2026-09-22 Budget

The Honolulu City Council Committee on Budget convened on September 22, 2026, to discuss budget transfers related to public safety equipment and training. The committee approved a resolution to transfer $300,000 within the Honolulu Police Department budget from current expenses to equipment for replacing legacy fingerprinting machines and associated software, citing the need to upgrade due to software compatibility and technological advancements. Additionally, the committee approved a $16,624 transfer from general funds to the Honolulu Fire Department to match a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. This funding supports a "train the trainer" program to enhance the department's live fire training capabilities, enabling self-sustaining in-house training. Both items were reported out for adoption without objection.