HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 148 2018/10/02 (2016-2018) REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: October 2, 2018 Re: Comm. No. 1076/Bill No. 191
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 191, reports as follows:
Bill No. 191, transmitted by Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, via Communication No. 1076 dated
September 14, 2018, amends Ordinance 18-68, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai`i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.
This bill increases revenues in the Federal Grants — State Homeland Security Program Fiscal
Year 2018 account ($120,000); and appropriates the same to the State Homeland Security
Program Fiscal Year 2018 account, for a total appropriation of$720,000. Funds would be used
for retrofitting hurricane shelters and key County facilities, providing upgrades to the emergency
operations center, to continue coordination and collaboration with the island's community, and to
provide Community Emergency Response Team training.
Council Member Herbert "Tim" Richards, III asked whether this funding of$120,000 is a result
of all of the activities that happened this year or is it something that normally comes through.
Deanna S. Sako, Director of Finance, clarified that they may have applied for it but believes the
funds occurred prior to the emergency activity happening. Ms. Sako stated there is an annual
grant from Homeland Security, which goes to a lot of these areas, including Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. In addition, the County also gifted additional
dollars, which was very timely, but believes the process was started prior to the emergency.
Council Member Susan L.K. Lee Loy asked if these breakdowns have been identified, as to
which location funds would be distributed. She requested that a breakdown of the distribution of
these funds be submitted to the Council. Ms. Sako stated she will follow through with Civil
Defense regarding the details.
Council Member Eileen O'Hara inquired what portion of the funds would be for CERT training,
and Ms. Sako responded that the County receives $6,000-$7,000 annually, and also indicated
that part of the monies in this bill would be going to CERT.
FC Report No. 148
FC-148 Page 2 October 2, 2018
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 191, and recommends
its passage on first reading.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
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RUGGLES X ADOPTED: OCT 1 7 2018