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MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID AARON S. Y. CHUNG
Chair and Presiding Officer
DRU MAMO KANUHA
SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY
EILEEN O’HARA
KAREN EOFF
VALERIE T. POINDEXTER
Vice Chair
HERBERT M. “TIM” RICHARDS, III
JENNIFER RUGGLES
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
th
30 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
March 27, 2018
2:00 p.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
CALL TO ORDER – 2:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 7.20: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
JANUARY 31, 2018, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 23, 2018, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
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Comm. 14.31: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: FEBRUARY 1 – 15, 2018
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated March 5, 2018, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 15.27: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: FEBRUARY 16 – 28, 2018
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated March 6, 2018.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 705: REQUESTS DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FORMATION OF A BUDGET
REVIEW AD HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW, RESEARCH, AND ADDRESS
CONCERNS RELEVANT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
From Council Member Herbert M. “Tim” Richards, III, dated January 10, 2018.
Postponed: February 6 and 20, 2018
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Richards, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to close file
on Comm. 705.)
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
Res. 526-18:
MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL
PROPERTY (WAREHOUSE) FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK,
ELECTIONS DIVISION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a new five-year sublease agreement with
Men’s Shop, Inc., to allow for the continued occupants of warehouse space located
at 210 Maka‘ala Street, Hilo, with an approximate monthly cost of $1,630.
Reference: Comm. 790
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
Res. 527-18:
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE
COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for one copier to be
used by the Hawai‘i County Band, with an approximate monthly cost of $61 plus
additional cost for each copy.
Reference: Comm. 797
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
Res. 528-18:
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE
COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for one copier to be
used by the Real Property Tax Division in Hilo, with an approximate monthly cost of
$343 plus additional cost for each copy.
Reference: Comm. 798
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
Bill 121:
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2018
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Housing Choice Voucher Program account
($75,000); and appropriates the same to the Voucher Rental Subsidies account, for
a total appropriation of $15,075,000. Funds would be used for Housing Assistance
Payment subsidies.
Reference: Comm. 799
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ADJOURNMENT – 3:31 p.m.
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