CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF INTENT TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021
PLACE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
TIME: 10 A.M.
Upon receipt of the Executive Program, annual budget, and proposed ordinances from the Mayor, this Notice in accordance of RCH Section 9-104 serves to notify the public of the Council’s intention to hold public hearings on the proposed Executive Program and annual budget and on the proposed annual Legislative Budget.
1. Bill 5 – Relating to the Legislative Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING EXPENDITURES
City Council $ 8,185,317
Office of Council Services 2,732,788
City Clerk 4,570,523
City Auditor 1,880,397
Provisional 6,062,670
Total Legislative Operating Expenditures $23,431,695
2. Bill 6 – Relating to the Executive Operating Budget and Program for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
EXECUTIVE OPERATING EXPENDITURES
Budget and Fiscal Services $ 26,068,506
Community Services 120,135,247
Corporation Counsel 12,229,921
Customer Services 24,964,366
Design and Construction 17,940,350
Emergency Management 1,298,758
Emergency Services 59,315,190
Enterprise Services 24,178,687
Environmental Services 304,926,767
Facility Maintenance 99,922,005
Fire 138,238,105
Human Resources 7,011,764
Information Technology 23,453,723
Land Management 3,239,996
Mayor 769,863
Managing Director 4,325,094
Neighborhood Commission 794,088
Royal Hawaiian Band 2,369,606
Medical Examiner 3,565,360
Parks and Recreation 85,210,924
Planning and Permitting 24,504,323
Police 300,166,774
Prosecuting Attorney 23,728,281
Transportation Services 400,688,004
Total Executive Agencies $1,709,045,702
Debt Service $ 598,654,000
Retirement System Contributions 266,052,000
FICA and Pension Costs 36,944,000
Health Benefits Contributions 68,952,000
Other Post-Employment Benefits 149,275,000
Provision for Vacant Positions 17,372,385
Miscellaneous 60,682,000
Total Miscellaneous and Debt Service $1,197,931,385
Total Executive Operational Expenditures $2,906,977,087
ESTIMATED OPERATING RESOURCES SUMMARY
Real Property Tax $ 1,368,415,863
Fuel Tax 39,184,731
Motor Vehicle Weight Tax 173,267,340
Public Utility Franchise Tax 47,687,023
Federal Grants 200,482,631
State Grants 17,826,980
Transient Accommodations Tax –
Public Service Company Tax 44,362,000
Licenses and Permits 63,029,172
Charges for Services 37,120,076
Sewer Charges 273,046,260
Transportation Revenues 40,554,400
Solid Waste Revenues 130,470,900
Other Revenues 154,051,835
Carry-Over 906,804,602
Total Operating Resources $3,496,303,813
3. Bill 7 – Relating to the Executive Capital Budget and Program for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
CAPITAL RESOURCES SUMMARY
General Obligation Bonds $358,541,310
General Fund
Other Revenues 200,000
Highway Fund
Other Revenues –
Solid Waste Special Fund
Solid Waste Revenues –
Transportation Fund
Transportation Revenues –
Special Events Fund
Other Revenues –
Golf Fund
Other Revenues –
Bikeway Fund
Other Revenues 200,000
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Fund
Charges for Services 1,241,000
Parks and Playgrounds Fund
Other Revenues 996,006
Sewer Fund
Sewer Charges 202,000,000
Sewer Revenue Bond Improvement Fund
Revenue Bonds 335,837,000
Other Revenues – Investments –
Federal Grants Fund
Federal Grants 65,057,202
Community Development Fund
Federal Grants 6,541,887
State Funds
State Grants –
Developer –
Other Revenues –
Housing Development Special Fund
Other Revenues –
Utilities’ Share
Other Revenues 100,000
Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund
Real Property Tax 6,646,561
Other Revenues 27,000
Carry-Over 10,493,439
Affordable Housing Fund
Real Property Tax 6,446,576
Other Revenues 31,000
Carry-Over 31,091,424
Ewa Highway Impact Fee
Other Revenues –
HCD Rehabilitation Loan Fund
Federal Grants –
General Trust Fund
Other Revenues –
Total Executive Capital Resources $1,025,450,405
EXECUTIVE CAPITAL PROGRAM AND BUDGET SUMMARY
General Government $ 60,387,160
Public Safety 54,589,200
Highways and Streets 117,631,000
Sanitation 629,822,000
Human Services 40,519,252
Culture-Recreation 64,671,793
Utilities or Other Enterprises 57,830,000
Total Executive Capital Expenditures $1,025,450,405
4. Bill 8 – Authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds and Bond Anticipation Notes of the City and County of Honolulu in a maximum principal amount equal to the aggregate of the amounts appropriated in the Capital Budget Ordinance of said City and County for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022, and specified in said Ordinance to be financed from the proceeds of the sale of such bonds and to be expended from the General Improvement Bond Fund, the Highway Improvement Bond Fund, Solid Waste Improvement Bond Fund, or the Housing Development Special Fund.
