HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 031 02/05/2013 (2012-2014)DATE: February 5, 2013
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 10:45 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Re: Comm. No. 88/Bill No. 31
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 31, reports as follows:
Bill No. 31, transmitted by Council Member Brenda J. Ford via Communication No. 88, dated
January 15, 2013, amends Ordinance No. 12 -87, as amended, relating to public improvements and
financing thereof for the fiscal year July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. The amendment is as follows:
PARKS AND RECREATION:
Kahuku Park Improvements - Phase I, Water System Improvements
(110.599.5598.81) $ 60,000
Funds for this appropriation increase shall be provided from:
General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance
and/or other Sources $ 60,000
The proposed bill will address public health and safety concerns by providing an ample source of
potable water for drinking, irrigation, and for an auxiliary source during emergencies.
Pursuant to Section 10 -6(d), Hawai`i County Charter, the Council may amend the Capital Budget for
that year with a two - thirds vote.
A proposed amendment was transmitted via Communication 88.1 by Council Member Brenda J. Ford,
dated January 31, 2013. The amendment was approved unanimously. The amendment increases the
budget from $60,000 to $200,000.
Ms. Ford stated the need for potable water and the implementation of a water meter, a 5 -10 thousand
gallon tank, a pump, and water lines. Ms. Ford further noted that Kahuku Park is the only park in the
Ocean View area, and it was built on County land by the community.
Mr. Ilagan informed his colleagues that that the Fire Department could tap into this project's water
supply.
FC Report No. 31
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Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 31, as amended to
Draft 2, and recommends its passage on first reading.
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Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
VALERIE T. POINDEXTER, CHAIR
FC REPORT NO.: 31
ADOPTED: MAR 2 8 2013
AYES
NOES
A &E
EX
EOFF
X
FORD
X
ILAGAN
X
KANUHA
X
KERN
X
ONISHI
X
POINDEXTER
X
WILLE
X
YOSHIMOTO
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
VALERIE T. POINDEXTER, CHAIR
FC REPORT NO.: 31
ADOPTED: MAR 2 8 2013