HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 077 Draft 01 2020-2022COUNTY OF HAWAII
STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO. 77 2:1
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2021 COUNTY OF HAWAII ACTION
PLAN FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
PROGRAM, AND HOUSING TRUST FUNDS PROGRAM AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO EXECUTE AND
SUBMIT THE ACTION PLAN AND ALL OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS
TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT AND STATE OF HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
WHEREAS, the County of Hawaii is a direct recipient of federal Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funOs from the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS, the County of Hawaii is a State recipient of the HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME) and Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Program funds from the State of
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and has included, in its 2021
Action Plan, its proposed goals and priorities for the HOME and HTF funds for
informational purposes; and
WHEREAS, it is required by HUD that the County submit a Consolidated/Action
Plan, in accordance with Subpart C of 24 CFR Part 91, which includes housing and
homeless needs assessments, a housing market analysis, five-year goals and priorities,
and project monitoring procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Consolidated Plan is a five (5) year (2020-2024) plan that
indicates the County's goals and priorities for the use of CDBG, HOME and HTF funds
for housing, homeless, special needs and community development; and
WHEREAS, it is required by HUD that before the County of Hawai'i receives its
annual CDBG allocation, the County shall submit its yearly Action Plan as required by
the Consolidated Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Action Plan is a yearly plan that includes the actual projects and
activities that will be carried out with the County's CDBG funds; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG projects and activities must meet the priorities and
objectives as described in the Consolidated Plan; and
WHEREAS, it is required by HUD that the County of Hawaii submit certifications
assuring conformance to related rules, regulations and laws of the CDBG Program; and
WHEREAS, a timely submission of the Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and HTF
funds, in accordance with appropriate federal regulations, is necessary; and
WHEREAS, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 46-7, requires that County
departments obtain the consent of the Council to enter into agreements with the federal
or state governments respecting action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers
granted by law to furnish, expend, and receive any funds or other assistance in
connection with projects being or to be undertaken pursuant to those powers; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, in
accordance with section 46-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that the Mayor of the County of
Hawaii is authorized to execute, on behalf of the County, an agreement and related
documents with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and
the State of Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the 2021 CDBG,
HOME and HTF funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2021 Action Plan is hereby adopted and
approves the Mayor of the County of Hawaii or, in his absence, the Acting Mayor or
authorized representative is hereby authorized to execute and submit the 2021 Action
Plan and all other related documents and agreements necessary to process the CDBG,
HOME, and HTF Program to the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development and State of Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County shall utilize the CDBG, HOME
and HTF funds in accordance with program rules and regulations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor or his authorized representative is
designated to act as the representative of the County.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Office of the Mayor, the Office of Housing and Community
Development and the Department of Finance.
Dated at Kona , Hawai`i, this 21st day of April , 2021
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER, C0tfNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawai `i
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawaii on Apri 1 21 - 2021
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The County of Hawaii is required to submit a Five -Year Consolidated Plan (CP) to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive its Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds. The purpose of the County's 2020-2024 CP is to ensure that jurisdictions receiving direct
federal assistance utilize and develop a plan for its housing and related needs of very low-, low-, and
moderate -income families in a way that improves the availability and affordability of decent, safe and
sanitary housing within a suitable living environment. The County's 2020-2024 CP has three major
sections: Housing & Special Needs Housing; Homeless; and Community Development.
The County's CP provides goals, priorities, needs, and data used to develop the plan for how the County
intends to administer the HUD CDBG Program along with its allocation from the State of Hawaii for the
HOME Investment Partnership and National Housing Trust Funds Programs.
The State of Hawaii's CP provides background, direction, and a plan for how the State intends to
administer HUD's Home investment Partnership Program (HOME), National Housing Trust Fund (HTF),
Emergency Solution Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) to assist in
meeting the housing needs of Hawai`i's citizens. HOME and HTF funds are allocated between three
neighbor -island counties on a three-year rotation.
The County's Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) reviewed the 2019 Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing which focused on two primary impediments:
Agency staff knowledge of fair housing law
The degree to which agency policies and procedures (legal, regulatory, and administrative) align
with fair housing law and affirmatively promote equal access to housing for all Hawaii residents.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the flan
This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to
another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs
assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
The County of Hawai'i's 2021 CDBG allocation'will be $2,699,374.00. In addition, the County anticipates
receiving $100,000.00 of program income from the Residential Repair Program (RRP) for a total of
$2,799,374.00. The anticipated program income will be applied to the Ulu Mini Low Income Housing
Wastewater Treatment Plant - Repairs.
To meet the County's five-year 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, Priorities and Objectives, the following
projects will be included in the 2021 Action Plan.
2021 CDBG Projects
The County of Hawaii will receive $2,699,374.00 for 2021 CDBG allocation. The CDBG project amount
for all projects may change to accommodate the actual amount of grant funds or program income
received or if there are any cancelled project(s) or reprogramming of CDBG funds. In its efforts to
expedite and timely implement its projects, the Public is advised that the County of Hawaii will utilize
County funds for the Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Wastewater Treatment Plant —Repair Project to
incur pre -award cost under the CDBG program that will not exceed 25% of current CDBG allocation. This
is in accordance with the CDBG regulations 24 CER 570.200 (h) (1), Reimbursement for pre -award costs.
The 2021 CDBG projects meet the Objectives and Outcomes which are identified in the County's 2020-
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2024 Consolidated Plan. The public facility projects meet the suitable living environment objective by
renovating and rehabilitating the Hale Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter and West Hawaii Domestic Abuse
Shelter, Ulu Wini Lour= Income Housing Certified Kitchen —Conversion and the UIt: Wini Low Income
Housing Wastewater Treatment Plant —Repairs.
The State of Hawaii is required to submit the annual Action Plan for the 2020-2024 Consolidated
Plan. The County of Hawaii will submit its 2021 project selection and recommendation to the State of
Hawaii Housing and Finance Development Corporation for its 2021 Home Projects,
The County of Hawaii anticipates it will receive approximately $2,850,000.00 for the 2021 HOME
Program. The HOME project amount for all projects may change to accommodate the actual amount of
grant funds or program income received or if there are any cancelled project(s) or reprogramming of
HOME funds. In efforts to expedite and timely implement projects, the County of Hawaii may utilize
County funds to incur pre -award costs under the HOME Program that will not exceed 25% of the current
HOME allocation amount.
The 2021 HOME projects meet the Objectives and Outcomes which are identified in the County's 2020-
2024 Consolidated Plan.
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The 2021 HOME Projects are: Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) - $1,960,200.00, Habitat
for humanity —Affordable Homes for Puna Families- $450,000.00, University Heights Home
Reconstruction - $289,800,00, OHCD Administration - $150,000.00. Total: $2,850,000.00.
Should the County of Hawai'i receive any program income it will be applied to the Tenant Based Rental
Assistance Program.
Housing Trust Funds (HTF) Program
The State of Hawaii is required to submit the annual Action Plan for the 2020-2024 Consolidated
Plan. The County of Hawaii will submit its 2021 project selection and recommendation to the State of
Hawaii Housing and Finance Development Corporation for its 2021 HTF Projects.
The County of Hawaii anticipates it will receive approximately $2,850,000.00 for the 2021 HTF
Program. The HTF project amount for ail projects may change to accommodate the actual amount of
grant funds or program income received or if there are any cancelled project(s) or reprogramming of
HTF funds.
The 2021 HTF projects meet the Objectives and Outcomes which are identified in the County's 2020-
2024 Consolidated Plan.
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The 2021 HTF Projects are: West Kawili Street Senior/Veteran Housing - $2,300,000.00, University
Heights Home Reconstruction - $400,000.00, OHCD Administration - $150,000.00. Total: $2,850,000.00.