5. Solid Waste Special Fund
(a) Bill 9 – Relating to Funds. (Addressing certain expenditures from the solid waste special fund.)
OR
(b) Bill 15 – Relating to Funds. (Amending the ordinances relating to the solid waste special fund.)
6. Bill 10 – Relating to Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. (Increasing the entrance fee for nonresidents.)
7. Real Property Tax Rates
(a) Bill 11 – Determining the real property tax rates for the City and County of Honolulu for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Tax Rate Per $1,000
Class Net Taxable Real Property
(A) Residential $ 3.50
(B) Hotel and Resort 13.90
(C) Commercial 12.40
(D) Industrial 12.40
(E) Agricultural 5.70
(F) Preservation 5.70
(G) Public Service 0.00
(H) Vacant Agricultural 8.50
(I) Residential A
Tier 1 4.50
Tier 2 10.50
(J) Bed and breakfast home 6.50
OR
(b) Resolution 21-62 – Determining the Real Property Tax Rates for the City and County of Honolulu for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Tax Rate Per $1,000
Class Net Taxable Real Property
(A) Residential $ 3.50
(B) Hotel and Resort 13.90
(C) Commercial 12.40
(D) Industrial 12.40
(E) Agricultural 5.70
(F) Preservation 5.70
(G) Public Service 0.00
(H) Vacant Agricultural 8.50
(I) Residential A
Tier 1 4.50
Tier 2 10.50
(J) Bed and breakfast home 6.50
The foregoing schedule of rates is for consideration at the public hearing. The final tax rates may be higher or lower than the rates reflected above.
Advance notice is given that the Council may pass the Bill on third reading or may adopt the Resolution fixing the real property rates for the Fiscal Year
July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 at a meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in the Council Chamber, Honolulu Hale.
The above items have been published in anticipation of the action to be taken by the City Council Budget Committee; and therefore, the City Council may or may not take action on each of the items or any amendments proposed thereto.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND TESTIMONY
Pursuant to the Eighteenth Proclamation issued by Governor David Ige on
February 12, 2021, relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to allow public participation in a manner consistent with social distancing practices the following procedures are in effect for the meeting:
VIEWING THE MEETING AND RESTRICTIONS ON ENTRY
Members of the public will not be allowed into the meeting room, but may view the meeting on a live broadcast. The meeting will be viewable: (1) by internet live streaming through www.honolulucitycouncil.com and http://olelo.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish id=92; and (2) by televised live broadcast on Olelo TV Channel 54.
After the meeting, the meeting will be viewable on demand at http://www.honolulucitycouncil.tv/. Copies of older meeting videos may be requested by calling the City Clerk’s Office at 768 5822, charges may apply.
Some Councilmembers may be participating in the meeting by interactive conference technology from remote locations.
ORAL TESTIMONY
Oral testimony will be permitted on all items on the agenda, subject to the following restrictions:
1. Persons may submit oral testimony remotely through the Webex video conferencing platform. To participate, persons should visit www.webex.com, click “Join,” enter meeting number 187 492 1173, and complete the registration process. Registrants will receive an email that contains links and information on joining the meeting by either phone or video conference. Webex testifiers are strongly encouraged to register at least 24 hours before the start of the meeting. Remote testimony will be taken at the start of the agenda and then closed.
2. Each speaker may not have anyone else read their statement and is limited to:
a. A three-minute presentation on Public Hearing, New Business, and Sunshined items; and
b. A one minute presentation on all other items.
WRITTEN TESTIMONY
Written testimony may be faxed to 768-3826 or transmitted via the internet at http://www.honolulu.gov/ccl-testimony-form.html for distribution at the meeting. If submitted, written testimonies, including the testifier’s address, email address and phone number, will be available to the public on both the City’s Council’s pilot website: www.honolulucitycouncil.com as well as the City’s legacy DocuShare Website. Written testimony will not be accepted in person at the meeting.
Should you have any questions, please call 768-3814 or send an email to jyamane1@honolulu.gov.
MATERIALS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
Meeting materials (“board packet” under HRS Section 92-7.5) are accessible at www.honolulucitycouncil.com by clicking on the link for each item on the online agenda for the meeting.
Accommodations are available upon request to persons with disabilities. Please call 768-3814 or send an email to jyamane1@honolulu.gov at least three working days prior to the meeting.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
TOMMY WATERS, CHAIR
(SA1318459 3/12/21)
