOC "gives us good data."
Councilmember Chung stated that his support for the Veterans Memorial project was always conditioned
on the release of state funds. He indicated his wish for more information regarding the funding proviso
relating to the YWCA.
Councilmember Tyler stated that the adminisVator of the Sex Abuse Treatment Center at Kapiolani
Medical Center had confirmed her support for the conditional grant award to the YWCA in a telephone
conversation this morning (5/5/99). He said the aim of the proviso was to assure delivery of sexual
assault support services (SASS) as traditionally supported by the County of Hawaii. He stated that he had
shared a copy of the proposed amendment with the executive director of the YWCA and that she had
concurred with the proviso.
Councilmember Chung asked YWCA executive director Susan LaBrenz to comment on the proposed
measure.
Ms. LaBrenz stated: "Yes, I did glance at it and I don't fully agree with it; I understand why you're doing
it and that's what my yes meant; it wasn't what I thought we had discussed before which was that I
thought we would be required to re-submit information should we not become the contractor in the future.
So, it is our intent to continue to provide services using County funds and our VOCA funds even if we're
not the successful grantee through Kapiolani."
In reply, Councilmember Chung asked Ms. LaBrenz, "Even if you don't get the contract from Kapiolani,
you may still follow through on your delivery of sexual assault support services?
Ms. LaBrenz answered: "Yes, a portion of those services. We would no longer try to provide the therapy
services, which is the portion of the services which we're currently in disagreement with Kapiolani about
and having difficulty meeting their medical model. And that's why the second submittal of a budget was
to only provide those initial crisis intervention services which we have provided for 22 years:'
Councilmember Tyler reiterated that sexual assault support services are administered by a statewide
contract administered by Kapiolani Medical Center, not via a program funded wholly by the County of
Hawaii.
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Councilmember Chung moved for division of the amendment to vote on each proviso as a separate
amendment. The motion was seconded and approved by a vote of 5-4.
The motion to adopt a conditional grant award as proposed for the Hawaii County Economic Opportunity
Council was approved by a vote of 8-1.
The motion to adopt a conditional grant award as proposed for the YWCA of Hawaii Island/Sexual
Assault Support Services was approved by a vote of 5-4.
Regarding the proviso for the Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc., Councilmember Yagong moved to
delete section (a) requiring "a signed, executed lease for property where the veterans services center will
be constructed." The applicant's spokesman, Robert Montague, agreed that the condition might hamper
current land swap negotiations between the State and the County involving a prospective project site.
With this section deleted, he stated that the grant condition was otherwise acceptable. Councilmember
Yagong's motion to delete the above-mentioned section of the amendment was approved by a vote of 7-2.
The motion to adopt a conditional grant award for the Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc., as
amended, was approved by a vote of 9-0.
The main motion to adopt Human Services and Economic Development Committee Report 2, including
the funding amendments proposed by Councilmembers Yagong and Leithead-Todd, respectively, and the
three conditional grant amendments proposed by Councilmember Tyler, as amended, was approved by a
vote of 7-2. Approved funding ofnon-profit organizations for the 1999-2000 fiscal yeaz, with three
conditional grant awards, aze as follow:
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NON-PROFIT FUNDING APPROPRIATIONS: 1999-2000
Account No. Or¢anization Program 1999-2000 Anaroariation
5471.36 Kona Association for Retarded Children Kona Krafts Residential Program $11,460
5471.39 Family Crisis Shelter, Inc. West Hawaii Family Crisis Shelter $19,100
5471.44 YWCA of Hawaii Island Sexual Assault Support Services $54,435
5471.45 Brantley Center Transportation for Disabled Adults $19,100
5471.47 Salvation Army-Hilo Interim Home Kea'au Prevention and Outreach Program $32,470
5471.48 Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council Transportation $157,487
5471.5 l YWCA of Hawaii Island Family Support Services/Healthy Start $ 9,550
