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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2018/05/21 (2016-2018) ACTIONS 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 35 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i May 21, 2018 10:30 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER – 10:35 a.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 15.31: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: APRIL 16 – 30, 2018 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated May 3, 2018. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Ruggles – 1. Excused: None. Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. FC-35 May 21, 2018 AUDIT REPORT NO. 2018-01: CASH HANDLING AT COUNTY OF Comm. 920: HAWAI‘I’S MASS TRANSIT AGENCY From Legislative Auditor Bonnie S. Nims, dated April 30, 2018, transmitting the above report in accordance with Hawai‘i County Charter Section 3-18(d)(2). The purpose of the audit was to determine whether cash handling internal controls at Mass Transit are adequate and effective to ensure that revenue is properly controlled and deposits are timely and accurate. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATION REPORT FOR TAX Comm. 921: YEAR 2018-2019 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated April 27, 2018, transmitting the above report pursuant to Chapter 19, Section 19-90(d) of the Hawai‘i County Code. The total value of net taxable real property is $32,025,991,419. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR Comm. 922: ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 From Legislative Auditor Bonnie S. Nims, dated May 1, 2018, transmitting the above report prepared by the Department of Finance. ; and SINGLE AUDIT OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR Comm. 922.1: FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 From Legislative Auditor Bonnie S. Nims, dated May 1, 2018 , transmitting the above report prepared by external auditor N&K CPAs, Inc., pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter, Section 10-13. ; and (Note: Comm. 922.2, also related to Comm. 922, is on the next page.) Page 2 FC-35 May 21, 2018 From Legislative Auditor Bonnie S. Nims, dated May 1, 2018, transmitting Comm. 922.2: PowerPoint presentation materials to be displayed by N&K CPAs, Inc. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND Res. 611-18: OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a new five-year agreement with an option for an additional five years with Ocean View Partners LLC, to allow for the continued occupancy of office space located at 92-1329 Prince Kuhio Boulevard, Ocean View. Reference: Comm. 931 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Ruggles – 1. Excused: None. DETERMINES THE REAL PROPERTY TAX RATES FOR THE COUNTY OF Res. 615-18: HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2018, TO JUNE 30, 2019 Proposes rate changes that would decrease estimated real property revenues by approximately $10,262,796. The Residential, Apartment, Hotel and Resort, Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural or Native Forests, and Conservation classes of property tax rates would be decreased; the Affordable Rental Housing and Homeowners classes of property to remain at their current tax rates. Reference: Comm. 939 Intr. by: Mr. Richards WITHDRAWN BY INTRODUCER Page 3 FC-35 May 21, 2018 AUTHORIZES A DECREASE IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FUEL TAX FOR Res. 616-18: FISCAL YEARS 2018-2019 AND 2019-2020 Decreases the fuel tax by 5 cents per gallon for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, bringing it to 14 cents per gallon, and by 9 cents per gallon for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, bringing it to 14 cents per gallon. Fuel taxes may be used to support the safe and efficient operation of County roads, mass transit, and highway infrastructure. Reference: Comm. 940 Intr. by: Mr. Richards POSTPONED TO JUNE 4, 2018: 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 INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XV OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY Bill 153: CHARTER (2016 EDITION), BY ADDING A NEW SECTION RELATING TO FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENTS Would require that any proposed amendment or revision to the Hawai‘i County Charter be accompanied by a Fiscal Impact Statement that describes the immediate and potential future effects the amendment or revision would have on County revenues, expenditures, taxes, and fiscal liabilities. The Fiscal Impact Statement must be prepared in a manner that is easily understood by voters and would be placed on the County website and be made available for inclusion as part of any voter information pamphlet that addresses County ballot propositions. Reference: Comm. 938 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 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. Page 4 FC-35 May 21, 2018 ADJOURNMENT – 1:17 p.m. 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 May 17, 2018. 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 Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A;  Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road; and  Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed:  Nā‘ālehu State Office Building, 95-5669 Māmalahoa Highway; and  Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa‘au. If, due to unanticipated circumstances, the courtesy site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Live stream of County Council Committee Meetings: Meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County’s homepage at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-committee/. For further information, please call 961-8245. Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14) copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting: (1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url) to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting. The email shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video submittal. Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. Video submittals may contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members Page 5 FC-35 May 21, 2018 prior to the meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony). Viewing of Meetings is Available on Public, Education, and Government Television. Please call Na Leo TV at (808) 935-8874 for Channel 55 schedule of Council and Committee meetings. Page 6