Title
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI (BF-1)
Description
The Committee is in receipt of the following:
1. County Communication 17-69, from Council Chair Mike White, relating to the matter of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2018.
2. County Communication 17-156, from the Chair of the Salary Commission, informing of the approval of a 12-percent salary increase for the County Auditor.
3. County Communication 17-165, from Mayor Alan M. Arakawa, relating to the proposed FY 2018 Budget for the County of Maui. Included in the Mayor’s transmittal are the following:
a. A proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2017 TO JUNE 30, 2018.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to appropriate estimated revenues for the operating and capital improvement budget. Incorporated within the proposed bill are Appendix A, which lists Grant 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”).
b. A proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CAPITAL PROGRAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to set forth the Capital Program for FY 2018 through 2023. Incorporated within the proposed bill are Appendix A-1, a report entitled “County of Maui, Capital Improvement Projects Report (Excluding Department of Water Supply), As of 12/13/2016,” which lists all pending capital improvement projects and appropriations, except for Water Fund projects, as of December 31, 2016; Appendix A-2, a report entitled “County of Maui, Capital Improvement Program by District Job and Index, Fiscal Year Ending 6/30/2016 - as of 12/31/2016,” which includes pending Water Fund capital improvement projects and appropriations as of December 31, 2016; and the proposed Capital Program for FY 2018 through 2023 (“Capital Program bill”).
c. A proposed bill 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 CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND FOR THE CENTRAL MAUI LANDFILL PHASE VI-A, FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUDGET ORDINANCE.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to authorize the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement to finance the Central Maui Landfill Phase VI-A project, with funds not to exceed $3,625,000.
d. A proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ENTER INTO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS FOR LOANS FROM THE STATE OF HAWAII’S WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND FOR VARIOUS WASTEWATER PROJECTS, FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUDGET ORDINANCE.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to authorize the Mayor to enter into intergovernmental agreements to finance the following Wastewater projects: (1) the South Maui Recycled Water System Expansion (2nd Tank) project, with funds not to exceed $5,500,000; and (2) the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility Modifications, Stage 1A project, with funds not to exceed $24,000,000.
e. A proposed bill 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 DRINKING WATER TREATMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND FOR VARIOUS WATER PROJECTS, FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUDGET ORDINANCE.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to authorize the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement to finance the Mahinahina Well #1 Development project, with funds not to exceed $5,000,000.
f. A proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SIXTY-THREE MILLION SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($63,657,000) 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; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER ACTIONS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SAID BONDS.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to authorize the issuance of $63,657,000 in general obligation bonds for various capital improvement projects (“Bond Authorization bill”).
g. Mayor’s Budget Message.
h. Booklets entitled “MAYOR’S PROPOSED BUDGET, Synopsis, Fiscal Year 2018” (“Synopsis”); and “Mayor’s PROPOSED budget, Proposed Program, Fiscal Year 2018” (“Program Budget”).
4. Correspondence dated March 20, 2017, from the Corporation Counsel and the Prosecuting Attorney, transmitting a proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.44.015, MAUI COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO SALARIES OF DEPUTIES CORPORATION COUNSEL AND DEPUTIES PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to amend Section 2.44.015, Maui County Code, relating to adjustments to the salary plan for deputies in the Department of the Corporation Counsel and the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, retroactive to July 1, 2016.
5. Correspondence dated April 11, 2017, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, transmitting a proposed resolution entitled “ADOPTING THE FUEL TAX RATES FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2017.” The purpose of the proposed resolution, as proposed by the Chair of the Committee, is to set the fuel tax rates for the County of Maui, effective July 1, 2017.
6. Correspondence dated April 17, 2017, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, transmitting a proposed resolution entitled “ADOPTING THE FUEL TAX RATES FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2017.” The purpose of the proposed resolution, as proposed by the Mayor, is to set the fuel tax rates for the County of Maui, effective July 1, 2017.
7. Correspondence dated April 18, 2017, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, transmitting a proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 14.34, MAUI COUNTY CODE, TO REPEAL THE COLLECTION AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROJECT ASSESSMENT FEE.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to repeal the collection and transmission system project assessment fee for the Kihei Regional Wastewater Treatment System because the project is complete and the fee is no longer applicable, and to update Chapter 14.34, Maui County Code, accordingly.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend passage of the proposed bills on first reading, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider the development of other legislation related to the proposed budget for FY 2018. The Committee may consider the filing of County Communications 17-69, 17-156, and 17 165, and other correspondence. The Committee may also consider other related action.
Note
With reference to this agenda item, one or more executive meetings pursuant to Section 92-5(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, may be held:
(1) to consider and evaluate personal information relating to individuals applying for professional or vocational licenses cited in Section 26-9 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.