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
Each year, the County of Hawaii reports its progress in meeting the five-year and annual goals in the
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). The County of Hawaii has consistently
satisfied program mandates and expended funds in a timely manner. Furthermore, the County of
Hawaii has successfully targeted funds to benefit low- and moderate -income persons and communities
throughout the island. A copy of the CAPER is available in the County of Hawaii Office of Housing &
Community Development (OHCD) and on the County's website at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/office-
of-housing/. The report states that the County has accomplished the following during the period of July
1, 2019 to June 30, 2020:
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w Provided 64 households with Tenant Based Rental Assistance;
Completed the construction of 92 rental units at the Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood
Phase III project;
Rehabilitated 5 homes for the Residential Repair Program (RRP);
HOMELESS:
a Completed Point in Time Count;
PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS:
® Completed the West Hawaii Emergency Shelter — Certified Kitchen;
® Completed the roof replacement to the Kiheipua Emergency Homeless Shelter and Hale Maluhia
Shelter;
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY:
Allocated $3,599,175 of CDBG-CV1, 2 and 3 funds to various non -profits and government
agencies for activities that prevent, prepare and respond to the Corona Virus.
rsr. FAIR HOUSING:
Conducted 8 Fair Housing training sessions for staff, property managers, homeless programs and
for the general public;
50 calls/inquiries were received and given assistance and;
1,986 inquiries on the County's Fair Housing website.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
The County is required to have a Citizen Participation Plan in its CP. This plan describes and outlines the
County's plan to encourage and inform all citizens, especially persons of extremely -low, very -low and
moderate income including minorities, non-English speaking and persons of Limited English Proficiency
(LEP), as well as persons with mobility, visual or hearing impediments, to participate in the development
of the County's CP, along with any amendments to the CP, and the County's performance report.
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The citizen participation process as outlined in the Citizen Participation Plan includes public hearings,
virtual public hearings, consultation meetings, 30 -day review and comment period on the County's draft
CP, County's draft Annual Action Plan (AP), Hawaii County Housing Agency/Finance Committee
Meetings/County Council Meetings and a public notice announcing the availability of the County's final
CP and AP.
Public Hearings:
The County began its 2021 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation Process with virtual hearings in
September of 2020. The County held two virtual public hearings with the State of Hawaii to present an
overview of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan process, to encourage citizens to offer input
concerning housing, homeless, special needs and community development needs and to discuss the
past use of funds and accomplishments. to addition, the members of the public were provided with
information about the 2021 CDBG, HOME, and HTF application process. The County and the State
informed participants of the County's and State CP priorities and provided an opportunity for
participants to provide their concerns or comments.
The draft 2021 Action Plan was made available for public review and comment from December 29, 2020
through January 27, 2021.
Public and Private Agencies Consultation Meetings:
As stated above, in September 2020, the County conducted virtual Public Hearings to inform the public
about the 2021 CDBG, HOME and HTF application process. Members of the public were provided with
information on the CDBG, HOME and HTF programs. An overview of the draft priorities and goals were
also presented. The participants were asked to provide input on the county's draft priorities and goals
established as a result of community input at the various public hearings, In addition to these
consultations, the OHCD also informed each Council Member representing all districts in the County of
Hawaii of the CP process and inquired if they had any projects that would meet the draft priorities
within their district.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
The draft 2021 Annual Action Plan was made available for public view and comments from December
29, 2020 to January 27, 2021. leo comments to the 2021 Annual Action Plan were received.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
No comments to the 2021 Annual Action Plan were received.
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7. Summary
The CP is a comprehensive planning document which identifies the housing and community
development needs and priorities for the County of Hawaii for the next five years. it sets forth the
County's strategies and objectives in addressing these needs and provides a framework for the Annual
Action Plan, which details the specific projects and activities the county will undertake in each of the five
years to carry out the CP.
On March 27, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, Congress enacted the Coronavirus
Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) (Public Law 116-136) making available in
supplemental CDBG-CV funding for grants to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19.
On April 2, 2020, the U.S, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) informed the County
that it would receive $1,543,033 of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV). The
CARES Act also provided CDBG grantees with flexibilities that allow for easier use of CDBG-CV grants and
fiscal years 2019 and 2020 CDBG Grants for Coronavirus response and authorized HUD to grant waivers
and alternative requirements of the statutes and regulations pertaining to these funds. These waivers
and alternative requirements are necessary to expedite and implement the use of these funds to
address the COVID-19 pandemic. These included a waiver to the 30 -day Public Comment Period under
24 CFR 91.105 (c)(2) to a time of not less than 5 days comment period, the use of virtual public hearings
when necessary for public health reasons and the suspension of the 15% Public Service cap.
On April 17, 2€320, the County submitted its waivers to HUD to utilize a 5 -day comment period instead of
the minimum 30 -day public comment period for Substantial Amendments to its Consolidated Plan,
Citizen Participation Plan and Funding Allocation process.
In anticipation of receiving the CDBG-CV funds, the County published a public notice on April 26, 2020 to
announce a substantial amendment to its 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan (Cl?), Annual Action Plan (AAP)
and Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). The amendments to the CP, RAP and CPP reflected the allowed
waivers for the CDBG-CV funds, changes in the County's project selection and funding allocation process
and the actual projects utilizing the CDBG-CV funds. The amendments to these plans were available for
a 5 -day comment period from April 27 to May 4, 2020 for a substantial amendment as allowed under
the COVID-19 waiver.
In addition, the County received two additional CV allocations of $978,184.60 and $1,077,958.00 for a
total CV allocation of $3,599,175.60. These funds were distributed to eligible activities to prevent,
prepare and respond to the Corona virus.
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C. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant
program and funding source.
Agency Role
Name
Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator
HAWAII COUNTY
Office of Housing & Community Development
HOME Administrator
HAWAII COUNTY
Office of Housing & Community Development
HTF Administrator
HAWAII COUNTY
Office of Housing & Community Development
cable 1— Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The County of Hawai'i's Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) manages and administers the use of the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds for the County. As the lead agency and direct recipient of CDBG funds, the OHCD is responsible
to complete the planning and submission process for the County's CP.
The State of Hawaii is the recipient of the HOME, HTF, ESG, and HOPWA funds and is therefore, required to submit a CP to HUD before it can
receive these program funds. The County is not required to address the State's programs in its CP but will reference and include portions of the
State's CP as it relates to the County's housing -related and homeless needs.
Although the County of Hawai'l is not a direct recipient of HOME and HTF funds, it does receive HOME and HTF funds from the State of Hawaii,
every three years. The County's OHCD manages and administers the use of HOME and HTF program funds for the County and is anticipating the
receipt of these program funds for 2021.
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County ofHawaiiOffice of Housing & Community Development
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199OxJnnn|eStreet, Suite 102
Hilo, Hawa|l9G7%D
Phone Number: <QOO\961'8379
Fax: (808) 961-8685
Email: ohcdcdbe@hawaUcounty.Qov
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1. Introduction
The County began its 2021 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation Process in September of 2020. The
County held its first virtual annual public hearings to present an overview of the Consolidated Plan
process, to encourage citizens to offer input concerning housing, homeless, special needs and
community development needs, and to discuss the past use of funds and accomplishments. In addition,
the members of the public were provided with information about the 2021 CDBG, HOME and HTF
application process. The County informed participants of the County's CP priorities and provided an
opportunity for participants to provide their concerns or comments.
Hawaii County also utilized the public hearings to inform the public on the current 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan and Action Plan process.
The draft 2021 Annual Action Plan was made available for public review and comment from December
29, 2020 through January 27, 2021.
