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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2015/01/06 2014-2016 ACTIONS KAREN EOFF AARON S. Y. CHUNG MAILE “MEDEIROS” DAVID Chair and Presiding Officer GREGGOR ILAGAN DRU MAMO KANUHA VALERIE T. POINDEXTER DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI DANNY PALEKA Vice Chair MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE st 1 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i January 6, 2015 1:30 p.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER - 2:05 p.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 23: SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMARY OF INDEBTEDNESS AS OF OCTOBER 16, 2014 From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 30, 2014, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Chapter 47C-3. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Paleka, Poindexter, Onishi, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. FC-1 January 6, 2015 Comm. 24: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: OCTOBER 16 - 31, 2014 From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated November 7, 2014, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Paleka, Poindexter, Onishi, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 24.1: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: NOVEMBER 1 - 15, 2014 From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 1, 2014, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Paleka, Poindexter, Onishi, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 24.2: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: NOVEMBER 16 - 30, 2014 From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 11, 2014, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Paleka, Poindexter, Onishi, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 33: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: DECEMBER 1 - 15, 2014 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated December 17, 2014. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Paleka, Poindexter, Onishi, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Page 2 FC-1 January 6, 2015 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 7: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-82, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2014, TO JUNE 30, 2015 Establishes the following program appropriations to the Capital Budget: Roadway Projects (Engineering) ($1,750,000); Bridge Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Program (Engineering) ($1,500,000); and Local Road Improvements (Highways) ($3,250,000), for a total of $6.5 million. Funds for the program appropriations shall be provided from the portion of the Highway Fund which is designated as the Fuel Tax Increase Account No. 3104.06, and which consists of the increase fuel tax revenues created pursuant to Resolution No. 504-08. Exhibit A, attached to the bill, lists the specific projects in each category. Reference: Comm. 26 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Recommends passage of Bill 7 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Paleka, Poindexter, Onishi, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bill 10: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-82, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2014, TO JUNE 30, 2015 Adds the Public Works Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station Access Road and Parking - Private project for $55,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be provided from Private Contributions ($55,000). Funds would be used to resurface the parking lot, pave a diagonal parking shoulder, install speed humps, and install lane and traffic-calming markings. Reference: Comm. 45 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Recommends passage of Bill 10 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Paleka, Poindexter, Onishi, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Page 3 FC-1 January 6, 2015 Bill 11: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-82, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2014, TO JUNE 30, 2015 Adds the Public Works Mass Transit Maintenance and Baseyard Facility - Federal project for $10 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($4 million) and General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($6 million). Funds would be used to design and construct a new baseyard and administrative facility for the Mass Transit Agency. Reference: Comm. 46 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Recommends passage of Bill 11 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Paleka, Poindexter, Onishi, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bill 12: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-82, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2014, TO JUNE 30, 2015 Establishes the following program appropriations to the Capital Budget: North Kona Engineering Projects ($13,847.15); Roadway Projects (Engineering) ($2,879,576.15); Bridge Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Program ($10,588.21); Americans with Disabilities Act Curb Cut & Accessible Route Program ($370,644.65); Local Road Improvement – North Hilo ($109,019.82); and Local Road Improvement - North Kona ($2,112.65), for a total of $3,385,788.63. Funds for the program appropriations shall be provided from the lapsed Fuel Tax Increase funds in the Capital Projects Fund ($3,385,788.63). Exhibit A, attached to the bill, lists the specific projects in each category. Reference: Comm. 47 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Recommends passage of Bill 12 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Paleka, Poindexter, Onishi, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Page 4 FC-1 January 6, 2015 Bill 13: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Appropriates revenues in the Fund Balance From Previous Year - Reserve account ($54,000.40); and appropriates the same to the Transfer to Capital Projects Fund - Highway account. These fiscal year 2013-2014 excess fuel tax revenues would be expended by the Public Works Department. Reference: Comm. 48 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Recommends passage of Bill 13 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Paleka, Poindexter, Onishi, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT - 2:38 p.m. Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special January 2, 2015 accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by. Relay users please call 711(961-8245) to contact our office. Public attendance via videoconference is available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed:  Kona Council Office, West Hawai‘i Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A; and  Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5. Public attendance via videoconference is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed:  County Facility (former Bank of Hawai‘i Building), 54-3888 Akoni Pule Highway, Kohala; and  Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and  Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street. If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video and/or audio connection cannot be made or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Page 5 FC-1 January 6, 2015 Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-committee/. For further information, please call 961-8245. Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14)before 12:00 noon copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted on the business day prior to the meeting : (1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to Please submit separate testimony for each item. counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the (url) to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov meeting . The email shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item submittal. . Video submittals may contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony). Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: Governmental Relations and Economic Development, Public Works and Parks and Recreation, Planning, Finance, and Environmental Management Committee meetings - Tuesdays, January 13and 20 at 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Saturday, January 17 at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature, and are subject to change by Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i. Please check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i website at http://www.naleo.tv/tv-schedules/channel-55/.) Page 6