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8a. What is the status of the AKANDA system (Part I, Volume II, page 232)? The AKANDA system is a building permit application and processing system. Where it was previously done manually, we now process in a computer system the building, electrical and plumbing applications/information, inspection information and records (in the AKANDA system in conjunction with the Real Property Tax IAS system. We are currently upgrading the system to make it more efficient. We anticipate that by June, 2006, the public will be able to obtain status information of permits through the Real Property Tax Division CARE website (permit number issued, date of issuance, and permits that have been finalized) from 1980 to present. 8b. Traffic Division, Traffic Signal and Streetlight section, is operating at 60% of staffing. Why are the three vacant positions so difficult to fill (Departmental Agencies' Six Month progress report on Program Objectives for FY 2005-06, Highway Fund, page 2)? The Traffic Electricians and Traffic Technician !V positions are extremely difficult to fill for two reasons. One, both classes of work is extremely specialized and rare throughout the State. Two, the Traffic Electricians require a journeyman electrician's license which is in great demand throughout the State in private industry. The Department has temporarily reallocated downward these positions and is in the process of interviewing to fill all vacant positions before the end of FY 05-06. 9. Capital Budget -West Hawaii Civic Center, Phase 3 has been increasing annually. A total of $17,000,000 will be appropriated for the $30,000,000 project. What is its current status? The consultant Urban Works is actively working on the master plan and has been through several design schemes. Meeting with the various agencies for their present and future staff and program requirements, along with the square footage of various office spaces and common spaces have increase substantially from the original contract., thus an increase in cost (estimate now $35 million). Urban Works is reevaluating the space needs with the various user agencies to bring the project within budget. We are paying extra attention to the design of the facility, because we want a facility that is user friendly and inviting to the surrounding areas. We have a preliminary design that we feel meets these requirements. Urban Works is presently working on refining the design before presenting it to the public for their review and comment.