The Maui County Council voted 7-0 to approve $10 million in emergency funding to cover Hurricane Lala damage and recovery costs. Budget officials warn total costs could exceed $15 million, meaning additional funding requests may follow.
- Maui County Council passed Bill 122 on first reading, releasing $10 million from emergency reserves for Hurricane Lala recovery expenses.
- Damage costs are already approaching $15 million, and county officials say they may return to the council for additional funding.
- The largest expenditures so far include $4 million for debris removal, $2.1 million for parks and facilities, and $1.7 million for utilities.
- Up to $1 million of the $10 million will go to Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. as grants to help residents with rebuilding and recovery.
- A second bill or budget amendment may be needed as damage assessments are still ongoing.
Source: Maui Now
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