The OHCD also informed County agencies and each Council Member representing all districts in the
County of Hawaii of the CP process and inquired if they had any projects that would meet the draft
priorities within their district.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(1))
In September 2020, the County conducted virtual Public Hearings to inform the public about the 2021
CDBG, HOME, and HTF application process. Members of the public were provided with information on
CDBG, HOME, and HTF programs. An overview of the 2020=2024 Consolidated Plan priorities and goals
were also presented and reviewed. The participants were asked to provide input on the county's
current priorities and goals established as a result of community input at the various public hearings and
consultations of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.. In addition to these virtual public hearings, the
OHCD also informed each Council Member representing all districts in the County of Hawaii of the CP
process and provided them with an opportunity to inform the County of any projects that would meet
priorities within their district.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
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The State of Hawaii is the primary agency that provides homeless funds to homeless service
providers. The County actively participates in the Bridging the Gap (neighbor island counties) and
Statewide (consisting of the State and Bridging the Gap) Continuum of Care. These groups focus on
approaches to ending homelessness. The County is also a component of the Interagency Council on
Homelessness - a conglomerate of government and service providers that seek solutions to address
statewide chronic homelessness through mainstream re -programming. Participation in the Continuum
of Care also allows the County to acquire other HUD funds for activities that address homeless needs
within the County. The County will continue to participate in all levels of collaboration in a proactive
effort to address the needs to its homeless community.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The County of Hawaii is not a recipient of Emergency Solution Grant Funds. The State of Hawaii
allocates these funds to eligible homeless providers.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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2 — Agencies, groups, organizations wno participaieo
Agency/Group/Organization
HAWAII COUNTY
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services -Elderly Persons
Services -homeless
Service -Fair Housing
Other government - County
See 2020-24 Consolidated Plan, PR -10 Consultation for list of
government and not-for-profit agencies
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing and Non -Housing Need Assessment
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
A list of not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, and others
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
who provided input at the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan hearings and
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Needs Survey are listed in Section PR -10 Consultation of the 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
The County utilized a mail list from its previous Consolidated Plans which is continuously updated through participation, meetings, trainings, etc.
to contact as many providers and government agencies to ensure proper consultation. The County does not preclude or exclude any public or
private agencies participation.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
The State is writing the goals to the State's Strategic Plan, please refer to the
Continuum of Care Bridging the Gap
State's Consolidated Plan.
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Table 3 -- Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
The County conducts its Consolidated Pian and Annual Action Plan citizen participation public hearings with the State of Hawaii - Hawai'i
Housing Finance and Development Corporation.
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1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal -setting
The County began its 2021 Action Plan Citizen Participation Process in September of 2020. The County held its annual public hearings virtually to
present an overview of the Consolidated Plan process, to encourage citizens to offer input concerning housing, homeless, special needs and
• community development needs, and to discuss the past use of funds and accomplishments. In addition, the members of the public were
provided with information about the 2021 CDBG, HOME, and HTF application process. The County informed participants of the County's CP
priorities and provided an opportunity for participants to provide their concerns or comments.
The draft 2021 Annual Action Plan was made available for public review and comment from December 29, 2020 through January 27, 2021.
The OHCD also informed County agencies and each Council Member representing all districts in the County of Hawaii of the CP process and
inquired if they had any projects that would meet the draft priorities within their district.
The following schedule and task was utilized to inform and encourage citizens of the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan and its
process.
DATE and TASK:
August 2020 - Informed and invited Administration, County Departments and Council Members on the start of the 2021 Annual Action Plan (AP)
process and solicited comments or possible projects to meet objectives with the current priorities within the Con Plan.
September 2020 - Public Notices published announcing virtual public hearings Public Hearings which were held in conjunction with the State of
Hawaii, Hawaii Housing Finance Development Corp. (HHFDC), to inform the public about the 2021 CDBG, HOME, and HTF application process.
December 2020 - Prepared draft AP. Published public notice announcing the AP availability for public review and comment.
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[Draft AP will be submitted to Hawaii County Committee and Hawai"i Council for review and approval for submittal to the HUD. Public Notice
informs citizen of the meetings and comments.
Citizen Participation Outreach
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Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
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The County utilized
input from its virtual
public hearings and
meetings to access
i and review its
Overall, there were
priorities and set
22 participants at
objectives and goals
the two virtual
that will meet the
hearing,
Virtual Public
Non- needs of its citizens.
representing not -
No comments were
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targeted/broad The County's
for-profit service
submitted.
Meetings
community assessment was to
providers, housing
ensure that the
services providers,
County's priorities
developers, and
were flexible and
county and state
accommodating to
agencies.
meet various range of
activities to meet the
County's CP
priorities.
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Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL (if
_�o_—Order Mode of Outreach
response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
The OHCD also
informed the County
of HawaiTs Council
Members of the
Consolidated Plan
Non- Process, meetings
No comments were No comments were
2 Public Meeting targeted/broad and provided them received. submitted.
community with the opportunity
to inform the County
of any projects that
would meet the
priorities within their
district.
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Expected Resources
AP -15 Expected Resources — 51.22O(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The County of Hawaii has been notified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of its 2021 CDBG allocation of
$2,699,374. In addition, the County anticipates to receive $100,000 of program income from its Residential Repair Program for a total available
CDBG funds of $2.,799,374. The County of Hawaii will also be receiving $2,925,00 of HOME Investment Partnership Funds (HOME) and
$2,850,000 of (National Housing Trust Funds (HTF) from the State of Hawaii Housing and Finance Development Corporation as part of its State of
Hawaii's 3 year annual funding cycle rotation between the 3 Counties for the HOME and HTF program funds.
Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
of
Uses of Funds Expected
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Admin and
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economical environment at the federal
Planning
I
level, it is difficult to accurately project
Economic
the amount of CDBG funds that the
County will receive over the 2020-2024
Development
Mousing
Consolidated Plan period.
Public
Improvements
ii
?
Public Services 2,699,374
100,000 0 2,799,374 .
0
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0
0
0
Program Source Uses of Funds i_ . Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
. ........ .
of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
Remainder.
of ConPlan
HOME public- Acquisition The HOME funds are received by State
federal Homebuyer Hawaii Housing Finance and
assistance Development Corporation (HHFDC) and
the State in turn allocates the HOME
Homeowner
rehab funds to the counties. Prior to 2012 the
Multifamily HOME funds were evenly distributed to
rental new the three neighbor -island Counties. In
construction 2012 the HHFDC decided to change the
Multifamily method of distributing the HOME funds.
rental rehab The HHFDC decided to allocate the
New HOME funds on a three year rotation
construction for basis beginning with Hawaii County
ownership followed by Kauai County and Maui
TBRA County. The designated County will
receive the entire allocation of HOME
funding less the allowable administrative
funding which will be retained by the
HHFDC. This makes it difficult for
Hawaii County, as well as the non-profit
organizations, to plan out projects over a
2, .850,000 75,000 0 2,9211000 0 three year period.
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Program Source
of
..__
Uses of Funds Expected
Annual
..................
Amount Available Year
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1 Expected Narrative Description
Total: Amount
Program Prior Year
Funds
Allocation:
Income: Resources:
$ Available
$
$ $
Remainder
of ConPlan
t $
Housing public-
Housing
The HTF funds are received by the
Trust federal
€
State's Hawaii Housing Financing and
Fund
1
Development Corporation (HHFDC). The
I State in turn allocates the HTF funds to
3
the counties on a three year rotation
r basis. The designated County will
a
receive the entire allocation of HTF
j
3
funding less the allowable administrative
i
I funding which will be retained by
'
HHFDC. In PY 2021, the Hawaii County
will receive the all of MTF funding. Plus
a
an additional allocation originally
designated to the City and County of
2,850,000:
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0 I 0
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2,850,000 ' 0 Honolulu.
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5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds', including a description of how •
matching requirements will be satisfied
There is no matching requirement for CDBG funds. The CDBG funds in 2021 are being leveraged by $1,000,000 in CIP funds.
The HTF funds have no match requirements and are usually leveraged by LIHTC or State general excise tax exemptions, County, owner's
contributions, and private bank loans or foundation grants.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
County owned land has been used in the past, and will be used in the future, to develop affordable
housing projects for the low- and moderate -income households throughout the County of
Hawaii. Usually, a long-term lease (55 years) is executed with the non-profit organization for a nominal
annual lease amount. It is stated in the lease that the non-profit organization must keep the project
affordable to low- and moderate -income households Tor the duration of the lease.
The County of Hawai'i's Kamakoa Nui Community Housing project located at Waikoloa, South Kohala is
designed to provide workforce housing for low- and moderate- income persons. The first
phase included the sale of 91, fee simple single family and bungalow style units. The County is currently
in the planning and design phases of the next increment for multi -family rental housing and anticipates
producing 60 to 100 units.
The County of Hawaii received an Executive Order from the State of Hawaii's Department of Land and
Natural Resources (DLNR) granting the County of Hawaii control and management rights to a vacant
single-family property located at 1215 Kaliii Place, Hilo, Hawaii, in the University Heights Residential
subdivision. The property will be used to construct a new 4 bedroom/3 bath single-family structure for
special needs/elderly housing.
