Committee on Budget, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026

As the agenda prints it: COMMITTEE ON BUDGET · REGULAR MEETING · CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER · 9:00 A.M.
Voting members, as printed: Val A. Okimoto, Chair; Scott Y. Nishimoto, Vice Chair; Radiant Cordero; Esther Kiaʻāina; Augie Tulba; Tommy Waters
The council's document: Agenda (PDF, 9 pages). Testimony instructions are on the agenda.

For action: 7 items

1. RESOLUTION 26-166

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS FOR BARGAINING UNIT 15. Approving the wage and non-wage cost items for the Unit 15 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Employer and the Hawaiʻi Government Employees Association, for the period from July 1, 2025, to and including June 30, 2029, for employees in Bargaining Unit 15 of the City and County of Honolulu. (Transmitted by Communication D-486[26])

The measure in the council's system: RES26-166: APPROVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN BARGAINING UNIT 15 (HAWAIʻI GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, AFSCME LOCAL 152, AFL-CIO). Introduced by TOMMY WATERS - By Request, July 15, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: Sept. 9, 2026. Committee report and Resolution were adopted.
Board area: Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

2. RESOLUTION 26-170

TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DCS). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $692,800 in General Fund ("GN") monies from the Provision for Grants, Partnerships and Security activity, current expenses ("CE") character of expenditure ("COE"), to the Department of Community Services ("DCS"), Community Based Development activity, $33,514 of which will be transferred to Salaries ("S") COE and $659,286 to CE COE, to meet the local match grant program needs of the DCS. (Transmitted by Communication D-503[26])

The measure in the council's system: RES26-170: RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS. Introduced by TOMMY WATERS - By Request, July 28, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: Sept. 9, 2026. Committee report and Resolution were adopted.
Board area: Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

3. RESOLUTION 26-173

TRANSFER OF FUNDS (HPD). Authorizing a transfer of up to $280,000 in General Fund ("GN") monies within the Patrol activity, from the current expenses ("CE") character of expenditure ("COE") to the Equipment (“E”) COE to enable the Honolulu Police Department ("HPD") to purchase essential equipment (all-terrain vehicles) for use by Community Policing Teams. (Transmitted by Communication D-506[26])

The measure in the council's system: RES26-173: RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS. Introduced by TOMMY WATERS - By Request, July 29, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: Aug. 25, 2026. Postponed to a date and time to be determined by the Committee Chair.
Board area: Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

4. RESOLUTION 26-181

TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DTS). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $338,000 in General Fund ("GN") monies from the Provision for Grants, Partnerships and Security activity, current expenses ("CE") character of expenditure ("COE"), to the Department of Transportation Services ("DTS") Administration activity, CE COE, to cover the City and County of Honolulu’s matching contribution required by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration ("FHWA") for the FHWA candidate project in the federal fiscal years 2025-2028 Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Program. (Transmitted by Communication D-518[26])

The measure in the council's system: RES26-181: RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS. Introduced by TOMMY WATERS - By Request, Aug. 11, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: Sept. 9, 2026. Committee report and Resolution as amended were adopted.
Board area: Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

5. BILL 33 (2026), CD1

RELATING TO FUNDS. Amending provisions related to City and County of Honolulu funds. (Consecutive referral: HHP, BUD; Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 7/8/26; Committee postponed action 7/14/26) CD2 TO BILL 33 (2026), CD1 (Approved by the Committee at its July 14, 2026 meeting) – The CD2 (OCS2026-0422/7/7/2026 1:16 PM) makes the following amendments: A. In SECTION 2 of the bill: 1. Changes the name of the new fund to the "parks maintenance and recreation services special fund" (instead of the "parks maintenance and recreation services revolving fund"). Amends subsequent references to the fund accordingly. 2. In ROH Section 6-__.1, creates two separate accounts within the new Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund: the "Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park account" and the "Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park account." 3. In ROH Section 6-__.3(6), provides that contributions or other relevant funding directed to the Department of Parks and Recreation must be deposited into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund as determined by the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services. 4. In ROH Section 6-__.3(7) and (8), provides that proceeds from the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park will be credited to the new Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park account, and that proceeds from the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park will be credited to the new Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park account. 5. In ROH Section 6-__.3, specifies that any private grants that are specifically dedicated for deposit into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund must be deposited into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund; and that federal grants will be deposited into the federal grants fund and State of Hawai‘i ("State") grants will be deposited into the special projects fund. 6. In ROH Section 6-__.4(a)(1), provides that moneys on credit to the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park account and the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park account in the new Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund must be expended, as appropriated, for the improvement, maintenance, and repair of the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park and the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park, respectively. B. In SECTION 3 of the bill: 1. Changes the name of the new fund to the "botanical gardens and urban forestry special fund" (instead of the "botanical gardens and urban forestry revolving fund"). Amends subsequent references to the fund accordingly. 2. In ROH Section 6-__.3(6), provides that contributions or other relevant funding directed to the Department of Parks and Recreation must be deposited into the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Special Fund as determined by the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services. 3. In ROH Section 6-__.3, specifies that any private grants that are specifically dedicated for deposit into the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Special Fund must be deposited into the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Special Fund; and that federal grants will be deposited into the federal grants fund and State grants will be deposited into the special projects fund. C. In SECTION 8 of the bill, specifies that upon repeal of the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park Fund and the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park Fund, any moneys remaining in these funds must be transferred to the new Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park account and the new Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park account, respectively. D. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.

