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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0706.004 2014-2016 • William P.Kenoi ,/o,'+ !-°!"''+,;•. Randall M.Kurohara Mayor , , Managing Director :` • �s.:ry • Robert H.Command • • _x==,, Deputy Managing Director • County of Hawaii Office of the Mayor 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603•Hilo,Hawaii 96720•(808)961-8211 •Fax(808)961-6553 KONA:74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy.,Bldg.C•Kailua-Kona,Hawai`i 96740 (808)323-4444•Fax(808)323-4440 May 5, 2016 i J O� �n The Honorable Dru Mamo Kanuha, Council Chair and Members of the Hawai`i County Council - T County of Hawai`i 25 Aupuni Street =? = • Hilo, HI 96720 w U, Aloha Council Members, Co _- As required by the Hawai`i County Charter, submitted with this message is the proposed operating budget for the County of Hawai`i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. This balanced budget includes estimated revenues and appropriations of$462,978,628, and includes the operations of eleven of the County's special funds as well as the General Fund. This proposed balanced budget for FY 2016-17 is 5.51 percent larger than the FY 2015-16 budget. It is the result of our administration's best efforts to balance the needs of our community, address our obligations to our employees, and control the size and cost of government. This budget does not require any increase in real property tax rates. In our administration's eighth and final budget,we continue our investment in infrastructure, transportation, public safety, protecting the environment, and creating a safer and healthier community. We are thankful that our Hawaii Island economy continues its gradual recovery, allowing the County to invest in long-awaited projects and services. Investment in organic waste diversion will reduce the amount of waste going into our landfills. Added positions will help get families into affordable rental housing more efficiently, better maintain our growing collection of parks and recreational facilities, enhance the operations of our mass transit system, and thoughtfully plan our island's growth to keep it a special place for generations to come. < \\ \5S ) -. a Comm. Ref. To: 'oma (- Ref. Dote1_,--20 Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer • Honorable Members of the Hawaii County Council May 5. 2016 Page 2 Significant Changes to March 1,2016 Revenue Estimates General Fund • Real Property Tax -revenue projections have increased by an additional $1.500,000 due to upward valuation adjustments and a reduction in the tax appeal allowance. Highway Fund • Public Utility Franchise Tax - revenue projections have been decreased by approximately $2,000,000 to reflect our revised estimate. Solid Waste Fund • Transfer from General Fund- revenue projections have been increased by approximately $330,000 to help cover the costs of organics. Significant Changes to March 1, 2016 Expenditure Estimates General Fund • Fire- funding was increased by about $348,000 for salary and wage adjustments as well as funding for a 4 x 4 apparatus to help battle brush fires. • Mass Transit - funding was increased by about $186,000 to ensure adequate staffing and operating costs. • Workers' Compensation - funding was increased by $200,000 to cover additional costs related to this program. • Transfers to Other Funds - funding was increased by approximately $509,000 to cover additional costs for some of the special funds, including about $330,000 to the Solid Waste Fund to help cover the cost of organics. Highway Fund • Highway Maintenance - funding of approximately $1,718,000 was reduced. Certain equipment will be leased instead of purchased and other estimated expenditures were reduced due to lower revenue estimates. Solid Waste Fund • Solid Waste-funding of approximately $400,000 was added and will be primarily used for organics and other recycling programs. Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Honorable Members of the Hawaii County Council May 5, 2016 Page 3 Position Changes from March 1, 2016 Budget Proposal This amended budget proposes eight additional new positions, six changes of funding source (grant-funded to County-funded) and six changes in status (temporary to permanent). Department Position Title Housing Housing and Community Development Specialist V Housing Housing and Community Development Specialist 111 Mass Transit Account Clerk Parks and Recreation Facilities Maintenance and Service Worker I (3) Police Police Officer 11 (6) (Funding source change) Police Police Officer 11 (6) (Status change) Planning Planner 1 (2) Conclusion This proposed budget represents our administration's efforts to address the needs of our growing community. Our employees have worked exceptionally hard over the past eight years to serve our residents despite budget limitations during the economic downturn. Now that our island's economy is on the road to recovery, that same hard work is enhancing services to our community. We thank the County Council for working together with us to invest in needed infrastructure and the continued delivery of critically important programs and services to the people of Hawaii Island. Aloha. William P. Kenoi MAYOR Attachment Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer