Finance Committee, January 22, 2026
Approves Police Department Roadblock Program Grant Appropriation, 7-0
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The County Council approved 97% of 204 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: James Hustace (18 of 37 recorded votes).
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The Hawaii County Finance Committee reviewed routine fund transfers, change orders, and budget status reports. Key discussions included updates on the Oli Ekahi wastewater treatment improvement project receiving $113,000 in HOME funds, progress on the HPP fire station improvement…
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- January 22, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 7-0
Meeting Summary
The Hawaii County Finance Committee reviewed routine fund transfers, change orders, and budget status reports. Key discussions included updates on the Oli Ekahi wastewater treatment improvement project receiving $113,000 in HOME funds, progress on the HPP fire station improvement…
Key Decisions (6)
HOME Funds Transfer to Oli Ekahi Wastewater Project
Police Department Roadblock Program Grant Appropriation
Occupant Protection Program Grant Appropriation
Development Activity (4)
Oli Ekahi Wastewater Treatment Improvement
Infrastructure
HPP Fire Station Improvements
Infrastructure
Richardson's Center Renovations
Infrastructure
Temporary Morgue/Cold Storage Facility
Infrastructure
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
County investing in wastewater treatment improvements at Oli Ekahi, indicating…
Housing Demand
County maintains 17% vacancy rate in staffing positions, contributing to…
Sentiment
Real property tax and transient accommodations tax revenues exceeded budget…
Infrastructure
County implementing new Oracle Connect financial system since July 2025,…
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