HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 078 2016/10/19 (2014-2016) REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: October 19, 2016 Re: Comm. No. 1085/Res. 667-16
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i
TIME: 1:40p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 667-16, reports as follows:
Resolution 667-16, transmitted by Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, via Communication No. 1085
dated September 30, 2016, authorizes the payment of funds of a later fiscal year and of more than one
fiscal year for a multi-year agreement for direct internet access at the West Hawai`i Civic Center.
This resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into a multi-year agreement to increase the internet
bandwidth speed from 25 megabytes to between 50 and 100 megabytes.
Chair Eoff stated that the Office of Information Technology provided information that the current
contract expires in February 2017, and that this new contract will provide higher speeds and connectivity
to remote locations, such as at fire stations and base yards on the west side of the island.
Finance Director Deanna Sako commented that the internet speed in East Hawaii is faster, and stated
further that they are trying to increase the speed up to 100 megabytes in West Hawaii.
Pursuant to Section 10-11 of the Hawai`i County Charter, any contract, lease or other obligation
requiring payment of funds from the appropriations of a later fiscal year or of more than one fiscal year
shall be made or approved by resolution.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 667-16, and
recommends its adoption.
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