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PART I
VOLUME II
The Proposed Operating Budget
FY 2012 - 2013
March 1 , 2012
Bill 197
Comm. 604
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Aging 1
Civil Defense Agency 13
Corporation Counsel 17
County Council (includes County Clerk and Legislative Auditor's Office) 25
County Physicians 43
Elderly Activities 45
Environmental Management 61
Finance 64
Fire 89
Human Resources 121
Information Technology 129
Liquor Control 135
Management 139
Mass Transit Agency 145
Miscellaneous Accounts 149
Parks & Recreation 155
Planning 199
Police 209
Prosecuting Attorney 247
Public Works 263
Research and Development 283
Highway Fund 311
Sewer Fund 325
Cemetery Fund 333
Bikeway Fund 335
Beautification Fund 337
Vehicle Disposal Fund 339
Solid Waste Fund 343
Golf Course Fund 349
Geothermal Relocation & Community Benefits Fund 353
Housing Fund 357
Geothermal Asset Fund 373
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
To establish a system of services in Hawai`i County which will enable older persons to
reach and maintain the highest level of dignity, independence, and personal well-being.
Department Goals
1. To improve the accessibility of services to older individuals who are in greatest social
and/or economic need, or who are severely disabled.
2. To enable older persons to live at home for as long as possible by developing and
maintaining an effective network of community-based support services.
3. To develop and maintain supportive programs and services that addresses the needs
of caregivers to enable them to continue giving care.
4. To develop and maintain services aimed at protecting the rights of older persons,
particularly the socially and economically disadvantaged.
5. To improve the capacity of the Office of Aging to serve as an effective Area Agency
on Aging by promoting private,public and community collaborations to address
existing and emerging aging issues.
6. To serve as a leader and advocate on behalf of older persons in Hawaii County,
especially in the areas of planning, long-term care, and resource development.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 570,406 General Fund 12
Grant Revenue $ 1,748,541 Grant Revenue -
Other $ 5,000 Other -
Total Budget: $ 2,323,947 Total Number of Positions 12
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Program Description
The Hawai`i County Office of Aging was authorized in 1966 and is an Area Agency on
Aging(AAA). As an AAA,the Office of Aging is required to prepare and submit for
funding an Area Plan on Aging. The Area Plan describes the manner in which this office
develops its service delivery system for older persons on the Big Island. Through an
approved Area Plan, the Office of Aging obtains federal and state funds through the State
Executive Office on Aging.
Funds obtained for services are contracted to various providers in the community that
have shown the ability and willingness to deliver quality programs. AAAs are not
permitted to provide services directly. Most of the funding for the Office of Aging's
administrative expenses are provided by the County of Hawai`i.
The Office of Aging has a total staff of twelve: an Executive on Aging, five Aging
Program Planners, an Accountant, a Computer Programmer/Analyst, a Data Processing
Clerk, and three Information and Assistance Clerks. Additionally,the Aging and
Disability Resource Center(ADRC) has two staff: an ADRC Coordinator and an Aging
and Disability Resource Specialist.
A Committee on Aging, appointed by the Mayor, advises the Office of Aging in its
planning responsibilities. The majority of its members is over the age of 60 and
represents every major district of Hawai`i County.
Specific functions of the Office of Aging include:
1. To continuously assess the needs of older persons in Hawai`i County and develop
programs aimed at meeting these needs;
2. To monitor, evaluate, and comment on policies,programs, hearings, and
community actions which affect older persons;
3. To represent the interests of older persons to public officials and public and private
agencies;
4. To develop and maintain a public awareness program for older persons;
5. To maintain data on the profile and needs of older persons in Hawai`i County and
have this information available for other organizations and the general public;
6. To coordinate planning with other agencies and organizations to promote new or
expanded benefits and opportunities for older persons;
7. To manage an Aging and Disability Resource Center to provide access to and
information on available long term care options for seniors and individuals with
physical disabilities;
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Program Description (continued)
8. To maintain and foster collaborative relationships with relevant eldercare,
community based private and public agencies including those working with the
disabled population of all ages;
9. To promote new or expanded benefits and opportunities for older persons;
10. To develop and administer an Area Plan on Aging for a comprehensive and
coordinated service delivery system in Hawai`i County;
11. To enter into subgrants or contracts for the provision of services outlined in the
Area Plan on Aging; and
12. To provide technical assistance, monitor, and periodically evaluate the performance
of all service providers under the Area Plan on Aging.
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Program Objectives
Non-Contracted Services
1. Aging and Disability Resource Center(ADRC) Development Project
Provide older adults and caregivers information and assistance services.
a. Provide quarterly activities marketing ADRC services using community
presentations and resource fairs, and other media.
b. Collaborate with tenant agencies and community partners to provide quarterly in-
service trainings opportunities for ADRC tenant staff.
c. Provide opportunity for AIRS training and certification to staff located in the
ADRC who provide resource information to ADRC target population.
d. Develop a Memorandum of Agreement with at least one acute hospital facility to
streamline ADRC referrals and service access for eligible individuals.
e. Develop a working plan for updating resource database and expand use of Social
Assistance and Management System program software capacity to include Aging
and Disability Resource Center service delivery documentation.
2. Caregiver Support: National Family Caregiver Support Program
a. Develop and maintain information and outreach displays and presentations about
the availability of support services in the community through public education in
group settings (health fairs, community service fairs, or community organization
meetings).
• A minimum of one presentation will be given annually in each of
nine districts island-wide.
• HCOA will participate in at least two health and/or resource fairs,
one in East Hawai'i and one in West Hawai'i.
b. Provide access to all districts of the island, trained individuals to assess caregiver
needs,provide information and assistance that link caregivers to needed services
and provide follow-up on an as-needed basis.
At least 80% of requests for information and/or services will have immediate
(within 7 days) contact with an assessor to begin the assessment process and
identify caregiver needs.
c. Provide respite, support group, and counseling services for caregivers based on
needs identified through the Montgomery-Borgatta Burden Scale screening tool.
Respite services will include adult day care,personal care, and homemaker
services.
At least 80% of caregivers with needs identified will receive respite, support
group, or counseling services.
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3. Community Planning and Development—Partnerships
Healthy Aging Initiative
a. Increase by 2 the number of public and private agencies that will be members of
the Hawai`i County Healthy Aging Partnership coalition. The increase would be
based on the number of partners at the end of fiscal year ending June 2012. The
intent is to embed a health related evidence-based program in Hawai`i County by
building capacity and supporting healthy aging activities.
b. Support and coordinate the Better Choices, Better Health—Ke Ola Pono Program,
a chronic disease self management evidence-based community program. Deliver
a minimum of 10 workshops serving 100 participants.
4. Education/Training
Support and coordinate a minimum of two (2)workshops and/or educational seminars
for Aging and Disability Resource Center(ADRC) clients and/or service providers
that reflect identified needs of clients and providers.
5. Home Modification
Enable older adults to live safely within their own homes, reducing caregiver stress
and reducing falls in the home by correcting safety deficits.
At least 75% of the clients served will report that the home modification items
allowed them to remain in the home by increasing safety, reducing caregiver
stress, and reducing falls in the home.
Services Contracted to Private/State Agencies
1. Kupuna Care Program
Case Management and Home and Community Based Services
Kupuna Care Program services include case management, adult day care,personal
care, home-delivered meals, heavy chore, homemaker, assisted transportation, and
Kupuna Care transportation.
a. Empower clients and/or caregivers through participation in service decision
making.
At least 90% of clients and/or caregivers will participate in care/service plan
decision making.
b. Enable older adults to remain in their homes for as long as possible through the
provision of home and community-based services, thus preventing and/or
delaying the need for institutional care.
At least 70% of clients will remain in the home after three months of Kupuna
Care home and community-based services.
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Program Objectives (continued)
2. Legal Services
On an annual basis, at least 85%of older adults who request information about legal
advice, counseling, and representation will be linked to legal resources and at least
70%of the older adults serviced and surveyed during the year will improve their
knowledge of entitlement programs,the legal process, and/or individual rights.
3. Public Education
Offer the general public a monthly publication called the Silver Bulletin which
provides information about services and benefits available to older individuals and
their caregivers where at least 75% of clients served during the year will report
satisfaction with the information content, quality and relevance of the newsletter as
well as usefulness of the newsletter regarding benefits and programs around Hawai`i
County.
4. Transportation
Provide transportation service to congregate meals participants in order for them to
receive nutritious meals and participate in site activities that enhances physical and
social well-being.
a. The percentage of participants identified as non-nutritional risk at the
beginning of the program year shall be maintained at the same or higher levels
by the end of the program year.
b. The percentage of participants identified as high nutritional risk at the
beginning of the program year shall be maintained at the same or lower levels
by the end of the program year.
The Office of Aging will proceed with projections based on Area Plan on Aging and
State Plan on Aging goals and objectives and anticipated revenues. Due to an unforeseen
financial situation at the federal and state levels, all plans, goals, and objectives are
contingent upon receipt of federal, state and county funds as anticipated and these budget
projections are subject to change.
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Program Objectives (continued)
Contracts to the Elderly Activities Division,Department of Parks & Recreation.
Funds provided to the Elderly Activities Division are deposited directly to its respective
accounts. Elderly Activities Division provides the following contracted services and
reflects its own program objectives.
• Congregate Meals
• Training and Employment
• Home-Delivered Meals
• Nutrition Education
• Outreach
• Transportation
• Volunteer Services
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Program Highlights
The Office of Aging carried out the following major projects and/or initiatives:
• Broadened the scope of services by including case management services on site.
In May 2011, Services for Seniors filled this important service piece of the service
spectrum. Hawai`i Center for Independent Living took a step up(stairs) and is
now in a larger space on the second floor with better facilities to serve their target
population. The ADRC facility is now complete with dedication of its resource
room with information and materials on aging and disability issues and services.
Dedicated in September 2010,the Sally Leilani Wehrsig Resource Library honors
the vision of the Hawai`i County Office of Aging's past Care Giver Specialist
who tirelessly advocated for and educated others on care giving needs.
• Developed video conferencing capacity and is now able to link to different sites
on the island for education and interaction with individuals and families.
Community partnerships have increased with seven new Memorandum of
Agreements with the ADRC: State of Hawai`i Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation and Services to the Blind, Easter Seals Society, Food Basket,
Hawai`i Island Rural Health Association, Ke Anuenue Area Health Education
Center, Project Dana and Special Olympics Hawai`i.
• Collaborated with the Alzheimer's Association, Life Care Center of Kona, and
Services for Seniors to provide a `Hands-On Training for Caregivers' for 15
family caregivers at the Life Care Center of Kona. The Office of Aging also held
a conference for 43 family caregivers at the Aging and Disability Resource Center
and supported 15 caregiver workshops and 6 in-home counseling sessions for
families dealing with caregiving for those with Alzheimer's disease or related
dementias. The workshops included the following topics: What is Alzheimer's
Disease?, Maintaining Your Brain, 10 Warning Signs of Dementia, Legal and
Financial Affairs in Dementia, and Challenging Behaviors in Dementia Care.
• Sponsored eight (8) Elder Abuse Awareness presentations around Hawai`i County
with 257 older individuals, caregivers, the general public, and community and
aging network providers receiving much needed information on Elder Abuse. All
types of abuse were covered during these awareness activities including sexual
abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, neglect or self-neglect and financial
exploitation.
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Program Highlights (Continued)
• Continued to sustain and expand the statewide health prevention evidence based
program, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program(CDSMP). The program
also went through a name change. For better marketing recognition, CDSMP will
now be known statewide as Better Choices, Better Health—Ke Ola Pono
(BCBH). Ten island-wide workshops were conducted and served 89 elderly.
BCBH informational presentations were made to organizations such as ILWU
union, Veterans Administration, Hamakua Health Center, Tutu's House
(Waimea), County of Hawai`i, Life Care Center of Hilo, AARP Hawai`i County,
and RSVP. BCBH was also promoted at Health Fairs and Informational Fairs.
• Honored twenty nominees at the popular Outstanding Older Americans Award
Luncheon. A capacity crowd of over 300 cheered as Sylvia Abernathy of
Holualoa and Wilfred"Kealoha" Sugiyama of Kohala were named the 2011
Outstanding Older Americans for Hawai`i County.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Grants Received 2.7 mil 2.2 mil 1.8 mil
(millions)
Contracts Administered 27 25 25
Caregiver Support
Program
GROUP 1
SERVICES
Counseling& 6 ind/6 sessions 12 ind/ 12 sessions 12 ind/ 12 sessions
Training
Respite 83 ind/2,263 units 65 ind/4,000 units 70 ind/4,250 units
Supplemental 8 ind/67 units 15 ind/40 units 20 ind/45 units
Services
GROUP 2
SERVICES 541 ind/ 18 activities 450 ind/ 10 activities 500 ind/ 12 activities
* Information Services
Access Assistance 138 ind/464 contacts 100 ind/540 contacts 100 ind/540 contacts
Community-Based 89 ind./5 100 ind./6
Planning—Healthy 80 ind./5 communities
Aging communities communities
Education/Training ** 27 sessions 300 ind./ 10 sessions **
Home Modification 126 ind/382 requests 125 ind/345 requests 125 ind/340 requests
Kupuna Care Services
*** Case Management 474 ind/6,466 hrs 400 ind/7,790 hrs 325 ind/6,400 hrs
***Adult Day Care 10 ind/ 1,407 hrs 25 ind/3,600 hrs 30 ind/4,000 hrs
*** Assisted Transport 26 ind/332 trips 20 ind/280 trips 25 ind/320 trips
*** Heavy Chore 9 ind/ 133 hrs 10 ind/80 hrs 15 ind/ 120 hrs
*** Homemaker 64 I nd/ 1,602 hrs 50 ind/ 1,150 hrs 60 ind/ 1,330 hrs
*** Personal Care 147 ind/6,493 hrs 150 ind/8,000 hrs 175 ind/9,000 hrs
Legal Services 369 ind./2081.72 hrs 260 ind./2066 hrs 260 ind./2066 hrs
Public Education 4,100 ind./ 12 issues 4,100 ind./ 12 issues 4,200 ind./ 12 issues
Transportation 348 ind./47,849 trips 400 ind./54,000 trips 400 ind./50,000 trips
* Information statistics include educational and training presentations
** Service dollars are no longer used for Education and Training,therefore the data on number of participants is not tracked. This
item will be removed for Fiscal Year 2013 as data for number of participants and sessions are not tracked.
*** Actual Program Measures for Adult Day Care,Assisted Transport,Heavy Chore,Homemaker,and Personal Care are
consolidated under"Home and Community-Based Services"in the Kupuna Care Program Objectives.
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 12 12 12
Salaries and Wages 521,987.33 697,508 691,750
Operations 1,077,053.30 2,135,612 1,613,977
Equipment 10,163.06 37,700 15,020
Program Total 1,609,203.69 2,870,820 2,320,747
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
County Executive on Aging 1 1 1
Accountant II 1 1 1
Aging Program Planner I 4 1 1
Aging Program Planner II 1 3 3
Aging Program Planner III - 1 1
Clerk III 1 1 -
Computer Programmer/Analyst 1 1 1
Data Processing Clerk 1 1 1
Information and Assistance Clerk 2 2 3
Total 12 12 12
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COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Program Description
The Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities is a volunteer committee appointed
by the Mayor to advise him/her on all matters related to people with disabilities. The
committee's primary function is to review and make recommendations and provide
guidelines to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities in the County of
Hawai`i.
Program Objectives
1. Continue to advise administration on issues facing people with disabilities.
2. Work with disabilities community to help improve education and public awareness.
3. Continue to improve accessibility of County facilities and programs for people with
disabilities.
Program Highlights
1. Held meetings in Hilo, Honoka`a, and Kona.
2. Communicated all public concerns brought to the committee by people with
disabilities to the Mayor's Office and other departments and agencies.
3. Monitored volunteer parking enforcement program.
4. Established Ad Hoc Committees for Employment, Education, Transportation,
Recreation, and ADA Day.
5. Coordinated successful event in commemoration of ADA Day at Aging & Disability
Resource Center. Recognized Alisa Mitchener for her work with the County's Parks
and Recreation Department to increase inclusion of adults as well as children in
programs
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Number of Meetings Held 4 4 4
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Operations 1,662.65 3,200 3,200
Program Total 1,662.65 3,200 3,200
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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
To plan,prepare for and when disaster threatens or occurs, promptly implement a fully
coordinated response and measured application of resources necessary to prevent or
minimize loss of life, alleviate suffering, reduce damage or destruction to property,
provide for public safety, health and welfare, restore disrupted public systems and
services, expedite recovery/reconstruction, and implement actions in mitigation.
Department Goals
1. To continue to revise, update and enhance the Hawai'i County Emergency Operations
Plan by integrating the National Response Plan and National Incident Management
System into the Emergency Operations Plan(EOP).
2. To provide basic and coordinated guidance to other public and private agencies in the
formulation and maintenance of their organization's emergency operations plan.
3. To continue to develop, organize, and update the public and private resources needed
to execute the County's emergency and disaster plans.
4. To continue to coordinate the implementation of the County's emergency and disaster
plans under designated emergency or disaster situations.
5. To coordinate the County's post-disaster recovery and restoration operations in
coordination with State and/or Federal disaster assistance.
6. To continue to coordinate the countywide outdoor warning siren system
replacement/upgrade project with the State Civil Defense Agency and private sector.
Program Description
The Hawai`i County Civil Defense Agency has the responsibility of administering
various local, state, and federal civil defense programs for the County of Hawai'i. This
includes coordinating mitigation, response and recovery programs to meet disaster
situations and coordinating post-disaster recovery operations requiring state and/or
federal assistance. The Civil Defense Agency also manages the Department of Homeland
Security Grant Program for all first responder agencies in the county, including state
agencies such as Department of Health.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 492059 General Fund 7
Grant Revenue $ 739,000 Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 1,231,059 Total Number of Positions 7
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Program Objectives
1. Continue the priority of working with all segments of the community in developing
emergency-response plans.
a. Work with the public sectors in hazard/risk awareness and response preparedness.
Continue to review and update Police, Public Works, Fire, and Parks Standard
Operating Guidelines (SOGs).
b. Continue to coordinate and participate in emergency preparedness exercises, drills
and training.
c. Continue to coordinate and participated in training for emergency response.
2. Improve Civil Defense public notification systems.
a. Expand the use of the City Watch notification system for other Departments in the
County.
b. Continue growth of the text messaging notification system.
3. Develop electronic systems for more efficient communication with State Civil
Defense, other emergency management partners, and County Departments.
a. Initiate the use of Microsoft SharePoint as a common platform for electronic
document collaboration.
4. Continue to work with Department of Education, American Red Cross and State Civil
Defense regarding new facilities being designated as emergency shelters, and
proposed facility upgrades to expand our shelter program.
5. Continue to administer the Department of Homeland Security Grant Program for the
County of Hawai'i administered by the State Civil Defense Agency.
a. Using Homeland Security funds assist the Hawai'i State Dept. of Health(DOH)
develop a pandemic awareness program, develop and execute pandemic related
training, and improve DOH's on-island laboratory facilities.
6. Continue to review and update tsunami evacuation maps, and provide updates to
appropriate departments and agencies on an annual basis.
7. Upgrade and repair existing sirens, and install new sirens in accordance with State
Civil Defense CIP Funding plan and through private subdivision developers.
Program Highlights
• Replaced 4 police/fire/local government dispatch consoles.
• Repaired 2 sirens.
• Facilitated the efforts of the Department of Information Technology to move the
County serves out of the tsunami evacuation zone.
• Facilitated improvements of the County's fiber network for Police and Information
Technology Departments.
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Program Highlights (continued)
• Facilitated the installation 4 new dispatch consoles for the Fire Dept. and 8 new
dispatch consoles for the Police Department
• Facilitated improvements in the County microwave system improving it efficiency.
• Participated in: 5 tests and exercises, 40 outreach activities, 3 training activities
• Facilitated the purchase and installation of 3 remote automated weather stations for
the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife for
the purpose of expanding fire weather monitoring capability on Hawai'i Island.
• Facilitated the purchase of medically related emergency supplies for the Department
of Health.
• Staffed the Ironman EOC and assisted with event planning.
• 27 emergency responses (6 Brushfires, 3 Earthquake notifications, 2 Tsunami, 4
Tropical Cyclones, 10 Flooding Events, 2 High Surf notifications).
• Facilitated 18 Community Emergency Response Team Trainings.
• Continued monitoring of volcanic activity
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Emergency Plans Updated 4 10 4
Sirens Installed 0 2 6
Sirens upgraded 0 3 4
Sirens Maintained 71 71 71
Emergency Preparedness and Training Events 43 50 10
Exercises Conducted 5 5 5
Grants Acquired 1 1 1
Number of Staff Personnel Receiving Training 7 7 7
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Personnel 7 7 7
Salaries and Wages 419,372.14 474,548 446,109
Operations, 1,571,155 1,192,300 782,950
Equipment 7,442.97 5,350 2000
Program Total 1,997,970.11 1,672,198 1,231,059
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CIVIL DEFENSE
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Civil Defense Administrator 1 1 1
CD Administrative Officer 2 2 2
Account Clerk 1 1 1
CD Staff Officer 2 2 2
Secretary 1 1 1
Total 7 7 7
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CORPORATION COUNSEL
CORPORATION COUNSEL
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
The Office of the Corporation Counsel provides answers to the County's challenges with
professionalism and integrity by ordinary people achieving extraordinary results.
Department Goals
1. To provide legal service and representation for our County clients in a manner that
establishes and cultivates trust, based on our office core values of professionalism,
accountability, teamwork,progress and service.
2. To provide our employees a healthy and nurturing work environment based on mutual
respect.
3. To provide our employees the best technology and support so they may perform their
duties consistent with the vision and mission of our office.
4. To refine and implement our office strategic plan.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 2,528,761 General Fund 31
Grant Revenue $ - Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 2,528,761 Total Number of Positions 31
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LITIGATION
Program Description
The Office of the Corporation Counsel provides legal representation on behalf of the
County of Hawai`i, its officers,representatives and employees in resolving disputes such
as lawsuits, arbitration, mediation and claims, filed against the County of Hawai`i and its
officers, representatives and employees. The Office also represents the County of
Hawai`i and its officers, representatives and employees in judicial and quasi-judicial
actions brought by the County of Hawai`i.
Program Objectives
1. Offer training opportunities to the litigation team, and provide them effective tools to
take cases to trial.
2. Continue to make litigation client friendly. The Litigation Division will contact all
major County departments to schedule meetings to discuss ongoing cases, the scope
of liability and methods to reduce the department's exposure to unnecessary risks.
3. Responsibly monitor pending lawsuits by recommending settlement only when
quantifiable justifications exist.
Program Highlights
1. The attorneys in the Litigation Division assist employees, officials, agents and
departments of our County in resolving disputes or keeping them out of anticipated
disputes. These legal disputes may involve going through court and trial or may involve
informal discussions or methods of dispute resolution such as court-ordered mediation or
arbitration. By keeping our County clients informed on the status of all active cases,the
attorneys comply with their duties and obligations under the Hawai`i Rules of
Professional Conduct. All Division attorneys practice in state and federal courts, at both
the trial and appellate levels.
2. Despite the budgetary limitations that prevented the litigators from attending the same
training opportunities as afforded to their counterparts in the private section,the attorneys
were sent to some live training courses (Management Skills for First Time Supervisors
(Honolulu), Communicating with Tact and Finesse for Managers and Supervisors
(Honolulu), How to Handle Conflict and Confrontation(Honolulu),Attorney Conflicts of
Interest in Hawai`i (Hilo), Annual CAAP Conference (Hilo), and participated in training
teleconferences, DVD and on-line seminars (such as, Work Related Stress Claims, HSBA
(to maintain attorney's license), Management Seminars, and EEO in Hawai`i).
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3. The office settled eight major lawsuits for a total of$410,068.03. The potential monetary
liability exposure for these cases was over $ 5 million.
Five major cases were dismissed by court order (claims by two plaintiffs in these
cases were in excess of$ 5 million to settle with the County"). In one case,the
parties stipulated to dismiss the complaint. In another case, the Hawai`i Intermediate
Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's finding and conclusions granting the
County's motion for summary judgment and dismissing the tort claim against the
County.
The county received 68 claims during the fiscal year, and paid out$ 45,154.28. The
County also recovered $ 10,658.03 in monies due the County.
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COUNSELING & DRAFTING DIVISION
Program Description
The Counseling and Drafting Division of the Office of the Corporation Counsel advises
and provides training for all departments, boards, agencies, and commissions on legal
matters,which impact that particular County entity. The Division drafts appropriate
legislation for consideration by the County Council or the State Legislature. The Division
also provides legal representation on behalf of the County of Hawai`i in administrative
proceedings, including contested case hearings and agency appeals.
Program Objectives
1. Review of documents. The Division will review and approve legal documents
submitted by the various County departments and agencies promptly. This review
will include a thorough analysis of potential legal exposure and liabilities. To the
extent possible, 75%of legal documents shall be completed within 7 business days.
2. Drafting documents and legislation. The Division will draft documents and
legislation at the request of its County clients in a prompt manner. To the extent
possible, 75%of requests shall be completed within 21 business days or less.
3. Written Requests for a Legal Opinion. The Division will thoroughly research and
draft legal opinions for its County clients in a prompt manner. To the extent possible,
75% of requests shall be completed within 21 business days or less.
4. Miscellaneous Requests for Legal Assistance, including Long-term Projects. The
Division will respond to departmental and agency requests for legal service that may
not involve a formal written response or extensive legal research. These
miscellaneous requests may also include long-term projects, which are time-and
resource-consuming. For requests not requiring a formal written response or
extensive research, to the extent possible, 50% of all requests shall be completed
within 21 business days. For long-term projects,to the extent possible, requests shall
be completed within the time frame allocated for the project.
5. Commission Members. The Division will conduct ongoing training for County
officers and employees, and substantive Boards and Commissions to prevent
procedural and substantive errors, including recall training as requested by our
County clients.
6. Development of a Risk Management System. The Division will continue to work
with their respective clients in risk management activities, in conjunction with the
County's risk manager.
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Program Highlights
1. In Fiscal Year 2010-2011,the Division received approximately 2,596 requests for
legal services. The Division received approximately 1,149 requests to review and
approve documents, approximately 83 requests to draft documents such as contracts,
deeds, leases, and resolutions, and approximately 1,364 requests for legal opinions on
a variety of matters and other requests for legal assistance.
2. In Fiscal Year 2010-2011, the Counseling and Drafting Division continued handling
collection actions for the County.
3. For our County employees,the Division conducted training sessions offered to all
County Departments and agencies and their personnel, including boards and
commissions, in a wide variety of legal areas.
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LITIGATION/COUNSELING & DRAFTING
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Requests for Legal Representation(Includes litigation, 830 825 850
administration hearings,arbitration and claims in which the
County is named as a party, collections and Boards and
Commissions representation.)
Requests for Legal Services(Includes all administrative 2,596 3,030 3,120
requests such as approval of documents,drafting legislation,
opinions,etc.)
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 31 31 31
Salaries and Wages 1,841,139.40 2,003,718 1,937,403
Operations 417,145.19 748,958 589,058
Equipment - 3,000 -
Program Total 2,258,284.59 2,755,676 2,526,461
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Corporation Counsel 1 1 1
Assistant Corporation Counsel 1 1 1
Deputy Corporation Counsel 13 13 13
Accountant I 1 1 1
Claims Investigator-Adjustor 1 1 1
Legal Assistant II 1 1 1
Legal Clerk I - 1 1
Legal Clerk III 6 1 1
Legal Clerk IV - 1 1
Legal Technician 1 4 4
Private Secretary 1 1 1
Sr. Clerk Stenographer 1 1 1
Clerk III 2 2 2
Supervising Legal Clerk I 1 1 1
Supervising Legal Clerk II 1 1 1
Total 31 31 31
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CORPORATION COUNSEL
BOARD OF ETHICS
Program Description
The Board of Ethics administers and enforces the County Code of Ethics. It gets
administrative support from the Office of the Corporation Counsel.
Program Objectives
1. Review all petitions and requests for opinions in a prompt manner.
Program Highlights
In fiscal year 2010-11, continued efforts to educate County personnel to conform to the
requirements of the new County Code of Ethics.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Requests for Opinion/Informal Advisory Opinions 15 15 15
Informal Advisory Opinions 4 15 15
Investigations and Investigative Hearings 0 0 0
Formal Opinions and Hearings 1 0 0
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Operations 757.32 2,925 2,300
Program Total 757.32 2,925 2,300
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COST OF GOVERNMENT
Program Description
The Cost of Government Commission studies and investigates the organizations and
methods of operations of all County departments, commissions, boards, offices and other
instrumentalities of all branches of the County government and determines what changes,
if any,may be desirable.
Program Objectives
1. Examine and investigate the organizations and methods of operations of all County
departments, commissions, boards, offices and other instrumentalities of all branches
of the County government and determines and recommends changes, if any, by the
Charter-imposed deadline.
Program Highlights
The Cost of Government Commission submitted its final report to the Mayor and Council
on June 29, 2011 and will not be convening in FY 2011-2012 and FY2012-2013.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Departments/boards/commissions reviewed n/a n/a n/a
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Operations 1,728.85 - -
Program Total 1,728.85 - -
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COUNTY COUNCIL/CLERK
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
To work together as a diverse, but connected team of individuals striving to provide
excellent service to the County of Hawai`i. The Office of the County Clerk and Hawai`i
County Council attend to each and every one of its administrative responsibilities and
legislative functions with a positive attitude, diligent work ethic, and appreciation for our
community.
Department Goals
Clerk's Office-Council and Committee Services Sections
1. To ensure the Council complies with all legal notice requirements for its meetings.
2. To assist the public in their efforts to provide effective, meaningful input to the
legislative process.
3. To ensure timely processing of all administrative proposals for consideration by the
Council.
4. To prepare minutes of all Council and Committee meetings in accordance with law.
5. To conduct research on historical documents in a timely manner, provide copies of
public records, and assist the public in filing claims and registering as lobbyists.
6. To continue to seek new and innovative ways to provide access to public documents,
meeting proceedings and results, and other official records to the public.
7. To continue adding historical records and data to the Council's Record system
available on the Clerk-Council web page.
Support Service Division (Reprographics Division)
1. To provide prompt and efficient reprographic services for all County departments and
agencies.
2. To expedite delivery of interdepartmental and postal mailing services to all County
departments and agencies.
3. To provide prompt posting of all outgoing mail from all County departments and
agencies.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $4,150,589 General Fund 80
Grant Revenue - Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $4,150,589 Total Number of Positions 80
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Department Goals (continued)
Administrative Services
To perform timely and efficient personnel and accounting functions for the Council-
Clerk's Office.
Legislative Research Branch
1. To assist the Council by reviewing bills, resolutions, and amendments to existing
legislation proposed by Council Members; and provide technical assistance relating to
legislative drafting.
2. To assist the Council by performing complex tasks that are the ongoing responsibility
of the Council and the Office of the County Clerk, which includes maintenance of the
Hawai`i County Code and Hawaii County Charter, review of annual fiscal
legislation, archiving, library and files maintenance, and preparation of the Council-
Clerk's annual report.
3. To assist the Council by monitoring the annual State legislative session and preparing
a list of bills of significant County interest and providing timely reports.
4. To conduct new Council Member and new Council Legislative Assistant training
regarding legislative drafting,the budget process, or other areas within the Legislative
Research Branch's areas of expertise.
5. To support the County Clerk by performing miscellaneous tasks which include
correspondence with the Council, administration and public, research, analysis,
drafting of bills and resolutions for those matters pertinent to the Office of the County
Clerk, and any other task so assigned by the County Clerk.
6. To support the administration of the County of Hawai`i by providing drafting,
analysis, and research services as requested and as time permits.
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Program Description
Council
The Hawai`i County Charter vests the legislative powers of the County with the County
Council. The Council's primary functions are legislative and public policy formulation.
Council District Staff
The Council District Staff assists Council Members in the performance of their legislative
responsibilities by conducting research, writing reports, drafting legislation, and
providing staff support during Committee and/or Council meetings. Duties also include
managing the daily operations of their Council Member's office, coordinating community
meetings and outreach, and following through on constituent inquiries and requests.
Clerk's Office-Council Services and Committee Services Sections
The Council Services and Committee Services Sections perform four basic functions
imposed by the Hawai`i State Constitution, Hawai`i Revised Statutes, Hawai`i County
Charter, and Hawai`i County Code: (1)provide administrative and logistical support to
the County Council which handles hundreds of bills, resolutions, appointments,
communications and constituent matters each year; (2)provide the public with fair and
adequate notice of actions pending before the Council; (3)prepare official minutes; and
(4) archive and provide public access to over 100 years of important County records and
documents. The range of these specific duties is extremely diverse and includes
compliance with highly technical legal requirements (e.g.,passage of legislation, fair
information practices, financial disclosure, lobbyist registration,the "Sunshine Law").
Support Service Division (Reprographics Division)
The Support Service Division (Reprographics Division) is responsible for
interdepartmental mail, receiving, sorting and distribution of incoming postal mail,
reproducing, binding, and mailing documents for all County departments and agencies.
Administrative Services
Administrative Services performs personnel and accounting functions for the Council and
County Clerk's Offices.
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Program Description (continued)
The Legislative Research Branch (LRB)
The Legislative Research Branch assists the Council with budget matters; updates and
publishes the County Code and its supplements; assists with the drafting of ballot
questions, legislation, and other documents required for proposed amendments to the
Charter; prepares revised editions of the County Charter pursuant to voter-approved
amendments; reviews all resolutions and bills proposed by Council Members; drafts
legislation to correct manifest errors in and necessary updates to the Hawai`i County
Code; provides drafting, analysis, and research assistance to the administration, as
requested and time-permitting; prepares and updates the Council's annual report; assists
the Clerk in management of the Clerk's archive of legislative materials; maintains a
library of research materials; conducts training sessions; and performs other duties as
may be assigned by the Clerk.
The LRB revises, codifies, and assists in the publication of ordinances to the Hawai`i
County Code, which it supplements regularly and makes available on line at
http://co.hawaii.hi.us/countycode.html.
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Program Objectives
Clerk's Office-Council and Committee Services Sections
1. Fulfill legal notice requirements for all Council and Committee meetings, including
preparation of meeting agenda and posting and publication of meeting notices.
2. Provide an accurate reflection of Council and Committee meetings and votes taken by
preparing minutes of each meeting in accordance with law.
3. Prepare DVD copies of videotaped Council and Committee meetings as requested by
the public, departments, and elected officials.
4. Provide copies and access to Council records and Clerk documents upon request by the
public, departments, and elected officials in a timely manner and as required by law.
5. Provide ongoing support to the public with the retrieval of documents and information
from the Council's Record system available on the Clerk-Council web page.
6. Assist the elected officials and the public to achieve meaningful and effective
participation in Council and Committee meetings.
Support Service Division (Reprographics Division)
1. Process all documents submitted by departments for reproduction within two business days.
2. Process all pieces of outgoing postal and interdepartmental mail delivered by
departments no later than 2:30 p.m. within the same business day.
3. Distribute incoming mail delivered to 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1008, within two hours
from receipt.
4. Assist departments in complying with USPS regulations.
Legislative Research Branch
1. Prepare semi-annual supplements to the County Code for distribution within eight weeks
of receipt of final adopted ordinances; pursuant to Hawai`i County Code, section 2-153.
2. Complete review of legislation initiated by a Council Member as to its proper form
within two weeks of receipt. Complex legislation may require a longer review period.
3. Provide support to the administration, as requested and time permitting, with drafting,
analysis, and research services.
4. Monitor Council and Committee meetings to provide research and advisory support
for decision-makers on proposed legislative initiatives.
5. Prepare the annual report for the Council-Clerk's Office within designated timelines.
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Program Objectives (continued)
Legislative Research Branch (continued)
6. Update the Council-Clerk's website to include revisions to the Hawai`i County Code
in the interim between supplements, revisions to the Hawai`i County Charter pursuant
to the 2012 General Election, Operating and CIP budgets for the upcoming fiscal
year, new or amended Council Rules of Procedure and Organization, and other
miscellaneous internet maintenance duties.
7. Monitor the annual State Legislative session and assist the Council by preparing a list
of bills of significant County interest and providing timely reports.
8. Perform all other miscellaneous duties that may be assigned by the County Clerk.
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COUNCIL/CLERK
Program Highlights
CLERK'S OFFICE ACTIVITIES
December, 2010 brought forth a newly elected council. The Clerk-Council Office-Kona
Office and Elections Division-Kona Office moved into the new West Hawai`i Civic
Center on February 8, 2011 and held the first official committee meeting there on April
19, 2011.
The council enacted 107 ordinances and adopted 130 resolutions, while conducting 116
council and committee meetings, 11 special meetings, seven public hearings and one site
visit.
The council continued its video conference meetings between Hilo, Kona and Waimea,
and alternated meeting sites between Hilo and Kona.
BUDGET w/BRIEF NARRATIVE (FY 2010-2011)
(Includes Elections Division)
Clerk/Council FY 2010-2011 Elections FY 2010-2011 Total FY 2010-2011
Actual Budgeted Spent Actual Budgeted Spent Actual Budgeted Spent
Salary&
Wages 2,223,919 2,296,411 97 395,363 443,535 89 2,619,282 2,739,946 96
Operating
Costs 611,772 722,110 85 363,966 679,668 54 975,738 1,401,778 70
Equipment 17,753 17,874 99 612 1,400 44 18,365 19,274 95
Total 2,853,444 3,036,395 94 759,941 1,124,603 68 3,613,385 4,160,998 87
For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011, expenditures totaled
$3,613,385 or$547,613 (13%) below the projected budget amount of$4,160,998. A
total of 80 employee positions including, nine council members, 56 full time positions,
and 15 temporary positions were employed by the Office of the County Clerk and
Elections Division.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Council Meetings/Staff Support 25 24 24
Council Special Meetings/Staff Support 8 2 2
Committee Meetings/Staff Support 91 120 120
Committee Site Visits/Staff Support 1 5 5
Committee Special Meetings/Staff Support 3 5 5
Council Public Hearings/Staff Support 5 3 3
Committee Public Hearings/Staff Support 2 5 5
Committee Workshops/Staff Support 0 2 2
Number of Committee Reports 196 350 275
HSAC Meetings Supported With Reports 12 12 12
Number of pages duplicated 3,687,105 5,000,000 4,500,000
Number of pieces handled for mailing 345,790 420,000 400,000
Program Expenditures
f FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 58 58 58
Salaries and Wages 2,223,918.51 2,401,522 2,465,345
Operations 611,771.60 696,500 724,840
Equipment 17,753.06 7,000 72,000
Program Total 2,853,443.17 3,105,022 3,262,185
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COUNCIL/CLERK
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Clerk III 3 3 3
Council Chair 1 1 1
Council Member 8 8 8
County Clerk 1 1 1
Deputy County Clerk 1 1 1
Accountant I 1 1 1
Administrative Assistant to the County Clerk 1 1 1
Council Aide 9 9 9
Council Aide to the Council Chair 1 1 1
Council Legislative Assistant 9 9 9
Council Services Assistant I 2 2 2
Council Services Assistant II 3 3 3
Council Services Supervisor 2 2 2
Deputy Executive Assistant to the Council Chair 1 1 1
Executive Assistant to the Council Chair 1 1 1
Human Resources Technician II 1 1 1
Legal Specialist 1 1 1
Legislative Analyst III 1 1 1
Legislative Information&Reference Technician 1 1 1
Legislative Specialist 4 4 4
Special Assistant 1 1 1
Support Services Clerk I 3 3 3
Support Services Clerk II 1 1 1
Support Services Supervisor 1 1 1
Total 58 58 58
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ELECTIONS DIVISION
Program Description
The Elections Division is responsible for all election activities in the County, including
administering Federal, State and County elections, voter registration, and voter education;
conducting absentee voting; establishing new polling places; recruiting and training
election day officials; tabulating ballots; redefining district boundaries during
redistricting; proposing election legislation; verifying signatories on petitions and
nomination papers; and maintaining the voter register.
Program Objectives
1. To encourage voter participation by doing a mass mail-out of Permanent Absentee
Applications to registered voters.
2. To increase ballot access for all voters at the Absentee Walk-In voting sites.
3. To increase voter education by expanding the Young Voter Registration Program to
middle school grades.
4. To provide election information and to increase voter registration by working with the
university campuses with voter registration drives.
Program Highlights
In our effort to explore ways to cut cost the Elections Division implemented for the first
time, the hiring of temporary election employees via a temporary employment agency.
To increase voter registration, the Elections Division issued 2,720 voter registration
affidavits to 21 individuals and 25 organizations signed up to become Distributors.
The Elections Division provided the public with convenient sites to register to vote and
obtain election information. Locations were set up in Hilo, Kona, Puna, and Waimea. A
total of 173 individuals registered to vote and 56 absentee applications were distributed.
With the assistance from the League of Women Voters,the Elections Division conducted
a Drive-Thru voter registration program in Hilo, Pahoa, and Kona. A total of 412
individuals registered to vote at the Drive-Thru sites.
For the first time during the 2010 elections, registered voters were able to apply for
Permanent Absentee status. The Elections Division processed 6,293 Permanent Absentee
Applications.
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Program Highlights (continued)
To correct the County's voter registration file,the Elections Division conducted follow-
up work on 2,781 voter records which included verification of residence and mailing
addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and confirmation of residency and
citizenship.
As part of the Young Voter Education Program, all public High Schools in the County
were contacted to participate. Six High Schools participated with 488 voter registration
affidavits collected. 261 affidavits required follow-up work.
Approximately 16,813 transactions were processed to the voter register.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Registered Voters 101,990 102,000 103,000
Voter Registration Satellite Stations 22 22 22
Certificates of Registration Issued 522 500 550
Cancellations of Registration 495 450 450
Deceased Voters Deleted 355 1,000 400
High Schools Participating in Voter Education 6 10 10
# of Students Registered 488 350 650
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 22 22 22
Salaries and Wages 395,362.85 286,278 372,145
Operations 363,966.16 504,544 513,429
Equipment 611.78 5,500 3,100
Program Total 759,940.79 796,322 888,674
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Elections Program Specialist - - -
Elections Clerk I Temporary 10 10 10
Elections Clerk I 2 2 2
Elections Clerk II 2 2 2
Elections Program Administrator 1 1 1
Elections Program Specialist 1 1 1
Election Warehouse Worker I Temporary 4 4 4
Election Warehouse Worker II 1 1 1
Senior Elections Clerk 1 1 1
Total 22 22 22
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LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
Hawai`i County Charter section 3-18 establishes an independent audit function within the
Legislative Branch through the Office of the Legislative Auditor. It is our mission to
serve the Council and citizens of Hawai`i County by promoting accountability, fiscal
integrity, and openness in local government and to serve as a catalyst for improving
County government. Through performance and/or financial audits of County agencies
and programs,the Office of the Legislative Auditor examines the use of public funds,
evaluates operations and activities, and provides findings and recommendations to
elected officials and citizens in an objective manner. Our work is intended to assist
County government in its management of public resources, delivery of public services,
and stewardship of public trust.
Department Goals
1. To procure an external certified public accountant to conduct an annual independent
post-audit of the County's financial transactions to assist the Council in complying
with requirements of the Hawai`i County Charter.
2. To conduct or cause to be conducted performance and/or financial audits of the funds,
services, and operations of any County agency, executive agency, and/or program, as
set forth by the Legislative Auditor in an annual audit plan that shall be transmitted to
the Council and the Mayor and filed with the County Clerk as a public record.
3. To conduct or cause to be conducted follow-up performance reviews to monitor and
evaluate the implementation of audit recommendations by audited County entities.
4. To assist the Council in its efforts to ensure openness and accountability in the
expenditure of public funds, as may be requested by the Council by resolution.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 826,484 General Fund 5
Grant Revenue $ - Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 826,484 Total Number of Positions 5
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Program Description
The Office of the Legislative Auditor developed an internal operations or audit manual,
which was adopted by the Council in 2006,to provide consistency and conformance with
generally accepted government auditing standards in the performance of our audit
responsibilities and reporting procedures. The Legislative Auditor's Office develops an
annual audit plan based on a risk assessment of County agencies,programs, and funds
utilizing objective methodology to identify priority areas for assignment of audit
resources. Audit reports are available on-line at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/la/reports.html or
http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/weblinkBrowse.aspx?startid=18592&dbid=1.
To assist the Council in complying with requirements of the Hawai`i County Charter, the
Legislative Auditor's Office is responsible for the procurement of an external certified
public accountant to conduct an annual independent post-audit of the County's accounts
and financial transactions.
Program Objectives
1. To procure an independent certified public accountant to conduct an annual post-audit
of the County's accounts and financial transactions (Hawai`i County Charter §10-13).
2. To file an annual audit plan with the Council based on a County-wide risk assessment
of funds,programs, services, and operations of any County agency, executive agency,
or program, which is supported, in whole or in part, by County funds (Hawai`i
County Charter §3-18).
3. To conduct or cause to be conducted performance and/or financial audits of County
agencies, programs, and/or operations in accordance with the annual audit plan, or as
determined necessary by the Legislative Auditor(Hawai`i County Charter §3-18).
4. To conduct or cause to be conducted follow-up performance and/or financial reviews
of audited entities in accordance with the annual audit plan, or as determined
necessary by the Legislative Auditor(Hawai`i County Charter §3-18).
5. To conduct or cause to be conducted performance and/or financial audits of County
agencies, programs, and/or operations as may be requested by the Council by
resolution.
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Program Highlights
Financial Audits. Pursuant to Hawai`i County Charter section 10-13 requiring independent
annual post-audits of County accounts and financial transactions, the Legislative Auditor's
Office completed the procurement of external auditor Acuity LLP to perform annual
financial audits for the four-year period FY 2009-2010 through FY 2012-2013, including
greater control over the cost of the single audit required for all federal assistance programs.
Performance Audits. In FY 2010-2011, the Legislative Auditor's Office conducted the
following performance auditing activities:
Department of Water Supply (DWS): Presentation to the Hawai`i County Water Board
and County Council of a limited scope performance audit report related to improvement
of internal controls for DWS cash-handling activities and financial information
technology systems and reporting capabilities.
Department of Public Works (DPW): Pursuant to Council request, expansion of a
follow-up performance review of DPW contract administration and management of
construction change orders and professional services supplements to include the period
July 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010.
In the first half of FY 2011-2012,the Legislative Auditor's Office conducted the
following performance auditing activities:
Department of Parks and Recreation(P&R): Completion of a limited scope performance
audit related to the P&R Department's asset management of the County's recreational
facilities and its progress in meeting goals for facilities, fiscal responsibility, and safety
set forth in its 2004-2009 Strategic Plan. Recommendations included governmental best
practices cited for critical preventative maintenance and repair of public facilities.
Department of Environmental Management: Commencement of a limited scope
performance audit related to billing and collection of wastewater(sewer) fees, including
timeliness, effectiveness, and efficiency in current practices,polices, and procedures.
Our audit reports are available on-line at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/la/reports.html or
http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/weblink/Browse.aspx?startid=18592&dbid=1.
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Program Highlights (Continued)
Special Studies or Projects
Office of Housing and Community Development(OHCD): In federal fiscal years 2010
and 2011, assistance to OHCD in complying with the USDA Rural Development
Division's reporting requirements for the Kulaimano Elderly Project.
Department of Public Works—Building Division: In FY 2010-2011,joint procurement
and oversight of process improvement training for County building permit,plan approval,
and inspection processes. Improved commercial permitting processes were implemented in
East Hawai`i in December 2010 and West Hawai`i in March 2011,with improved
residential permitting processes to be implemented island-wide in FY 2011-2012.
Department of Finance—Real Property Tax Division: In FY 2011-2012,procurement
and oversight of an external review of County property tax policies and administrative
practices by professional certification agency International Association of Assessing
Officers.
County-wide Risk Assessment: In FY 2011-2012, completion of an updated County-wide
risk assessment of agencies,programs, services, and/or operations supported, in whole or in
part, by County funds, to serve as an objective basis for future annual audit plans, including
performance and/or financial audits to be conducted or procured by our office.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Annual Audit Plan Filed with Council 1 1 1
Performance and/or Financial Audits Completed 1 3 3
Performance and/or Financial Audits Ongoing 2 2 2
Special Studies or Projects Completed 2 2 2
Special Studies or Project Ongoing 1 1 1
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 5 5 5
Salaries and Wages 297,928.16 328,040 312.993
Operations(includes external audit of County finances) 420,705.61 537,066 511,491
Equipment - 4,000 2,000
Program Total 718,663.77 869,106 826,484
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Legislative Auditor 1 1 1
Administrative Assistant to the Legislative Auditor 1 1 1
Audit Analyst 3 3 3
Total 5 5 5
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COUNTY PHYSICIANS
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
To render medical opinions, advise on medical matters and conduct physical
examinations as requested by the Mayor's Office and other agencies of the County.
Department Goals
To assist the County in creating a safe and healthy environment for its employees by
providing professional medical service.
Program Description
1. Provides pre-employment, PUC and other authorized physical examinations.
2. Provides review of workers' compensation claims.
3. Reviews certain sick leave cases.
4. Assists in police investigations and coroner's cases.
5. Advises County on medical matters.
Program Objectives
Continue to serve the County diligently as in the past.
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Number of Positions 4 4 4
Salaries and Wages 123,464.88 133,825 133,825
Program Total 123,464.88 133,825 133,825
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 133,825 General Fund 4
Grant Revenue $ - Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 133,825 Total Number of Positions 4
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2009-10 FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
County Physician 1 1 1
Assistant County Physician 1/2T 1 1 1
Assistant County Physician 1/4T 2 2 2
Total 4 4 4
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ELDERLY ACTIVITIES
ELDERLY ACTIVITIES
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
To provide a wide array of services for the public with excellence, integrity and aloha.
Department Goals
Coordinated Services Unit
1. To promote self-sufficiency by providing services by which recipients may be helped
to achieve, restore, or maintain independent living and self-direction.
2. To prevent or reduce premature or inappropriate institutional care through the
provision of home-based care which would allow the recipient to remain in or return
home.
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
1. To address critical community needs through significant volunteer services.
2. To provide a high quality volunteer experience and opportunities for persons 55 and
older.
3. To ensure that volunteer assignments are consistent with the interests and abilities of
the volunteers and the needs of the communities served.
4. To ensure that volunteers are provided the needed orientation, in-service instructions,
individual support and supervision, and recognition for their volunteer services.
Nutrition—Congregate Nutrition Services
1. To provide meals to individuals 60 years of age and older in congregate settings.
Each meal will meet the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) as established by
the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 1,729,544 General Fund 59
Grant Revenue $ 1,226,093 Grant Revenue 75
Other $ 398,000 Other -
Total Budget: $ 3,353,637 Total Number of Positions 134
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Department Goals (continued)
Nutrition—Home Delivered Meal Service
To deliver meals to the homes of individuals 60 years of age and older who are
homebound due to illness or disability. Each meal will meet the recommended dietary
allowance (RDA) as established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National
Academy of Sciences.
Senior Community Services Employment
1. To provide low-income seniors 55 or older with current work experience in their
vocational fields of interest to prepare them to compete successfully for jobs in the
workforce at large.
2. To place these seniors in public sector or 501C-3 private non-profit agency work sites
that provide community services, preferably to the elderly(seniors serving seniors).
3. To assist these seniors in achieving a sense of fulfillment and independence that may
enhance their self-esteem through attaining productive employment that contributes
meaningfully to the communities they live in.
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COORDINATED SERVICES UNIT
Program Description
The Coordinated Services Program for the Elderly (CSE)provides comprehensive and
coordinated services for older adults 60 years and older, with the exception of CSE's
Chore/Transportation contract, which serves individuals 18 years and older. CSE's
29 full-time staff is responsible for providing Information and Assistance, Outreach,
Chore, Transportation, and Other Support Services, such as ID Card Issuance,Advocacy,
Personal Care, Financial Management, etc. The Coordinated Services Program is also a
volunteer station for the Senior Companion, Sage Plus, and Sage Watch programs.
Program Objectives
The CSE staff will strive to promote maximum independence, optimum health,personal
dignity and self-enrichment by:
1. Providing Information and Assistance Services to 3,500 older adults.
2. Providing Outreach Services to 900 adults.
3. Providing Transportation Services to 1,000 older adults and accomplishing 34,000
trips annually.
4. Providing Transportation Services to 40 individuals less than 60 years of age with
disabilities and accomplishing 600 trips annually.
5. Providing and completing 2,000 Referrals.
6. Providing individuals with disabilities/older adults with 290 monthly hours of chore
services annually.
Program Highlights
• Staff provided 3,607 seniors with information and assistance services and 1,375
seniors with outreach services. There were 2,517 referrals such as food stamps,
Medicaid, SSI benefits, housing assistance, legal aid, energy assistance, etc, made in
the 2010-2011 FY.
• Staff provided transportation services to 85 individuals under 60 years with
disabilities and accomplished 1,300 trips in the 2010-2011 FY.
• Staff provided transportation services to 1,086 seniors and accomplished 35,165 trips
in the 2010-2011 FY.
• Staff issued the Hawai'I County Senior Identification Cards to 1,391 seniors 60 years
and older in 2010-2011 FY.
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Program Highlights (continued)
• Through authorized chore hours provided by Ohana Care and Evercare contracts,
staff assisted clients with in-home chore services and provided a total of 3,422 hours
in 2010-2011 FY.
• During the months of July through September, staff assisted the I Island Food Basket
with their Summer Produce Program. Staff assisted seniors with applications, as well
as picking up and delivering to home bound clients.
• CSE staff began assisting AARP with tax preparation assistance for seniors. The
program will concluded on April 15, 2011.
• CSE began transporting clients referred by Logisticare for non-emergency medical
appointments.
• Staff provided emergency assistance by calling 911 for 4 clients in the 2010-2011 FY.
• Staff provided assistance to seniors in the registration process for the 2011 Food
Basket Senior Produce Program.
• CSE received three new 12 passenger vans from the State Department of
Transportation. The vans are assigned to the Puna, N. Hilo, and Kona districts.
• CSE staff assisted I Economic Opportunity I with their annual LIHEAP energy
assistance program.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
*Information and Assistance
Number of Seniors Served 3,607 3,500 3,500
*Outreach
Number of Seniors Served 853 900 900
*Transportation
Number of Seniors Served 1,086 1,000 1,000
Total Trips 35,165 34,000 34,000
Number of Persons w/Disabilities under
60 years of age served 85 40 40
Total trips 1,300 600 600
*Referrals 2,517 2,000 2,000
*Chore
Number of Seniors Served 43 30 30
Total Hours 3,861 3,000 3,480
*Contract Purchase of Service Objectives for Title III
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 29 29 29
Salaries and Wages 885,391.24 972,262 926,298
Operations 135,469.81 208,521 204,521
Equipment 9,649.30 37,000 41,000
Program Total 1,030,510.35 1,217,783 1,171,819
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Account Clerk 1 1 1
Clerk III 1 1 1
Community Service Program Assistant I 8 8 8
Community Service Worker I 9 9 9
Community Service Worker III 6 6 6
Departmental Data Processing Coordinator I 1 1 1
•
Elderly Activities Operations Assistant Director 1 1 1
Program Director III(Older Adults) 2 2 2
Total 29 29 29
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RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Program Description
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)provides diverse and meaningful
volunteer opportunities for persons 55 years and older. Through volunteering RSVP
volunteers are able to remain active, contributing members of the community thereby
enhancing the overall quality of their lives. Their volunteer services also help private
non-profit and public agencies (volunteer stations)to deliver services to meet a wide
range of community needs.
Some examples of RSVP volunteer assignments include: tutoring elementary students;
helping in libraries; delivering meals on wheels; helping at congregate nutrition sites;
screening blood pressures; instructing senior crafts and activities; assisting with senior
transportation; doing friendly visiting and telephone reassurance; entertaining in hospitals
and care homes; helping at blood banks, food banks, non-profit health agencies and
museums; staffing public information booths; helping in hospitals; beautifying public
areas; installing grab bars; and assisting with community events and special projects of
agencies.
Program Objectives
Enhance the overall quality of life, i.e., maximum independence, optimum health,
personal dignity, and self-enrichment of persons 55 years and older by:
1. Providing diverse and meaningful volunteer opportunities to 1,200 persons 55 years
and older.
2. Assisting significantly in meeting community needs by providing 140,000 hours of
volunteer service in a minimum of 150 volunteer stations.
3. Providing 125 volunteers to assist in Food Basket's Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition
Program.
4. Providing 30 volunteers to assist the Blood Bank of I at 4 community blood drives.
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RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Program Highlights
• 2,024 volunteers served 162,022 hours at 230 volunteer stations island wide.
• 509 volunteers assisted the Hawai`I County Nutrition Program in serving congregate
meals at 15 nutrition sites. They provided 44,975 hours of voluntary service.
• 57 volunteers provided 1,184 hours of Meals on Wheels service to the Hawai`I
County Nutrition Program.
• Three volunteer recognition events were held to honor all volunteers for their service.
1,217 volunteers were honored at these events.
• Worked in coordination with Hawai`I County Office of Aging and the Corporation
for National and Community Service.
• 11 volunteers served 5,094 hours at Under His Wings Ministry helping the homeless.
• 132 RSVP volunteers assisted with produce distribution for the Food Basket's Senior
Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)that ended on September 30, 2010.
• Mahalo Luncheon for 20 SFMNP volunteers held at Aunty Sally Kaleohano Luau
Hale on November 24, 2010.
• 131 volunteers served in the Christmas gift wrapping fund raiser sponsored by the
RSVP Advisory I.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day"Read to Me"program for children K-31d grade at
Queen's Marketplace in Waikoloa, with Friends of the Library—Waikoloa Region—
16 volunteers
• West I Civic Center Information booth orientation for 15 volunteers.
• Partnered with the RSVP Advisory Ito conduct annual on-site volunteer station
monitoring.
• RSVP Program Director attended the CNCS National Conference in New Orleans,
Louisiana on June 5-8, 2011.
• RSVP volunteers assisted with the Hawai'I Kupuna Softball Tournament at the old
Kona Airport.
• 57 RSVP volunteers assisted the Blood Bank of I at four community Blood Drives.
• Projects assisted by RSVP volunteers were: Prime Time East Hawai'I Wellness Fair,
Life Care Center's Health Fair, American Heart Association's Heart Walk, Big Island
International Marathon, Special Olympics "Cop on Top"project, Hospice's"Light
Up a Life"project, Muscular Dystrophy Association's "Lock Up" fund raiser,
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk, American Red Cross' "Hat's Off" fund
raiser, Road Runner's Club Walk/Run, Habitat for Humanity Fundraising, Police
Week, outreach at various care homes and institutions, Special Programs' Kupuna
Hula and Senior Softball tournaments, events by Ke Ola Pono No Na Kupuna and
surplus food distribution by HCEOC.
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RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Number of Volunteers 2,024 1,200 1,200
Number of Volunteer Hours 162,022 140,000 140,000
Number of Volunteer Stations 230 150 150
Number of Volunteer School Tutors 167 125 125
Number of Nutrition Volunteers* 509 400 -
Number of Blood Bank of Hawai`i Volunteers - - 30
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 5 5 5
Salaries and Wages 219,528.16 225,820 208,297
Operations 118,129.92 126,206 114,144
Equipment 1,542.61 50 50
Program Total 339,200.69 352,076 322,419
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Account Clerk 1 1 1
Community Service Program Assistant I 2 2 2
Program Director IV(Older Adults) 1 1 1
Van Driver 1 1 1
Total 5 5 5
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NUTRITION PROGRAM
Program Description
Congregate Nutrition Services
The Older Americans Act authorized funding for local community programs to provide
nutrition services to the elderly. The congregate meals program was designed to provide
older individuals, aged 60 and older, with at least one low cost, nutritious meal, five days
a week in a congregate setting. The program includes nutrition and health education,
health assessments,recreational activities and other appropriate services for older
individuals.
Home Delivered Meal Service
The Older Americans Act authorized funding for local community programs to provide
nutrition services to the elderly. The home delivered meals program or"Meals on
Wheels" is an integral part of a community based health care system. Participants
receiving home delivered meals are aged 60 and older and homebound due to illness or
disability. The home delivered meals program provides at least one low cost, nutritious
meal, five or more days a week, delivered directly to the participants' homes.
Program Objectives
Congregate Nutrition Services
1. To provide 65,000 nutritious meals, each containing 1/3 of the U.S. RDA, to 900
older individuals, aged 60 and older, at fifteen congregate nutrition sites throughout
Hawai`i County by June 30, 2013.
Home Delivered Meal Service (Meals on Wheels)
1. To deliver 65,000 nutritious meals, each containing 1/3 of the U.S. RDA, to 350 frail,
homebound older individuals, aged 60 and older,throughout Hawai`i County by
June 30, 2013.
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Program Highlights
The Hawai'i County Nutrition Program provided 67,128 nutritious meals to seniors in a
congregate setting, and 72,564 Meals on Wheels to seniors who were homebound due to
illness or injury in FY 2011.
Due to the County's "Furlough Fridays", all congregate nutrition sites were closed on
these days, due to safety concerns resulting from the lack of site staff. In addition,
drivers were not available to transport seniors to/from the congregate sites.
Seniors receiving Meals on Wheels were not impacted by the furloughs, as they received
one extra frozen meal on Thursdays,to make up for the lack of delivery on Fridays.
In November 2010, the Paauilo seniors happily returned home to the newly renovated
Paauilo Gym Annex. Since October 2006, they had been meeting in a private facility,
and they celebrated with an open house for the community.
Early on the morning of March 11, 2011, County employees mobilized to prepare for the
tsunami that was rolling towards Hawaii from Japan. EAD staff started calling seniors
who needed help to evacuate low lying areas, and dispatched vans to pick them up before
the roads were closed. All EAD programs were cancelled that Friday, including the
closure of congregate nutrition sites and the cancellation of Meals on Wheels deliveries.
For the 8th year, seniors in Hawai'i County participated in the national Senior Farmer's
Market Program. The Nutrition Program assisted the Food Basket in distributing the
fresh produce, using staff/volunteers at congregate sites. The Federal grant requires that
produce be purchased from local farmers, which provided a big boost to our County.
In April 2009, the Nutrition Program was given 2 weeks to move from 865 Piilani Street
to the ADRC facility. The basement storage had not been renovated at that time, and we
are still waiting to move our program and food supplies into this area.
The Pahoa seniors are looking forward to using the old fire station as a senior center,
once renovations have been completed. The initial target date for completion was
December, 2010—the new target date is December, 2011.
This year's results of the Parks and Recreation Service Survey for Nutrition show that
76% of seniors rated Nutrition services as "more than satisfactory" and 24% rated
Nutrition services as "satisfactory".
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Congregate Nutrition Services
Unduplicated Elderly Served 1,213 900 900
Total Meals Served 67,128 72,000 65,000
Home Delivered Meal Service
Unduplicated Elderly Served 400 350 350
Total Meals Served 72,564 65,000 65,000
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 27 27 27
Salaries and Wages 527,983.27 594,543 567,562
Operations 656,287.99 914,411 890,640
Equipment 4,212.31 26,050 36,365
Program Total 1,188,483.57 1,535,004 1,494,567
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Account Clerk 1 1 1
Clerk III 1 1 1
Community Service Worker III 1/2T 15 15 15
Community Service Program Assistant II 1 1 1
Home Delivered Meals Worker Hrly 6 6 6
Program Director IV(Older Adults) 1 1 1
Van Driver 1 1 1
Van Driver 1/2T 1 1 1
Total 27 27 27
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SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYMENT
Program Description
Title V of the Older Americans Act Amendments funds the Senior Community Service
Employment Program(SCSEP). The U.S. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
(DLIR) channel the funding to our State's Workforce Development Division(WDD).
WDD subcontracts with Hawai'i County Office of Aging (HCOA)which farms out this
part-time training program to the Senior Training & Employment Program (STEP) (local
title for SCSEP), which is under the Parks & Recreation's Elderly Activities Division.
This program's ultimate goal is to foster individual economic self-sufficiency through
unsubsidized employment which means employment in jobs not subsidized by this
program-i.e., not paid for through federal funds designated for SCSEP. Its administration
includes planning, budgeting, and personnel management as well as job counseling,
development, referrals, and placements into unsubsidized jobs. Enrollees are placed at
community service agencies that provide work sites, supervision and training for the
enrollees in their fields of vocational interest. At their work sites around the island, the
enrollees gain current work experience and current work references that the enrollees are
to use to get hired into jobs outside of the program. The enrollees have the chief
responsibility of making and getting the most out of their community service placements
to increase their employability and prospects of successfully mainstreaming into regular
jobs in the workforce at large. Since federal funds pay for enrollee wages and fringe
benefits, only public sector agencies and nonprofit organizations (501 C-3's) qualify as
host agencies. In addition to training provided by host agencies, the enrollees attend
County workshops and Hawai'i Community College classes (i.e.,job readiness classes,
computer classes and ground maintenance classes). The program staff also provide
supportive services, such as counseling, safety supplies as applicable, and referrals to
other agencies to assist the enrollees. With all of this support, the enrollees understand
that STEP is basically a preparation-to-return-to work program and that their ultimate
goal is to become independent from STEP and to be financially on their own which
benefits everyone.
Program Objectives
1. Place 5 enrollees into unsubsidized jobs by FY's end.
2. Provide services to a cumulative total of 42 enrollees by FY's end.
3. Visit each enrollee at his/her work site twice a year. Conduct 50 work site visits by
FY's end.
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SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYMENT
Program Highlights
1. Placed 63% (32/51) participants in County Departments, such as: Public Works and
Finance, and the P & R Department which include: P & R Administration, P & R
Maintenance of parks, gyms and other facilities such as: Kawanakoa Gym, Carvalho
Gym and Park, Mohouli Park, Mooheau Band Stand, Waiakea Recreation Center, Mt.
View Gym, Cooper Center, P & R Municipal Golf Course and its Nursery, Pana'ewa
Rainforest Zoo and Botanical Gardens and P & R's Veterans Cemetery as well as
Hawai County Nutrition Program sites in Pahoa, Pa'auilo and Kailua-Kona, Elderly
Recreation Services and Coordinated Services for the Elderly at Kamana and Kea'au,
Department of Finance Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division, Transit Agency,
and Driver License Section.
2. Placed the rest of the participants in other community service agencies, such as: State
libraries in Hilo, Keaau, Pahoa, and Kailua-Kona, Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Cafeteria, DHS Hawai'i Public Housing Authority, Komohana Agricultural Complex,
and 501 C-3 private, nonprofit agencies, such as: Hawaii Island Adult Day Care,
Downtown Improvement Association, Catholic Charities, Hawaii County Economic
Opportunity Council, American Cancer Society, Imiloa Astronomy Center, Puna
Hongwanji Mission, Boys and Girls Club, Mokupapapa Discovery Center, and
Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawaii.
3. Promotional coverage of the program included:
(1)-(3) At Hamakua, Hilo, and Puna District Information and Assistance
Meetings Held on July 6-8, 2010, STEP staff presented the program island-
wide to the Senior Advisory Council leaders and members and answered their
questions.
(4)-(15) Big Island Workplace Connection Meetings Monthly meetings were held
at the Workforce Development Division office with the BIWC partners to
discuss program achievements.
(16) Kupuna News July-September issue featured 6 enrollees that were placed
at various host agencies.
(17) Seniors Living In Paradise In September thirteen(13) enrollees was
featured as completing the basic computer class at the Hawai'i Community
College Office of Continuing Education and Training (OCET).
(18) Silver Bulletin In September thirteen(13) enrollees was featured as
completing the basic computer class at the Hawai'i Community College
Office of Continuing Education and Training (OCET).
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(19) Kupuna News October-December issue featured 7 enrollees that were
place at various host agencies.
(20) Kupuna News January-March issue featured 6 enrollees that were placed at
various host agencies.
(21) Kupuna News In March twelve (12) enrollees was featured as completing
the basic computer class at the Hawai'i Community College Office of
Continuing Education and Training (OCET).
(22) Senior Living In Paradise In March twelve (12) enrollees was featured as
completing the basic computer class at the Hawai'i Community College
Office of Continuing Education and Training (OCET).
(23) Workforce Summit In May,the Program Director participated in the
Workforce Summit that discussed the following topics: preparing a
workforce for emerging industries, developing and expanding our home-
grown initiatives, and deploying resources to rural communities.
(24) Entrepreneur Expo In June the Program Director participated in the
Entrepreneur Expo that 5 enrollees attended.
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SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYMENT
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Federal Funded Positions 42 42 42
Number of Applicants Served 66 70 70
Number of Applicants Enrolled During the Year 50 42 42
Number of Enrollees Successfully Placed in Jobs 5 5 5
Site visits 133 50 50
Promotional Coverage of Program 9 8 8
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 73 73 73
Salaries and Wages 476,308.52 447,189 350,462
Operations 14,781.57 16,952 13,298
Equipment 2,196.94 1,000 1,000
Program Total 493,287.03 465,141 364,760
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Account Clerk 1 1 1
Program Director II(Older Adults) 1 1 1
Program Director IV(Older Adults) 1 1 1
Senior Community Services Aid Hrly 70 70 70
Total 73 73 73
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ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
Maintain a clean, healthy and safe island environment by managing the island's wastewater
and solid waste in a comprehensive, responsive, environmentally-safe, efficient, cost-
effective manner, and to provide excellent customer service through innovative and
sustainable programs that promote managing waste as a resource and lead our island society
toward the goal of zero waste.
Department Goals
1. To review and improve operations and procedures at the twenty-two (22)transfer stations
and the landfills to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
2. To educate the public regarding the department's plan and approach to management of
Solid Waste via public outreach methods.
3. To continue to educate the public on current recycling programs and the importance of
reduce, reuse, and recycle which helps with landfill diversion on the path to zero waste.
4. To evaluate current services to see which services could possibly be done in-house to
reduce costs.
5. To repair, replace or rehabilitate existing sewer infrastructure.
6. To continue the Wastewater Division's Asset Management Program to ensure sensible
business decision-making.
7. To provide reuse water to the community to put treated effluent to a good and beneficial
use.
8. Maintain a continuous improvement process for increased productivity and efficiency.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 1,003,847 General Fund 24
Grant Revenue - Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 1,003,847 Total Number of Positions 24
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ADMINISTRATION
Program Description
The Environmental Management Director serves as technical advisor to the Mayor,
Managing Director, Environmental Management Commission, and County Council on
matters pertaining to wastewater treatment and disposal, solid waste processing and
disposal, resource recovery, the recycling and disposal of all vehicles, and the removal of
the derelict and abandoned vehicles.
The Environmental Management Administration Office provides personnel management,
accounting and billing support services as well as providing general supervision and
control of the administration and operation of the Wastewater and Solid Waste Divisions
and the Business Services Section.
The Environmental Management Administration Office also provides personnel, clerical,
technical and financial support for the Environmental Management Commission.
Program Objectives
1. Establish sewer fee rates at a level to cover expenses of operations, repairs and
maintenance, and replacements.
2. Maintain vehicle disposal fee system to assure financial self-sufficiency for Vehicle
Disposal program.
3. Evaluate current recycling programs to assess the feasibility of performing various
programs in-house.
4. Improve productivity and efficiency through additional training and cross training.
5. Continually work to strengthen and standardize the language in our contracts.
6. Improve the status of Wastewater accounts receivable. Reduce the average number
of days in receivables to 94 days which represents a 10% decrease from the FY10-11
actual of 104 days. Reduce the percentage of balances over 90 days past due to 55%
of total receivables, which represents a 10% decrease from the FY10-11 actual of
61%.
7. Improve the status of Solid Waste accounts receivable. Reduce the average number
of days in receivables to 98 days which represents a 10%decrease from the FY10-11
actual of 109 days. Reduce the percentage of balances over 90 days past due to 55%
of total receivables,which represents a 10% decrease from the FY10-11 actual of
61%.
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ADMINISTRATION
Program Highlights
• Began construction on Phase II of the Honoka'a large capacity cesspool (LCC)
replacement project.
• Completed construction for major upgrades at the Pahoa Transfer Station.
• Established a temporary transfer station for residents in Ocean View.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Tipping fees as%of Solid Waste Fund expenditures 29% 24% 23%
Vehicle Disposal Fund Fee paying for%of program 100% 100% 100%
Days in Accounts Receivable in Wastewater Division 104 90 94
Days in Accounts Receivable in Solid Waste Division 109 97 98
%of Accounts Receivable over 90 days,Wastewater 61% 55% 55%
%of Accounts Receivable over 90 days, Solid Waste 61% 47% 55%
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ADMINISTRATION
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 23 24 24
Salaries and Wages 761,311.72 1,008,008 959,287
Operations 25,362.86 34,075 37,210
Equipment 4,924.87 7,700 7,350
Program Total 791,599.45 1,049,783 . 1,003,847
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Director of Environmental Mgmt 1 1 1
Deputy Director of Environmental Mgmt 1 1 1
Private Secretary 1 1 1
Business Manager 1 1 1
Contracts Clerk 1 1 1
Clerk III 2 2 2
Credit&Collections Clerk 1 1 1
Accountant I 3 3 3
Accountant IV 1 1 1
Account Clerk 4 4 4
Human Resources Program Specialist 1 1 1
Human Resources Technician I 1 1 1
Senior Account Clerk 3 3 3
Student Helper I 1 1 1
Student Helper II 1 1 1
Project Manager Officer - 1 1
Total 23 24 24
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FINANCE
FINANCE
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
The Department of Finance provides efficient and effective financial services fairly,
accurately and courteously. We serve our customers with pride and respect and enable
other departments to carry out their mission.
Department Goals
1. To facilitate an integrated county-wide financial needs plan.
2. To continue development and maintenance of fiscal policies and procedures for the
County of Hawai`i.
3. To encourage networking to facilitate intra and inter-governmental working
relationships.
4. To continue an ongoing customer service and public relations program that facilitates
interaction with the public and other departments.
5. To continue an ongoing training program to improve employee skills, including
technical training and mentoring for all personnel.
6. To continue a cross-training plan for employees for all core areas.
7. To develop and maintain written operational procedures that address the various
functions of the Finance Department to promote proper and consistent service.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 8,704,733 General Fund 123
Grant Revenue $ 846,189 Grant Revenue 11
Other $ 305,388 Other 5
Total Budget: $ 9,856,310 Total Number of Positions 139
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ADMINISTRATION/BUDGET
Program Description
Administration
The Office of the Director plans, directs, controls and coordinates activities of the
Finance Department. The department head and staff advise the Mayor of the development
and execution of administrative policies and assist the Mayor in the preparation and
execution of the operating and capital budgets. In addition, the Finance administration
section provides certain auxiliary services to departments and agencies.
The Budget Division plans, directs and coordinates the formulation, preparation,
execution,review and analysis of the County's operating budget and operating program.
Budget also monitors budget appropriations and actual expenditures to ensure compliance
with the law and also advises County officials on budgetary and long-range planning
matters.
Program Objectives
Administration
1. Conduct three training sessions for county financial personnel. Desired outcome is to
provide a training media for financial support staff.
2. Maintain interaction and education for the public by participating in community
meetings and by conducting workshops on the various finance areas, including
budget, purchasing and real property tax related areas.
3. Conduct informational sessions or distribute instructive materials to division
managers, supervisors and/or staff at least four times per year, covering new or
changing regulations, rules and procedures that affect employee relations or benefits.
4. Refer procurement protests to Corporation Counsel within three working days of
receipt.
Budget
1. Prepare transmittal letters, resolutions, and/or bills for the appropriate approvals and
signatures for all fully-completed requests for council action received three days prior
to the County Council's submittal deadlines.
2. Provide guidance and assistance to departments/agencies to ensure the fiscal
responsibility and accountability in developing the operating budget.
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Program Highlights
Administration
1. The acquisition of Pao`o in North Kohala was completed this year. The funding for
this acquisition was from the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources
Preservation Fund with matching funds coming from State Legacy Lands. Along
with the Kaiholena purchase last year,the county and state now own several miles of
Kohala shoreline. This land will be preserved and enjoyed by the people of Hawaii
for generations to come.
2. In July 2010, $60 million in general obligation bonds were issued. These funds have
financed a variety of capital improvement projects including the West Hawaii Civic
Center in addition to various housing,highway and sewer projects. Twenty-five
percent of the bond proceeds were allocated to the Department of Water Supply for
their water projects. Our bond ratings were affirmed by all three rating agencies.
3. Access to services were enhanced this year when on-line vehicle registration began in
August 2010 and the new Pahoa Driver License and Vehicle Registration office
opened in February 2011.
Budget
1. The Budget Office continues to provide guidance and assistance on budget/finance
issues and items requiring legislative action. In FY 10-11 the Office researched,
prepared, and submitted the required transmittal letters, resolutions and/or bills for the
approximately 117 requests for council action received from the departments and
agencies.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Nonprofit Grant Recipients' Payment Processing 84 85 85
Request for Council Action Forms Processed 117 120 120
Training Sessions Held for County Fiscal Personnel 3 3 3
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 7 8 8
Salaries and Wages 451,562.17 505,936 482,404
Operations 19,882.99 21,940 13,540
Equipment 596.02 1,900 200
Program Total 472,041.18 529,776 496,142
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Director of Finance 1 1 1
Deputy Director of Finance 1 1 1
Budget Administrator 1 1 1
Budget Specialist 1 1 1
Clerk III - 1 1
Human Resources Specialist II 1 1 1
Human Resources Technician I - 1 1
Administrative Assistant 1 - -
Private Secretary 1 1 1
Total 7 8 8
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ACCOUNTS
Program Description
The Accounts Division maintains general accounting and fixed asset depreciation records
of the County; provides useful, accurate and timely financial reports to the public and
agencies; prepares payrolls and pension rolls; pays all obligations of the County; supports
the Pension Board.
Program Objectives
1. Close FY 11-12 books and issue final June 30 Budget Status Report by October 15,
2012, and determine the General Fund's fund balance by September 30, 2012.
2. Obtain Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the County's June 30, 2012
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
3. Close the books and have the monthly budget status reports available in FRESH
within ten working days after the end of the month or close of the previous month,
whichever is later, except for June, July, August and September.
4. Support the FRESH (Financial and Resource Enterprise Software for Hawaii County)
system accounts payable, general ledger and payroll modules. This includes
maintaining and keeping abreast of changes to the current modules that Accounts is
responsible for, as well as, helping users and providing training when necessary.
5. Ensure that all claim payments made are proper and legal by pre-auditing 100% of
payment requests for accuracy and propriety, returning items that are not accurate or
proper to departments for correction.
6. Provide certificate of the availability of funds on County contracts within three
working days of the contract's submission to Accounts Division.
7. Pay vendors promptly by issuing all warrants for claims within 7 working days of the
receipt of the invoice by Accounts Division.
8. Ensure that all employees receive the correct amount of pay and related benefits by
pre-auditing 100% of payroll claims for accuracy and compliance with legal and
contractual requirements, and filing all required payroll tax forms and returns on time.
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Program Highlights
1. The County received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for its June 30, 2010
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
2. The Accounts Division staff was actively involved in the continued support of our
financial software, FRESH.
3. The Accounts Division staff continues to be an ongoing resource to all County
departments for financial related matters.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Claims Checks&Electronic Funds Transfers Issued 42,971 45,000 45,000
Payroll Checks Issued 5,991 7,200 6,500
Direct Deposit Stubs Issued 54,631 56,000 55,000
Funds Maintained 41 39 40
Contracts,Amendments&Change Orders Certified 776 750 800
Pensioners 30 31 30
Regular&Part-Time Employees 2,587 2,600 2,600
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 13 13 13
Salaries and Wages 510,296.81 584,036 542,081
Operations 94,745.57 148,035 150,295
Equipment - 200 200
Program Total 605,042.38 732,271 692,576
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Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Account Clerk 3 3 3 _
Accounts Payable Supervisor 1 1 1
Accountant III 1 1 1
Accountant V 1 1 1
Clerk III 1 1 1
Controller 1 1 1
Data Processing Clerk 1 1 1
Program Manager 1 1 1
Payroll Processing Supervisor 1 1 1
Pre-Audit Clerk I 1 1 1
Senior Account Clerk 1 1 1
Total 13 13 13
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PURCHASING
Program Description
The Purchasing Division provides a centralized purchasing function to procure services,
supplies, materials and equipment in support of all County agencies and programs.
Insures compliance in all purchasing laws and regulations and promotes economies in the
purchase of goods and services. Conducts competitive bids and requests for proposals for
all competitive purchases with the exception of Public Works construction projects.
Program Objectives
1. Continue to review all internal policies and procedures for conformance to
procurement laws and revise as necessary. Revise and update Special Provisions for
goods and services type bid and proposal packages as need.
2. Maintain up-to-date purchasing manual and training as needed for all using agencies.
Review all policies, procedures and guidelines for applicability to FRESH system.
3. Process 98% of all routine documents (Invoice payment approvals, Contract, Change
Order and Supplemental Agreement approvals) within two working days of receipt,
including electronic approval.
4. Complete purchasing process or issue written request for quotations for 95% of all
requisitions below formal bidding limits within ten days of receipt(except for items
generally combined at periodic intervals.
5. Complete draft specifications for 90% of all requisitions requiring formal advertised
bidding (IFBs or RFPs) within 60 days of receipt or deadline for receipt of
requisitions for combined purchases.
6. Process 90% of bid award and contract documents within one week of receipt back
from contractor and forward to next agency for review and signature.
7. Maintain list of professional services awards on Internet as required by law and post
95% of entries within one day of contract circulation.
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Program Highlights
• The division continues to strive to meet and maintain the new challenges associated
with an expanded three (3)times per year deadline schedule. All goals for processing
time have been met and Notice to Proceed documents for goods and services continue
to be completed in a more timely manner. We believe that this has enabled the
Purchasing Division to more effectively and efficiently serve the various using
agencies throughout our county government.
• The division has instituted a more aggressive face-to-face meeting style with our
using agencies. Relying more often on meetings rather than just phone
communications and emails. We have found that such meetings more effectively
address the need to get everyone "on the same page"regarding the specific
requirements of bids and proposals prior to posting them publicly.
• We continue working closely with our using agencies in an ongoing effort to expand
items available through price term agreements has also been effective. The various
goods and rental equipment available has enabled our using agencies to purchase
needed items immediately upon need, increasing their own efficiency and
effectiveness.
• We sent out notification to Using agencies concerning Act 190 requirements in FY.
10-11 in anticipation of the Governor's signing into law the above referenced act,
beginning on July 1, 2011, which requires that all vendors awarded purchases
exceeding $2,500 be in compliance with Tax Clearance, Dept of Commerce and
Consumer Affairs, and Dept. of Labor and Industrial Relations, requirements.
The Purchasing Division is working with all using agencies to ensure that their
authorized procurement personnel receive log-in to the state HCE website (Hawaii
Compliance Express),which is a convenient way to check on vendor compliance
under Act 190.
• Working with Finance Administration,the Purchasing Division helped put in-place a
procedure for ensuring that any vendors awarded County contracts are not debarred
from receiving government contracts prior to any award being made. The procedure
allows for a streamlined process which allows authorized personnel in each using
agency to check both state and federal websites to obtained a printed copy of non-
debarment status before making any awards and filing those documents accordingly.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Purchase Orders Issued 3,621 3,300 3,300
Invoice Payment Approvals 28,790 33,000 30,000
Requisitions Received 2,149 3,000 2,300
Contracts Completed 83 200 100
Advertised Formal Bids 74 125 100
Informal Written Requests for Quotations 79 75 75
Advertised Requests for Proposals 18 5 10
Contract,C/O&S/A Review for Compliance 734 1,000 1,000
Sole Source Approvals(Exceeding$25,000) 20 25 25
Professional Services exceeding$5,000 63 120 100
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 6 6 6
Salaries and Wages 246,778.95 272,528 260,002
Operations 224,398.40 297,660 270,475
Equipment 62.49 500 500
Program Total 471,239.84 570,688 530,977
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Buyer I 1 1 1
Buyer III 1 1 1
Contracts Clerk 1 1 1 _
Procurement& Specifications Specialist 1 1 1
Purchasing Agent 1 1 1
Storekeeper 1 1 1
Total 6 6 6
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TREASURY
Program Description
The Treasury Division collects, manages, and invests the County's cash. Treasury
arranges financing (municipal bonds) for capital improvement projects and improvement
districts. This office assists in the formation of Community Facilities Districts (CFDs)
and administers/monitors the CFD after the bonds are issued.
Program Objectives
1. Invest 99 per cent of all funds in interest-bearing accounts or certificates.
2. Maintain sufficient liquidity to meet cash requirements.
3. Maximize interest income by attaining budgeted projection while ensuring the safety
of County funds.
4. Reconcile monthly statements within thirty days of receipt.
Program Highlights
• $60 million in general obligation bonds were issued in July 2010. These funds have
financed a variety of capital improvement projects including the West Hawaii Civic
Center in addition to housing, highway, and sewer projects. 25% of the bond proceeds
were allocated for Department of Water Supply projects. The bonds were issued in
two series at the lowest interest rates in recent years. Series A consisted of $35.3
million of the traditional tax exempt bonds. The remaining $24.7 million Series B
bonds were taxable bonds called Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds.
These bonds were issued under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 with a 45% interest subsidy from the U.S. Treasury. Moody's, Standard &
Poor's, and Fitch reaffirmed their credit rating of Aa2,AA-, and AA-, respectively.
• All of the bonds outstanding for the Kalako subdivision special assessment,
designated as Improvement District No. 17 were paid, and the improvement district
was terminated.
• A foreclosure sale for I.D. 18, the Kona Coastview/Wonderview water system
improvement district was held in October, and marked the first time that property was
sold at auction.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Improvement District 1 1 2
General Obligation Bonds 14 14 15
Petty Cash Vouchers Paid 2,334 2,300 2,300
Treasury Receipts Handled _ 11,482 11,500 11,500
State Revolving Fund(SRF)Loans 17 17 17
Per Cent of Cash Invested 99.98% 99.90% 99.90%
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Rate of Return on Amount Invested .37% .30% .20%
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 6 6 6
Salaries and Wages 270,261.38 300,552 285,820
Operations 10,116.45 14,797 13,972
Equipment - 1,500 200
Program Total 280,377.83 316,849 399,992
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Account Clerk 1 1 1
Accountant I 1 1 1
Accountant III 1 1 1
Pre-Audit Clerk I 1 1 1
Senior Account Clerk 1 1 1
Treasurer 1 1 1
Total 6 6 6
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REAL PROPERTY
Program Description
The Real Property Tax Division assesses all real property situated within the County of Hawai`i
for purposes of real property taxation.
Program Objectives
1. Maintain sales assessment mean ratio +/- 10% from the 100% assessment.
2. Maintain a co-efficient of dispersion at+/- 15% of the mean ratio.
3. Conduct field inspections of 98% of all building permits issued or on file for all new
construction.
4. Maintain an active educational and informational program on real property taxation.
5. Initiate proceedings for two real property tax foreclosure sales to reduce the number
of delinquent accounts and dollar amount of delinquent taxes owed to the County.
Program Highlights
1. The number of appeals at FY 2011-2012 certification stayed relatively stable from the
previous year's total of 1040 down slightly to 1010. All the Board of Review
positions were filled for the current appeal season.
2. There were a number of training opportunities offered to the staff throughout the year,
including continuing education credits for those that are certified or licensed
appraisers. With approximately two thirds of our appraisal staff new to mass appraisal
the concentration has been on in house training on the computer system and in mass
appraisal techniques. As the entry level appraisers move up the career path they will
be exposed to advanced training in land valuation, market modeling and other
specialized courses.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Parcel Count(taxable) 139,501 140,000 140,00
Parcel Count(non-taxable) 6,223 6,400 6,400
Number of Tax Bills(1st and 2nd half) 254,198 222,000 255,000
Number of Agency Records(1st and 2nd half) 64,386 65,000 65,000
Assessment Appeals 1034 1,150 1,200
Number of Condominium Units 12,171 12,200 12,300
Current Year Balance at 6/30(millions) 7.7 7.2 8.2
Prior Year Balance at 6/30(millions) 9.9 6.0 6.5
Delinquent Taxes at 6/30(millions) 17.6 13.0 14.7
Appraisal Section-East Hawaii
Land Inspections 101 350 350
Building Inspections 1,338 2,350 2,000
Agricultural Inspections 52 350 350
Appeal Inspections 262 350 350
Appraisal Section-West Hawaii
Land Inspections 180 400 400
Building Inspections 908 2,000 2,000
Agricultural Inspections 129 200 200
Appeal Inspections 762 800 800
Clerical Section-East Hawaii
Exemptions Processed 7,308 8,000 8,000
Telephone Inquiries 10,494 14,000 12,250
Over-the-Counter Inquiries 7,104 10,000 8,500
Address Changes 12,613 13,500 13,500
Amended Assessment Notices Prepared 1,820 1,500 1,500
Clerical Section-West Hawaii
Exemptions Processed 3,427 4,000 4,000
Telephone Inquiries 11,062 8,000 11,000
Over-the-Counter Inquiries 8,509 7,500 8,500
Address Changes 9,022 7,000 9,000
Amended Assessment Notices Prepared 1,620 100 1,500
Collections Section-East Hawaii
Current Year Collection(Targeted Revenue) 209,433,297 205,000,000 200,000,000
Prior Year Collection(Targeted Revenue) 5,571,673 5,000,000 5,000,000
Delinquent Accounts Closed 0 4,000 4,000
Foreclosure Action: 1 2 2
Properties Sold 46 160 160
Revenues Collected 164,675 300,000 300,000
Mapping Section
Total Documents Processed 10,924 14,000 12,000
Ownership Changes 8,618 10,000 10,000
Revised Parcel Maps 800 1,000 1,000
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REAL PROPERTY
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 48 48 48
Salaries and Wages 1,709,575.42 2,043,494 1,875,553
Operations 644,093.58 953,085 915,072
Equipment 103.99 9,200 34,000
Program Total 2,353,772.99 3,005,779 2,824,625
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Abstracting Assistant II 2 2 2
Abstractor I 2 2 2
Abstractor II 1 1 1
Accountant II 1 1 1
Assistant County RP Tax Administrator 1 1 1
Cashier II 2 2 2
County Real Property Tax Administrator 1 1 1
Real Property Appeals Board Clerk - - 1
Real Property Appraiser IV 12 12 12
Real Property Appraiser V 2 2 2
Real Property Appraiser VI 1 1 1
Real Property Tax Clerk 14 14 14
Real Property Valuation Analyst III 2 2 2
Senior Account Clerk 1 1 1
Senior Clerk-Stenographer 1 1 -
Supervising Real Property Tax Clerk I 1 1 1
Supervising Real Property Tax Clerk II 1 1 1
Tax Collection Assistant 3 3 3
Total 48 48 48
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RISK MANAGEMENT
Program Description
The Risk Management Division is responsible for developing and implementing a
program to manage risk in order to protect County assets, minimize the interruption of
vital services,provide a safe environment for the public and County employees, and
reduce the cost of accidents and other financial losses.
Program Objectives
1. Continue to develop the Risk Management Division so as to be able to respond to
inquiries and requests for assistance within a reasonable time.
2. Annually meet and collaborate with departments to discuss current risk issues, assess
the policies and procedures in place and make necessary modifications to reduce risk
and improve regulation compliance.
3. Annually review the County's self-insurance program and research insurance industry
products to determine the most advantageous program to reduce potential financial loss
and provide adequate protection.
4. Meet every four months with Risk Management Committee to discuss activity and
current risk issues.
5. Meet semi-monthly with Safety Division Administrator to discuss areas of safety
concern and schedule safety and training programs to minimize the impact of such
concerns.
Program Highlights
• Earthquake Claims. The Division has been involved in the submission of claims for
property damage as a result of earthquake of October 15, 2006. The process has been
slow due to FEMA involvement, availability of contractors, and the time needed to
progress from project worksheet approval, RFP and award. Progress was made with
regard to insured claims with the property insurance carrier AIG and was finally
concluded in an amount of$2.038M. Closing this claim assisted in subsequent
property insurance renewal.
• Insurance procurement for the 2010-2011 season resulted in discount of premium
expense for renewal of several policies (mass transit,police subsidy and fleet,
property), while other policy premiums remained constant.
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Program Highlights (continued)
• Risk Management Committee meetings occurred every four months throughout the
year and have been a well attended forum for department/agency representatives to
learn of division activity and discuss action for particular concerns. A plan has been
put in place for the division to visit County facilities to assess risk issues and suggest
remedial action where appropriate.
• Data base for accidents is being maintained so as to recognize areas of concern and
provide accurate information to effected department/agency to assist in resolution
thereof. Departmental Safety Committees have been established to provide employees
an opportunity to discuss and remedy safety concerns and have a voice in their
department's well being.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Department consultations held re risk factors 6 6 6
New risk management initiatives carried out 3 3 3
Risk Management Committee meetings 3 3 3
Insurance evaluation and procurement 11 11 11
Safety Division meetings re:training 6 6 6
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 2 1 1
Salaries and Wages 92,493.17 71,440 68,148
Operations 871.08 3,500 2,200
Equipment - 200 350
Program Total 93,364.25 75,140 70,698
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Risk Management Officer 1 1 1
Clerk III 1 - -
Total 2 1
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Program Description
The Property Management Division is responsible for the acquisition and disposal of the
County's real property including land, remnants, easements, sale of abandoned roads,
buildings and other miscellaneous real property assets. This includes the acquisition of
Right-of-Ways, Governor's Executive Orders for State owned lands, easements, right-of-
entries and other types of real estate interests in connection with the Department of Public
Works, Department of Environmental Management, Department of Parks and Recreation
and other general County purposes.
The division manages, administers and maintains the fiscal responsibility for leasing of private
lands for County use in addition to leasing of County land and buildings to private users.
The Property Management Division is responsible for being the office of record for the
maintenance of records related to the County's acquisition and disposal of real and
personal property assets.
The division supports the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation
Commission and preparation of its annual recommendations to the Mayor of lands
worthy of preservation for further forwarding to the County Council. The division is also
responsible for the negotiation and acquisition of lands authorized by the County Council
utilizing the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund.
Program Objectives
1. Provide support for the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources
Preservation Commission in meeting its requirement of submitting its annual update
of prioritized lands to the Mayor by December 31, 2012.
2. By December 2012, identify and initiate negotiations on the purchase of the next
property pursuant to recommendations by the Public Access, Open Space and Natural
Resources Preservation Commission, the Mayor and as authorized by the County
Council.
3. Provide support for the land management and right-of way acquisition needs for all
County departments.
4. Provide administrative and fiscal management of all County leased properties and
insure all leases are paid on time.
5. Dispose of surplus real property as requested and authorized by the Mayor and the
County Council.
6. Maintain the fixed assets record system of County property and submit the annual
fixed asset report to the County Council.
7. Hold at least one public auction for the disposal of useable surplus County owned
personal property.
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Program Highlights
Property Management Division continued to consolidate and administrate real property
leases for other departments. This allows greater oversight and management of all the
various County leases.
Property Management Division participated in the latest open space acquisition by
acquiring 10 acres of ocean front known as Pa'o'o in Kohala. The purchase price was
over$1,890,000 with V2 of the purchase price being funded with a$845,000 DLNR
Legacy Land award.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Surplus personal property auctions 0 1 1
Surplus real property sales 0 0 0
Real property transactions 4 12 4
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 4 4 4
Salaries and Wages 158,779.74 175,844 171,343
Operations 2,490,825.82 1,926,270 1,785,940
Equipment 3,454.24 500
PONC—Open Space Commission - 3,600 3,600
Program Total 2,653,059.80 2,106,214 1,960,883
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Property Manager 1 1 1
Property Management Specialist 1 1 1
Clerk III 2 2 2
Total 4 4 4
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VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Program Description
The Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division administers the functions of driver
licensing, commercial driver licensing, motor vehicle registration,periodic motor vehicle
inspections, issues bicycle, and business licenses and monitors the issuing of dog
licenses. The Driver's License Section issues Driver's Licenses and Commercial Driver's
Licenses. The Motor Vehicle Registration Section issues vehicle, bicycle and select
business registrations. The Periodic Inspection Section authorizes and monitors Vehicle
Inspection providers.
Program Objectives
Vehicle Registration
1. Process mail within three days of receipt.
2. No complaints referred to the department level and above.
Licensing
1. Accommodate and complete processing 100%of requests for written driver's tests
received.
2. Accommodate and complete processing 100%of requests for driver road tests
received.
3. Accommodate and complete processing 100% of requests for CDL written driver's
tests received.
Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection
1. Conduct at least 750 inspections of stations issuing safety checks.
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Program Highlights
• During the 2010-2011 fiscal year, the VRL Division continued work on increasing
and improving the technology used by employees and citizens. The on-line vehicle
registration system began operation in July 2010 and is currently being used by
approximately 15 citizens per day. Scanners continued to be used by the Motor
Vehicle Registration clerks to scan documents for vehicle registrations and transfers.
Data Systems Department removed Driver License and PMVI computer systems from
the Police Department network and connected it to the county network enabling better
communication and decreasing reliance on the Police Department staff for computer
repairs. All of these innovations have made the clerk's work easier and decreased the
time it takes to complete citizen's transactions. In January 2011 the Kona Driver
License, Motor Vehicle Registration and Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection sections
moved to a single location at the West Hawaii Civic Center. In February 2011 the
VRL office opened in Pahoa offering both Motor Vehicle Registration and Driver
Licensing transactions.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Vehicles(Registrations Processed) 169,197 172,000 172,000
MV Transfers 38,412 44,000 40,000
Duplicate Certificates 6,912 7,500 7,000
Non-Resident Permits 34 25 30
Business and Occupation Licenses 63 51 60
Bicycle Licenses 6,066 5,500 6,000
Dog Licenses 7,367 9,000 7,500
Subpoena Certificates (MVR and DL in 2010-11) 1,139 1,700 1,200
Written Driver's Tests 12,818 13,000 13,000
Driver Road Tests 5,863 6,000 6,000
CDL Written Driver's Tests 891 1,100 1,000
Inspections of Safety Check Issuers 692 950 950
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 53 53 53
Salaries and Wages 1,748,780.87 2,281,766 2,092,600
Operations 636,734.91 936,101 861,917
Equipment 32,097.50 15,090 25,900
Program Total 2,417,613.28 3,232,957 2,980,417
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Clerk II 1 1 1
Clerk III 6 4 4
Motor Vehicle Registration Clerk I 14 14 14
Motor Vehicle Registration Clerk II 2 2 2
Supervising Motor Vehicle Registration Clerk 1 1 1
Driver License Clerk I 2 3 -
Driver License Clerk II 1 2 2
Driver License Examiner I 8 8 8
Driver License Examiner II 3 3 3
Driver License Examiner I(2/5T) 1 1 1
Motor Vehicle Control Inspector I 3 3 3
Motor Vehicle Control Inspector II 1 1 1
MV Financial Responsibility Clerk I 2 1 1
MV Financial Responsibility Clerk II 1 1 1
Supervising Driver License Examiner 1 1 1
Vehicle Registration&Licensing Clerk II - - 3
Vehicle Registration&Licensing Manager 1 1 1
Senior Account Clerk 1 1 1
VRL Clerk II 4 2 2
Total 53 53 53
Cost for five of the Motor Vehicle Registration Clerk positions are reimbursed by the State Department of
Transportation.
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FIRE
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
"First in fire protection and emergency services with trained professionals—dedicated to
serve with pride, honor, and compassion. "
Department Goals
1. The Hawaii Fire Department continues to see a continual decline in the frequency of
fire related incidents. However, the Department also continues to see a continual rise
in the frequency of Emergency Medical Services, Rescue, and Hazardous Condition
incidents. This trend is consistent across the nation as fire departments are now being
recognized as an all hazards response agency.
2. One of the goals of the Hawaii Fire Department is to protect the citizens and visitors
of Hawaii County by developing, implementing, and maintaining program strategies
that provide for a positive influence in reducing the effects of fire related incidents
which would produce losses throughout Hawaii County. Fire losses include:
a. Loss of Life: The actual loss of human life attributed to fire related incidents.
b. Loss of Property: The estimated property value loss attributed to fire related
incidents.
c. Socioeconomic Impact: The direct impact on fire related incidents upon
community social and financial stability.
d. Environmental Impact: The loss or damage of natural or cultural resources as
a result of fire related incidents.
Over the past 5 Fiscal years from 2005 through 2010, the fire incident property losses
have averaged $4,416,133 annually. During these tough economic times, any loss
greatly affects the community.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 22,408,639 General Fund 382
EMS Contract Revenue $ 14,358,592 EMS Contract Revenue 129.5
Hapuna LG Contract $ 430,456 Hapuna LG Contract 6.5
Grant Revenue $ 185,000 Grant Revenue
Total Budget: $ 37,382,687 Total Number of Positions 518
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Department Goals (continued)
3. The Hawaii Fire Department is the only municipal Fire Department Based
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program in the State of Hawaii. Our members
provide the best possible pre-hospital emergency medical care services to our
community. The unique nature of our island County with its vast open area and rural
communities presents a challenging task in providing EMS to our community. This is
a service directly associated with population demographics both with growth and
shifts as well as socioeconomic changes such as unemployment,poverty, and access
to and availability of health care; it requires constant monitoring and modification to
optimally provide proper pre-hospital EMS response. With respect to our EMS
Program, our department's goal is to: Develop, implement, and maintain program
strategies that will directly influence the quality of pre-hospital emergency medical
services throughout the island of Hawaii. Such strategies and tactics would in a
positive manner directly impact and positively influence:
a. Patient survivability in the presence of a pre-hospital illness or injury.
b. Patient disability associated with pre-hospital illness or injury.
4. As one of the County of Hawaii's public safety agencies tasked with the planning for,
response to, and mitigation of disaster events both natural and man-made, it is a goal
of our department to: Develop, implement, and maintain program strategies that will
support the effective response and mitigation of mass casualty and disaster type
incidents or events.
5. Develop, implement, and maintain strategies that will have a direct and positive
impact on the response and mitigation of various hazardous materials type incidents.
Similar to fire related incidents, this would include the influence of:
a. The reduction or minimizing of public exposure to hazardous materials
incidents.
b. The reduction or minimizing of environmental impact from hazardous
materials incidents.
6. The goal of the Hawaii Fire Department's Ocean Safety Program is to: Develop,
implement, and maintain strategies that will have a direct and positive influence on
the safety and recreational satisfaction of patrons of County protected beach parks
and shoreline areas.
7. Develop, implement, and maintain strategies that will support and enhance the
effectiveness to respond to and mitigate search and rescue type incidents
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Department Goals (continued)
8. Develop and implement a budget process that segregates/separates or delineates the
Divisions and Bureaus as well as State Funded EMS Contract to identify and facilitate the
tracking of expenditures in order to develop a more functional and accountable budget.
Department Objectives
1. Utilizing the following mechanisms or processes, department goal attainment would be
pursued and achieved by maximizing available resources:
a. Pre-Incident Strategies and Tactics. This would include the consideration and
possible implementation of prevention and public education programs focused on
identified issues and target audiences, with the intent on taking proactive steps to
preventing incidents and accidents thereby reducing losses and morbidity and
disability. Further, through more proactive and preventative actions and
partnerships with programs such as CERT (community emergency response team) a
community based first response concept may be encouraged and promoted within
our community to reduce the dependency or reliance on government to address or
respond to community needs in times of reduced resources and services or when
system capabilities or capacities are exceeded such as with large scale disasters.
b. Preparedness and Capability Enhancement. Based on the respective missions and
service delivery expectations, identify, adopt, and implement resource and training
standards aimed at providing the highest quality of service.
c. Post Incident Analysis. This Component of is essential to and directly associated
with the development of pre-incident strategies and tactics. Through the standard
Post Incident Debriefing, mission performance as well as outside contributing
factors or circumstances surrounding the emergency incident, are useful tools to
identify and develop new program measures or strategies to include public
education and awareness as well as hazard and risk identification.
d. Operational Tactics and Strategies. Concurrently with the support of preparedness
and capability enhancement, identify, establish, and implement operational tactics
and strategies that will maximize operational effectiveness and overall incident
mitigation safety. It is with this component that a philosophy of risk management
should be considered and acknowledge the following:
• Risk life to save viable life
• Consider significant risk to recover lost life or save property that can be saved
• Risk little to nothing for that which cannot be saved
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Department Objectives (continued)
2. Continue/maintain annual review of industry and government standards for current
mission and service delivery. Such standards may include, but are not limited to
apparatus and equipment, staffing levels, training, response times, and service area
demographics. Referenced recognized standards may include but are not limited to
such organizations as: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Insurance
Services Office (ISO), the Hawai`i Insurance Bureau,the State of Hawaii
Department of Health, and the United States Lifeguarding Association.
3. Maintain annual review of department's ability to meet service delivery standards.
4. Identify specific resource, personnel, and training requirements to achieve recognized
standards.
5. Develop a financial report and budget projections required to implement reforms.
6. Identify funding sources for proposed reforms to include alternative funding
programs and inter-agency cost sharing or partnerships.
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Program Description
The Emergency Operations Division represents the service delivery and emergency response
and emergency mission performance components of the Hawaii Fire Department. Although
the effectiveness of the Emergency Operations Division in fulfilling its missions is reliant
and dependent upon the support and assistance of other divisions, bureaus, and sections of
the organization, in the development of the program budget each sub-unit(Operations, EMS,
Special Operations[Rescue and Hazmat Operations], Ocean Safety), and the sub-units of the
Support Services Division(Fire Prevention, Auxiliary Services, Training, Volunteer
Training) are addressed accordingly and respectively.
The Emergency Operations Division is tasked with the delivery and performance of Fire
Protection and Suppression(structural, wild land, transportation, etc.), Emergency
Medical Services, Search and Rescue, Hazardous Materials Incident response, and a
variety public safety services at County staffed and guarded beaches through its Ocean
Safety Program. These services are recognized as critical and essential life safety and
property conservation programs.
In addition to public sentiment or customer satisfaction and expectations,the various
programs are measured against recognized industry standards such as those established
by the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA). Such standards support a more
qualitative and quantitative assessment of program performance.
Program Objectives
1. Continued pursuit of meeting recognized response time standards according to NFPA 1710.
It will be evaluated in six month intervals, January 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.
2. Maintain annual review and evaluation of department's service delivery performance
based on identified recognized fire protection service delivery standards as defined by
but not limited to NFPA,Hawai`i Insurance Bureau, Insurance Services Office (ISO),
OSHA, and United States Lifeguarding Association by June 30, 2013.
3. Continued pursuit of personnel and resource requirements for achievement of
industry standards of fire protection service delivery. This will include the pursuit of
meeting of personnel staffing levels in accordance with NFPA 1710 Standard for the
Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical
Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments. It will
be evaluated in six month intervals, January 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.
4. Maintain the construction process of targeted priority infrastructure (new Makalei
Fire Station) by June 2013.
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Program Objectives (continued)
5. Maintain annual review and revision of all Mutual Aid Agreements, Memorandums
of Understanding(MOU), and Memorandums of Agreement (MOA)to support
interagency partnerships and operational effectiveness by May 2012.
6. Maintain annual review and identify recognized service delivery, training, and equipment
standards as defined by various organizations as, but not limited to; State of Hawai`i
Department of Health EMS Branch, Department of Transportation, etc by June 2013.
7. Continued pursuit of alternative funding programs and prioritize cost-sharing programs based
on the current Department financial feasibility to continue necessary fleet replacement by
December 31, 2012.
8. Provide an evaluation of the Battalion District Boundaries to contemplate relocation of the
Battalion Headquarters to more effectively cover the Battalion Districts upon completion of
the new Makalei Station by June 2013.
Program Highlights
• Responded to 20,972 incidents. 735 fire related incidents, 15,585 Emergency
Medical Services incidents, 141 Rescue Incidents, 204 Hazardous Condition
Incidents, 1,394 Public Service Incidents, 2,615 Good Intent Incidents, 268 False
Alarm incidents, 23 Severe Weather Incidents, and 7 Citizen Complaint incidents.
• Integration of American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance service and US Army
Pohakuloa Fire into our dispatch response protocols, greatly increasing the protection
areas for our community in both Fire and EMS related incidents.
• Freedom Fire Equipment awarded bid to build 2000 gallon Super Tanker Apparatus
for Ka'u District, funded through Community Development Block Grant funding for
$250,000. Apparatus was 50% completed at close of FY.
• Achieved a ninety(90)percent success rate in meeting the National Fire Protection
Association standard for response time in the delivery of Advanced Life Support
(ALS)treatment within 8 minutes. Average response time was 7 minutes 33
seconds.
• Continued to provide for enhanced training in fire fighting and search and rescue by
participating in training such as Hazmat training with the Hawaii Army National
Guard Civil Support Team, urban search and rescue, swift-water training classes,
long-line extrication, and high rise building fire suppression drills.
• Completed the "in house"proprietary Aquatics Competency Certification Program,
certifying all personnel at their necessary level of training for their position.
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Program Highlights (continued)
• Construction of the new Makalei Fire Station commenced on May 9, 2011.
• Completed annual review of Memorandums of Agreement or Understanding with
partnering agencies.
• Maintained partnership with the Hawaii Community College through active
participation in fire science curriculum to support employee career development.
• Awarded a Community Development Block Grant for a new Class A Fire Pumper
for the Pahoa District and submitted Bid Specification for review.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
No.of Responses: Actual Budget Estimate
Fire 735 716 750
EMS/Rescue 15,726 17,658 18,000
Hazardous Material Conditions 204 350 250
Others/Needless/Special Service 4,307 5,542 4,500
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget - Request
Number of Positions 452 453 453
Salaries and Wages 27,560,556.26 28,226,383 28,140,579
Operations 2,172.578.85 2,220,835 3,553,655
Equipment 1,429,308.97 5,500 599,650
Equipment-Federal/Private 84,662.83 75,000 115,000
LEPC 7,483.12 45,000 45,000
Program Total 31,261,928.03 30,572,718 32,453,884
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Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Actual Budget Request
Fire Chief 1 1 1
Deputy Fire Chief 1 1 1
Account Clerk 2 2 2
Accountant I 1 1 1
Accountant IV 1 1 1
Aeromedical Helicopter Pilot 3 3 3
Assistant Fire Chief 2 2 2
Fire Communications Supervisor 1 1 1
Battalion Chief 9 9 9
Chief Aeromedical Helicopter Pilot 1 1 1
Clerk III 1 1 1
Data Entry Operator 1 I 1
Fire Captain 55 54 54
Fire/EMS Specialist II 45 45 45
Fire/EMS Specialist III - 1 1
Fire Equipment Operator 60 60 60
Fire/Hazardous Materials Specialist 18 18 18
Fire Rescue Specialist 18 18 18
Fire Fighter 150 150 150
Fire Fighter Recruit(Temp) 60 60 60
Fire Radio Dispatcher III 3 3 3
Fire Radio Dispatcher II 12 12 12
Human Resources Technician I - 1 1
Human Resources Assistant 1 1 1
Human Resources Specialist II 1 1 -
Human Resources Program Specialist - - 1
Private Secretary 1 1 1
Senior Account Clerk 2 2 2
Storekeeper 2 2 2
Total 452 453 453
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Bureau
Program Description
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Bureau is directly aligned with the Emergency
Operations Division and provides program support and coordination. The coordination
of Emergency Medical Technician(EMT) and Mobile Intensive Care Technician(MICT
or Paramedic)training is one of the essential functions carried out by the EMS Bureau.
In addition,the EMS Bureau participates in the development of recommendations
relating to program budgets, equipment acquisition, policy and procedure establishment
and also acts as the department's liaison with the many health care agencies of our
community. As the department's liaison,the EMS Bureau assists our community health
organizations in the prevention,treatment, and recovery from community health hazards.
Program Objectives
1. Implement a proactive Public Education and Injury Prevention program through the
collaborative efforts with State EMSIPB. Efforts initially to be focused on a Senior
Fall Prevention and Child Passenger Safety Seat program by December 2012.
2. Utilize and implement the County of Hawaii's FRESH inventory system to assist with
the management of EMS supplies,pharmaceutical, and equipment. The goal will be
to improve accountability, streamline the procurement process, reduce waste and
increase overall efficiency. Implementation to be completed by September 2012.
3. Assess and evaluate the MICT recruitment process and determine specific timelines
and benchmarks for personnel interested in the MICT Program by September 2012.
Focus will be on how the Department can assist and or encourage interested
personnel in attaining the necessary pre-requisites and experience.
4. Evaluate the viability of creating an MOA with Kapiolani Community College or any
other accredited institution to establish an ongoing, exclusive Anatomy Physiology
and Medical Terminology class for HFD personnel by July 2012.
5. Revise and update the EMS Policy and Procedures manual inclusive of a
comprehensive, detailed Infection Control protocol and packet for operations
personnel by June 2013.
6. Assess the feasibility of expanding the Scope of Practice to that of an ALS capacity
for specific Engine Company's based on available data of call volume and response
times by June 2013.
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Bureau
Program Highlights
• Graduated (4) more MICTs in December 2010.
• Sent(2)personnel to Oahu for MICT training in January 2011.
• On January 14th, 2011 met with Patricia O'Hagan, Health Academic Programs Dean
with KCC. Viable options to obtaining the necessary pre-requisite for the EMS
program were discussed. As a result of this meeting, an exclusive HFD Anatomy &
Physiology on-line class was established and completed.
• 12 lead EKG field transmissions and the STEMI protocol were successfully initiated
in March 2011 with Hilo Medical Center. Patient outcomes are being monitored and
evaluated.
• Participated in Shattered Dreams Project with Kealakehe High School in April 2011.
Project was a huge success and the feedback was extremely positive.
• 11th annual EMS Fun Run event was held on May 29th, 2011 in Hilo. An estimated
760 participants supported the event. $11,000.00 worth of proceeds were generated
and donated amongst the American Cancer Society and three Fire personnel battling
cancer.
• A one year review of the Pro-QA"Alpha" determinant project was held on July 25th,
2011. In review, it was determined that the three program objectives were being met:
• Objective 1: Increase Ambulance Capacity to The Community
• Objective 2: Reduce Response of HFD ALS Ambulance units to Non-
Emergent Request in High Volume Districts
• Objective 3: Increase Ambulance Resources at Minimal Expense to the
Community
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SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU
Rescue Operations
Program Description
To provide professional and effective search and rescue services with regards to
maritime, swift water, land, and urban search and rescue type incidents.
Program Objectives
1. Maintain annual review and revision of current Search and Rescue policies and
procedures in accordance with recognized industry standards. Continue to review,
adopt, and implement an established policy by December 2012.
2. Develop and implement a mandatory Rescue Specialist training by December 2012.
3. Implement our annual rescue training schedule identifying the core requirements
needed for our rescue program by December 2012.
4. Track all required training done by our rescue personnel with individual training logs
by December 2012.
5. Development of a Resource Management Plan for all types of rescue equipment by
December 2012.
6. Continue to be actively involved in procuring funds through grants and other
alternative sources throughout the fiscal year.
7. Continue to work with the Sayre Foundation regarding the identification and purchase
of equipment for our rescue personnel by December 2012.
8. Develop a Memorandum of Agreement with the Coast Guard in regards to search and
recovery of a missing swimmer by December 2012.
9. Evaluate the need to repair, replace, and/or maintain our rescue equipment currently
in use by December 2012.
Program Highlights
• Continue review and revision of Search and Rescue policies, procedures, and
guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations and NFPA standards.
• Implemented and completed the Hawaii Fire Department Aquatics Competency
Certification(ACC)program.
• Conducted all of the ACC training classes to qualify personnel to meet the minimum
qualifications to TA or be promoted to a Fire Rescue Specialist position as well as to
meet the minimum qualification as a FF or any ranked personnel.
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SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU
Rescue Operations
Program Highlights (continued)
• Purchased several equipment needs such as the Chopper Spotter, rescue boat trailer,
and other safety equipment for our rescue personnel.
• Continued support of the USAR program with our rescue and EMS personnel.
• Purchased and began use of our new rescue helicopter.
• Continued support of off duty rescue training in regards to the core requirements
identified as necessities for the job.
• Continued client sign up with Project Lifesaver program. Number of clients
increased to 20.
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SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU
Hazmat Operations
Program Description
To provide professional, effective and safe response to and mitigation of hazardous
materials, weapons of mass destruction and bioterrorism incidents.
Program Objectives
1. Establish a mandatory Hazardous Materials Operations and Technician training and
competency maintenance program by January 2013.
2. Establish a Hazardous Materials equipment maintenance and replacement program by
January 2013.
3. Maintain annual review and revise current Hazmat policies,procedures and
guidelines in accordance with OSHA,NIOSH, and NFPA. Develop a recommended
revised draft by January 2013.
4. Review training opportunities offered by Department of Homeland Security (DHS),
93rd CST, State RAD Team, and other outside agencies, and identify opportunities for
partnerships and shared resources by January 2013.
5. Procure equipment and identify a maintenance program for all of the hazmat equipment and
supplies by January 2013.
6. Identify funding for training, equipment, and supplies through grants and other alternative
sources by January 2013.
Program Highlights
• Hazmat technician level retraining classes was held utilizing a grant from UC Davies.
• Hazmat Operations level retraining continued at the company level.
• Continued working with the 93rd Civil Support team as part of the Kilauea task force
to monitor particulate and SO2 emissions. However, due to failure of the monitors in
the field, all of the Area Rae monitors were taken off line and stored at the Kaumana
station.
• Repaired equipment needing maintenance including the replacement of sensors and
filters. Some of these equipment included the Hazmat ID from sta. 4 and 21,the
Thermo radiation equipment from sta. 4, level A suits, and the Canbera radiological
detectors.
• Procured Ludlow radiological equipment from DOH.
• Began taking advantage of DHS funded training in Nevada,New Mexico, and
Anniston. Personnel have begun to fill in applications for attendance.
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Program Description
The Ocean Safety Bureau is tasked with the development and delivery of ocean safety
operations and public safety education programs utilizing a team of highly skilled and
dedicated Water Safety Officers. It maintains safety services,promotes preventative actions,
and facilitates basic emergency life support functions. Ocean Safety is the principal resource
and consultant on all matters relating to ocean safety on the Island of Hawai`i.
Program Objectives
1. To reach target manpower goals of providing a minimum of two (2) Water Safety
Officers daily per tower in accordance with our operational schedule, and so strive to
provide at least four(4) Water Safety Officers on site at Hapuna Beach State Park
and four(4) Water Safety Officers at Kahalu'u Beach Park, and two (2) Water Safety
Officers at each of the following: La'aloa Beach Park, Honoli'i Beach Park,
Richardson's Ocean Park, Isaac Hale Beach Park and Ahalanui. Onekahakaha Beach
Park, Carlsmith Beach Park, Leleiwi Beach Park and Spencer Beach Park will have at
least two (2) Water Safety Officers on duty during weekends, holidays and summer
and winter vacation. Manpower goals to be attained by December 2012.
2. Provide the districts of South Kona, South Kohala, Puna, and Hilo with a Lieutenant
position to increase supervision in these areas by June 2013.
3. Provide a minimum of four(4) United States Lifeguard Association(USLA) open
water rescue training sessions to all Water Safety Officers on staff as follows:
• Two (2)per year in West Hawai`i: one (1) in November 2012 and one (1) in May
2013.
• Two (2)per year in East Hawai`i: one (1) in November 2012 and one (1) in May
2013.
• All new Water Safety Officer I hires and Temporary hires during orientation in
Fiscal Year 2012.
4. Continue to co-sponsor with Hawaiian Lifeguard Association-Hawai`i (HLA-Hawaii)
the Big Island Junior Lifeguard program at four(4) locations: Hilo, Puna, Kailua-
Kona and Hapuna,to promote ocean safety through education and activities to youth
age 12-17. Programs to be implemented during FY 2012/2013.
5. Sponsor and host Jr. Lifeguard Championships for the Island of Hawai`i at Hapuna
Beach State Park annually during July 2012.
6. Procure two new surveyor towers for Hapuna Beach north end to cover the Hapuna
Prince Hotel beach area, and the Punalu'u beach by January 2013.
7. Implement a new policy regarding the use of Ultra Violet Protection Garments to be
used as personal protective equipment by July 2012.
8. Provide goggles and snorkel equipment for all of the WSOs as safety equipment by
July 2012.
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Program Highlights
• 2,468,706 patrons visited our beach parks in FY2010-2011.
• Conducted repairs and other maintenance on all of the lifeguard towers.
• Ocean Safety provided water patrol services for the Hapuna Rough Water Swim, the
King's Swim,the Richardson's Rough Water Swim, and the Honu Triathlon in 2010.
• Water Safety Officers conducted two (2) Junior Lifeguard Program class sessions
during the months of June and July 2010/2011 at(4) locations: Kailua-Kona, Hilo,
Puna, and Hapuna. A total of 154 youth aged 12-17 participated.
• Working on changes in classification for the entry level WSO to eliminate some of
the current certification requirements in order to increase the number of applicants.
• Continued development of Ocean Safety's Strategic Goal Plan for the implementation
of Standard Operating Guidelines.
• Secured new equipment including rescue boards, megaphones, binoculars, and AEDs
for the Ocean Safety division donated by the Sayre Foundation.
• Continued working on the procurement of new lifeguard towers for Punaluu and
Hapuna Beaches. In the interim, a temporary tower is being erected at the Punaluu
Beach.
• Created new policies such as a shift exchange and CTO policy to help in maintaining
manpower at our beaches.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Beaches with WSO Staff/Patrolled 12 12 12
Persons Served at Beaches 2,468,706 2,178,234 2,200,000
Beach/Park Rule Violations 1,698 2,437 2,100
Preventative Actions 87,723 77,599 88,231
Minor First Aid 6,937 6,271 6,855
Public Contacts 135,206 121,081 141,855
Individuals Rescued at Beaches 310 378 380
Major First Aid Given at Beaches 286 341 300
Resuscitations 9 4 4
Drownings 2 0 0
Surfing Accidents 111 112 115
Scuba Accidents 1 1 1
Jump Dive Accidents 1 2 4
I.R.B.Assistance 0 0 0
Ambulance Assistance 65 81 90
Fire Assistance 18 71 65
Helicopter Assistance 2 3 5
Police Assistance 13 10 15
Lost Child 4 11 10
Shark Attack 0 0 0
Beach Attendance
Location Total Count Total Count Total Count
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
Kahalu`u Beach Park 308,920 369,255 439,602
La'aloa Beach Park(Magic Sands) 217,280 214,249 266,873
Hapuna Beach State Park 546,536 593,943 641,039
*Spencer Beach Park 64,254 71,939 66,557
Honolii Beach Park 130,536 134,614 144,186
*Onekahakaha Beach Park 108,708 103,895 110,665
*Carlsmith Beach Park 67,528 63,189 66,716
*Lele`iwi Beach Park 47,072 51,023 47,298
Richardson's Ocean Park 142,922 164,633 163,911
Ahalanui Beach Park 144,205 146,700 138,574
Isaac Hale Memorial Beach Park** 189,688 190,679 162,530
Punalu`u Blacksands Beach Park*** - 31,405 220,755
Total _ 1,967,649 2,135,524 _ 2,468,706
*Not guarded daily
**Ocean Safety began providing services effective March 1,2008
'Note: Ocean Safety under Parks&Recreation Aquatics Division thru June 30,2007. Statistical Data for
informational purposes only.
***Ocean safety began providing services effective May 16, 2010
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 ! FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 48 48 48
Salaries and Wages 1,566,479.91 1,926,262 1,811,581
Operations 196,044.10 55,653 52,982
Equipment and programs 6,009.50 8,900 8,900
Program Total 1,768,533.51 1,990,815 1,873,409
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Actual Budget Request
Administrative Assistant 1 1 1
Water Safety Officer I Temp 5/12T 5 5 5
Water Safety Officer II 23 23 23
Water Safety Officer II 3/4T 3 3 3
Water Safety Officer II 1/2T 12 12 12
Water Safety Officer II 3/5T 1 1 1
Water Safety Officer III 1 1 1
Water Safety Officer IV 2 2 2
Total 48 48 48
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Program Description
The Fire Prevention Bureau plays an integral role in the development, implementation,
and maintenance of life and fire safety programs affecting the County of Hawaii. This
bureau is responsible for the review of various building plans and development project
proposals in addition to the enforcement of fire codes and regulations. Personnel conduct
site and building inspections,public education and fire safety and prevention training,
and post fire incident investigations. The Fire Prevention Bureau plays an integral role in
the support and achievement of organizational goals and objectives from the perspective
of education and prevention. This proactive role, although difficult to measure and
quantify, has a direct impact on the reduction and control of fire losses. It is the desire
and intent of the Fire Department Administration to expand its public education programs
based on the identification of specific trends and identifiable causes contributing to fire
losses.
Program Objectives
1. Complete the inventory and inspection of ALL display fireworks in Hawaii County to
assure proper labeling and accountability. All display fireworks in Hawaii County
shall be labeled by July 5th, 2012.
2. Update the Fire departments permitting forms and make forms available on the
County website. Permit forms to include Tent and temporary structures, installation
of Propane tanks, installation and removal of above-ground and below-ground fuel
storage tanks, Assembly occupancies greater than 300, and Application of flammable
finishes. Roll out October 2012.
3. Improve upon our public education program. In particular, the Fire Prevention Week
festivities. Objective would be to expand and use each day during our Annual Fire
Prevention week as a means to spread the word on Fire and Life safety, instead of
compressing activities in two days. Implement October 2012.
4. Implement Business Occupancy Inspection Program utilizing Company Personnel.
Program will enhance response personnel's knowledge of fire inspections and
occupancies within their districts. Training to be completed by December 2012, with
inspections starting in January of 2013. First program evaluation and review provided
by June 2013.
5. Ongoing advocacy for residential fire sprinklers becoming law in Hawaii. Implement
an effective Community Awareness program and explore venues to engage and
educate the public. The majority of fire injury and deaths occurs in residential type
fires. Initiate planning and development phases in July of 2012. Implementation
targeted for November 2012.
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Program Highlights
• The amount of inspections completed has increased, mostly due to the number of
trained inspectors available, furthermore,the quality of these inspections has also
shown much improvement from 2010 to 2011. Proficiency was the goal, and has been
achieved.
• We have increased our educational programs by reaching out to large corporate
companies. Our primary focus has always been the school age children. Now we
educate all members of the public. We have trained well over 300 members of the
public in Fire extinguisher use alone. Countless others were educated in Fire and life
safety education talks and lectures.
• We have assisted our training bureau by instructing several classes.
• Conducted an introduction speech to the recruits on April 1, 2011. Provided an
insight on the Fire Prevention Bureau and its objectives.
• Conducted the class on Fire detection, Fire alarm, and Fire suppression systems
(Chapter 16) on June 16, 2011 and June 27, 2011.
• Conducted Chapter 18 and Chapter 20 classes, which is Protecting fire scene
evidence, Fire prevention and public education on July 26-27, 2011.
• New Fire Code was completed and sent to County Council and Mayor for review and
further approval actions.
• Engine companies are now well more educated in conducting school inspections. We
have again assisted in about 80%of the inspections.
• New Inspectors have improved tremendously. They are familiar with our duties,
goals, and objectives. They have demonstrated the capabilities of meeting NFPA
1031 requirements.
• The Mayor's initiative on speeding up the County plans review process is underway
and working well. Public works has documented that through this new process, plans
approvals have drastically improved in both time and efficiency.
• Fire Prevention week and the annual Fire Fighter's safety guide program for
elementary school kids ages K-6 are in progress. We are already talking with the
other counties to discuss new ideas and procedures on how to improve on these
programs.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate*
Inspections—Occupancy 1,730 1,135 1,710
-Fire Protection Equipment 356 670 420
Building Plans 1,013 1,007 980
Fire Safety and Extinguisher Training 107 63 160
Meetings,Training,and Conference 427 230 384
Complaints Investigated 109 117 124
Arson K9 Team-Deployment 12 35 24
*Note: These figures represent projections based on average of previous years'statistics.
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 6 6 6
Salaries and Wages 446,321.19 458,845 576,199
Operations 39,096.20 68,375 61,775
Equipment - - _
Program Total 485,417.39 _ 527,220 637,974
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Actual Budget Request
Fire Captain 2 2 2
Fire Prevention Inspector I 3 3 3
Battalion Chief 1 1 1
Total 6 6 6
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AUXILIARY SERVICES BUREAU
Program Descriptions
The Hawaii Fire Department's Auxiliary Services Bureau is comprised of three support
sections: 1) Fire Equipment Maintenance Section, 2) Fire and Emergency
Communications Section, and 3) Warehouse and Supply Section. Each of these sections
is vital to the organization's ability to deliver and sustain essential emergency services.
As described and defined below, each section provides a variety of functions and services
either in support of emergency operations or in conjunction or association with the
Emergency Operations Division.
Fire Equipment Maintenance Section
The Fire Equipment Maintenance Section provides the repair and support services for all
department vehicles, apparatus and portable equipment. Personnel also participate in the
design and specification of new equipment and apparatus to be acquired. This support
section is a critical component in the maintenance of emergency services and mission
readiness of the fire department. The support role of the Fire Equipment Maintenance
Section is essential and critical to the success of the department in meeting its goals and
objectives. As the organization's mission and service delivery demands continue to
increase, the maintenance and repair of the department's vehicle and apparatus fleet
continue to grow at exponential rates. Combined with the fact that the fleet continues to
age, which is reflective of an increase in repairs,the sustainability of emergency
operations is dependent upon the support and maintenance of all apparatus and
equipment.
Program Objectives
1. Re-roof maintenance facility by December 2012.
2. Evaluate cost effective measures to initiate facility upgrades and repairs to include
adding a mezzanine floor for parts inventory and expansion of work floor space to
accommodate increased work load and shop equipment by October 2012
3. Explore the opportunity to increase maintenance personnel by adding a shop clerk to
maintain Fleet Management Data System by September of 2012 to request position in
the 2013/14 budget.
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Program Highlights
• Utilization of electronic format vehicle repair resource "Mitchell One"web based on-
demand program for repair and maintenance of cars and trucks.
• Continue yearly PUC vehicle safety inspections on all fire apparatus and medical
units in compliance with new Department of Transportation regulations.
• Upgrade underground phone and dsl lines to shop intended to enable efficient use of
web based fleet management program.
• Received new Medic units.
• Received new rescue boat trailer from the Sayer Foundation.
• Mechanic attended Platform Maintenance Training.
• Chief Mechanic met with Honolulu Fire Department counterpart to check CAFS skid
unit feasibility, check on possible apparatus donation to HFD, and assist volunteers to
inspect 5 ton military 6 X 6 truck to be purchased by volunteers at Barbers Point
Government Liquidation.
• 883 Apparatus and Equipment Repairs. 181 Road Service Calls
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate*
Shop—Vehicle Repairs 883 1,229 900
Contractual—Vehicle Repairs 214 227 250
Annual PUC Safety Inspections 120 127 140
*Note: These figures represent projections based on average ofprevious years'statistics.
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 7 7 7
Salaries and Wages 240,844.25 272,242 258,089
Operations 240,589.74 232,247 337,021
Equipment - - -
Program Total 481,433.99 504,489 595,110
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Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Actual Budget Request
Chief Mechanic,HFD 1 1 1
Fire Equipment Mechanic 4 4 4
Helicopter Mechanic 1 1 1
Helicopter Mechanic(TEMP) 1 1 1
Total 7 7 7
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Fire Communications Control Center
The Fire Communications Control Center is the focal point through which all emergency
service requests are made via the telephone as well as via the radio communications
system. In addition, all fire department operational activities and communication are
coordinated through the Fire Communications Control Center to include flight following
for our two helicopter aircrafts. Fire Radio Dispatchers also provide on-line pre-arrival
medical instruction or Emergency Medical Dispatching services to persons placing 911
calls and are able to perform basic potentially life-saving maneuvers or techniques. It must
be stressed and emphasized that the roles and responsibilities of the Fire Radio Dispatchers
and the department's Communication Section extends far beyond that of a simple call
taking and routing center. The Fire Radio Dispatchers support and affect a critical
communications network and system that is designed to provide essential lifesaving
instructions and directions to persons in crisis as well as to serve as a conduit and link for
all operational communication needs.
Program Objectives
1. Identify and implement established demark points, within the dispatch center, with all
vendors who have equipment within this integrated communications facility by
March 2013.
2. Explore opportunities to incorporate Automatic Vehicle Locator data into a CAD
mapping system by August 2013.
Program Highlights
• Upgraded and utilization Positron Map System.
• Introduction of our EMD QA program
• Continued membership and participation in the State 700 MHz RPC (Regional
Planning Committee).
• Completion of our Tactical Interoperability Communications Plan for the Big Island
• Implementing AMR into our HFD dispatch system.
• Fire dispatch personnel received individual training from Dawn Esser of Big Island
Physical Therapy Care to help make our dispatch center ergonomically friendly and
safe.
• Proceeding with Hawaii County Radio Communications Up Grade Plan with Scientel
as our project manager.
• Processed 20,961 911 calls in fiscal year 10— 11
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Program Measures
Refer to Emergency Operations Division.
Program Expenditures
Refer to Emergency Operations Division.
Personnel Position Summary
Refer to Emergency Operations Division
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Warehouse and Supply Section
The Warehouse and Supply Section provides a lifeline of logistical support to all
divisions, bureaus, and sections of the Fire Department. This includes the receipt,
inventory, and distribution of all emergency operations equipment purchases and
ancillary supply and equipment inventory and distribution. Although historically, and
inclusive of this budget document, the Warehouse and Supply Section has been
incorporated within the Emergency Operations Division, it is desirable and intended that
his section be removed and recognized for its unique and inherent fiscal needs and
obligations.
Program Objectives
1. Increase distribution center efficiency through utilization of updated inventory
practices and electronic inventory management. Assess existing resources and
inventory system, review and evaluated possible alternatives, and make
recommendations by September 2012.
2. In light of changes to the physical footprint of the existing facility due to major ADA
upgrades, the Auxiliary Services Division will explore opportunities to increase
storage space within existing facility, to include expansion or relocation.
Recommendations to be submitted by September 2012.
Program Highlights
• Purchase and distribution of 254 sets of PPE purchased through the AFG program.
Also was audited by Jeff Woods of the FEMA organization.
• Assisted in providing department wide training on the use of the new MSA's.
• Assisted in providing a department wide fit-testing of SCBA masks.
• Promoted the upgrade of critical pieces of equipment used within the department.
• Distribution of critical upgraded pieces of equipment used within the department.
Things distributed this fiscal year. Pak radios, Commercial grade ranges, commercial
grade refrigerators, MSA tanks, Fire hose of all sizes, nozzles of all sizes, ProPaks,
fire axes, brush fire clothing, and footware. Also outfitted Ladder 14 with equipment
not available in our department by up grading many of the outdated specs that were
used in the past.
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Program Highlights (continued)
• Assisted the Fire Administration with the specification, intake, inventory, and
distribution of Homeland Security Grant purchase.
• Moved and cleared out Railroad Avenue Warehouse.
• Met with a team of firefighters at Central Fire Station to sample different types of fire
helmets. The team agreed to a style that will be the standard for firefighting helmets.
FASO gathered specifications for future purchase.
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TRAINING BUREAU
Program Description
The Training Bureau is responsible for the overall training of the Hawaii Fire Department
personnel and the volunteers. The Training Bureau provides the foundation from which
the department establishes its standards of operation and conduct. These areas consist of
the training of all new fire fighters, company personnel, and the volunteer division. The
primary functions of the Training Bureau are to provide the necessary resources to
support the continued training and evaluation of all personnel to instill and maintain the
highest level of competency and proficiency, and to promote safety to prevent work-
related accidents and injuries.
The role and function of the Training Bureau has been expanded to include the
identification, adoption, delivery, and maintenance of specialty training including but not
limited to: Hazmat, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). These functions
are aimed at supporting improved public service, promoting career development, improve
operational and financial effectiveness, and to provide a safe working environment while
conforming to standards and/or regulations associated with our occupation.
Program Objectives
1. Continue the support of all pre-existing training curriculum and personnel
participation in NFA programs. Deliver two (2)NFA Courses for 60 personnel by
October 2012.
2. Evaluate the need to improve the training records management system utilizing
current technologies (NFIRS, laserfiche, database, etc.), recommend changes and
initiate changes by November 2012.
3. Prepare for the hiring of 20 Fire Fighter recruits effective October 2012.
Program Highlights
• March 16, 2010 the 39th Recruit class began their Firefighter I training.
• February 25, 2011 the Graduation of the 39th Recruit class.
• April 1, 2011 40th Recruit class began their Firefighter I training.
• 127 personnel re-certified in Hazmat.
• New 160 Hazmat class to begin in April of 2012.
• 86 personnel completed First Responder Refresher.
• May 12 & 13, 2011, 32 Fire personnel completed"Strategy and Tactics for Initial
Company Operations" ( STICO ).
• 112 Driver Audits completed during the Fiscal Year.
• The implementation of the new Aquatics Competency Certification(ACC ) Program.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual* Budget Estimate**
Fire Training Bureau Program Delivery(Hours):
Fire Fighter Recruit Training 3,200 2,907 3,197
Fire/Rescue Training(Operations) 720 861 900
Public Education Training(Fire Extinguisher Trng) 105 71 110
Hazardous Material Training 131 230 300
Medical First Responder Training 600 421 600
Incident Command/Officer Training 120 250 250
Driver Improvement Training 1,920 2,495 2,000
Wildland Training 150 170 200
Administrative Duties*** 2,880 2,067 2,500
*Note: It should be noted that the program delivery hours depicted represent instructor hours,and those same hours reflect,on
occasion,multiple instructors delivering the curriculum concurrently. For example,various modules for the fire fighter recruit
training curriculum require multiple instructors monitoring training program delivery.
**These figures represent projections based on average of previous years'statistics.
**Administrative duties include hours aside from actual program curriculum delivery and includes documentation of program
mandates in compliance with HIOSH and other regulatory mandates.
Program Expenditures**
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 4 4 4
Salaries and Wages 341,628.11 342,970 351,130
Operations 97,960.59 86,872 88,472
Equipment - - -
Program Total 439,588.70 429,842 439,602
**Includes Training Bureau/Volunteer Fire Service
Personnel Position Summary**
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Actual Budget Request
Fire Captain 3 3 3
Fire Apparatus Trainer 1 1 1
Total 4 4 4
**Includes Training Bureau/Volunteer Fire Service
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VOLUNTEER TRAINING SECTION
Program Description
The Volunteer Training Section provides direction, coordination, support, and oversight
of the Volunteer Firefighting training program.
The Hawaii Fire Department is the only fire department in the state of Hawaii that is
considered to be a combination fire department whereby the emergency response
workforce is comprised of both paid career and volunteer responders. The primary
function of the Volunteer Training Section is to train all volunteers to the highest level,
promoting safety and adherence with the core values of the Hawaii Fire Department.
Program Objectives
1. Identify resource requirements, costs and possible funding sources, to meet narrow
banding communications requirements for all Volunteer Fire companies. Submit
evaluation and recommendations to the Fire Chief by September 2012.
2. Continued integration of Hawai'i Fire Department Operations personnel with Hawai'i
Fire Department Volunteer Fire Companies through a consolidated training program.
Targeting 100% integration by June 2013.
Program Highlights
• Ainaloa Volunteer Company 10D brought on line.
• In October 2009, Seasonal Flu and H1N1 vaccinations were offered and administered
to all interested personnel.
• ANSI 207-2006 High Visibility Vests were issued in March 2010 to all Volunteer
personnel for use on incidences on or around roadways.
• Portable fire extinguisher training provided in October 2009 using department's
propane training system for all volunteer companies giving them the "hands on"
experience to manage small fires.
• Fire Fighting I training program for all volunteer personnel continuing.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate**
Volunteer Training:
Admin.,Research,Prep.(Hrs.) 2,949.5 1,724 2,800
Volunteer Company Training(Hrs.) 679.5 772 772
Volunteer Companies 24 24 24
Volunteer Fire Fighters 240 240 240
**Note: These figures represent projections based on average ofprevious years'statistics.
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Program Expenditures
Refer to Training Bureau.
Personnel Position Summary
Refer to Training Bureau.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Helicopter Services 1,064,892.65 1,183,562 1,307,708
Basic EMT Training 1,480,450.72 1,426,314 -
Fire Grants 421,302.29 50,000 50,000
Fire Depts Private Contributions 570.00 25,000 25,000
Total 2,967,215.64 2,684,876 1,382,708
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HUMAN RESOURCES
HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
As the human resource team,we share our expertise with departments and employees to
enable them to better accomplish their missions. We encourage and support all efforts to
nurture a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment and community.
Department Goals
1. To provide, in accordance with law, names of qualified individuals to government
agencies on a timely basis.
2. To provide a classification and pay system that ensures an equitable compensation system.
3. To provide timely advice and assistance to all County agencies consistent with
applicable laws affecting human resource management.
4. To identify County training needs and provide training and personnel development
programs that will enhance the skills of County employees,provide a safe working
environment, and, ensure compliance with applicable laws affecting human resource
management.
5. To recognize County employees for their accomplishments.
6. To support the Merit Appeals Board and the Salary Commission with their duties and
functions.
7. To develop, implement, and maintain appropriate policies, procedures, and reports
required by law or by operational needs.
8. To negotiate and provide adjustments in wages,hours, and terms and conditions of
employment for County employees.
9. To identify and pursue appropriate changes in law, rules, contracts,policies and
procedures affecting human resource management.
10. To identify and reduce/eliminate unsafe and hazardous working conditions and work
practices in an effort to reduce the number of work place injuries and illnesses.
11. To process workers' compensation claims with respect and compassion for injured
workers,the ultimate goal of which is to return employee to his or her regular full
employment as a productive worker.
12. To ensure departments and agencies are in compliance with applicable laws affecting
human resource management.
13. To assist, encourage, and insure, County compliance with laws, rules, and policies
relative to equal opportunity and employment.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 1,708,626 General Fund 50
Grant Revenue $ - Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 1,708,626 Total Number of Positions 50
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Program Description
The Department of Human Resources administers the personnel management program
with emphasis in equal employment opportunity, personnel development, personnel
deployment,personnel relations, safety, health, and welfare. The personnel management
program is administered in congruence with the civil service system prescribed by
statute.
Program Objectives
Classification and Pay
1. Review and process position redescription reviews within five workdays of receipt.
2. Review and process reallocations for recruitment within 10 workdays of receipt.
Labor Relations
1. Hear and respond to employer-level grievances within 60 days from receipt.
2. Answer all written departmental inquiries relating to the administration and
interpretation of all collective bargaining agreements and executive orders within 14
days from date of receipt if it does not require inter jurisdictional action, 30 days if it
does.
3. Provide background and other technical information required by the Corporation
Counsel's Office for the arbitration of grievances within 14 days from the date of
request.
Personnel and Organizational Development
1. Conduct a New Hire Orientation class once every two months.
2. Coordinate Prevention of Workplace Violence training program once every six
months.
3. By September 30, 2012, hold the annual Pre-retirement Workshop.
Administrative Services
1. Conduct two department/agency audits each quarter on personnel files,temporary
assignment records, postings, etc. to ensure compliance with personnel laws, rules,
policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements and executive orders.
2. With the exception of mass pay adjustments transactions, audit and approve properly
completed and submitted payroll certification forms within five workdays of receipt.
Audit and approve mass pay adjustment payroll certification forms within two weeks
of the last form received.
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Program Objectives (continued)
Administrative Services
3. Review and act upon properly completed and submitted Flexible Spending Plan
change in status forms within two workdays of receipt.
Recruitment and Examination
1. Establish eligible lists to assist hiring departments fill their vacancies:
• Within two months for registration recruitments and small/medium size open-
competitive recruitments requiring a written examination.
• Within three months for large size open-competitive recruitments requiring a
written examination.
• Within two months for open-competitive recruitments requiring a training and
experience evaluation(T&E).
• Within four months for the Police Officer I recruitment requiring a written
examination and a performance test.
2. Certify (refer) names from available eligible lists to hiring departments within four
workdays from receipt of the request for the list.
3. By October 31, 2012, coordinate the placement of Cooperative Vocational Education
(CVE) students within the County.
Health and Safety
1. Coordinate and/or conduct safety inspections of at least six County facilities.
2. Provide requested safety and equipment training within two months of original
request.
3. Provide two HIOSH-required training programs per quarter.
4. Provide at least six Defensive Driver Courses (DDC)to County employees during the
fiscal year.
5. Conduct a semi-annual workers compensation claims review.
Equal Opportunity
1. Respond to and resolve inquiries and complaints from the public and Hawaii County
employees regarding various civil rights laws within 14 days from date received
unless extensive research/investigation or action/information from other departments
is required to properly respond to the inquiries and complaints.
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Program Objectives (continued)
Equal Opportunity
2. By June 30, 2013 develop and issue Volume Three of the Equal Opportunity Program
Manual to Departmental Human Resource Representatives.
3. By June 30, 2013, deliver 2 supervisory training classes, 2 non-supervisory training
classes and 2 customer service training classes.
Program Highlights
• A reorganization of the department was implemented to transition HR positions from
specialization to generalization.
• In keeping with the objective to reduce the cost and size of government, workload
was redistributed and two HR positions were unfunded.
• Collaborated with the Department of Water Supply to establish a series of classes for
Plant Electrician-Electronics Trainee. Classes will provide on-the-job experience for
qualified applicants to obtain their journey level industrial electrician license.
• Conducted audits of the positions and workflow of the fiscal sections for the
Department of Environmental Management and the Department of Public Works.
Recommended assignment/reassignment of work, reclassification of positions, and
proposals for reorganizations to improve efficiency of operations. Assisted in
implementing changes.
• Conducted maintenance reviews of the classes in the following series:
Abstracting Assistants Recreation Director
Aging Program Planner Recreation Specialist
Real Property Tax Clerk Solid Waste Facility Attendant
• Negotiated and implemented temporary furloughs and salary reductions for both
UPW and HGEA employees.
• Leave Sharing Program resulted in 4 requests for shared leave hours being approved
with 81 employees donating 1,883.08 hours of vacation leave.
• Our flexible spending program resulted in a FICA savings amount of$392,188.49, an
increase of$10,274.64 over the previous year.
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Program Highlights (continued)
• Selected vendor through the RFP process to implement a Countywide electronic
recruitment software system. System is designed to streamline open-competitive and
internal recruitments, and also provide for postings of other types of jobs including
cabinet-level and appointed positions, summer fun positions, student internships, and
volunteer opportunities. As a result, department eliminated the 24-hour job hotline.
• Coordinated for the placement of summer youth employment program participants
within the County,paid with federal economic stimulus money, as follows:
o Department of Labor Workforce Development Summer Program— 88 youth
placed at 35 County worksites;
o Department of Defense Summer Program—51 youth placed at 20 County
worksites.
• Obtained a$5,000 grant from the Department of Research& Development to develop
a"Volunteer Corps" in the County. Developed a"Student Internship and
Volunteerism"brochure for all departments to use and seven County employees from
various departments attended"train-the-trainer mentoring"training as a result of the
grant funding.
• The Safety division coordinated, conducted,provided, and/or oversaw the following:
o The development of new AED Programs, and began incorporating AED
Training with First Aid and CPR Training
o Began Medicare Direct Data Entry (DDE) for mandatory Medicare reporting
o Began electronic storage (Laserfiche) of closed workers' compensation files
and all incoming correspondence
o 34 claims were resolved/settled through administrative hearings or stipulated
settlement agreements.
o Conducted safety inspections of 16 County facilities, and 20 Solid Waste
Transfer Stations.
• Facilitated a paved path to the warm pond at Ahalanui Beach Park based upon an
individual's request.
• Funded the purchase of a large capacity manual wheelchair for the Police
Department.
• Drafted a Policy on Mobility Devices to comply with new Americans with
Disabilities Act Regulations.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
No.of Positions
Permanent Full-Time 2,705 2,708 2,708
Permanent Part-Time 208 214 207
Temporary Full-Time 263 271 264
Temporary Part-Time 11 10 11
Total No.of Positions 3,187 3,203 3,190
Applications Reviewed 2,220 5,300 5,000
Recruitments Conducted 56 20 70
Examinations Administered 56 16 68
Certifications Completed 167 40 175
Personnel Transactions Processed 5,366 5,500 4,000
FSP Change Forms Reviewed/Processed 243 200 200
No.of POD*Training Programs Offered 9 15 5
No. of POD Training Sessions Conducted 39 56 30
No. of Employees Who Attended POD Training 339 560 300
CVE Students Placed 15 15 15
Initial Allocations 3 5 2
Reallocations 231** 150 130
New Classes 8 7 7
Position Redescription Reviews 354 100 110
Class Specification Amendments 34 12 15
Step 3 Grievances Heard 25 30 25
No.of Cases Arbitrated 4 3 4
No.of Interpretations,Advisories,Proced. Issued 0 - -
Merit Appeals Board Meetings 7 12 12
Merit Appeals Board Hearings 4 8 8
Salary Commission Meetings 0 2 6
Tool Testing 2 2 2
Monthly Reports-Accidents 12 12 12
Safety Inspections 34 6 6
Medical Bills Processed 3,273 4,000 4,000
VDT Eye Examinations 52 100 0
First Aid Classes—Trained Employees 151 100 100
Driver Training&Equipment(No.of Employees) 45 100 25
* Personnel and Organizational Development(POD)
** Includes 101 reallocations for recruitment purposes
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 50 50 50
Salaries and Wages 1,386,940.74 1,494,915 1,345,075
Operations 295,870.55 355,577 313,551
Equipment 1,898.00 50 -
Program Total 1,684,709.29 1,850,542 1,708,626
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Director of Human Resources 1 1 1
Deputy Director of Human Resources 1 1 1
Secretary-Reporter 1 1 1
Account Clerk 1 1 0
Administrative Services Officer II 1 1 1
_Clerk III 3 3 2
Equipment Operations Instructor(Temporary) 2 2 2
Equal Opportunity Officer 1 1 1
Employee Development Specialist 1 1 1
Human Resources Assistant 1 1 2
Human Resources Program Specialist 1 1 2
Human Resources Technician II 3 3 3
Human Resources Technician I 1 1 2
Human Resources Specialist II 2 2 1
Human Resources Specialist I 2 2 3
Human Resources Manager III 0 0 1
Human Resources Manager II 4 4 3
Safety&Driver Improvement Supervisor 1 1 1
Safety Specialist 1 1 0
Workers' Compensation Claims Specialist III 1 1 0
Workers' Compensation Claims Specialist II 1 1 0
Workers' Compensation Position 20 20 20
Total 50 50 50
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TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
Information Technology is committed to providing quality technical support and services
to all County Departments and Agencies. We support the County of Hawai`i's goals thru
the use of Information Technology, Professionalism, and Teamwork.
Department Goals
1. To keep the computer systems, computer applications, and networks running smoothly.
2. To coordinate and assist County department and agency efforts to implement computer
systems and applications consistent with the County's overall priorities and available
resources.
3. To plan, coordinate, and assist with the development of a countywide Geographic
Information System.
4. To expand and enhance countywide computer networks to enable computer system
interconnectivity and information sharing among all departments and agencies.
5. To improve individual employee capabilities and productivity through computer training.
6. To provide opportunities for the citizens to access County government records and to
transact business with the County government using computer technology.
7. To continue to develop and improve common data processing policies, standards, and
procedures to guide County departments and agencies.
Program Description
Information Technology provides the technical leadership in all aspects of computer use for
the County of Hawai`i, including GIS, financial and departmental applications, hardware
and software support, telecommunications and network functions.
