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REPORT OF THE <br /> COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br /> DATE: September 18, 2018 Re: Comm. No. 1055/Res. No. 679-18 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i <br /> TIME: 1:45 p.m. <br /> Council Chair and Members <br /> Hawai`i County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 <br /> Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 679-18, reports as follows: <br /> Resolution No. 679-18, transmitted by Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, via Communication <br /> No. 1055 dated August 30, 2018, authorizes the acceptance of a donation of two buses from the <br /> Maui County Department of Transportation. <br /> This resolution accepts a 2004 ADI double-decker bus and a 2014 Chevrolet bus, which would <br /> be used by the Mass Transit Agency to provide island-wide transportation. <br /> Council Member Dru Mamo Kanuha inquired about the reason for the donation of these two <br /> buses from Maui County, the working condition of the buses, and the amount Hawai`i County <br /> paid for shipping. <br /> Tiffany Kai, Mass Transit Program Manager, explained the cost to the County to bring the buses <br /> over was $11,177. Ms. Kai stated that the 2014 Chevy mini bus was retired but is still in good <br /> condition. The 2004 double-decker bus was not very useful in Maui because it was difficult to <br /> maneuver in many areas. Ms. Kai also explained that the plan is to use the double-decker bus in <br /> Hilo and South Kohala, which will then free up two buses. The smaller bus will be used on <br /> some Puna routes. Both buses are being looked over by mechanics to make sure they are ready <br /> for the road. <br /> Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 679-18, <br /> and recommends its adoption. <br /> dmm <br /> AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> CHUNG X <br /> DAVID x COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br /> EOFF X <br /> KANUHA X Addirrg' <br /> LEE LOY Xj <br /> O'HARA X .. �� "IL <br /> ,- <br /> POINDEXTER x MAILE DAVID, CHAIR <br /> RICHARDS X FC REPORT NO.: 139 <br /> RUGGLES X ADOPTED: OCT 0 3 2018 <br />