Title
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI (BF-1)
Description
The Committee is in receipt of the following:
1. County Communication 18-11, from Councilmember Riki Hokama, relating to the matter of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2019.
2. County Communication 18-124, from Mayor Alan M. Arakawa, relating to the proposed FY 2019 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, 2018 TO JUNE 30, 2019.” 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 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”).
b. A proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CAPITAL PROGRAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to set forth the Capital Program for FY 2019 through 2024. Incorporated within the proposed bill are Appendix A-1, a report entitled “COUNTY OF MAUI, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS REPORT, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017,” which lists all pending capital improvement projects and appropriations, except for Water Fund projects, as of December 31, 2017; Appendix A-2, a report entitled “County of Maui, Capital Improvement Program by District Job and Index, Fiscal Year Ending 6/30/2018 - as of 12/31/2017,” which includes pending Water Fund capital improvement projects and appropriations as of December 31, 2017; and Appendix B, which is the proposed Capital Program for FY 2019 through 2024 (“Capital Program bill”).
c. 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 2019 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 Kihei Wastewater Reclamation Facility Grit System Replacement project, with funds not to exceed $6,500,000; (2) the Napili No. 3 Force Main Replacement project, with funds not to exceed $1,800,000; and (3) the Napili No. 4 Force Main Replacement project, with funds not to exceed $1,800,000.
d. 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 WEST MAUI SOURCE DEVELOPMENT, FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET ORDINANCE.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to authorize the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement to finance the West Maui Source Development project, with funds not to exceed $4,250,000.
e. A proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN MILLION TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND dollars ($127,235,000) 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 $127,235,000 in general obligation bonds for various capital improvement projects (“Bond Authorization bill”).
f. A proposed bill 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.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to reauthorize the use of $2,195,000 in lapsed bond proceeds for the Wailuku Civic Hub project (“Lapsed Bond bill”).
g. A proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 3.26, MAUI COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEE PARKING FEES FUND.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to establish a fund to deposit revenues from fees paid by County employees for parking permits for the purpose of providing funding for the maintenance, repair, security, safety, improvement, beautification, and other costs related to providing County employee parking services.
h. Booklet entitled “FY 2019, MAYOR’S BUDGET PROPOSAL” (“Program Budget”), including the Mayor’s Budget Message.
i. Document entitled “FY 2019, MAYOR’S BUDGET PROPOSAL SYNOPSIS” (“Synopsis”).
3. County Communication 18-117, from the Prosecuting Attorney, transmitting a proposed resolution to authorize the acquisition of real property located at 2103 Wells Street, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, comprised of 10,718 square feet, known as the Ueoka Building Condominium, and including Apartments A, B, and C, for $1,600,000, exclusive of closing costs and expenses.
4. Correspondence dated March 28, 2018, 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, 2018.” The purpose of the proposed resolution is to adopt the fuel tax rates for the County of Maui, effective July 1, 2018, pursuant to Section 243-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Section 3.20.010, Maui County Code.
5. Correspondence dated April 9, 2018, from Mayor Alan M. Arakawa, transmitting a proposed resolution entitled “APPROVING COST ITEMS FOR BARGAINING UNIT 14, INCLUDED EMPLOYEES.” The purpose of the proposed resolution is to approve the cost items for Ocean Safety Officers included within Bargaining Unit 14, for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019.
6. Correspondence dated April 10, 2018, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, transmitting a proposed resolution entitled “AUTHORIZING THE COUNCIL CHAIR TO CONTRACT FOR A PERFORMANCE AND FISCAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE.” The purpose of the proposed resolution is to authorize the Council Chair to contract for a performance and fiscal audit of the Department of Finance to ensure programs within the Department are complying with current policies and that proper procedures are followed. Specifically, the audit will focus on the Purchasing Program, Treasury Program, and Accounts Program.
7. Correspondence dated April 17, 2018, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, transmitting a proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SALARIES OF EMPLOYEES OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to amend Section 2.08.060, Maui County Code, to adjust the pay ranges for employees of the legislative branch, effective July 1, 2018.
8. Correspondence dated April 17, 2018, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, transmitting a proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 3.39, MAUI COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO THE MAUI INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE FEES FUND.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to establish a fund for the purpose of providing grants to County high schools participating in the Maui interscholastic league for sports-related travel expenses and sporting events.
9. Correspondence dated April 20, 2018, from the Chair of the Committee, transmitting a proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.08, MAUI COUNTY CODE, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION RELATING TO COUNTY INVESTMENTS.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to require the County to establish an investment policy regarding the investment of County moneys and an investment committee, and procure the services of a third-party investment contractor.
10. Correspondence dated April 19, 2018, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, transmitting a proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 3.81, MAUI COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to repeal the Economic Development Revolving Fund and transfer any balance remaining in the Economic Development Revolving Fund to the general fund.
11. Correspondence dated April 18, 2018, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, transmitting a revised proposed resolution entitled “AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2103 WELLS STREET, WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAII, AND APARTMENTS A, B AND C OF THE UEOKA BUILDING CONDOMINIUM.” The revised proposed resolution authorizes the acquisition of real property located at 2103 Wells Street, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, comprised of 10,718 square feet, known as the Ueoka Building Condominium, and including Apartments A, B, and C, for $1,600,000, exclusive of closing costs and expenses; corrects the tax map keys; and incorporates nonsubstantive revisions.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend passage of the proposed bills on first reading, with or without revisions. The Committee may consider whether to recommend adoption of the proposed resolutions, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider the development of other legislation related to the proposed budget for FY 2019. The Committee may consider the filing of County Communications 18-11 and 18-124, 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.