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April 4, 2019
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Re: Agreement with Arizona State University
Enclosed is a resolution to enter into an agreement with Arizona State University to aid
the County in its intervention of Public Utilities Commission(PUC) dockets, including
Integrated Grid Planning, Electrification of Transportation, Performance-Based
Regulation, and rate case.
The Department of Research and Development requests that this resolution be waived
from Finance.Committee and be placed on the April 24,2019 Council agenda in order to
• expedite this process. If there are any questions,please do not hesitate to call Lois
Nishida, from the Department of Research and Development at 961-8584.
Deanna S. Sako
Director of Finance
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Hilo,Hawai`i 96720
April 5, 2019
Aaron S.Y. Chung, Council Chair
Hawai`i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
RE: Resolution No. 134-19 : RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE
MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA STATE
UNIVERSITY
Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of
Hawai`i, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above-referenced matter be
waived from the Committee on Finance to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing
this matter,timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and
the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request
is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on
Finance for placement on its future agenda.
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Maile David, Chairperson
Committee on Finance
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Aaron S.Y. Chung, Council Chair Aaron S.Y. Chung, Council Chair
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Form #: B-52
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: 3/25/2019
STAFF CONTACT: Riley Saito PHONE: 808-323-4704
A. REQUEST:
Resolution authorizing the Department of Research and Development (R&D) to enter into a one-year
agreement with Arizona State University (ASU) to aid the County in its intervention of PUC dockets, including
Integrated Grid Planning, Electrification of Transportation, Performance-Based Regulation, and rate case.
Cost: $100,000
Waive: Finance Committee
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §46-7, the County may enter into agreements with "any public body"
with the consent of Council. R&D is requesting that Council approve a resolution authorizing R&D to enter
into an agreement with ASU, a public body, to aid the County in its intervention in several PUC dockets.
The County intends to work closely with ASU as its faculty and staff have years of experience in utility design
and regulatory policy, analysis of new business models and new paradigms, and modeling optimal
engineering and economic solutions with a focus on consumers and communities. ASU will help to review
dockets, identify issues of concern, develop recommendations, and help the County articulate arguments.
ASU would provide this support both electronically, in person, and by attending PUC hearings.
SIGNED: DATE: 5/2"5-7(?
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