The city has set aside nearly $45 million to help with security and other expenses related to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting being hosted by President Barack Obama this fall.

City agencies shed some light on how the money is being spent during a series of recent briefings before the City Council’s Budget Committee. Agencies have been reluctant to discuss details of how money is being spent, citing security concerns.

The conference is expected to draw 20,000 to the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Security is a priority, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has designated APEC 2011 as a National Special Security Event.

According to the City Council Budget Committee and city Budget Department, the two-fiscal year breakdown is:

>> Police: $18.3 million

>> Fire: $7.8 million

>> Eight other agencies: $3.2 million

>> Contingency: $10 million

>> Insurance: $5 million

Police would spend the money primarily on salary and overtime costs.