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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0321.000 2018-2020 Harry Kim 0107,9FIVry; Deanna S. Sako Mayor Director Steven A. Hunt Deputy Director ,TF County of Hawaii Finance Department 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2103 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 (808)961-8234 • Fax(808)961-8569 va May 30, 2019 Aaron Chung, Council Chair and -4tIc:). Members of the Hawai`i County Council Hawai`i County Council ; 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Re: Fuel Tax Report The Department of Public Works wishes to submit the Fuel Tax Revenue Report for fiscal year 2019-2020 in conjunction with Resolution 212-17. If there are any questions,please do not hesitate'to call Sharilynn Olivar, Business Manager of Public Works at 961-8463. Deanna S. Sako Director of Finance Enc. c: DPW Comm. No. VI Fto Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider Ref.To: Ref. Date MAY 31 20191 Form #: B-52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTMENT: Public Works DATE: 5/30/19 STAFF CONTACT: Sharilynn Olivar PHONE: 961-8463 A. REQUEST: In compliance with Resolution 212-17, the Department of Public Works and the Office of the Mayor would like to submit as Communication the Fuel Tax Revenue Report. B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): Resolution 212-17, timely submission of a comprehensive plan by the Department of Public Works in collaboration with the Office of the Mayor providing the following minimum information: -Amount to be generated by increases; -Information on how money will be distributed to all districts; -Transportation projects to be funded in each district; and - Timelines for projects utilizing fuel tax revenues. SIGNED: DATE: 'MAY 3 0 2019 Depa ment Head Harry Kim �;. ��i• David Yamamoto,P.E. ,tla,or - --e Director Wil Okabe t`°`"'� Allan G.Simeon,P.E. ,tf u/aging Director Deputy Director egUnt of DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Aupuni Center 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 7-Hilo,Hawai`i 96720-4224 (808)961-8321 -Fax(808)961-8630 publ ic_workssa)hawaiicounty.gov FUEL TAX REVENUE REPORT In compliance with Resolution 212-17, the Department of Public Works and the Office of the Mayor present a Fuel Tax Revenue Report for fiscal year 2019-2020. PROJECTED FUEL TAX REVENUE INCREASE Effective starting July 1, 2019 the County fuel tax rate increases from 19 cents per gallon to 23 cents per gallon. For fiscal year 2019-2020, the County of Hawaii expects to collect approximately $23,209,658, an increase of$6,057,755 over fiscal year 2018- 2019, assuming consumption remains at current stable levels. UTILIZATION OF THE FUNDS The Utilization of funds will be mainly focused on: providing resources for the emergency fund, investing in road repaving material and equipment, flood control, tree trimming and other road maintenance, the upgrading of traffic signals and striping for roadway projects, school safety projects, and mass transit. The table below shows the projected utilization of the increase in Fuel Tax Revenue: Fuel Tax Increase Revenue Utilization Emergency Fund $ 600,000 Road Paving,Mgmt Inspection and Materials $ 1,900,000 Signal Upgrades $ 413,000 Striping for Roadway Projects $ 707,000 Equipment $ 1,300,000 Other/Benefits $ 1,137,755 Total: $ 6,057,755 County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. ROAD RESURFACING PROJECTS: The projected projects listed below are in addition to the normal road maintenance schedule and daily operational services provided by the Highways Division. Projected timelines and funding requirements are projections and are subject to change based on unforeseen factors such as natural disaster support, weather, staffing, equipment availability, material cost, and scope of project changes. S.HiIo Ainalako Kaumana Kapiolani St. N.HiIo Kihalani Puna Hinalea Street Hee Street Alamihi St. Awa St. Lower Puna S Puni Paka Lp N Puni Paka Lp S Puni Kahakai Lp N Puni Kahakai Lp Ka'U South Point Road continuation Milolii Road Upper Section S.Kona Upper Napoopoo Rd. N.Kona Hinalani Rd. M Hwy (Southbound to Teshima's) M Hwy (Northbound to Teshima's) S.Kohala Paniolo Drive (Waikoloa) N.Kohala Kynnersley Rd Hamakua Plumeria County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. SCHOOL SAFETY PROJECTS: The projects listed below are school safety zones targeted for work as scheduling, coordination, and funding allows. They are not listed in order of priority. Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School: School Zone and RRFBs Holualoa,Elementary School: School Zone and RRFBs Saint Joseph School Ka'u High & Pahala Elementary Ka 'Umeke Ka'eo ALLOCATION OF FUEL TAX PER DISTRICT This year's increase in funds used for County repaving projects will be allocated consistent with Fuel Tax Ordinance 19-7, the most recent fuel tax Ordinance. The Local Road Improvement program allocates fuel tax revenue per district based on that district's percentage of the total county road miles. County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.