REP FC 122 2014/01/07 (2012-2014)

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE DATE: January 7, 2014 Re: Comm. No. 582/Bill No. 172 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. 172, reports as follows: Bill No. 172, transmitted by Finance Director Nancy Crawford, via Communication No. 582 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 Ainaloa Boulevard Shoulder Improvements - County $86,000 (110.388.5380.06) Funds for this appropriation increase shall be provided from: General Obligations Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance $86,000 and/or Other Sources The proposed bill adds the Public Works, Ainaloa Boulevard Shoulder Improvements - County project for $86,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds would be used for construction of asphalt shoulders along the roadway. Council Member Kern and Ilagan spoke in support of Bill No. 172. Both gentlemen stated there is need for a safer walking area on the Ainaloa Boulevard shoulder. Mr. Ilagan added that if Highway 130 was closed in an emergency evacuation, Ainaola Boulevard would be the emergency route used by the public to evacuate. Public Works Deputy Director Brandon Gonzales appeared before Your Committee for questions. He stated a portion of the road currently has a shoulder with berms; however, this project will continue the shoulder to be consistent with the existing shoulder and will provide a safer quality of life for the community. 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. 122