The measure in the council's system: BILL033(26): RELATING TO FUNDS. Introduced by ANDRIA TUPOLA, March 17, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: Sept. 23, 2026. Returned approved.
Board area: Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

What else the agenda prints under this item

PROPOSED CD2 TO BILL 33 (2026), CD1 (Submitted by Councilmember Okimoto) – The CD2 (OCS2026-0481/8/11/2026 3:13 PM) makes the following amendments: A. In SECTION 2 of the bill: 1. Changes the name of the new fund to the "parks maintenance and recreation services special fund" (instead of the "parks maintenance and recreation services revolving fund"). Amends subsequent references to the fund accordingly. 2. In ROH Section 6-__.1, creates two separate accounts within the new Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund: the "Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park account" and the "Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park account." 3. In ROH Section 6-__.3(6), provides that contributions or other relevant funding directed to the Department of Parks and Recreation must be deposited into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund as determined by the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services. 4. In ROH Section 6-__.3(7) and (8), provides that proceeds from the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park will be credited to the new Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park account, and that proceeds from the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park will be credited to the new Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park account. 5. In ROH Section 6-__.3, specifies that any private grants that are specifically dedicated for deposit into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund must be deposited into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund; and that federal grants will be deposited into the federal grants fund and State of Hawai‘i ("State") grants will be deposited into the special projects fund. 6. In ROH Section 6-__.4(a)(1), provides that moneys on credit to the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park account and the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park account in the new Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund must be expended, as appropriated, for the improvement, maintenance, and repair of the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park and the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park, respectively. B. In SECTION 3 of the bill: 1. Changes the name of the new fund to the "botanical gardens and urban forestry special fund" (instead of the "botanical gardens and urban forestry revolving fund"). Amends subsequent references to the fund accordingly. 2. In ROH Section 6-__.3(6), provides that contributions or other relevant funding directed to the Department of Parks and Recreation must be deposited into the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Special Fund as determined by the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services. 3. In ROH Section 6-__.3, specifies that any private grants that are specifically dedicated for deposit into the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Special Fund must be deposited into the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Special Fund; and that federal grants will be deposited into the federal grants fund and State grants will be deposited into the special projects fund. C. Removes SECTION 6 of the bill, which amended ROH Section 10-2.4 (relating to fees for attendant/custodian services). Renumbers subsequent SECTIONS accordingly. D. In renumbered SECTION 7 of the bill, specifies that upon repeal of the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park Fund and the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park Fund, any moneys remaining in these funds must be transferred to the new Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park account and the new Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park account, respectively. E. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments. Related communication: CR-171(26) Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks, recommending that Bill 33 (2026), CD1 be referred to and accepted by the Committee on Budget for further consideration pursuant to its consecutive referral. Item No. 6 has been cancelled

6. BILL 44 (2026)

RELATING TO REVENUES AND FUNDS. Addressing certain provisions relating to revenues and funds, including the disposition of transient accommodations taxes for the City and County of Honolulu. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 8/12/26)

The measure in the council's system: BILL044(26): RELATING TO REVENUES AND FUNDS. Introduced by ESTHER KIAʻĀINA, June 30, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: Aug. 25, 2026. Cancelled and not considered.
Board area: Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

What else the agenda prints under this item

PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 44 (2026) (Submitted by Councilmember Okimoto) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0463/7/21/2026 10:35 AM) makes the following amendments: A. In SECTION 2 of the bill: 1. Amends references to the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Revolving Fund to the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund. 2. Amends references to the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Revolving Fund to the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Special Fund. B. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments. PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 44 (2026) (Submitted by Councilmember Cordero) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0456/7/20/2026 3:26 PM) makes the following amendments: A. In SECTION 2 of the bill: 1. Amends ROH Section 8A-1.1(1) to increase the specified percentage allocation of all transient accommodations taxes collected from 41.66 percent to 50 percent to be deposited into the General Fund. 2. Removes ROH Section 8A-1.1(3) in its entirety. B. Removes SECTION 3 of the bill. Renumbers subsequent SECTIONS accordingly. C. In renumbered SECTION 4 of the bill, amends the effective date to July 1, 2027. D. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.

7. BILL 50 (2026)

RELATING TO FUNDS. Amending provisions related to the Land Conservation Fund. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 8/12/26)

The measure in the council's system: BILL050(26): RELATING TO FUNDS. Introduced by TYLER DOS SANTOS-TAM, July 1, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: Sept. 23, 2026. Returned approved.
Board area: Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

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