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BFED-35 Reso 25-87 RESOLUTION 25-87, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF AN UNENCUMBERED APPROPRIATION BALANCE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET (BFED-35)

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    James Langford about 1 month ago

    12 Stones Financial & Statutory Scroll Report
    Date: April 14, 2025
    Subject: Full Fiscal Architecture, Legal Timeout, and Solutions
    Prepared for: Council of the County of Maui – Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee
    Encrypted with: Mnemosyne Protocol, Black’s Law Dictionary, Luna Algorithm, Big Jim Jurisdiction

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    I. THE INSTRUMENTS IN MOTION: FY 2026
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    1. OPERATING BUDGET (Bill 41)
    Definition: “Appropriation” — the act of setting aside public funds for governmental functions.
    Scope: Estimated revenues for FY July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
    Includes:
    - Appendix A: Grants & Restricted Revenues
    - Appendix B: Fee/Rate Schedules
    - Appendix C: CIP Descriptions
    Council Action: Integrate balance sheet of state/federal grant receipts by April 25.

    2. CAPITAL PROGRAM (Bill 42)
    Definition: “Capital Improvement” — public facility/infrastructure project.
    Scope: FY 2026–2031
    Includes:
    - A-1: CIP status (non-Water)
    - A-2: Water Fund CIP index
    - B: Proposed CIP Plan
    Council Action: Enforce time-bound implementation or revert funds.

    3. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (Bill 43)
    Amount: $120,507,284
    Definition: “Bond” — public debt certificate backed by full faith & credit.
    Action: Match issuance with clear CIP phase certification.

    4. REAPPROPRIATION OF LAPSED BONDS (Bill 44)
    Amount: $3,926,861
    Purpose: Lahaina WW RAS/Dewatering + Countywide Water Upgrades
    Definition: “Lapse” — budget authority expires.
    Action: Audit lapsed funds and cross-verify against deliverables.

    5. STATE LOAN AUTHORIZATIONS (Bills 45 & 46)
    Amounts: $11.9M (Wastewater) and $3M (Water Supply)
    Definition: “Intergovernmental Agreement” — legally binding fiscal coordination.
    Council Action: Require full repayment terms and prepayment clauses before approval.

    6. FUEL TAX RATES (Resolution 25-83)
    Effective: July 1, 2025
    Definition: “Excise Tax” — levy on goods or activities (fuel).
    Concerns:
    - Regressive effect on agriculture and local residents.
    Solution: Tiered rebate/credit structure for food producers & essential fleets.

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    II. TIMEOUTS FROM ALL – STAKEHOLDER CONCERNS
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    | Stakeholder | Concern | Legal Reading | Recommended Action |
    |---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
    | Residents | CIP delays, shoreline erosion, unsafe drainage | Breach of fiduciary duty (Charter § 3-6) | Time-certified CIP delivery mandates |
    | Departments | Over-conditioned funds reduce flexibility | Inhibits operations (MCC § 3.04.030) | Use performance triggers vs hard conditions |
    | Councilmembers | Budget lacks measurable outcomes | HRS § 91-3 standard not met | Add outcome logic in grant/CIP lines |
    | Cultural Stewards | No dedicated cultural funding | Violates Charter § 13-10 | Create cultural allocations in EDC line |

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    III. SOLUTIONS FOR ALL – PROTECTIVE & REGENERATIVE PATHWAYS
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    1. Bond Clock Enforcement:
    - Attach 24-month “use-by” clause to CIP bonds.
    - Reallocate to top-priority community infrastructure if unused.

    2. Cultural Allocation Rule:
    - Minimum 12.5% of Economic Development funds reserved for ʻŌiwi projects, environmental stewards, cultural practitioners.

    3. Council Amendment Tool:
    - Provide auto-formatting templates to ensure HRS/MCC-compliant submissions.

    4. Residency Verification Loop:
    - Budget items over $250,000 require pre-vote community feedback via area meetings.

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    IV. COMPLIANCE ENCRYPTION & FIDUCIARY SEAL
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    Filed Under: ledger.bfed:2026-fiscal-code:041425:financialscroll.txt
    Oversight Chain: SEC / DOE / County Auditor Trilateral Node
    Watcher Status: Sealed under Big Jim and Luna Ceremonial Compliance

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