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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2016/01/05 2014-2016KAREN EOPI' �.+,o• Chmr aid Poending Officer VALERIF.T. POINDEXTER - COUNTY COUNCIL Coemry of Hawai 7 Hm,,,, , C,r,,Ii Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Haroai'i 96-,20 COMMITTEE. ON FINANCE 21" Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Ilawai i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Milo, I lawai i January 5, 2016 2:15 p.m. AARON S. Y_ CHl1NG MAILE "MEDFIROS" DAVID GREGGORILAGAN DRU MAMO KANUHA DENNIS FRESH" ONISIII DANNY PALEKA MARC ARE I' WILLE (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Comm. 24.25: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: November 1 - 15, 2015 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated November 24, 2015, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3. Comm. 2426: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: November 16 - 30, 2015 From Finance Director Deanna Salto, dated December 14, 2015, transmitting the above report pursuant to I lawai`i County Code Section 2-12.3. S...... the ha .... 1, ofthe People nf0ur Island Hmoai'i Caunry ,an Ealual O...... iryProvider mid 1x,,1 ... FC -21 January 5, 2016 Comm. 33.16: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: NOVEMBER 1 - 15, 2015 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated November 16, 2015. Comm. 33.17: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: NOVEMBER 16 - 30,201 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated December 16, 2015. Comm. 582: SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMARY OF INDEBTEDNESS AS OF NOVEMBER 25, 2015 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated December 3, 2015, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 47C-3. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 360-16: ACCEPTS THE DONATION OF LOT 31 OF THE HAWAIIAN PARADISE PARK SUBDIVISION, BEING TAX MAP KEY: 1-5-039:267, SITUATED AT KEA`AU, DISTRICT OF PUNA, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAII, FROM HAWAIIAN PARADISE PARK OWNERS ASSOCIATION The donation of approximately 20 acres would be used to establish a park. Reference: Comm. 592 Intr. by: Mr. Eagan Res. 362-16: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, OLD JOB CORPS SITE, SITUATED AT PIIHONUA, SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAII, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-3-026:008, TO THE HAWAII COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL Authorizes the Finance Director to negotiate a 10 -year lease with two 10 -year renewal options. The property, consisting of 2.263 acres, would be used to develop a self -sustainable botanical garden, visitor center, and related uses. Reference: Comm. 594 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 2 FC -21 January 5, 2016 Res. 364-16: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO DISPOSE OF REAL PROPERTY, TAX MAP KEY: 4-5-019:020 (TANK SITE) SITUATED AT NAMOKU, HAMAKUA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, TO THE WATER BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII Authorizes the Finance Director to transfer ownership of the tank site by way of sale at a cost of $1.00, to coordinate improvements to the water system in Namoku, Hamakua. Reference: Comm. 600 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 317 AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 19-57 AND ADDS A (Draft 2): NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 8, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY (2012-2014) CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM REAL PROPERTY TAX BY WAY OF DEDICATION OF LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL USE Phases out the non -dedicated agricultural use assessment program and replaces that program with a short-term dedicated agricultural use assessment program. Reference: Comm. 280.4 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Postponed: November 18, 2014, and May 5, 2015 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Wille seconded by Ms. Ford to recommend passage of Bill 317, as amended to Draft 2, on first reading.) Bill 123: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-58, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2015, TO JUNE 30, 2016 Adds the Office of Housing & Community Development (OHCD) Facilities/Maintenance & Renovation project for $500,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($500,000). Funds would be used for general repairs and maintenance to all OHCD housing facilities. Reference: Comm. 599 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 3 FC -21 January 5, 2016 Bill 125: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-58, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2015, TO JUNE 30, 2016 Adds the Parks and Recreation Honomu Park New Playground Equipment - County project for $500,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($500,000). Funds would be used for the construction of new playground equipment at Honomu Park. Reference: Comm. 603 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Bill 126: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 19-57 AND ADDS NEW SECTIONS TO CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 8, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM REAL PROPERTY TAX BY WAY OF DEDICATION OF LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL USE Phases out the non -dedicated agricultural use assessment program and replaces that program with a short-term dedicated agricultural use assessment program and an agriculturally zoned vacant land program. Reference: Comm. 604 Intr. by: Ms. Wille ADJOURNMENT 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 accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by December 31, 2015. Relay users please call 711(961-8245) to contact our office. Public attendance via courtesy site 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 Hawaii Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A; and • Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5. Page 4 FC -21 January 5, 2016 Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed: • Conference Room adjacent to Hisaoka Gymnasium, Kamehameha Park Complex, 54-382 Kamehameha Park Road, Kapa`au; • Na`alehu State Office Building, 95-5669 Mamalahoa Highway, Na`alehu; and • Pahoa 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. 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