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1998 SPECIAL PURPOSE GRANT APPLICATION INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN PUNA, HAWAII PROJECT DESCRIPTION The County of Hawaii proposes to fund improvements for an emergency access road that would connect State Highway 11 to State Highway 130, passing through the Hawaiian Acres and Ainaloa Subdivisions in Puna, Hawaii. (See attached location map) 1. Economic, social, or physical need addressed by the project: The primary purpose of the project is to provide police, fire, and other emergency vehicles an alternative access to lower Puna. Currently lower Puna is served by only one access road. A major fire or volcanic eruption could cut off thousands of residents. 2. Key components or phases of the project, estimated cost and start/completion dates: Component Estimated Cost Start Date Completion Date Environmental Assessment $ 10,000 07/01/98 10/15/98 Bid/Award/Contract $ 5,000 11/01/98 01/01/99 Construction $2,480,000 01/01/99 06/01/99 Grant Closeout $ 5.000 06/01/99 07/01/99 TOTAL $2,500,000 The project will be completed in 2 phases. The first phase will utilize the $500,000 of SPG and $1,000,000 of County funds to complete 8 Road and F Road. The County is currently seeking funds of $1,000,000 to complete Phase 2, which involves Ainaloa Blvd. 3. Entity responsible for implementing the project: The County of Hawaii's Office of Housing & Community Development (OHCD) along with the County of Hawaii' Department of Public Works will be responsible for the implementation of the project and compliance with the Special Purpose Grant requirements. The OHCD is responsible for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Shelter Grant Programs and is familiar with the federal requirements. In addition, the OHCD is currently implementing HUD's Special Purpose Grant from fiscal year 1995. The County of Hawaii was awarded $1.6 million for the Hamakua Affordable Housing Project. The County has spent 98% of the funds and has complied with Part 85, OMB Circular A-87, the audit requirements of A-133, Part 58 Environmental Requirements, and other applicable federal regulations. The last payment request for $17,482 is expected in April, 1998 and the County will close the grant by May, 1998. The County of Hawaii has been working on the Infrastructure Development project and working with the Puna community since 1992. Norman Olesen, Executive Assistant will be the project coordinator and implement and manage the construction activities. 6265c.lhy