Information Technology provides advice and support for computer systems and
applications utilized by various County departments and agencies, performs systems
analysis and programming functions,maintains data security, and conducts in-house
computer training classes.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 1,611,339 General Fund 18
Grant Revenue $ - Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 1,611,339 Total Number of Positions 18
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Program Description (continued)
Help Desk/Technical Support:
Help Desk/Technical Support provides a call center for County users island-wide,to
receive technical support and assistance in a timely manner, and to better utilize the
resources of the Information Technology Department. This branch provides technical
support and assistance to users with Personal Computers, application software and
network connectivity issues, as well as providing training classes to all County workers
in basic computer use and the Microsoft Office suite. Help Desk/Technical Support is
the first level technical support for the users in Hawai`i County.
Applications:
Analyzes, designs, develops,tests, implements, and supports computer applications
running on County computer networks. Provides software support and technical advice
for the County's mission critical applications, such as FRESH, Utility Billing, Document
Management, Building Permits, etc.
Network Systems:
Responsible for the evaluation, design, selection,purchase, implementation, and
administration of County local area networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN),
Network Operating Systems (NOS), and other systems including: database, electronic
mail, file storage, document imaging, Internet, network security, website development&
administration, and server based systems and associated hardware. Provides technical
advice and problem resolution for all network, server, and workstation-based systems.
Property Management Systems
Oversees and supports the operation of County computer systems, software applications,
and related telecommunications environment for the Real Property Tax Office. Provides
technical advice and resolves problems. Analyzes, designs, develops,tests, implements,
and supports integrated property management applications such as real property
assessment and various related permitting processes.
Geographic Information Systems
Coordinates inter-departmental use of GIS and the creation, acquisition, sharing, and
distribution of GIS data. Provides systems analysis and programming support for GIS
applications and their databases. Performs evaluation, selection, and implementation of
related hardware and software. Provides technical advice and resolves problems in the
GIS area.
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Program Objectives
1. Expand and maintain the County of Hawai`i Local and Wide Area Networks.
a. Expand wireless access service in county buildings
b. Expand public wireless access service in county buildings
c. Implement redundant Internet connections
d. Continue network migration to MPLS and managed services
2. Expand and maintain the County of Hawai`i server and application support.
a. Upgrade mission-critical data and application servers
b. Expand VM environment
3. Maintain and enhance the reliability, security, and redundancy of the county's
information technology infrastructures.
a. Expand alternate server and backup locations to provide mission-critical
services in the event of primary site disaster
b. Where possible, harden fiber switch locations with secure racks and
enterprise UPS
c. Expand deduplication backup systems for enhanced data protection and
disaster mitigation
4. Enhance employee technical skills and knowledge:
Offer training classes in:
a. Web page maintenance using content management system
b. Research and provide alternate training opportunities for MS Office
c. VoIP phones and voicemail systems
5. Develop and maintain county information technology strategic plan.
6. Review and improve Information Technology's customer support and services.
a. Expand the use of HelpSpot support ticket software
b. Expand use of service metrics to improve quality service and response
Program Highlights
1. Moved and installed 200+workstations, 71 printers, from various West Hawaiei
locations and agencies to the West HawaiE1i Civic Center and coordinated the
installation and training for 246 Voice over IP phones for the West Hawaii Civic
Center, increasing the county's VOIP devices to over 700.
2. Expanded the fiber network to West Hawaii Civic Center, as well as Keaau&
Pahoa public safety facilities.
3. Continued training, implementation, and expansion for the primary Electronic
Document Management System. Over 3,000,000 documents stored.
4. Continued to expand the use of HelpSpot trouble ticket tracking software.
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Program Highlights (continued)
5. Continued implementation of VMware. When feasible retired servers are
configured as virtual machines, saving equipment purchase costs, and resulting in
energy savings.
6. Upgraded the Fire Department RMS system to latest version and moved to a new
server.
7. Coordinated quarterly IT Roundtable meetings for County agencies on separate
networks (Police, Prosecuting Attorney, Housing, Aging & Water), in an effort to
share ideas, strategies and pool resources.
8. Videoconferencing. Supported Fire Department, County Council and other
agencies' video conferencing equipment and training.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Computer Systems
Servers: Retired/New/Total 1/1/50 5/6/52 5/3/50
New network nodes added/Total nodes 2/78 N/A N/A
New/replacement PC's setup 103 120 120
Total workstations supported 1,008 980 1,200
Computer Applications
Total Running on C&C, State,Federal,Outside Computers 8 8 8
Total Running on in-house LANs and PC Systems 80 81 82
Information Technology In-House Custom Written 34 34 34
Information Technology support w/3rd Party Vendor 36 47 47
NOTE: Total running has been split into 2 categories to better represent the
type of support provided to end users.
GIS Applications: Information Technology/Other Dept 39 40 40
GIS Data Layers Public Domain 94 85 85
In-House/County of Hawai`i 113 110 115
Imagery/Percent of Island covered 100% 90% 100%
Other Work Statistics
Primary Computer System Uptime During Normal Work Hours 99% 99% 99%
(247 days x 8.75 hrs)
Computer Training Classes and Workshops Offered 17 33 33
Computer Training Classes Attendees 119 288 288
Help Desk/PC Repairs 523 N/A N/A
Service Desk Calls 5,124 9,500 9,500
Average Service Desk Calls/Day 23 38 38
Voice Over IP
Numbers Supported 688 1,100 1,100
Call Manager Servers 2 4 2
Voicemail Servers 2 2 2
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Estimate Estimate
Number of Positions 18 18 18
Salaries and Wages 763,489.83 952,940 860,820
Operations 320,979.46 494,461 649,019
Equipment 93,208.90 110,400 101,500
Program Total 1,177,678.19 1,557,801 1,611,339
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Actual Authorized Request
Director of Information Technology 1 1 1
Information Systems Manager 1 1 1
Data Processing Support Coordinator 1 1 -
Geographic Information Systems Analyst I 1 1 1
Geographic Information Systems Analyst III 1 1 1
Information Systems Analyst I 1 1 3
Information Systems Analyst III 1 2 2
Information Systems Analyst IV _ 4 3 3
Information Systems Analyst V 5 5 4
Information Systems Tech II 1 1 1
Private Secretary 1 1 1
Total 18 18 18
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LIQUOR CONTROL
LIQUOR CONTROL
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
To promote the health, safety and welfare of the general public by regulating the
importation, manufacture, distribution, sale and service of alcoholic liquors in the County
of Hawai`i.
Department Goals
1. To govern operations of liquor licensees which promote reasonable practices in the
sale or service of liquors by Rules of the Liquor Commission and/or implementation
of programs which promote compliance to liquor laws.
2. To enforce the liquor laws of the State and County of Hawai`i.
3. To grant, renew or deny liquor license applications and permits in accordance to law.
4. To provide efficient administrative services.
5. To educate licensees, staff, commission and board members on liquor laws and issues
affecting their activities.
6. To conduct and/or support public and youth programs whether through education,
enforcement, or activities which promote compliance to liquor laws.
7. To help support businesses and industries involved in the sale of liquor, by
streamlining and updating current enforcement practices and procedures.
8. To implement an online database and electronic filing system.
9. To transfer department licensee files to electronic format.
Program Description
1. To grant,renew and refuse applications or liquor licenses for the manufacture,
importation and sale of liquor.
2. To amend or adopt rules having the force and effect of law in the county.
3. To enforce state and county liquor laws by inspections of licensed premises and
investigations of complaints of violations for referral to the Liquor Control
Adjudication Board.
4. To provide services to and on behalf of the Liquor Commission and Liquor Control
Adjudication Board, including the review and amendment of procedures and duties.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ - General Fund -
Grant Revenue $ - Grant Revenue -
License Fees $ 1,469,102 License Fees 18
Total Budget $ 1,469,102 Total Number of Positions 18
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Program Description (continued)
5. To provide education to licensees, staff, Commission, and Board.
6. To review county and state liquor laws toward uniformity.
7. To conduct and/or support public and youth programs whether through education,
enforcement, or activities which promote compliance to liquor laws.
8. To help support businesses and industries involved in the sale of liquor, by
streamlining and updating current enforcement practices and procedures.
Program Objectives
1. Review legislative amendments affecting the liquor laws of the state or county and
where applicable,to amend such rules and procedures.
2. Participate with other county liquor jurisdictions, liquor industry associations,
licensees, staff, and government or community organizations in identifying areas of
concerns and to amend rules or implement programs to seek resolution of such
concerns.
3. Conduct inspections, investigations or special programs to promote compliance to
liquor laws by liquor licensees.
4. Issue citations for violations of law and forward such complaints to the Liquor
Control Adjudication Board for its consideration.
5. Ensure that licensing information and procedures are amended and implemented in
accordance to law.
6. Investigate applications for liquor license and any protest thereof to verify
compliance to law and to report such findings to the Liquor Commission for its
consideration.
7. Evaluate obligations and operations of the department and implement changes as
necessary.
8. Provide staff, commission and board members education via county, state or
nationally sponsored programs.
9. Provide liquor law education and related information to licensees through scheduled
classes and via newsletters or memorandums.
10. Support youth,public and enforcement programs which promote compliance to liquor
laws.
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Program Highlights
• Participated with other county departments of liquor control to monitor 2011
legislations affecting liquor.
• In partnership with the BIIF, conducted the 6th and 7th annual Drug, Alcohol,
Tobacco (DAT) seminar with participation by 170 BIIF student-athletes from high
schools. The DAT program seeks to prevent underage drinking and provides training
to the student athletes on curriculum developed by the federal office of Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The 2010-2012 DAT student
athletes conducted 60 teach-ins to approximately 2,500 4th and 5th graders.
• Provided funding for 9 Project Grad nights.
• Provided funding for Pahoa High School's Shattered Dreams.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Estimate Estimate
Licensing
Applications for Licenses
Interviews for Applications 78 85 90
Regular 48 85 85
Renewal 371 360 370
Special 46 50 50
Transient Vessel 172 250 250
Catered Functions 109 100 100
Miscellaneous Applications 302 150 150
Permit Applications 1,215 1,100 1,100
Site Inspection 48 60 60
Liquor Commission
Public Hearings on Rules and Regulations 0 2 2
Meetings(Public Hearings,Preliminary Hearings, 13 14 14
Special Meetings,Workshops)
Site Visitations 0 2 2
Liquor Control Adjudication Board
Public Hearings on Rules and Regulations 0 1 2
Meetings(Public Hearings,Special meetings, 7 6 4
Workshops)
Violations to Board 64 45 45
Operations
Warning and Citations 79 100 100
Manager Examinations 1,204 1,200 1,200
Manager Registration(activate existing manager 236 200 200
cards)
-
Audio Surveillance Checks 83 50 90
Field Inspections Per Month 1,022 1,100 1,200
Public Complaints 14 15 15
Investigations 332 300 300
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 18 18 18
Salaries and Wages 679,631.49 757,695 717,390
Operations 588,421.99 691,448 722,712
Equipment 11,427.31 17,000 9,000
Public Programs(from contingency funds) 15,000.00 20,000 20,000
Underage Drinking Prevention Initiatives(grant) - -
Program Total 1,294,480.79 1,469,143 1,469,102 ,
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Director of Liquor Control 1 1 1
Liquor Licensing Clerk 1 1 1
Clerk III 1 1 -
Accountant I - - 1
Secretary 1 1 1
Private Secretary 1 1 1
Liquor Control Licensing Officer 1 1 1
Liquor Control Investigator II 8 8 8
Liquor Control Investigator III 2 2 2
Account Clerk 1 1 1
Liquor Control Administrative Officer 1 1 1
Total 18 18 18
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MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
To serve all residents of the County of Hawai'i with honesty, integrity, care and
understanding.
Department Goals
Administration
• To fulfill our Mission Statement
• To maintain the economic stability of County government.
• To oversee efficient and effective operations of all county departments.
• To ensure public safety for all residents and visitors in the County of Hawai'i.
• To improve the health, safety and quality of life on the Island of Hawai'i.
• To plan adequately and effectively for the future of the County of Hawai'i.
• To perform the duties of government with openness and transparency to the best of
our ability within the law.
Information and Assistance Center(formerly known as Clerical Services Center)
To improve the centralized clerical pool concept of the Information and Assistance
Center, which provides clerical support for the entire County.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 1,246,657 General Fund 22
Grant Revenue $ 30,000 Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 1,276,657 Total Number of Positions 22
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ADMINISTRATION
Program Description
The Office of Management provides leadership, direction and supervision for
departments and agencies of the county of Hawai'i, ensures that the duties and
responsibilities of the executive branch are faithfully discharged in accordance with the
provisions of the County Charter, and addresses the needs, concerns and interests of the
people of the Island of Hawai'i.
Program Objectives
• Protect the health, safety and welfare of all residents and visitors in the County of Hawai'i.
• Improve communications with residents about County programs and services.
• Provide timely and meaningful responses to complaints.
• Continue traveling to meet with residents in each district.
• Build effective partnerships with federal, state and private agencies.
• Expand the County's island-wide bus system.
• Improve energy efficiency and sustainability in the County of Hawai'i.
• Develop agricultural programs to increase our food sustainability.
• Develop alternative energy programs to decrease our dependence on imported fossil fuels.
• Lower County costs and expenditures; raise County revenue streams.
Program Highlights
• Submitted a third-straight balanced operating budget despite the worst economic crisis
since the Great depression.
• Reduced county spending for the third consecutive year. This contributed to the
largest rollback of county government in Hawaii County history.
• Assisted with tsunami recovery in West Hawaii, working closely with other
governmental and private agencies.
• Streamlined and quickened county building permit process by establishing a one-stop
shop of county and state agencies.
• Added airlift to Hawaii Island through partnerships with the Hawai'i Tourism
Authority, Big Island Visitors Bureau and others.
• Initiated plan to green county government. This plan will reduce government energy
costs by $34 million during the next 10 years, converting auto fleet to electric cars,
street lamps to LED and reducing energy through efficiency techniques.
• Completed $58 million, 85,000-square-foot West Hawaii Civic Center on time and on
budget. All county services have been centralized, a move that willl eventually save
taxpayers about $1 million in lease rents a year in West Hawaii. Solar panels installed
at no-cost to the county have made the building self-sufficient in its power needs.
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Program Highlights (continued)
• Completed the second series of community talk story sessions around the Island of Hawai'i.
• Mayor contributed at least one day a week working in Kona and most times more than that.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
*Incoming&Outgoing Correspondence **11,135 6,000 12,000
*Incoming correspondence only
**511/11 converted correspondence system to Laserfische. Actual numbers now include faxed documents,email,
hand-delivered documents,interdepartmental mail,in addition to postal incoming mail.
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 12 13 13
Salaries and Wages 819,008.15 870,860 874,383
Operations 828,156.62 200,950 196,950
Equipment 7,389.92 2,050 2,050
Program Total 1,654,554.69 1,073,860 1,073,383
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Mayor 1 1 1
Managing Director 1 1 1
Deputy Managing Director 1 1 1
Clerk III 1 - -
Data Processing Control Clerk I - 1 1
Executive Assistant II 1/2T 1 1 1
Executive Assistant III 3 3 3
Executive Assistant IV 1 1 1
Private Secretary to the Managing Director 1 1 1
Private Secretary to the Mayor 1 1 1
Program Manager(Temp) 1 1 1
Public Relations Specialist 1 1 1
Total 13 13 13
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INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE CENTER
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS CLERICAL SERVICES CENTER)
Program Description
The Information and Assistance Center staff provides secretarial/clerical and
administrative staff assistance to the Office of the Mayor and other County agencies, as
well as to the Cost of Government Commission,the Geothermal Energy Working Group,
the Committee on Early Childhood, and the Committee on the Status of Women. The
Information and Assistance Center is responsible for the processing and initial screening
of all applicants for Hawai'i County Boards and Commissions. It keeps the data base of
all applicants as well as those who are currently serving. The correspondence between
the Mayor and applicants is also handled by the Information and Assistance Center. The
Information and Assistance Center assists the public with information about all County,
State and Federal government agencies and community agencies and services. The staff
receives, logs, and refers complaints. It administers the issuance of disabled parking
placards island wide. The Information and Assistance Center is the agency that is
responsible for reservations of the Aupuni Center Conference Room, and the County
Building Conference Rooms (Hamakua& Puna), issues forms and keys, and maintains
the calendar of events for those venues.
Program Objectives
1. Assist the clerical workload of the Mayor's Office, the Cost of Government
Commission, Geothermal Energy Working Group, and Committee on Early
Childhood,the Committee on the Status of Women, and all County departments and
agencies daily.
2. Process all applicants for Hawai'i County Boards and Commissions, keep data base of
applicants and active members current.
3. Receives and handles complaints filed, refers complaints for resolution to appropriate
departments or person(s), and follows up to ensure that action has been taken within a
maximum two week turnaround time.
4. Assists in updating the County Web Calendar,provides information for the County
Web Newsletter; and maintains and updates the community bulletin board at the
County Building.
5. Assists the public with a variety of information; i.e. current community events; direct
folks to State or County agencies, phone numbers, and directions.
6. Perform daily issuance of disabled parking permits; maintain/update files with entry
of data into the centralized statewide database.
7. Take reservations for Aupuni Center Conference Room, and County Building
Conference Rooms (Hamakua&Puna), issue forms and keys, and maintain calendar
of events.
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(FORMERLY KNOWN AS CLERICAL SERVICES CENTER)
Program Highlights
1. Provided administrative, secretarial and clerical assistance to Executive Assistants
and Public Relations Specialist in special projects, Boards and Commissions,
legislative issues, Sister-city communications.
2. Administered Disabled Parking Program.
3. Processed applicants for Hawai'i County Boards and Commissions.
4. Managed Aupuni Center Conference Room. Took reservations and maintained
calendar of events.
5. Coordinated mayoral gifts for visiting groups and dignitaries and provided gifts for
mayor's staff for travel.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Assignments Received 309 650 500
Volume 1703 5,000 1000
Disabled Parking Permits Issued 2707 5,000 3000
Complaints Received 151 150 150
Boards and Commission Applications processed 81 150 100
Aupuni and County Conference Rooms reservations 514 500 500
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 8 8 5
Salaries and Wages 245,932.51 175,072 167,924
Operations 19,995.55 61,150 35,150
Equipment - 200 200
Program Total 265,928.06 236,422 203,274
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Clerical Services Assistant 4 4 2
Clerical Services Staff Assistant 1 - -
Clerical Services Supervisor II 1 - -
Immigration Information Specialist 1 1 1
Administrative Specialist 1 2 2
Total 8 7 5
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MASS TRANSIT AGENCY
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
To improve the lifestyle of the residents of the County of Hawai`i by increasing their
mobility, and providing accessible transportation alternatives to the private automobile.
Department Goals
1. Improve transportation mobility for the public, including service for the mobility
impaired.
2. Assist the public in obtaining transportation alternatives to the private automobile
through the use of buses, vans, car-pooling, and shared-ride taxis.
3. To allow users of the transportation system to travel to work, health services,
educational institutions,business and commerce centers, after school activities, and
recreational sites.
Program Description
The Mass Transit Agency plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Hawai`i
County public transportation system. The agency also provides administrative support for
the Hawai`i County Transportation Commission.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 1,526,252 General Fund 7
Grant Revenue $ 1,814,560 Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 3,340,812 Total Number of Positions 7
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Program Objectives
1. Increase system ridership from FY 2011-12.
2. Resolve and follow-up on all complaints within two weeks.
3. Implement expanded bus service in Puna, Kona, and Hilo.
4. Continue expansion of official bus shelter and bus stop sign program.
5. Complete specifications and bid for additional coach buses.
Program Highlights
1. Overall system ridership increased 11.6 percent compared to FY 2009-10.
2. Received one 89-passenger double decker bus and two 49 passenger buses purchased
through Federal earmarks.
3. Established Maku'u park &ride lot.
4. Expanded bus service in Puna and Kona.
5. Constructed 7 bus shelters island wide.
6. Completed specifications and preparations to bid for additional coach buses.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Total Passengers 1,149,042 1,300,000 1,100,000
Cost Per Passenger $5.16 $5.22 $5.87
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 7 7 7
Salaries and Wages 329,217.60 359,700 344,553
Operations 4,130,840.69 2,040,799 1,796,259
Equipment 1,474,044.24 1,555,000 1,200,000
Program Total 5,934,102.61 3,955,499 3,340,812
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Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Automotive Mechanic I 2 2 2
Automotive Mechanic II 1 1 1
Clerk II 1 1 1
Mass Transit Administrator 1 1 1
Mass Transit Specialist I 1 1 1
Transit Operations Assistant 1 1 1
Total 7 7 7
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MISCELLANEOUS
ANIMAL CONTROL
Mission Statement
The Hawai`i Island Humane Society (HIHS), contracted by the County to provide animal
control services, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, whose mission is to prevent
cruelty to animals, eliminate pet overpopulation, and enhance the bond between humans
and animals.
Goal
To investigate and resolve animal-related complaints and enforce animal control laws.
To develop comprehensive educational programs and spay/neuter programs aimed at
reducing the number of animal-related problems in our community.
Program Description
The HIHS is responsible for the Animal Control contract, which involves enforcing Hawaii
County Code Chapter 4 Animal Control related laws and State of Hawaii Laws (Hawaii
Revised Statutes 142). These laws currently include ordinances related to the following:
• Vicious Dogs
• Stray Animals/Impoundment
• Animal Licensing
• Cruelty and Neglect
HIHS Officers are badged through training provided by HIHS and County agencies. The
Animal Control Officers (ACOs)then respond and resolve animal control situations by
educating the public about responsible pet ownership and appropriate animal control laws
and penalties as well as issuing complaint and comply notices, citations, and vicious dog
designations. HIHS Officers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to
animal related emergencies.
HIHS must accept all animals, regardless of condition, into its three shelters in Kona,
Keaau, and Waimea. We are responsible for sheltering and caring for all animals and
providing opportunity for reunification with owners. Other services related to the contract
include dog licensing, administration of the Spay/Neuter Community Assistance Program,
and legislative support of improved animal-related laws.
In addition, HIHS provides adoption services, low-cost microchipping, education for adults
and children, foster-care programs, volunteer opportunities, cat registrations, and basic
medical care for shelter animals. HIHS community programs focus on creating better
relationships between people and animals, and educating the public on the importance of
spaying and neutering.
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Program Objectives
1. 90% of vicious dog calls will be responded to within 2 hours.
2. 90% of loose animal posing a public safety hazard calls will be responded to
within 2 hours.
3. 90%of injured animal related calls will be responded to within 2 hours.
4. 90%of calls for animal control assistance by the police will be responded to
within 3 hours.
5. 90% of animal cruelty and neglect cases will be responded to in 24 hours and
resolved in 14 working days.
6. 90% of license, loose dog and any non-cruelty/neglect cases will be responded to
in 48 hours and resolved in 5 working days.
7. 70 Sweeps of problem communities per year.
Program Highlights
• All of our Animal Control Officers completed University of Missouri—National
Cruelty Investigation School—Level 1 or Level 3. We have been able to invest in
training that will enable us to provide better service to the Big Island residents and
animals, and take advantage of grants and scholarships to save money.
• HIHS has found property to allow us to expand our facility at our Kona location. This
will be a mutually beneficial situation for HIHS,the County, the Community and the
Animals of the Big Island.
• We have completed training of our staff and volunteers in disaster preparedness and
we stand ready to assist the Red Cross in pet management at Shelters in the event of
an emergency.
• Our Veterinarian, Dr Kristina Henricks, has increased efficiency in surgery
techniques,which has enabled us to perform more spay/neuter surgeries, and increase
the general level of medical care for all the animals at all facilities.New spay/neuter
programs are being implemented that will increase the numbers of surgeries that we
can perform.
• We are continuing with our feral cat spay/neuter program. The program alters an
average of 50 feral cats per month, helping with the overpopulation problem on our
island.
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Program Highlights (continued)
The following are highlights of what we are working towards in the 2012 fiscal year.
• We plan on continuing the education and training of our Animal Control Officers. In
our current economy, it has become more important to find cost effective training
options while providing the Officers with the knowledge needed to assist the public
and enforce the animal related laws. Our trained ACOs are staying with us longer
than ever before, and we feel proud that this training has increased professionalism
and efficiency.
• We will continue to increase efficiency in scheduling of man hours, improved
systems, cost-cutting, educating the Community in the importance of spaying and
neutering, and education the next generation in Humane Education.
• We will continue to build better relationships with the Police Department, County
Council and the Administration.