Discussion
Narrative included in previous sections.
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Annual Gals and Objectives
i. . . an
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Goal Name
Start End category
Geographic
Needs
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
Order
Year
_ ._.....__..._
1
Public Facilities -
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2020 12024 Non -Housing
County of
Public
CABG:
Public Facility or Infrastructure
¢
Improvements
g j Community
Hawaii
Facilities
$2,299,374
Activities other than
f
F
Development
Infrastructure
Low/Moderate Income Housing
F
Benefit: 730 Persons Assisted
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities for Low/Moderate
w
i
Income Housing Benefit: 91
F
Households Assisted
Housing -
2020 2024: Affordable
County of
Housing
HOME:
Rental units constructed: 94
Affordable Rental
(, � Housing
� Hawaii
$289,000
Household Housing Unit
Units
3
Housing Trust
i
Fund:
M
$2,700,000
Housing - TBRA
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2020 2024 Affordable
County of
��
Housing
HOME:
Tenant -based rental assistance /
Housing
Hawaii
$1,960,200
Rapid Rehousing: 100 Households
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Assisted
—
_
4
Housing -
_............
2020 2024 Affordable
County of
Housing
HOME:
Homeowner Housing Added: 3
Homebuyer
Housing
Hawaii
$450,000
Household Housing Unit
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Goal Name
Public Facilities - Improvements
Goal
Project #1: CDBG funds will be utilized to design necessary improvements and repairs to the Ulu Wini Low Income
Description
Housing Project Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Project HZ: CDBG funds will be used to design necessary improvements at the Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Project
Community Center for a certified compliant kitchen.
Project #3 and #4: CDBG funds will be used to design and renovated necessary interior and exterior rehabilitation
improvements to two domestic abuse shelters.
-2
Goal Name
Housing -Affordable Rental Units
Goal
The non-profit, Hui Kauhale, Inc (HKI), will utilize HTF funds to develop and construct a 92 -unit affordable rental housing
Description
complex for seniors/veterans.
HOME funds and HTF funds will be utilized to develop and construct a 4 -bedroom 3 bath single family unit to 3 eligible
for individuals with special needs/elderly.
3
Goal Name
Housing - TBRA
Goal
HOME funds will be utilized to provide TBRA rental assistance to eligible low and very low-income families.
Description
4
Goal Name
Housing - Homebuyer
Goal
The non-profit, Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island will utilize HOME CHDO funds for the construction of,3 self-help
Description
homes in the Puna District.
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Forthe ZOZ1[DBGprogram year there were atotal of4[DBGprojects 1hatmxerese|ectedforfundinQ
all ofwhich were public facility projects. These projects (ndudeimprovementsbz2she|bersvvhoserve
victims of domestic violence and improvements to the wastewater treatment plant and certified kitchen
atalow income housing project. The County will also utilize its ZOI2HTFfunds Uzconstruct an
elderly/veteran rental housing project along with the redevelopment of single family residence for a
special needs/elderly housing residence.
Projects
# I
Project Name
1 1
Ulu Win! Low Income Housing Waste -water Treatment Plant - Repairs
2
Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Certified Kitchen - Conversion
3
Hale Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter Interior and Exterior Renovations
4
West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter Interior and Exterior Renovations
5
CD6G Administration, Planning and Fair Housing
7
University Heights Home Reconstruction Project (HTF)
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Project Name
Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Wastewater Treatment Plant - Repairs
Target.Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Public Facilities - Improvements
Needs Addressed
Public Facilities
Funding
CDBG: $1,420,889
Description
The Department of Environmental Management will utilize $1,320,889
of 2021 CDBG funds and $100,000 of program income to design,
purchase, repair and install sewage treatment plant systems which
have been identified by the Department of Health as insufficient to
receive and disperse the wastewater at the on-site wastewater
treatment plant (WWTP). These improvements have been deemed
necessary to avoid violations from the State Dept. of Health and the
possible shut down of the WWTP. This project has requested CIP
funding which will be paid back to the County through the CDBG
Program pre -award of up to 25% of the total CDBG grant award
($674,000.00). These activities are eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c)
Public Facilities and Improvements.
Target Date
6/30/2022
Estimate the number
This project will serve 91 units servicing low- and moderate -income
and type of families
households and meets the CDBG Program National Objective 24 CFR
that will benefit from
570.208(a)(2)(i)(A) Low- and moderate -Income Limited Clientele.
the proposed activities
Location Description
73-4180 Ulu Wini Place, Kailua-Kona, H1 96740
Planned Activities
The activities involve design, purchase, repair and installation of
sewage treatment plant systems which have been identified by the
Dept of Health as insufficient to handle the current wastewater flow at
l
I
; the on -side wastewater treatment plant.
Project Name
Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Certified Kitchen - Conversion
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Public Facilities - Improvements
Needs Addressed
Public Facilities
Funding
CDBG: $495,500
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Description
The OHCD Community Development Division will utilize $495,500 of
2021 CDBG funds to convert the existing kitchen into a certified
kitchen. The 2021 CDBG funds will be used to expand and install
necessary kitchen equipment in order to renovate an existing kitchen
and convert it inta a certified kitchen to meet Dept. of Health
standards. This project should be shovel -ready and leveraged by the
existing CV3 funds to increase food preparation and meals during the
Covid pandemic as well as to provide meals for after school programs at
the community center. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c)
Public Facilities and Improvements.
Target Date
6/30/2022
Estimate the number
The project will serve 380 low income persons at the Ulu Wini Low -
and type of families
income Housing Project and meets the CDBG Program rational
that will benefit from
Objective 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(i)(A) Low- and Moderate -income
the proposed activities
Limited Clientele.
Location Description
73-4180 Ulu Wini Place, Kailua-Kona, HI 95740
Planned Activities
The activity involves all the necessary construction to renovate a
current kitchen to meet the State of Hawaii Department of Health's
Certified Kitchen requirements.
Project �dm
Hale Ohana [domestic Abuse Shelter Interior and Exterior Renovations j
. ,.y.".V.a
Target Area
s County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Public Facilities - Improvements
Needs Addressed
Public Facilities
Funding
CDBG: $225,76€1
Description
The non-profit Child and Family Services Real Property, Inc. will utilize
$225,760 of 2021 CDBG funds to design and construct continued
interior and exterior renovations to preserve the only Domestic Abuse
Shelter in Hilo which'services actual and potential victims of domestic
and family violence. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c)
Public Facilities and Improvements.
Target Hate
6/30/2022
Estimate the number
The proposed improvements will benefit 230 domestic violence victims
and type sof families
including families with children of domestic violence on an annual
that will benefit from
basis. This meets the CDBG Program rational Objective 24 CFR
the proposed activities
570.208(a)(2)(i)(A) Low- and Moderate -income Limited Clientele.
Location Description
Confidential address in Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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Planned Activities
The proposed improvements include but are not limited to removing
and replacing flooring, interior and exterior painting, replacing kitchen
appliances, preparation of a new playground equipment area, outdoor
pavilion area for congregation by clients and providers, and exterior
storage and construction and other related costs such as permits and
advertising.
4
Project game
West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter Interior and Exterior Renovations
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Public Facilities - Improvements
(deeds Addressed
Public Facilities
Funding
CDBG: $157,225
Description
The non-profit Child and Family Services Real Property, Inc. will utilize
$157,225 of 2021 CDBG funds for interior and exterior renovations to
continue to preserve the only Domestic Abuse Shelter in West Hawaii
which services actual and potential victims of domestic and family
violence. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public Facilities
and improvements.
Target Date
6/30/2022
Estimate the number
The proposed improvements will benefit 120 domestic violence victims
and type of families
including families with children of domestic violence on an annual
that will benefit from
basis. This meets the CDBG Program (rational Objective 24 CFR
the proposed activities
570.208(a)(2)(i)(A) Low- and Moderate -income Limited Clientele.
