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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0166.000 2014-2016William P. Kenoi Mayor Deanna S. Sako Director Lisa K. Miura Deputy Director County of Hawaii Finance Department 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2103 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808)961-8234 • Fax(808)961-8569 February 27, 2015 r� Dru Kanuha, Council Chair and —� Members of the Hawaii County Council Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 - v Re: Capital Budget The Department of Parks and Recreation is requesting to add an appropriation to Ordinance 14-82, the Capital Budget, for their Pana'ewa Zoo and Gardens project. These funds, which are being re -appropriated from a lapsed CIP account, will be used to purchase equipment in order to complete the children's playground at the zoo. Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance to add the project titled "Pana'ewa Zoo and Gardens" and to appropriate $136,294.07 to the Capital Budget for this project. The Department of Parks and Recreation requests that this bill be waived from the Finance Committee, and be placed on the March 18, 2015 Council Agenda in order to expedite this project. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call James Komata of the Department of Parks and Recreation at 961-8531. 1 Deanna S. Sako Director of Finance Enc. cc: Parks and Recreation <a �k -60 � Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider Comm. No. 11(O Ref. To: G(fLt-i. w rL Ref. Dote FEB415 Form #: B-52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION PARKS & RECREATION DATE: February 19, 2015 STAFF CONTACT: James Komata, Park Planner PHONE: 961-8531 A. REQUEST: To amend Ordinance 14-82, as amended, the Capital Improvement Projects budget, to reappropriate Account 110.599.5591.06.115 "Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens Comfort Station" originally created via Ordinance 07-83 and reappropriated per ordinance 10-60 in the amount of $136,294.07, which lapsed June 30, 2013. B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): These funds provided augmented restroom amenities for the public to utilize at the zoo that will be ADA - compliant, provides the zoo manager a dedicated office space for the execution of her duties and secure storage of files. It provided some children's playground equipment system to enhance children's use and enjoyment of their zoo experience. To complete the playground area for the childeren, there are additional equipment which needs to be purchased. Lapsed funds from the prior appropriation (Ordinance No. 10-60) will be used to fund this reappropriation. Funding necessary for the completion of the procurement and installation of the playground equipment. The department requests that this bill be waived from Finance Committee and proceed directly for Council's review to help expedite this project. SIGNED: 7J — DATE: Department Head County of Hawaii PROJECT DATA/FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT Fiscal Year 2014 - 2015 1. DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION: Parks & Recreation 2. DATE: 2/19/2015 3. PROJECT NAME: Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens Improvement (reapp.5591.06) 4. SUBMITTER: Park Planner 5. COUNCIL BENEFIT DISTRICT(S): Islandwide 6. TMK/JUDICIAL: (3) 2-4-004:001/South Hilo 7. LOCATION (COUNCIL DISTRICT): 3 8. TOTAL COUNTY FUNDS NEEDED THIS FY: $137,000 9. CAPITAL PROJECT ELIGIBIILTY (List Criteria): ALTERNATION TO EXISTING BUILDINGS, INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS 10. PROJECT/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Provides augmented restroom amenities for the public to utilize at the zoo that will be ADA -compliant, provides the zoo manager a dedicated office space for the execution of her duties and secure stoarge of files and provides a children's playground equipment system to enhance children's use and enjoyment of their zoo experience. (reapp 5591.06) 11. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION & OUTCOME(S) (List all that apply): ADDRESSES PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, INADEQUATE SERVICE OR FACILITY, IMPROVES OPERATION EFFICIENCY, ENHANCES QUALITY OF LIFE, SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS. 12. LONG RANGE PLANS/COMMUNITY VALUES: Conforms to the department's approved strategic plan. 13. COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS REQ'D? (Y/N) NO DESCRIBE: 14. LEGAL MADATE? (Y/N) =NO DESCRIBE: 15. IMPACT ON OPERATIONAL BUDGET: Immediate and short term impact expected to be negligible, longterm impact will vary at improvements age and require various maintenance operations. 16. SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS (List all that apply): STRENGTHENS AND SUSTAINS COMMUNITY, PROMOTES HEALTH AND SAFETY. 17. PROJECT READINESS (List all that apply): Staff is available to manage this project and funds can be realistically encumbered prior to June 30, 2015. 18. EXPENDITURE PHASING (X $1000): Prior Funds Allotted (not lapsed) This FY 14-15 Beyond 6 Request FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Years TOTAL: Planning Land Acquisition Design/Survey Construction 137 $137 TOTAL: $137 $137 19. O & M COSTS (x $1000): 20. FUNDING SOURCE (x $1000): Cty G.O. Bond/Other 137 $137 State Revolving Fund State CIP Federal Private (Grants) CBA (Fair Share, Park Dedication, etc) TOTAL: $137 $137 KAREN EOFF Chairperson VALERIE T. POINDEXTER Vice Chair HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai `i Hawai `i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `i 96720 February 27, 2015 Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 AARON S.Y. CHUNG MAILE "MEDEIROS" DAVID GREGGORILAGAN DRU MAMO KANUHA DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE RE: Bill No. 30 : AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14-82, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015. Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawaii, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above -referenced matter be waived from the Committee on Finance to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on Finance for placement on its future agenda. Sincerely, M.— � �� 1(7 Karen Eoff, Chairperson Committee on Finance Approved ate/Waive to Council: Disapproved/Date/Refer to FC: V Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chairperson Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chairperson Hawai`i County Council Hawaii County Council KE/wb Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer