HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 121 2014/01/07 (2012-2014) REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: January 7, 2014 Re: Comm. No. 581/Bill No. 171
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME: 2:30 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 171, reports as follows:
Bill No. 171, transmitted by Finance Director Nancy Crawford, via Communication No. 581 dated
December 18, 2013, amends Ordinance No. 13-66, as amended, relating to public improvements
and financing thereof for the fiscal year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. The amendment is as
follows:
PUBLIC WORKS
Mohouli Senior Housing Traffic Signal - Private $500,000
(110.388.5381.15)
Funds for this appropriation increase shall be provided from:
Private Contributions $500,000
The proposed bill adds the Public Works Mohouli Senior Housing Traffic Signal - Private project
for $500,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Private
Contributions (Mohouli Senior Phase 1, LLLP), and would be used for a proportionate share of the
cost for design and construction of the traffic signal.
Public Works Deputy Director Brandon Gonzales appeared before Your Committee for questions.
He stated the money will be for the portion of the Mohouli Senior Phase I project where a drive-in
tie into Mohouli Street may possibly need a traffic signal in the future.
Council Member Onishi and Yoshimoto discussed concerns about the 45 mph speed limit on
Mohouli Street. Deputy Director Brandon Gonzales stated that there are no plans to lower it at this
time; however, it may be considered in the future. Furthermore, he stated that there are no plans
currently for the intersection mauka of the senior center.
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.
FC Report No. 121
FC-121 Page 2 January 7, 2014
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 171, and
recommends its passage on first reading.
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AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted,
EOFF X
FORD X COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
ILAGAN X
KANUHA X
KERN X
ONISHI X
POINDEXTER X VALERIE T. POINDEXTER, CHAIR
WILLE X FC REPORT NO.: 121
YOSHIMOTO x ADOPTED: JAN 2 2 2014