Location Description
Confidential address in Keauhou, Hawaii 96734
Planned Activities
The proposed improvements include but are not limited to removing
and replacing flooring, interior and exterior painting, additional security
I and safety systems to windows, efficient lighting fixtures, repairs and
upgrades to its utility storage room, replacement of plumbing pipes and
external fixtures, and construction and other related costs such as
permits and advertising,
5
Project Name
CDBG Administration, Planning and Fair Housing
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Public Facilities - Improvements
Needs Addressed
Public Facilities
Infrastructure
Funding
CDBG: $500,000
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Description
CDBG funds will be used to administer and coordinate the County CDBG
and Fair Housing Programs to ensure effective and timely project
implementation in accordance with all applicable HUD rules and
regulations. CDBG funds will also be used to fund present and future
planning documents in accordance with federal rules.
Target Date
6/30/2022
Estimate the number
and type of families
l
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description '
1990 Kinoole St, Ste 102, Hilo HI 96720
Planned Activities
Planning and Administration
6
Project Name
West Kawili Street/Veteran Housing (HTF)
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Housing - Affordable Rental Units
f Needs Addressed
Housing
Funding
Housing Trust Fund: $2,300,000
Description
, The non-profit affordable housing corporation Hui Kauhale, Inc. (HKI),
will utilize National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) to develop 92 (91 plus 1
I
manager unit) affordable rental units for seniors/veterans. This activity
meets the States priority to utilize HTF funds for affordable housing.
Target Date
12/31/2023
Estimate the number
` This activity will provide 91 units to the extremely low, low- and
and type of families
moderate -income families.
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
I Location Description
118 W. Kawili Street Hilo, HI 96720 (TMK: 3 2-4057:30)
Planned Activities
The project involves the design and development for the construction
of a 92 unit (91 plus 1 manager unit) affordable rental housing
complex.
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Project Name
University Heights Home Reconstruction Project (HTF)
Target Area
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County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Housing - Affordable Rental Units
Needs Addressed
Housing
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Funding HOME: $289,000
Housing Trust Fund: $400,000
Description i The County of Hawaii received an Executive Order from the State of
€ Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) granting
the County of Hawaii control and management rights to a vacant single-
family property in the University Heights Residential subdivision. The
County will RFP to an eligible recipient to construct a new 4 bedroom/3
bath single family structure for special needs/elderly housing. The
County will utilize the HOME funds for planning, design and demolition.
This activity will be addressed in the State of Hawaii's 2021 Annual
Action Plan. The County will utilize HTF funds for the reconstruction of
the special needs/elderly housing. This activity meets the State's
priority to utilize HOME and HTF funds for affordable housing.
Target Date 12/31/2022
Estimate the number This activity will provide 3 affordable rental units to eligible extremely
and type of families low-income individuals with special needs/elderly.
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description 1215 Kalili Place Hilo, Hi 96720 (TMK: 3 2-4-024:157)
Planned Activities The project involves a federal and state Environmental Review, the
design, demolition, construction, and landscaping of a new 4
bedroom/3 bath single family structure for special needs/elderly
individuals.
8
Project Name HTF Administration
Target Area County of Hawaii
Goals Supported ! Housing - Affordable Rental Units
I
Needs Addressed Housing
i
Funding Housing Trust Fund: $150,000
Description HTF funds will be used to administer and coordinate the County's HTF
program to ensure effective and timely project implementation in
accordance with all applicable HTF rules and regulations.
Target Date 12/31/2024
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Estimate the number
and type of families
i
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description 1990 Kinoole St,, Ste 102 Hilo, HI 96720 I
Planned Activities Planning and administration
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Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of lover -income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
The County does not allocate funds based on geographic areas. The CDBG funds are allocated though a
Request For Proposal {RFP} process which ranks and rates projects for program eligibility, need and
meeting the County's priorities and objectives of the Consolidated Plan.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area IPercentage of Funds
County of Hawaii 1100
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Not applicable as the County does not allocate funds based on geographic areas.
Discussion
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Introduction
The County selected 4 CDBG projects for funding in its 2021 Action Plan. It consisted of 4 public facility
projects. Two public facility projects are renovations improvements to homeless shelters who serve
victims and families of domestic violence in Hilo and Kona and the other two projects are for
improvements at the Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Project located in the West Hawaii. The County will
also utilize its 2021 HTF funds to construct an elderly/veteran rental housing project along with the
redevelopment of single-family residence for a special needs/elderly housing residence. in addition, the
County will use HOME funds for its TBRA rental assistance program.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 0
Non -Homeless 94
Special -Needs 3
Total 97
Table 9- One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
~ 3 One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 100
The Production of New Units 97
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 197
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
For 2021 the County will receive $2,850,000.00 for HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and
$2,850,000.00 for National Housing Trust Funds (HTF) Program funds from the State of Hawaii.
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Introduction
The State of Hawaii Public Housing Authority manages the public housing throughout the State of
Hawaii. Please defer to the State's Action Plan.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
The State of Hawaii Public Housing Authority manages the public housing throughout the State of
Hawaii. Please defer to the State's Action Plan.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
The State of Hawaii Public Housing Authority manages the public housing throughout the State of
Hawaii. Please defer to the State's Action Plan.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
The State of Hawaii Public Housing Authority manages the public housing throughout the State of
.. # Hawaii. Please defer to the State's Action Plan.
Discussion
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Introduction
To address and serve the Homeless and Special Needs population, the County has listed within its high
priorities, the use of CDBG funds for public facilities, infrastructure, and public service activities. CDBG
funds will be utilized to address rehabilitation activities at two domestic abuse shelters in Hilo and
Kona. upon completion the interior and exterior renovations the domestic abuse shelters will provide a
safe environment for victims and families of domestic violence. These activities meet the high priorities
and goals of the Consolidated Plan.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The State of Hawai'l counties conduct a Point -in -Time count of persons experiencing homelessness. This
information is used to assess the issues that homeless persons and families face and to identify solutions
to address and end homelessness.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
Determining the needs and solutions of homeless persons and families are ongoing. Assessment, intake
and services are part of the integral processes at emergency shelters and transitional housing to attain
permanent housing for those experiencing homelessness.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
Assessing the needs of the homeless, identifying barriers and providing services and continued services
that align with their unique and individual needs will help in preventing them from becoming homeless
again,
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly
funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,
` foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving
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assistance from public or private ageneses that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education, or youth needs.
By having a strong networking system amongst the organizations that provide such support services
to individuals and families who are discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care
which include health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and
corrections programs and institutions, the chances of these members becoming homeless are
tremendously reduced.
Discussion
Street Outreach:
To provide essential services, housing resources and urgent care to unsheltered homeless individuals
and families living on the streets. Through its subrecipients, the County will provide direct services to
meet the immediate needs of people living on the street to stabilize and engage them in services as a
path toward accessing permanent housing. Street outreach services include engagement that provides
immediate support and links to other support networks and may include addressing immediate needs
(food, clothing, toiletries, etc); assessment and case management to understand client barriers and
identify housing options; emergency physical and mental health services; and services for special
populations including homeless youth, victim services and services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
a
Emergency and Transitional Housing:
To maintain and expand operations and support renovations and rehabilitation of structures to provide
shelter for homeless persons within new and existing emergency and transitional shelters for the
purpose of providing decent housing and essential services for the homeless population. Essential
services include, but are not limited to case management, child care, education services, employment
assistance and job training, outpatient health services, legal services, life skills training, transportation,
services for special populations, and substance abuse treatment as they relate to locating and
maintaining permanent housing.
Homeless Prevention:
To provide housing relocation and stabilization services and rental assistance to prevent households
from experiencing homelessness. The County will support grant subrecipients that provides services to
extremely low-income individuals and families living in the County to maintain or identify alternative
permanent rental housing and achieve housing stability. Housing relocation and stabilization can
include, but is not limited to, financial assistance including moving related costs and utility assistance,
housing search and placement and housing stability case management. Households may also receive up
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to 24 months of rental assistance for fair market rental housing.
Rapid Re -Housing:
To provide housing relocation and stabilization services and rental assistance to quickly move
households experiencing homelessness into stable, permanent housing. The County will support
homeless programs grant subrecipients that provide services to homeless individuals and families living
in the County to maintain or identify alternative permanent rental housing achieve housing
stability. Housing relocation and stabilization can include, but is not limited to, financial assistance
including moving related costs and utility assistance, housing search and placement and housing stability
case management. Households may also receive up to 24 months of rental assistance for fair market
rental housing.
