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COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: November 14, 2017 Re: Comm. No. 578/Res. No. 391-17
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i
TIME: 12:10 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 391-17, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 391-17, transmitted by Finance Director, Deanna S. Sako, via Communication No. 578
dated October 26, 2017, authorizes the payment of funds of a later fiscal year and of more than one
fiscal year for a multi-year lease for two 200 kilowatt emergency generators.
This resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an estimated monthly
cost of$6,500. The equipment would be used by the Department of Environmental Management,
Wastewater Division, to power sewer pump stations during power outages. The County will own the
equipment at the end of the lease.
Council Member Susan Lee Loy asked how many facilities these two 200 kilowatt generators will be
serving. William Kucharski, Director of Environmental Management, responded that he could not say
exactly how many but indicated there are about 16 to17 pump stations it would service. He also stated
that they do have other generators but they are old and not as reliable. This is more of a preventative
measure in case of power outages. Ms. Lee Loy expressed concern that these generators were not
emergency backups. However, this is a way to upgrade aging generators. Mr. Kucharski responded that
it is his understanding that these will be portable; and if a generator fails, they will be able to bring in the
backup-backup generator.
Council Member Dru Mamo Kanuha asked if there is a warranty on these. Mr. Kucharski stated that he
assumed there is but is not aware of details and would be able to find out. Mr. Kanuha expressed he
liked the idea of having the backup-backup generators.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 391-17, and
recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
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