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Form #: B-52 7118/91 DEPARTMENT: Public Works DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 11 /20124 STAFF CONTACT: Kelsey Kalua-Lewis/Keone Thompson PHONE: A. RE�C UEST: 808-961-8321 The Department of Public Works Is requesting an ordinance amending Ordinance 24-32, as amended, by adding appropriation to the Operating Budget to appropriate Highway Fund Balance from previouse year to the following Highway Fund account: Revenue 020.3609.10 - Highway Fund Balance from Previous Year $1,000,000 Expenditure 020,801.5801.34.341 - Transfer to Capital Projects Fund $1,000,000 The Department of Public Works is also requesting an ordinance amending Ordinance 24.33, as amended by addition appropriation to the Capital Budget for the following project: Walakea Stream Mitigation-110.299.5295.13,115 $1,000,000 To expedite the availability of funds, we are requesting to waive the Finance Committee meeting and be placed on the first available Council Meeting in 2025. B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): In April 2024, a contractor working for DPW Highways performed work in the Waiakea Stream channel. Their work scope was to include cutting and removal of vegetation on the channel bed within the drainage easement belonging to the County. Unfortunately, the contractor expanded their work outside of the County's easement, onto private property, and caused damage within the stream, on adjacent embankments, and on private property. The County is responsible for repairing damage to the Waiakea Stream between W. Kawailani Street and Kupulau Road (approximately 2,800 feet). The primary concern is the work conducted on private property, covering about 1,300 feet. This unauthorized work involved grading (excavation and fill) the stream bed and embankment. An urgent issue is the removal of a section of embankment (up to 15 feet) on an adjacent property, which now leaves the yard and nearby house vulnerable to water erosion. The County is collaborating with the USACE and DLNR to determine the necessary steps for mitigating, restoring, and repairing the Walakea Stream. The County is also looking into acquiring the affected properties to facilitate repairs and future maintenance.