Homeless Management Information System:
To support the expansion and data quality of the Homeless Management Information System (HM15) for
the Bridging the Gap, Continuum of Care by convening and providing technical assistance to homeless
assistance providers. in coordination with the Bridging the Gap, the County will support the
improvement of homeless data collection to improve community outcomes for homeless individuals.
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WIT171VIRUM
There are many major barriers affecting the production of affordable housing in the State of Hawaii. The
impediments to create affordable housing have been identified in the current SMS Housing Study which
also indicates these impediments affects not only the State but all four Counties as well. These
impediments have been identified as the lack of available developable land, lack of major off-site
infrastructure, high cost of construction, government regulations, community opposition and
environmental concerns. The County does not have the funding resources nor the available funding
sufficient to adequately address these impediments. However, the County continues to look at other
avenues to educate and promote legislation to support the development of affordable housing.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential. investment
The County will undertake the following to try to reduce the negative effects of housing barriers and
impediments to affordable housing.
* Coordinate landlord forums and promote benefits of its rental assistance program.
* Work with Real Property Tax Division to inform landlords about the Affordable Rental Housing
Program.
* Educate the community on tenant/landlord roles and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act.
* Represent homeless needs to State Agencies to encourage mainstream resourcing to address
homelessness.
* Support authorized pre-emption, pursuant to Hawaii Revise Statutes 46-15 to assist in expediting
development of affordable housing projects.
* Maintain a housing website to increase housing and program information.
* Revise Hawaii County Code, Chapter 11 to promote development of affordable housing.
* Provide legislation to preserve affordable housing development and funding opportunities.
* Promote and amend the General Plan Land Use regulations to streamline housing.
* Review and update the County building code and recommend elimination or modification of onerous
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Discussion:
To build affordable homes for very low and low-income families in Hawaii is costly. The strengths of the
affordable housing delivery system in the county is derived from the many different entities striving
toward one common goal; to provide for more affordable housing in Hawaii. State, Federal and County
agencies, private non -profits, private social service providers, private lenders and private for-profit
developers are doing their part to respond to the urgency of the lack of affordable housing in the
State. New programs and legislation are continually being established to form tax incentives, low-
interest interim financing, bond financing, rental subsidies and other creative development techniques
to provide affordable housing. Despite all of these efforts the availability of affordable housing will not
be developed without continued federal and state funding and private and for-profit relationships.
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Listed below are the actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and
maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty -level
families, develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing
and social service agencies.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
One of the obstacles to meeting underserved needs is the production of affordable housing. The major
obstacles are the lack of financial resources and the lack of infrastructure. The County hopes to leverage
other sources of funds (i.e Federal, USDA, State, County and Private) by providing federal funds to
subsidize and support the cost of building affordable housing. Another obstacle is the cost burden that
the extremely low and very -low income households have to endure for housing in the County. The
County hopes to continue funding the Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) with HOME funds
to assist these extremely low and very -low income households with rental assistance so that they pay
less than 30% of their income to housing costs. Other obstacles include the lack of rental units,
throughout the County, for extremely low and very low-income households. The County plans to work
with management agencies and educate landlords about the Section 8 Voucher Program and the TBRA
:> Program.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The County of Hawaii plans to foster and maintain affordable housing for County residents by investing
CDBO and HOME funds in multiple housing projects during the 2020-2024 Consolidated Program
years. High priority affordable housing program strategies will include Rental Rehabilitation, New
Construction of Rental Units for Special Needs persons, Homeowner Repair, Acquisition of affordable
units for the chronic homeless, Construction of for -sale affordable homes, renovations to domestic
abuse shelters, kitchen renovations to emergency shelter and foundation and site improvements for
special needs facilities.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Hawaii County has two programs that considers the hazards of lead-based paint poisoning. One, the
Residential Repair Program, requires that lead based paint risk assessments be conducted for homes
built before 1978. If a dwelling is determined to contain lead, mitigation measures are taken to address
the lead that is present. When the lead-based paint concerns are corrected, the unit becomes available
for lead free safe occupancy, thereby, increasing access to housing without lead based paint poisoning
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hazards.
The other program is the County's Section 8 Rental Assistance Payments Program which prohibits rental
subsidy for any unit that is built before 1978 if there is a family member under the age of 5 and the unit
contains peeling paint. Other action/ plans are to distribute pamphlets to applicants on lead hazards and
continue to test homes that were found to have lead paint.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families
According'to the current Census, 17.4% of the people in Hawaii County are below the poverty level. This
is above the State's poverty level of 13.7% and is contributed by such factors as education, language and
employment in the County. The County plans to utilize HUD funds to continue administering the Tenant
Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) that targets the extremely low and very -low income
households. This would limit the households from paying more than 30% of their income to housing
costs. Another program the County is administering is the National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) that
targets the extremely low-income households. The HTF can be used to acquire, construct or rehabilitate
rental housing and rent to extremely low-income households. In rural areas the HTF law considers
households with income below poverty line as extremely low income. Administering the HTF will assist
the county in reducing the number of poverty -level families.
In addition, the County is administering the Department of Labor's Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity pp y Act ( WIOA
)program which require sone -stop shop. The one-stop concept allows a client
to access various services from a central location, which includes self-sufficiency and financial literacy
programs. The mandatory partners in the one-stop shop are. WiOA programs, Native American
programs, migrant and seasonal farm worker programs, veteran employment program, adult education,
welfare -to -work, senior community service employment programs, vocational rehabilitation services for
the blind programs, Hawaii Community College and HUD employment and training programs.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The County continues to participate in CDBG/HOME/HTF Quarterly Coordinators' Meetings which
coordinates State-wide activities and performances measures; State-wide Continuum of Care group
which meets every other month to collaborate on homeless issues; the Inter -Agency Council on
Homelessness which meets every other month to enable better access to mainstream programs and to
end chronic homelessness; HOME State Recipient Group which meets periodically to coordinate HOME
program and projects; quarterly meetings with Fair Housing Officers from the State and other Counties
and State-wide Housing Directors which meets monthly to collaborate on housing issues.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private Rousing and social
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service agencies
The County continues to enhance and broaden its coordination between public and private housing and
social services agencies by expanding its email list to notify interested citizens and organizations of
upcoming events and on and off-site training. The County has allocated Project Based Vouchers to the
Ulu Wini Low Income Housing which provides social service activities such as crisis intervention,
counseling, after school programs and case management to its residents.
Discussion:
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Program Specific Requirements
AP -90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 GFR 91.220(1)(1.)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the
next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 100,000
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the
year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's
strategic plan. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use
has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float -funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 100,000
Cather CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period
of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall
benefit of 700 of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate
income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan, 100.00%
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is
as follows:
The County does not use any other forms of investment except those listed in Section 92.205.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used
for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
The County of Hawaii will recapture the total amount of HOME funds expended for a project when
the recipient fails to comply with the terms of its agreement with the County, or refuses to accept
conditions imposed by the County, HHFDC, or HUD, when the recipient sells or otherwise transfers
any real or personal property purchased or constructed with the HOME funds within the applicable
period of affordability and when the recipient ceases to use the property constructed, rehabilitated
and/or renovated with HOME funds for the applicable period of affordability, following the issuance
of final payment for the project by the County.
3. A' description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired
<, =n with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:
The County of Hawaii will recapture the total amount of HOME funds expended for a project when
the recipient fails to comply with the terms of its agreement with the County, or refuses to accept
conditions imposed by the County, HHFDC, or HUD, when the recipient sells or otherwise transfers
any real or personal property purchased or constructed with the HOME funds within the applicable
period of affordability and when the recipient ceases to use the property constructed, rehabilitated
and/or renovated with HOME funds for the applicable period of affordability, following the issuance
of final payment for the project by the County.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is
rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that
will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
Please defer to the State of Hawaii Consolidated Plan.
