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Memorandum to Connie Kiriu February 13, 1998 Page 3 ADA Compliance 1 a. Without the funding to construct required ADA improvements, the County would be in violation of Federal laws. The County is currently involved in litigation regarding different areas of the ADA law. The Council should contact Mr. Norman Olesen, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, to request a status of the ADA lawsuits. Mc Olesen has been designated as the County ADA Coordinator. 1 b. Delaying these projects could mean additional legal and compliance costs in the future. 1 c. See Mr. Olesen for relevant court orders and implementation schedule. 2. The Building Division and Parks and Recreation have been applying for CDBG monies to perform some of the projects. However, the CDBG funds are not adequate to cover all improvements. 3. Obtaining the required funding would assure the County's compliance with the ADA law. Puainako Street- $7 milllion la. Should the monies not be available for this project, the County would stand to lose $30 million is Federal 1STEA funding. This project would provide a much needed roadway to relieve congestion and improve safety along Kaumana Drive. This road would also connect to the proposed Saddle Road improvements to provide an efficient cross-island road network. 16. Delaying the bond authorization could mean a delay in the project which may jeopardize the Federal matching portion. 1 c. Construction of the Puainako Street project, which consists of improvements to existing Puainako Street and the extension from Komohana to Saddle Road, is scheduled for phased implementation from 1999 to 2002. 2. We have requested State CIP monies but have not received any. 3. Authorizing the bond float will greatly enhance traffic circulation and provide a connection to the Saddle Road project. Alii Highwav - $6 million ]a. Again, the County is planning to utilize ISTEA monies as a match and, if no local match is provided, approximate]y $30 million in Federal monies would be lost. The project would relieve existing congestion on Alii Drive and Kuakini Highway and provide an emergency evacuation route for the Alii Drive residents and businesses. 16. Delaying authorization could result in losing Federal monies. lc. The project is currently undergoing archaeological review and final design should be completed this year, followed by construction. 2. State CIP monies have been requested although no monies have been appropriated. 3. The positive impacts of the bond authorization are stated in 1 a.