Title
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI (EDB-1)
Description
The Committee is in receipt of the following:
1. County Communication 20-56, from Council Vice-Chair Keani N.W. Rawlins-Fernandez, relating to the Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2021 Budget.
2. County Communication 20-114, from Council Chair Alice L. Lee, relating to design proposal for Fiscal Year 2021 for the 7th and 8th floors of Kalana O Maui.
3. County Communication 20-229, from Mayor Michael P. Victorino, relating to the proposed FY 2021 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, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2021”. 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, 2021”. The purpose of the proposed bill is to set forth the Capital Program for FY 2021 through 2026. Incorporated within the proposed bill are Appendix A-1, a report entitled “COUNTY OF MAUI, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS REPORT, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019,” which lists all pending capital improvement projects and appropriations, except for Water Fund projects, as of December 31, 2019; Appendix A-2, a report entitled “County of Maui, Statement of Appropriations and Expenditures, Capital Improvement Program by District, Fiscal Year Ending 6/30/2020 - as of 12/31/2019,” which includes pending Water Fund capital improvement projects and appropriations as of December 31, 2019; and Appendix B, which is the proposed Capital Program for FY 2021 through 2026 (“Capital Program bill”).
c. A proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF EIGHTY-FOUR MILLION, NINETY-THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE DOLLARS ($84,090,321) 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”. The purpose of the proposed bill is to authorize the issuance of $84,090,321 in general obligation bonds for various capital improvement projects (“Bond Authorization bill”).
d. 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 $1,577,679 in lapsed bond proceeds for the Department of Management, Wailuku-Kahului Community Plan Area, Government Facilities, New County Service Center project (“Lapsed Bond bill”).
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 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND FOR VARIOUS WASTEWATER PROJECTS, FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET ORDINANCE”. The purpose of the proposed bill is to authorize the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement to finance various wastewater projects, with funds not to exceed $13,000,000.
f. A proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 3.55.020 AND 3.55.040, MAUI COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF VEHICLES AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY FUND.” The purpose of the proposed bill is to amend Sections 3.55.020 and 3.55.040, Maui County Code, relating to disposal of vehicles and the Environmental Protection and Sustainability Fund.
g. A proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 3.27, MAUI COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO A VEHICLE DISPOSAL FEE FUND”. The purpose of the proposed bill is to add a new Chapter 3.27, Maui County Code, relating to a Vehicle Disposal Fee Fund.
h. A proposed resolution entitled “ADOPTING THE FUEL TAX RATES FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2020.” The purpose of the proposed resolution is to adopt the fuel tax rates for the County of Maui, effective July 1, 2020, pursuant to Section 243-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Section 3.20.010, Maui County Code.
i. Correspondence dated March 6, 2020, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, and the Department of 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 salaries of Deputies Corporation Counsel and Deputies Prosecuting Attorney.
j. Booklets entitled “Synopsis BUDGET PROPOSAL FY 2021”; and “MAYOR’S PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2021,” which includes the Mayor’s Budget Message (“Program Budget”).
4. Correspondence dated April 3, 2020, from Council Chair Alice L. Lee, transmitting the following:
a. A proposed resolution entitled “AMENDING RESOLUTION 19-76 TO SET THE SALARY OF THE DIRECTOR OF COUNCIL SERVICES”. The purpose of the proposed resolution is to amend Resolution 19-76, relating to the salary of the Director of Council Services.
b. A proposed resolution entitled “AMENDING RESOLUTION 19-9, DRAFT 1, TO SET THE SALARY OF THE SUPERVISING LEGISLATIVE ATTORNEY”. The purpose of the proposed resolution is to amend Resolution 19-9, Draft 1, relating to the salary of the Supervising Legislative Attorney.
c. A proposed resolution entitled “AMENDING RESOLUTION 19-103 TO AUTHORIZE ANNUAL STEP INCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCIL SERVICES”. The purpose of the proposed resolution is to amend Resolution 19-103, relating to annual step increases for employees in the Office of Council Services.
d. A proposed resolution entitled “AMENDING RESOLUTIONS 19-175 AND 19-181 TO AUTHORIZE ANNUAL STEP INCREASES FOR LEGISLATIVE ANALYSTS IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCIL SERVICES”. The purpose of the proposed resolution is to amend Resolutions 19-175 and 19-181, relating to annual step increases for Legislative Analysts in the Office of Council Services.
e. A proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.08.060, MAUI COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO SALARIES IN THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH”. The purpose of the proposed bill is to amend Section 2.08.060, Maui County Code, relating to salaries in the Legislative Branch.
5. Copy of correspondence dated April 9, 2020, from the Director of Finance, transmitting a proposed bill entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.48.810, MAUI COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TAX CREDIT”. The purpose of the proposed bill is to amend the circuit tax breaker credit by: 1) increasing the maximum amount of the credit, 2) increasing the qualifying household income, 3) increasing the amounts of the homeowner’s gross building assessed values at which the credit is phased out, and 4) clarifying that the credit does not supersede the minimum tax due.
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 2021. The Committee may also consider the filing of County Communications 20-56, 20-114, and 20-229, and other correspondence, and 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.