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Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(5)
1. Distribution of Funds
a. Describe the eligibility requirements for recipients of HTF funds (as defined in 24 CFR § 93.2).
Please refer to Section V. — "Eligible Recipients" of the attached HTF Allocation Plan.
b. Describe the jurisdiction's application requirements for eligible recipients to apply for HTF funds.
As a State designated HTF subgrantee, Hawaii County will manage and administer the use HTF funds to
increase and preserve the supply of decent, safe and sanitary affordable housing to develop and
preserve affordable rental housing to primarily serve households with incomes at or below 30% of the
area median income.
Please refer to Section VII. — "Application and Award Process" of the attached HTF Allocation Plan.
c. Describe the selection criteria that the jurisdiction will use to select applications submitted by eligible
recipients.
a: Hawaii County will review and rate all project proposals in accordance with the State's Selection
Criteria. In addition, all project proposals will be reviewed using Hawaii County's Selection Criteria,
which considers additional factors.
Please refer to Section Vlll. — "Selection Criteria" of the attached HTF Allocation Plan.
d. Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on geographic distribution, which is a
description of the geographic areas of the State (including areas of low-income and minority
concentration) in which it will direct assistance during the ensuing program year.
HTF received by the County will be used to fund eligible projects to increase and preserve the supply of
decent, safe and sanitary affordable housing to primarily serve households with incomes at or below
30% of the area median income in Hawaii County.
e. Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on the applicant's ability to obligate HTF
funds and undertake eligible activities in a timely manner.
Criteria used to evaluate the applicants' ability to obligate HTF funds and successfully undertake eligible
activities in a timely manner includes performance goals and benchmarks, past performance and timely
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expenditure requirements, previous experience in successfully implementing projects utilizing federal
funds.
Please refer to Section Vill. — "Selection Criteria" of the attached HTF Allocation Plan.
f. Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on the extent to which rents for units in
the rental project are affordable to extremely low-income families.
A requirement of the award HTF funds are for new construction of affordable rental housing units
specifically targeting the extremely low households whose income is at or below 30% of the median
area income for the duration of at least 30 years.
g. Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on the financial feasibility of the project
beyond the required 30 -year period.
The County requires that a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants be recorded enforce all of the HTF
program requirements including the 30 -year affordability period stipulation.
Please refer to Section Vill. — "Selection Criteria" of the attached HTF Allocation Plan.
h. Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on the merits of the application in
meeting the priority housing needs of the jurisdiction (such as housing that is accessible to transit or
employment centers, housing that includes green building and sustainable development features, or
housing that serves special needs populations).
The criteria that applications for HTF funds are reviewed, ranked and rated includes location and
amenities critical to meet the needs of extreme -low and lot.!- and moderate -income households. Such
amenities include reliable access to public transportation, government services, medical and other
emergency services.
L Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on the location of existing affordable
housing.
The County considers all suitable areas throughout the County other than locations of existing
affordable housing.
j. Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on the extent to which the application
makes use of non-federal funding sources.
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There is greater consideration for projects that utilizes other sources of funding including non-federal
funding that has been secured and firm commitments have been received.
2. Does the jurisdiction's application require the applicant to include a description of the eligible
activities to be conducted with HTF funds?
Yes
3. Does the jurisdiction's application require that each eligible recipient certify that housing units assisted
with HTF funds will comply with HTF requirements?
Yes
4. Performance Goals and Benchmarks. The jurisdiction has met the requirement to provide for
performance goals, consistent with the jurisdiction's goals established under 24 CFR 91.215(b)(2), by
including HTF in its housing goals in the housing table on the SP -45 Goals and AP -20 Annual Goals and
Objectives screens.
Yes
5. Rehabilitation Standards. The jurisdiction must establish rehabilitation standards for all HTF-assisted
housing rehabilitation activities that set forth the requirements that the housing must meet upon project
completion. The jurisdiction's description of its standards must be in sufficient detail to determine the
required rehabilitation work including methods and materials. The standards may refer to applicable
codes or they may establish requirements that exceed the minimum requirements of the codes. The
jurisdiction must attach its rehabilitation standards below. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds for
the rehabilitation of housing, enter "N/A".
In addition, the rehabilitation standards must address each of the following: health and safety; major
systems; lead-based paint; accessibility; disaster mitigation (where relevant); state and local codes,
ordinances, and zoning requirements; Uniform Physical Condition Standards; and Capital Needs
Assessments (if applicable).
hS/A
6. Resale or recapture Guidelines. Below, the jurisdiction must enter (or attach) a description of the
guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HTF funds when used to assist first«tune
homebuyers. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds to assist first-time homebuyers, enter "N/A"
N/A
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u `s 7. MTF Affordable Homeownership Limits. if the jurisdiction intends to use HTF funds for homebuyer
assistance and does not use the HTF affordable homeownership limits for the area provided by HUD, it
must determine 95 percent of the median area purchase price and set forth the information in
accordance with §93,305. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds to assist first-time homebuyers, enter
„N/A„
N/A
8. Limited Beneficiaries or Preferences. Describe how the jurisdiction will limit the beneficiaries or give
preferences to a particular segment of the extremely low- or very low-income population to serve
unmet needs identified in its consolidated plan or annual action plan. If the jurisdiction will not limit the
beneficiaries or give preferences to a particular segment of the extremely low- or very low-income
population, enter "N/A."
Any limitation or preference must not violate nondiscrimination requirements in § 93.350, and the
jurisdiction must not limit or give preferences to students. The jurisdiction may permit rental housing
owners to limit tenants or give a preference in accordance with § 93.303 only if such limitation or
preference is described in the action plan.
N/A
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9. Refinancing of Existing Debt. Enter or attach the jurisdiction's refinancing guidelines below. The
guidelines describe the conditions under which the jurisdiction will refinance existing rental housing
project debt. The jurisdiction's refinancing guidelines must, at minimum, demonstrate that
rehabilitation is the primary eligible activity and ensure that this requirement is met by establishing a
minimum level of rehabilitation per unit or a required ratio between rehabilitation and refinancing. If
the jurisdiction will not refinance existing debt, enter "N/A."
N/A
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Attachments
Grantee SF -424's and Certification (s)
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Cover and Signature Page
"WP annual 2021 Action Plan for
Consolidated Plan. 2020-2024
Name of Grant Recipient: County of Hawaii
Contact Person/Title: Susan K. Kunz. Housing Administrator
Phone: 808-961-8379 Fax: 808-961-8685
E-mail: ohcdcdbg0whawaiicounty.gov
The 2021 Annual Action Plan is the second Action Plan for the County of Hawaii's
Consolidated Plan during its five-year period starting July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024
and complies with Subpart C of 24 CFR part 91. The County ofHawai'i certifies that it
will operate its Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships
and National Housing Trust Fund Programs in accordance with this plan and applicable
federal and state laws and regulations.
Recommend Approval:
Susan K. Kunz
Housing Administrator
Office of Housing and
Community Development
Date
Approved as to l=onn and Legality:
Deputy Corporation Counsel
County of Hawai' i
Date
O?MB Number.- 4040-0004
Expiration Dates 12,3112022
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
'�1. Type of Submission:
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' 2, Type of Apprication: If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
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® Application
171 Continuation 'Other (Specify):
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(` 33, pate Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
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Sa. Federal Entity Identifier:
:b. Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
&. Date Received by State: ��
7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION.
a. Legal Name: iCo >tt ' Oaf HaE4ai i
° b. Employeruiaxpayer Identification Number (EINfTIN): ' c. Organizational GUNS:
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` 10. Name of Federal Agency:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urian Development
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
CF€C)A Title.
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` 12. Funding Opportunity Plumber:
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13. Competition Identification Number:
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14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
Add Attachmenk :s: iezf Ai - erit
' 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
County of Fawaii annual 2023. Action alar. for 2 .Z1 CDBG program year.
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions,
Add Attachments M}:
npilcation for Federal Assistance SF-424
Congressional Districts Of:
" a. Applicant '2 k ' b. Program/Project IAl l
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
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17. Proposed Project:
' a. Start Date I- /2321 221 ' b. End Date: o6/30/2026
18. Estimated Funding {Sj:
' a. Federal 21 699, 3-74. 001
b. Applicant
c. State
d. Local
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` I. Program Income 10 , 000, o'^
'g. TOTAL 2, )97,3?<3.-D
p 19. is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process---
Cl, a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on i
® b. Program is subject to E,O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
0— Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
* 211, is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (if "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.)
