HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 123 2014/01/07 (2012-2014) REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: January 7, 2014 Re: Comm. No. 583/Bill No. 173
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. 173, transmitted by Finance Director Nancy Crawford, via Communication No. 583 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
Puna CDP Roads Projects—County $400,000
(110.388.5380.07)
Funds for this appropriation increase shall be provided from:
General Obligations Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance $400,000
and/or Other Sources
The proposed bill adds the Public Works Puna Community Development Plan (PCDP) Road
Projects - County project for $400,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds would be used to plan, design,
or construct projects described in the PCDP.
Council Member Ilagan spoke in support of Bill No. 173; however, he questioned how this project
came together to be brought before council. Mr. Ilagan brought forth his concerns, and the concerns
of the Hawaiian Paradise Park community regarding the Puna Makai Alternative Route (PMAR).
The biggest concern is where it will be built and the cost to construct it.
Council Member Kern also spoke in support of Bill No. 173 and expressed his thanks to the Public
Works Department in their efforts to help improve the community's quality of life.
Public Works Deputy Director Brandon Gonzales appeared before Your Committee and explained
that this project is the result of the monthly meetings with Council Member Kern and Ilagan with
the Public Works Department; the needs of the community; and the desire for connectivity between
subdivisions. The CDP process has identified a section for conservation and connectivity;
therefore, Public Works can provide funding for various road projects.
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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.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 173, and
recommends its passage on first reading.
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AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted,
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ILAGAN X
KANUHA X
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POINDEXTER X VALERIE T. POINDEXTER, CHAIR
WILLE X FC REPORT NO.: 123
YOSHIMOTO x ADOPTED: JAN 2 2 2014