5471.56 East Hawaii Coalition for the Homeless Keheipua Emergency She/ter $33,425
5471.6] Family Support Services of West Hawaii Family Centers: North Kohala & Ka'u $44,885
5471.63 Hawaii Island Catholic Social Ministry Hawaii Island Food Bank $28,650
5471.64 Boys & Girl's Club of Hilo Smart Moves Program $50,945
5471.65 Friends of the Children's Advocacy Center-W. HI Client Support Services $ 8,000
5471.69 Big Island Substance Abuse Center-W. HI Outpatient Program/Children's Milieu $23,875
5471.70 Child Protection Team (Kapiolani) West Hawaii Counseling/Living Project $ 8,595
5471.71 Hawaii Island Catholic Social Ministry Care-A-Van Homeless Outreach Program $33,425
5471.72 Friends of the Children's Advocacy Center-E. HI Clients Special Needs Funds $ 8,000
5471.77 Mental Help Hawaii Transitional Rehabilitation $13,370
5471.78 The Island of Hawaii YMCA Youth at Risk Services $54,435
5471.79 Catholic Charities Ka Hale O'Kawaihae Transitional Shelter $ 8,500
5471.80 Big Island AIDS Project Case Management for HIV/AIDS $ 7,640
5471.85 The A RC of Hilo Ka Home Pulama Domiciliary $27,695
5471.86 Kona Adult Day Center, Inc. Adult Day Care Services $14,325
5471.87 Salvation Army-Kona Interim Home Prevention and Outreach Program $27,695
5471.88 West Hawaii AIDS Foundation H/V/AIDS/STD Prevention & Education $ 7,640
5471.89 The Island of Hawaii YMCA Mediation Services $ 9,550
5471.90 Center far Independent Living Center Operations-East & West Hawaii $10,505
5471.91 Bay Clinic, Inc. Violence /ntervention Program $U,190
5471.92 BISAC-East Hawaii Outpatient Program/Children's Milieu $23,875
5471.93 Bridge House Supportive Living Vocations/Skills $13,370
5471.94 Child & Family Service Child & Family Service-Hawaii County $ 6,685
5471.95 Eas[ Hawaii Special Olympics Sports and Training $ 4,775
5471.96 Hawaii Island Catholic Social Ministry Mobile Care Health Project $19,100
5471.97 Kona Literacy Council Kailuo Learning Center Literacy Programs $ 1,910
5471.99 American Red Cross Disaster Response $ 6,685
5472.01 Family Crisis Shelter, Inc. Alternatives to Violence Program $ 8,595
5472.02 Hawaii Island Adult Day Caze, Inc. Hilo Adult Day Care $14,325
5472.03 Hawaii Island Adult Day Care, Inc. Caregivers Training Institute $ 3,820
5472.04 Hospice of Hilo Hospice $ 7,640
Hospice of Kona Hospice Bereavement Program $ 7,640
American Red Cross-West Hawaii Disaster Response $ 6,685
East Hawaii Coalition for the Homeless Keheipua Transitional Program $ 2,388
Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc. Military Veterans Center $ 28,650
5472.05 Rose House Rose House, lnc. 1 910
$900,000
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Amendments
The appropriation for the accounts set forth below shall be conditioned upon the following requirements to be
fulfilled by the grantee nonprofit organization throughout fiscal year 1999-2000:
5471.48 -Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council (HCEOC)
Submittal of quarterly reports to the Finance Director and Legislative Auditor indicating (a) total ridership of
eligible county residents using HCEOC transportation services; (b) all expenses for fuel, maintenance and
repair services obtained from County of Hawaii baseyards; and (c) listing of all agencies for which HCEOC
provides client transportation.
5471.44 -YWCA of Hawaii Island/Sexual Assault Support Services
Prior to any payments, submittal to the Finance Director and Legislative Auditor of (a) written concurrence
from Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children for the revised budget plan prepazed by YWCA of
Hawaii Island dated May 3, 1999 to its 1999-2000 application for nonprofit grant support from the County of
Hawaii; and (b) an executed subcontract issued by Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children to the
YWCA of Hawaii Island for delivery of sexual assault support services beginning July 1, 1999 through
funding provided by the State of Hawaii, Department of Health.
* -Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc. [ * Account number for new grantee to be assigned.]
Prior to any payments, submittal to the Finance Director and Legislative Auditor of documentation
demonstrating release of capital improvement project funds as a grant-in-aid under Chapter 42F, HRS to the
Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc. by the State of Hawaii.
espect u fitted:
C is Tyler, ?I, hair
Human Services and Economic Development Committee
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