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Apri122, 2002 Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chair, and Members of the Hawaii County Council Page 3 the 2001 Series A bond issue, $2 million has been set aside for facilities renovations. This is in addition to the $2 million already provided from the 1999 Series A bonds. As with the curb ramps, CDBG funds are also allocated for this purpose. For your information, the estimated additional amount needed to complete the County's obligation under Schedule I is $2,886,000. Please see Exhibit A attached for a list of the facilities included on Schedule I and their present status. PcSPclt T~astewater Upgrades The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency has promulgated regulations calling for the phase-out of all large-capacity cesspools by April 5, 2005. The County has 85 parks and facilities islandwide utilizing such cesspools now, and the estimated cost to install septic or other approved systems to replace the cesspools is around $50,000 each. This $250,000 allotment is to begin the work to replace the existing systems. Change Orders Keaukaha Gyrrcnasiur~a This project, a collaborative funding effort of the County, State, and OHA, got underway last summer. Initially, anon-profit group had proposed to remove the old Kawananakoa Hall at its own expense and move it to a different site, and plans were prepared on that basis. However, at the last minute this fell through and the County was left with the obligation to demolish and remove the existing hall. This allotment of $250,000 was necessary to fund this demolition/removal so that the project could continue, and also provides a small balance to cover change orders. Palblic Sa,~`ety Complex Cedlbl®ck I)etenti®n Facility While under construction, a change order for $100,000 was necessary to fund HELCO primary underground electrical service installation, as well as additional excavation work caused by existing underground electrical line routing. Flood Steadies The County has entered into agreements with the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct feasibility studies for the Keopu-Hienaloli Streams Flood Control Project and the Palai Stream Flood Control Project. These are both 50/50 cost-sharing projects, with the County's share of each funded over four years. The amounts required from the County in the first year are $170,000 for Keopu-Iienaloli Streams, and $145,000 for Palai Stream. Total estimated study cost for each project, including both the federal and county share, is $1,023,500 for the Keopu-Hienaloli Streams Flood Control Project and $836,050 for the Palai Stream Flood Control Project. Other The Department of Parks and Recreation received an allotment of $75,751 for facilities repairs and maintenance. This amount, along with $49,249 from the 1999 Series A bonds, provides $125,000 for the department's use to repair and maintain its numerous facilities islandwide,