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21. `By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications" and (2) that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances- and agree to
comply with any resulting terms If 1 accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
--� •• t AGREE
" The list of certifications and assurance, or an Internet site where you may obtain this Inst, is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
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ASSURAN ES -
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
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Expiration Date 02128,2022
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AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your projector program. If you have questions, please contact the
Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional
assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.
As the duty authorized representative of the applicant:, I certify that the applicant:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance,
and the institutional, managerial and financial capability
(including funds sufficient to pay the non -Federal share
of project costs) to ensure proper planning,
management and completion of project described in
this application.
2, Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General
of the United States and, if appropriate, the State,
the right to examine all records, gooks, papers, or
documents related to the assistance; and will establish
a proper accounting system in accordance with
generally accepted accounting standards or agency
directives.
�Lrll riot dispose of, mad>fy•the use of, or change the
erms of the real prope" y title or other interest in the
site and facilities without permission and instructions
from the awarding aaency. v0llt record the Federal
a:Narding agency directives and will include a covenant
in the title of real property acquired in whole or in par$
with federal assistance funds to assure non-
discrimination during the useful life of the project.
4. 1011 comply with the requirements of the assisiance
awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and
approval of construction plans and specifications.
5. '0411 provide and maintain competent and adequate
engineering supervision a: the construction site to
ensure that the complete work conforms with the
approved plans and specifications and will furnish
progressive reports and such other information as may be
required by the assistance awarding agency or State.
6. L"viii initiate and complete the work within the applicable
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency
7. 'Art] establish safegvards to prohibit employees from
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or
presents the appearance of personal or organizational
conflict of interest, or personal gain.
010us Edition Usable
8, Will comply with the intergovernmental Personnel Act
of 1970 (42 iJ.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed
standards of merit systems for programs funded
under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in
Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of
Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F)„
9.. Will comply with the lead -Based Paint Poisoning
Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.) which
prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or
rehabilitation of residence structures.
10, Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non.
discrimination, These include but are not limited to: (a)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972- as amended (20 U.S.C. §§16£1
1683. and 1685-1686). which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29) U.S.C.
§794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
handicaps: (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
amended (42 U.S.C. §56101-6107), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse
Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as
amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation
Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-816): as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health
Service Act o€1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee
3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title Vill of the
Civil nights Act of 1958 (42 U.S.C. a§3601 et seq.), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,
rental or financing of housing; (i) any other
nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s)
under which application for Federal assistance is being
made; and (j) the requirements of any other
nondiscrimination stalue(s) which may apply to the
application.
Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard l e)(m 424D (Rev. 7-97,
Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102
11Will comply, or has already complied, with the
requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable
.. : ;treatment of persons displaced or whose property is
acquired as a result of Federal and federally -assisted
programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real
property acquired for project purposes regardless of
Federal participation in purchases.
12.. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U..S.C.
§§1501-1508 and 7324-73281 which limit the political
activities of employees whose principal employment
activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
13. rill comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis -
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act
(40 U.S.C, §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C, §§327-
333) regarding tabor standards for federally -assisted
construction subagreements.
14. V1,11 comply with Hood insurance purchase requirements of
Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973
(P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special food
hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase
Hood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction
and acquisition is $10,000 or more..
15. VMli comply with environmental standards which may be
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of
environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-
190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification
0f violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738: (c)
protection of wetlands pursuant to E70 11990;. (d)
evaluation of flood hazards n floodplains in accordance
with EO 11933, (e) assurance of project consistency
with the approved State management program
developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of
1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL
Federal actions to State (Clean Air) implementation
Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of
1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 ei seq.); (9)
protection of underground sources of drinking water
under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as
amended (P.L. 93-523); and,. (h) protection of
endangered species under the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205).
16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic. Rivers Act of
1968 (16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting
components or potential components of the national
wild and scenic rivers system.
17. L-Mll assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance
with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593
(identification and protection of historic properties), and
the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
1974 (16 U.S.C, §§469a-1 et seq),
18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and
compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-! 33,
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit
Organizations."
19. VVill comply with all applicable requirements of all other
Federal laws, executive orders., regulations, and policies
governing this program.
20_ Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g) of
the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as
amended (22 U.S.C. 7104) which prohibits grant award
recipients or a sub -recipient from (1) Engaging in severe
forms of trafficking in persons during the period of t=me
t;gat the award is in effect 1;2;4 Procuring a omrnemtal
sex act during the period of time that the award is in
effect or (3) Using forced labor in the performance of the
award or subawards under the award.
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APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUtiMIITTED
SP-424DfRev. Back,
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Appendix A: Maps
2023 Action Plan
COUNTY OF HAwAll
Low/Mod Income Areas
by Census Tract
See Inset Map B
Hawaiian Paradise
Park
GT 210.05
54.24% Ainaloa
CT 290.03
63.03%
Low/Mod Income Household Areas
F--1 Non UM Income Census Tracts
® UM Income Census Tracts
Information is based on HUD ACS and 2019 SMS Housing Study
•
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COUNTY OF HAWAH
ACTION PLAN C®EO PROJECT'S
North Ka
hata
CT210 FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2021
Honokaa•Kuk
CT 219.02
Ulu wini Low Income 3' MEA Hale Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter -
Panuhau-Panullo i
Housing Wastewater ; CT 220 Interior and Exterior Renovations i
Treatment Plant - Dimon North Hilo
(Confidential Location)
Repairs and Certified Kawalhae cr 21 z
CT 221.02
Kitchen - Conversion CT 217.0 r ..•, - -, - v:_.��
.........:::::...._.,.,................ ..... Papaikou West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter -
Kalaoa CT 201 Interior and Exterior Renovations
CT 215.07 (Confidential Location)
CT 216.01
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Park
North Kona CT210.Os
CT 213.02 Alnalon
CT 210.03
South Kona
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CT 210.11
1.01
LowlMod Income Household Areas
® Non uhl tnoome Census Tracts
LN Income Census Tracts
Information is based on HUD ACS and 2019 SIVIS Housing Study
County of Hawaii - Tenant
Based Rental Assistance
Program (TBRA) (island -wide)
CT 216.01
North Kohola
CT 218
CT 219.02
MSA -
Paauhau•Paaullo
CT 220
nimen County of Hawaii - University
CT 21 2 North Hila
Kowaihoo CT 221.02 Heights Home Reconstruction
CT 217.0
Papaikou
Kalaoa CT Y01
CT 215.07
KO CdA
North Kona
CT 215.02
South Kona
CT 213
Volcano -Mt -
CT 210.11
Hawaiian Paradise
Park
CT 210.05
Ainaloa
CT 210.03
1.01
I Habitat for Humanity of Hawaii
Island - Affordable Homes for
Puna Families (Puna Area)
Low/Mod Income Household Areas
Non UM Income Census Tracts
N um income Census Tracts
W E
/ Information is based on HUD ACS and 2019 SIVIS Housing Study
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•
COUNTY OF HAWAH
ACTION PLAN HTF PROJECTS
North Kohala
CT 2,0 FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2021
1.01
• 1 South Kona
CT 219
LowlMod Income Household Areas
N / Q Nan LIM Income Census Tracts
® Lim Income Census Tracts
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CT 219.02
SEA
Hui Kauhale Inc. - West Kawili
. Street Senior/Veteran Housing
CT220
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North Hilo
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Kaalhae CT 21 2
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CT 221.02
CT 217.0
County Of Hawaii - University
Papalkou
Heights Home Reconstruction
Kalaoa
CT 201
CT 215.07
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CT 210.65
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CT 215.02
Ainalon
CT 210.09
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CT 216.01
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CT 21D..1111
CT 29
of a.SCaooho
1.01
• 1 South Kona
CT 219
LowlMod Income Household Areas
N / Q Nan LIM Income Census Tracts
® Lim Income Census Tracts
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