Title
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI (BFED-1)
Description
The Committee is in receipt of the following:
1. Bill 69 (2022) entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2022, TO JUNE 30, 2023.” Bill 69’s purpose is to appropriate estimated revenues for the operating and capital improvement budget. Incorporated within the proposed bill are Appendix A, which lists Grants and Restricted Use Revenues and Special Purpose Revenues; Appendix B, which is the Schedule of Fees, Rates, Assessments, and Taxes; Appendix B-1, which lists the County’s concessions, leases, and licenses by department; and Appendix C, which provides descriptions of Capital Improvement Projects (“Budget bill”).
2. Bill 70 (2022), entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CAPTIAL PROGRAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023.” Bill 70’s purpose is to set forth the Capital Program for FYs 2023 through 2028. Incorporated within the proposed bill are Appendix A-1, a report entitled “COUNTY OF MAUI, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS REPORT, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021,” which lists all pending capital improvement projects and appropriations, except for Water Fund projects, as of December 31, 2021; Appendix A-2, a report entitled “County of Maui, Capital Improvement Program by District Job and Index, Fiscal Year Ending 6/30/2022 - as of 12/31/2021,” which includes pending Water Fund capital improvement projects and appropriations as of December 31, 2021; and Appendix B, which is the proposed Capital Program for FYs 2023 through 2028 (“Capital Program bill”).
3. Bill 71 (2022) entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ONE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-THREE DOLLARS ($149,736,793) AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PAY ALL OR A PART OF THE COST OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OF AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI; FIXING THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS AND CERTAIN OTHER FEATURES OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO DETERMINE CERTAIN DETAILS OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A LIKE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER ACTIONS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SAID BONDS.” Bill 71’s purpose is to authorize the issuance of $149,736,793 in general obligation bonds for various capital improvement projects (“Bond Authorization bill”).
4. Bill 72 (2022), entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THAT PART OF THE PROCEEDS OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI HERETOFORE ISSUED IS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNTS REQUIRED FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH SUCH BONDS WERE INITIALLY ISSUED, OR MAY OR SHOULD NOT BE APPLIED TO THOSE PURPOSES, AND DIRECTING SUCH PROCEEDS TO OTHER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OR AUTHORIZED PURPOSES OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI.” Bill 72’s purpose is to reauthorize the use of $3,543,207 in lapsed bond proceeds for the Department of Parks and Recreation, Hana Community Plan Area, Government Facilities, Old Hana School Improvements; and Wailuku-Kahului Community Plan Area, Parks and Recreation, War Memorial Gym Building Improvements (“Lapsed Bond bill”).
5. Bill 73 (2022), entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A LOAN FROM THE STATE OF HAWAII’S WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND FOR VARIOUS WASTEWATER PROJECTS, FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET ORDINANCE.” Bill 73’s purpose is to authorize the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement to finance the West Maui Recycled Water System Expansion with funds not to exceed $5,000,000.
6 Resolution 22-96 entitled “ADOPTING THE FUEL TAX RATES FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022.” Resolution 22-96’s purpose is to adopt the fuel tax rates for the County of Maui, effective July 1, 2022, in accordance with Section 243-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Section 3.20.010, Maui County Code.
7. Resolution 22-80 entitled “ADOPTING THE FUEL TAX RATES FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022.” Resolution 22-80’s purpose is to adopt the fuel tax rates for the County of Maui, effective July 1, 2022, in accordance with Section 243-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Section 3.20.010, Maui County Code.
8. Resolution 22-81, entitled “ADOPTING THE WEIGHT TAX RATES FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022.” Resolution 22-81’s purpose is to adopt the weight tax rates for the County of Maui, effective July 1, 2022, in accordance with Section 249-13, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Section 3.24.030, Maui County Code.
9. Resolution 22-82, entitled “ADOPTING THE REAL PROPERTY TAX RATES FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022.” Resolution 22-82’s purpose is to adopt the real property tax rates for the County of Maui, effective July 1, 2022, in accordance with Sections 3.48.565 through 3.48.575, Maui County Code.
10. County Communication 22-82, from Mayor Michael P. Victorino, transmitting the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Message.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend passage on first reading of each of the following bills with or without revisions: Bill 69 (2022), Bill 70 (2022), Bill 71 (2022), Bill 72 (2022), and Bill 73 (2022). The Committee may also consider whether to recommend adoption of the following resolutions, with or without revisions: Resolution 22-96, Resolution 22-80, Resolution 22-81, and Resolution 22-82. The Committee may also consider the development of other legislation related to the proposed budget for FY 2023. The Committee may also consider whether to recommend the filing of Bill 69 (2022), Bill 70 (2022), Bill 71 (2022), Bill 72 (2022), Bill 73 (2022), Resolution 22-96, Resolution 22-80, Resolution 22-81, Resolution 22-82, and County Communication 22-82, and other related action.
Note
With reference to this agenda item, one or more executive meetings may be held in accordance with Section 92-5(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”):
(1) to consider and evaluate personal information relating to individuals applying for professional or vocational licenses cited in Section 26-9, HRS, or both;
(2) to consider the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee or of charges brought against the officer or employee, where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved; provided that if the individual concerned requests an open meeting, an open meeting shall be held;
(3) to deliberate concerning the authority of persons designated by the County, the Council, or the Committee to conduct labor negotiations or to negotiate the acquisition of public property, or during the conduct of such negotiations;
(4) to consult with legal counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities of the County, the Council, and the Committee;
(5) to investigate proceedings regarding criminal misconduct;
(6) to consider sensitive matters related to public safety or security;
(7) to consider matters relating to the solicitation and acceptance of private donations; and
(8) to deliberate or make a decision upon a matter that requires the consideration of information that must be kept confidential pursuant to a State or Federal law, or a court order.