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of loitering, noise, panhandling and public health concerns; 3) drug abuse; and 4) raucous behavior of after-hours bar crowds. Janitorial services were also launched in March and include daily clean sweep crews who supplement existing county and state services in public spaces. Sidewalks, planters, streets and public rest rooms are markedly cleaner. The District's clean sweep crews work together with county and state employees to present a cleaner, more cared-for overall environment. Landscape maintenance (trimming, pruning, fertilizer, etc) has begun - primarily, on the new plantings installed as part of Kuakini Highway expansion and along sections of Alii Drive. Major Projects Underway Trash Receptacles • District received a $5,000 matching fund grant from the County of Hawaii R&D to construct new trash receptacles that incorporate Hi5 recycling. Prototype being manufactured. Security Cameras • To aid Hawaii County Police, the District planned to fund installation of a solar-powered 16-camera high-def security camera system at known hot spots throughout the village. Working cooperatively with Hawaii County Police, Prosecutor's Office, DLNR and County R&D, a grant request has been submitted to the Hawaii Tourism Authority to fund this project. At this time, all signs are positive this project will be funded (including Kailua Village, Downtown Hilo, Pahoa and Akaka Falls). Value of grant for Kailua Village - $200,000. Lighting Design • Identified as a much needed objective is a lighting design plan that achieves a better safety and security and incorporates sustainable energy and heritage design elements. With the abovementioned security camera system funded through an HTA grant, the District has earmarked $165,000 toward this project outcome. WIFI • The District has also earmarked funds to WIFI the village concurrently with the installation of the security camera system.