• We will continue to educate the public on responsible pet ownership and Animal
Related Laws of our Community
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Percentage of vicious dog calls will be responded to within 2 100% 90% 90%
hours (84 of 84)
Percentage of loose animal posing a public safety calls will be 99.13% 90% 90%
responded to within 2 hours (114 of 115)
Percentage of injured animal related calls will be responded to 99.5% 90% 90%
within 2 hours (200 of 201)
Percentage of animal control assistance by the police will be 100% 90% 90%
responded to within 3 hours (190 of 190)
Percentage of animal cruelty and neglect cases will be 98.77% 90% 90%
responded to in 24 hours and resolved in 14 working days (400 of 405)
Percentage of license,loose dog and any non-cruelty/neglect 98.81% 90% 90%
cases will be responded to in 48 hours and resolved in 5 (808 of 809)
working days
Number of sweeps of problem communities per year 963 >=70 >=70
Animal Intake
Stray/Feral 12,892 12,800 14,500
Owner Surrendered 4,069 3,500 4,750
Total Intake 16,961 16,300 19,250
Redeemed 960 1,240 1,200
Adopted 2,561 2,000 2,750
Adopted animal returned to HIHS for Health Reasons 17 20 20
Euthanized 12,578 14,000 15,200
Adoption Percentage(Based on total intake numbers) 15.65% 18% 20%
Adoption Percentage(Based on Adoptable Animals) 80.34% 70% 75%
Animal Control Related calls 5.181 8,900 10,000
Dog License issued 2,835 4,120 5,200
Dog License Fees Collected $21,694.90 $15,600.00 $19,500.00
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FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Cat Licenses Issued 500 500 750
After Hour Emergency Calls Outs 1,393 1,500 1,500
Miles Traveled 194,180 140,000 195,000
Dead animals collected 666 450 525
Complaint/Comply Notices Issued 1,686 1,500 1,600
Citations issued
HCC 4-30 Dog Running Loose 199 450 225
HRS 143-2 License Violation 16 150 125
HRS 7-11-1109 Cruelty to Animals 15 85 50
Other(inc.Vicious Dog) 51 65 50
Total Citations 281 750 450
Citations issued to Repeat Offenders 37 50 50
Number of Animal Control Cases 1,786 1,875 1,950
Number of Animal Pickups 827 1,200 800
Number of Trap Rentals 1,220 1,000 1,200
Spay/neuter CAP coupons issued 2,880 3,500 3,000
Number of Animal Control Officers
Kea'au(also serving Hilo,Hamakua,Kea'au,Puna, 4 4 5
Ka`u)
Kona(also serving South Kona,Oceanview) 3 3 4
Waimea(also serving Honoka`a,Waikoloa,Kohala) 2 2 3
Total Animal Control Officers 9 9 12
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Operations 1,860,000 1,982,500 1,982,500
Program Total 1,860,000 1,982,500 1,982,500
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FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Animal Control 1,860,000.00 1,982,500 1,982,500
Nonprofit Grants 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000
Schools 56,435.33 58,500 58,500
Fringe Benefits
State Retirement System 18,934,198.83 20,900,000 22,500,000
FICA 4,579,137.72 5,200,000 5,200,000
County Pensions 77,640.48 94,000 86,000
Health Fund 24,055,406.92 26,300,000 27,500,000
Post-employment Benefits 16,490,000.00 30,000 30,000
Worker's Compensation 1,834,576.75 2,300,000 1,800,000
Unemployment Compensation 72,737.01 275,000 400,000
Vacation Pay - 996,022 1,000,000
Total Fringe Benefits 66,043,697.71 56,095,022 58,516,000
Bond Issue/Debt Service
Interest 16,320,038.35 16,692,017 15,990,571
Bond Redemption 24,942,759.00 24,523,130 19,259,658
Total Bond Issue/Debt Service 41,262,797.35 41,215,147 35,250,229
Supplemental Transfers
Transfer to Capital Project Fund - - -
Transfer to Housing Fund 1,161,187.00 838,384 838,384
Transfer to Self Insurance Fund - 1,000,000 -
Transfer to Solid Waste Fund 13,453,532.00 18,158,708 15,891,944
Transfer to Golf Course Fund 361,379.00 315,666 299,000
Transfer to Disaster/Emergency Fund 100,000.00 100,000 250,000
Transfer to Public Access/Open Space Preserve Fund - 4,146,000 3,970,000
Transfer to Budget Stabilization Fund - 2,777,397 250,000
Transfer to Highway Fund - - -
Transfer to Sewer Connection Loan Fund 50,000.00 50,000 100,000
Transfer to Sewer Loan Fund 50,000.00 50,000 -
Total Supplemental Transfers 15,176,098.00 27,436,155 21,599,328
Other Costs
Provision for Compensation Adjustment - (2,529,077) -
Provision for Payroll Lag Adjustment - (5,302,838) -
Sundry Refund 11,600.00 15,000 15,000
Provision for Reallocation - 35,000 35,000
Miscellaneous Insurance Claims&Judgments 673,748.03 750,000 750,000
Public Safety Disaster/Emergency 87,972.02 250,000 250,000
Miscellaneous(Block&Housing Grants,Home Pgm) 8,302,186.25 - -
Redistricting Commission 6,233.24 75,000 -
Charter Commission 9,846.39 - -
Total Other Costs 9,091,585.93 (6,706,915) 1,050,000
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
To provide a wide array of services for the public with excellence, integrity and aloha.
Department Goals
Service
• Provide and/or facilitate a wide array of services and opportunities that meet the
needs of the Big Island community while maintaining cultural uniqueness of our
rich heritage, diversity and the aloha spirit
• Conduct the P&R "Service Survey" to evaluate the quality of services provided
and report the results quarterly
• Keep the public informed of the availability of programs and facilities via various
media outlets including a departmental web site
Facilities
Provide safe, clean, enjoyable, accessible and aesthetically pleasing facilities by:
• Implementing the transition plan for ADA compliance
• Implementing the transition plan for playground safety and equipment
• Continue to develop and implement maintenance standards
• Maintaining a 5 year plan for repairs and maintenance
• Providing regular facilities and safety inspections and monitoring the results
and recommendations
• Determine the need for additional recreational facilities throughout the Big
Island via public meeting and service surveys.
• Assess current facility use and analyze for optimum utilization
Fiscal Responsibility
• Refine fiscal management and performance of the department
• Develop alternative strategies to generate supplemental resources in order to
maintain and enhance operations (grants, cost sharing, donations, etc.)
Partnerships
• Pursue help from persons and groups to improve and maintain recreational
facilities and enhance programs
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 16,026,953 General Fund 453
Grant Revenue $ 90,000 Grant Revenue -
Other $ 533,400 Other -
Total Budget: $ 16,650,353 Total Number of Positions 453
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Department Goals (continued)
Safety
• Provide proper safety equipment for all employees
• Maintain, update and keep all employees current with health and safety
requirements and testing, such as hearing tests, hepatitis immunization for covered
individuals, CDL licenses, etc.
• Perform regular safety inspections of all facilities
• Provide a mechanism to address safety concerns of all employees
Training
• Provide for personal and professional growth opportunities for all staff
• Provide training for the public in areas that will help P&R carry out its mission or
enhance its staffs personal growth
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'ALAE CEMETERY
Program Description
The `Alae Cemetery provides an affordable and accessible public memorial park to
accommodate the burials of the general public regardless of race, color, creed, or
financial standing.
Program Objectives
1. Conduct maintenance and repair activities.
Program Highlights
• Provided custodial facility support for the Annual Ireito Hoyo Service.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Total Acreage 31 43 43
Acres Developed* 31 43 39
Burials 70 75 95
*Acres Maintained has been changed to Acres Developed
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Number of Positions 4 4 4
Salaries and Wages 124,566.25 153,534 147,847
Operations 9,967.86 23,900 11,525
Equipment 1,302.04 800 400
Program Total 135,836.15 178,234 159,772
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Park Caretaker I 2 2 2
Power Mower Operator 2 2 2
Total 4 4 4
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VETERANS CEMETERIES - EAST AND WEST HAWAI'I
Program Description
The East and West Hawai`i Veterans Cemeteries accommodate the local burial needs of
Big Island Armed Forces veterans and eligible members.
Program Objectives
1. Continue to coordinate development of the East and West Hawai`i Veterans
Cemeteries with the Veterans Advisory Committee and the Department of Defense.
2. Continue maintenance of cemetery grounds.
3. Assign and record all burials.
Program Highlights
• Assist in the continual expansion of the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Total Acreage 80 80 80
Acres Developed 27 27 27
Burials 152 220 270
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Number of Positions 5 5 5
Salaries and Wages 111,575.09 140,428 132,687
Operations 23,555.49 56,160 55,160
Equipment 1,959.87 1,200 800
Program Total 137,090.45 197,788 197,788
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Equipment Operator II Temp 1 1 1
Park Caretaker I 3 3 3
Veterans Cemetery Caretaker/Equip Operator 1 1 1
Total 5 5 5
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RURAL CEMETERIES
Program Description
The Parks Maintenance Division ensures that the grounds and facilities of cemeteries in
Hamakua, Kohala, and Kona are properly maintained.
Program Objectives
1. Continue maintenance of cemetery grounds.
2. Assign and record all burials.
Program Highlights
None.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Cemeteries 7 7 7
North Hilo/Hamakua District: 4 4 4
Honoka`a,Kukuihaele,Kuka`iau,Laupahoehoe
North/South Kohala District: 2 2 2
Hawi,Waimea
North/South Kona District: 1 1 1
Keopu
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Operations 493.72 525 525
Program Total 493.72 525 525
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Program Description
The Hawai'i County Band was established in 1883 and has provided music for parades,
concerts, festivals, ceremonies, and other special events throughout the entire Big Island
for the past 128 years. Presently,the Hawai'i County Band performs as a representative
of the County of Hawai'i and continues to enhance events throughout all districts of the
island by providing entertaining and appropriate music. The band also serves as a musical
resource for the County and State of Hawai'i. County Band was established in 1883 and
has provided music for parades, concerts, festivals, ceremonies, and other special events
throughout the Big Island for the past 128 years. Presently,the Hawai`i County Band
performs as a representative of the County of Hawai`i and continues to enhance events
throughout all districts of the Big Island by providing entertaining and appropriate music.
The band also serves as a musical resource for the County and State of Hawai`i.
Program Objectives
1. Provide musical services for the island residents and visitors by working with
community organizations and providing 40 musical services annually (e.g. parades,
ceremonies, festivals, concerts and special events.).
2. Provide 11 monthly Mo`oheau Bandstand concerts that are entertaining, educational,
musically challenging, and historically significant.
3. Sponsor the Intermediate and High School Concert Band Festival,which showcases
school bands from the Big Island and elsewhere.
4. Feature at least two young musicians as soloists at the April or May Mo`oheau
Bandstand Concert, which provides musically educating opportunities for the young
people of the County of Hawai`i, annually.
5. Introduce 20 new musical pieces per year to provide musical challenges to the band
members.
Program Highlights
• Provided 43 performances during fiscal year 2010-2011.
• 12 monthly Mo`oheau Bandstand Concerts. All were well attended and well received
by the crowd.
• The Big Island Band Festival was held on May 14th at the Afook-Chinen Civic
Auditorium. Nine bands from East Hawai`i participated in this event. This annual event
is designed to showcase both Intermediate and High School Bands from the Big Island
and also give other bands from across the state an opportunity to travel to our island and
to perform in an adjudicated setting. This year the bands were adjudicated by Michael
Nakasone and Lance Jo. Mr.Nakasone is a former band director from Oahu and the
former Royal Hawaiian Bandmaster, and Mr. Jo is a former band Director from Maui.
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Program Highlights (continued)
• The Big Island Intermediate and High School Select Band Concert was held on
March 6th at the Hilo High School Auditorium. Students from Hilo, Waiakea,
Kamehameha, and Kea'au, participated in this event. Students rehearsed for 4 weekends
at Hilo Intermediate School and Kea'au High School. From all accounts the event was a
huge success and great benefit to all the students who participated. This event is put on
with the cooperation and participation of Intermediate and High School Band Directors.
Also during this concert the winners from the Solo and Ensemble contest held earlier
this January were given an opportunity to perform their selections for the public.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Performance Services 43 40 40
Rehearsals 97 92 92
Estimated Attendance
20 Parades 50,000 50,000 50,000
5 Ceremonies 3,000 3,000 3,000
22 Concerts 5,000 5,000 5,000
8 Special Events 5,000 5,000 5,000
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 40 40 40
Salaries and Wages 209,156.73 258,014 241,642
Operations 4,152.48 4,075 4,075
Program Total 213,309.21 262,089 245,717 ,
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Band Director 1 1 1
Assistant Band Director(Hrly) 1 1 1
Musician I(Hrly) 4 4 4
Musician II (Hrly) 7 7 7
Musician III (Hrly) 10 10 10
Musician IV(Hrly) 9 9 9
Musician V(Hrly) 8 8 8
Total 40 40 40
Note: All positions are part-time with the exception of the Band Director.
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Program Description
The West Hawai`i Band provides music for parades, ceremonies and other events,
principally in the Hamakua, Kohala and Kona districts,to support and inspire traditional
and emerging cultural, charitable, educational, recreational and economic activities, and
provides musical enjoyment and satisfaction for residents and visitors of diverse ages and
backgrounds, through performance and rehearsal.
Program Objectives
1. Provide musical services for island residents and visitors by working with community
organizations and providing 20—25 musical services annually. ( eg. Parades,
ceremonies, festivals, concerts, and special events)
2. Provide 6 monthly concerts that are entertaining, educational, musically challenging
and historically significant.
3. Feature a young musician as soloist at the March or May monthly concert, to provide
music education opportunities for the young musicians of Hawai'i County.
4. Introduce 20 new pieces per year to provide musical challenges for the band.
Program Highlights
1. The West Hawai`i Band provided 22 performance services including: Fourth of July
Parade, Hulihe'e Palace Concert, International Billfish Tournament, Kona Coffee
Parade, Ironman Triathlon and the Kailua Christmas Parade.
2. Twenty new pieces have been introduced either for sight reading, rehearsal, or
performance purposes.
3. Offered students and other instrumentalist's chances to play diverse and meaningful
music within a group.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Performances 22 20 20
Rehearsals 47 50 50
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 19 19 19
Salaries and Wages 19,312.41 23,167 26,169
Operations - - -
Equipment - - , -
Program Total 19,312.41 23,167 26,169
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Assistant Band Director (Hrly) 1 1 1
Musician I(Hrly) 4 4 4
Musician II(Hrly) 7 7 7
Musician III(Hrly) 6 6 6
Musician IV(Hrly) 1 1 1
Total 19 19 19
Note: All positions are part-time.
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ADMINISTRATION
Program Description
The Parks &Recreation Administration provides organizational support services to all
the divisions/sections and bands to achieve the development and implementation of the
department's mission.
Program Objectives
1. Continue to distribute P&R Service survey at all staffed facilities and activities/events
conducted by the department.
2. Continue to update information for Divisions and Sections on the County of Hawai`i
website on a timely basis.
3. Continue implementation of the transition plan for accessibility to public facilities
during the fiscal year.
4. Continue implementation of the transition plan for playground safety and accessibility
during the fiscal year.
5. Maximize resources by encouraging the"Friends of the Park"program and identify a
minimum of five community service projects that focus on maintenance and/or
improvements to park facilities.
6. Provide at least one technical job specific training for 50% of administrative staff.
Program Highlights
C I P Projects Completed in FY 10-11:
• Honokaa Swimming Pool Pool- Cover Procurement
• West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery Irrigation Improvements
• ADA(2) Ho'olulu Park Accessibility Improvements
• ADA (2) Mohouli Park Accessibility Improvements
• Hawaiian Beaches Park Baseball Field Improvements
• Hoolulu Complex -Kawamoto Swim Stadium Roof Repair
• Edith Kanakaole Multi - Purpose Stadium Roof Repairs
• Waikoloa Park(Ho'oko) Baseball Fields Accessible Walkways
• ADA(3) Hawaiian Beaches Subdivision-Park Accessibility Improvements
• ADA(3) Lincoln Park Tennis Courts Accessibility Improvements
• ADA(3)Mountain View Park Accessibility Improvements
• ADA(3)Papaikou Gym'&Park Accessibility Improvements
• Kahuku Park Retaining Wall
• ADA(2) Spencer Beach Park Accessibility Improvements
• Ikuo Hisaoka Gym Restoration Phase 2
• Pahoa Swimming Pool ADA, Lift
• Honokaa Swimming Pool ADA Lift& Stairs
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Program Highlights (continued)
• Kamehameha Park Ballfield Lights Repairs
• ADA(2) Kamehameha Park Accessibility=Improvements
• Water Systems Backflow Prevention Compliance_.Group B (N&S Kona-Kau)
• Aunty Sally Kaleohano's Luau Hale Re-Roofing
• Edith Kanakaole Multi- Purpose Stadium New Roof Coating
In -House Projects:
• Frank Z.imring Bench Donation at Richardson Beach
• Ahalanui Beach Park Walkway
• Hilo Bayfront—Tree Removal
• Alae Cemetery—Cabango Plot
• Panaewa Zoo—Office improvements
• Waiakea Recreation Center-7 New Gutter's
Volunteer Projects:
• Panaewa Park Playground=Eagle. Scout Project :Bench Installation
• Mohouli Tree Planting. Project 'Eagle Scout. Project=Grant Emerson
• Hale Halawai Electrical Upgrades (Ironman)
• Kamehameha Park Swimming Pool Roof Repairs
• Honokaa Swimming Pool Roof framing Upgrades
• Kamehameha Park Playground Restorations
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Camping Permits Issued 4,019 5,000 5,000
Pavilion Permits Issued 4,667 2,000 3,000
No of Completed Service Surveys 1,452 3,000 2,000
Surveys Rating Quality of Service as More than 85 - -
Satisfactory
Surveys Rating Quality of Service as Satisfactory or 99 85% 85%
greater
Surveys Rating Facilities as Adequately Maintained 99 85% 85%
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 23 23 23
Salaries and Wages 911,959.09 1,022,156 982,610
Operations 696,394.23 1,208,175 455,965
Equipment 2,793.27 4,500 -
Program Total 1,611,146.59 2,234,831 1,438,575
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Parks&Recreation Director 1 1 1
Deputy Parks&Recreation Director 1 1 1
Account Clerk 3 3 3
Accountant I 2 2 2
Accountant IV 1 1 1
Architectural Drafting Tech I 1 1 1
Architectural Drafting Tech II 1 1 1
Clerk II 1 1 1
Clerk III 2 2 2
Contracts Clerk 1 1 1
Human Resources Assistant 1 1 1
Park Projects Manager 4 4 4
Park Planner 1 1 1
Human Resources Technician I 1 1 1
Human Resources Specialist II 1 1 1
Private Secretary 1 1 1
Total 23 23 23
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PARKS MAINTENANCE
Program Description
The Parks Maintenance Division maintains neighborhood parks, beach parks,
playgrounds, ball fields, and other recreational facilities; undertakes construction, repairs
and renovation projects for buildings, equipment and grounds; operates a plant nursery to
support landscaping and beautification projects; operates a storeroom for departmental
maintenance supplies.
Program Objectives
1. Maintain completion range of 3200-3500 work orders on an annual basis.
2. Undertake two parks improvements projects per district(18).
• One of which supervisor to work with a community group to improve the
parks— 1 park per district minimum.
3. Monitor complaints filed for strategic planning purposes for maintenance and services
improvements.
• Record type,number, district, etc. of complaints and implement necessary
maintenance procedures, standards, training, discipline, etc. for corrections.
• Make annual inspections of facilities with responsible supervisor. (9 districts)
Analyze and discuss methods of improvements.
4. Provide for safe facilities and grounds.
• Conduct safety inspections of facilities:
Weekly by supervisors (52 per supervisor=468 total inspections/year).
Superintendent to conduct safety inspections on all facilities on a semi-
annual basis.
• Correct hazards on a timely basis.
5. Provide for a safe working environment.
• Participate with department safety committee and discuss and evaluate
accident reports.
• Correct any hazardous conditions or practices.
• Provide a minimum of one safety instructional sessions per crew each month.
• Review and upgrade Park Maintenance Safety and Health Programs.
6. Continue to perform random checks of facilities.
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Program Highlights
• Completed 3090 work orders.
• 111 park improvement projects were completed by Parks Maintenance crews and
volunteer groups.
• Conducted 146 safety training sessions.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Facilities Maintained: Actual Budget Estimate
Beach Parks 37 37 37
Parks&Playgrounds 52 52 54
Gyms&Recreation Centers 30 30 30
Swimming Pools 9 9 9
Tennis Facilities 20 20 20
Other Facilities 40 40 40
Complaints Received 67 50 70
Beautification Projects 111 100 100
Work Orders Completed 3,090 3,200 3,100
Training Sessions 146 125 125
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 150 150 150
Salaries and Wages 4,212,954.22 4,611,069 4,663,010
Operations 2,090,523.98 2,385,900 2,385,000
Equipment 19,269.24 6,300 3,550
Program Total 6,322,747.44 7,003,269 7,051,560
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Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Building&Grounds Utility Worker 2 2 2
Building Maintenance Helper—Temp 2 2 2
Building Maintenance Worker 3 3 3
Building Maintenance Worker-Temp 1 1 1
Building Repair and Maintenance Supervisor 1 1 1
Clerk II 1 1 1
Custodian/Groundskeeper I 2 2 2
Electrical Pump-Mechanical Electrician 2 4 4
Electrician 1 1 1
Equipment Operator I 2 1 1
Equipment Operator II 5 6 6
Equipment Operator II-Temp 2 2 2
Laborer II 6 6 6
Laborer II-Temp 1 1 1
Lead Maintenance Electrician 1 1 1
Lead Plumber 1 1 1
Lead Carpenter-Cabinet Maker 1 1 1
Carpenter-Cabinet Maker 2 2 2
Mechanical Repair Welding Supervisor 1 1 1
Mechanical Repairer-Temp 1 1 1
Mechanical Repairer-Welder 3 3 3
Nursery Worker I 1 1 1
Park Bldg&Grounds Maintenance Supervisor 1 1 1
Park Caretaker I 50 50 50
Park Caretaker I—3/5T 1 1 1
Park Caretaker I—1/2T 4 1 1
Park Caretaker I—2/5T 4 1 1
Park Caretaker II 5 5 5
Park Caretaker III 1 1 1
Park Caretaker III-Temp 1 2 2
Park Construction&Maintenance Supervisor 1 1 1
Park District Superintendent 1 1 1
Park Facilities Refuse Collector 3 3 3
Park Maintenance Supervisor I 1 1 1
Park Maintenance Supervisor II 4 3 3
Park Maintenance Supervisor III 1 1 1
Park Maintenance Supervisor IV 2 2 2
Plumber 2 2 2
Power Mower Operator 5 5 5
Power Mower Operator-Temp 1 1 1
Senior Account Clerk 1 1 1
Storekeeper 1 1 1
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Personnel Position Summary(continued)
Superintendent of Park Maintenance 1 1 1
Tractor Mower Operator 9 9 9
Tractor Mower Operator-Temp 1 1 1
Tree Trimmer 3 3 3
Tree Trimmer Temp 1 1 1
Tree Trimmer-Equipment Operator II 1 1 1
Tree Trimmer-Heavy Truck Driver 1 1 1
Tree Trimming Crew Supervisor 1 _ 1 1
Tree Trimming—Park Maintenance Supervisor 1 1 1
Total 150 147 147
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Program Description
The Recreation Division plans, conducts, arranges or promotes organized recreation,
athletics, crafts and other leisure time activities for all age groups at recreation centers
and facilities throughout the County of Hawai`i.
Program Objectives
1. Provide introductory instruction in all recreational facilities in at least 4 of the
following sports (basketball, baseball, volleyball, track and field,tennis, flag football,
badminton) for children and adults, one or more in each respective season(i.e. Fall—
basketball; Winter—baseball and track/field; Spring—volleyball; summer—
tennis/flag football).
2. Provide at least six seasonal arts and craft activities for children and adults in all
recreational facilities (i.e. Fall—Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas craft activities;
Winter—Valentines/St. Patrick/Easter activities; etc.).
3. Maintain a safe facility, free of hazards for all activities, patrons and employees by
conducting daily safety inspections and remitting work orders as necessary to correct
unsafe conditions. A comprehensive safety inspection to be conducted on a quarterly
basis.
4. Plan, organize and implement a minimum of two district-wide events in each
respective district that is responsive to the respective community's needs and interests
(i.e. Hilo District—The Biggest Easter Egg Celebration; Hamakua District—
Hamakua Fun Day; etc.).
5. Develop a minimum of six partnerships with other recreation providers as well as
community organizations to maximize service and activities to the public (i.e. summer
camping program in partnership with the YMCA).
6. Provide quarterly training for the P&R staff on various issues, ADA concerns, safety
issues, self-improvement/enhancement, etc.
7. Provide the Department with at least two ADA training sessions.
8. Provide complete fingerprinting background checks on all new employees,temporary
hires and volunteers who work in close proximity to children.
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Program Highlights
14th ANNUAL OHANA SHORELINE FISHING TOURNAMENT:
Our annual Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament continues to be a flagship program for
the Recreation Division with Recreation staff from the Hilo, Hamakua, and North/South
Kohala Districts working together to organize this event to make it what it is today,the
"Best Family Fishing Tournament in Hawai'i". This year's event was held on August 20-
22, 2010, and provided many families with a way to get together for a weekend of fun
and adventure. The culmination of this event was on the last day with the weigh-in and
awards ceremony at the Thelma Parker Gym in Waimea on Sunday, August 22, 2010.
Prizes were donated from various businesses throughout Hawai`i and the mainland, and
other prizes were purchased with the registration fees collected. This year the Department
of Land and Natural Resources as well as Pacific Island Fisheries Group (PIFG)
participated in the program and provided handouts and information. The PIFG also gave
prizes for the Papio Tagging program.
HALLOWEEN PROGRAM AT THE PRINCE KUHIO PLAZA:
In partnership with the Prince Kuhio Plaza, Mall Merchants, Hilo High School and
Waiakea High School Key Clubs, Hilo Intermediate and Waiakea Intermediate Builders,
a safe and fun Halloween program was provided to over 1,000 children and their parents
on October 31, 2010. Activities included a Halloween costume contest, picture taking,
arts& crafts activities, carnival games, etc. From 6:30-7:30 pm it was the Mall March
where children went to various merchants for treats and candies.
TRUNK AND TREAT:
Working together with various community groups, The Trunk and Treat program was
held at various sites in the Puna District on October 31, 2010. It allowed the children of
rural communities to go to designated sites in their own communities such as the children
of Hawai'i Ocean View Estates going to Kahuku Park where they could get treats from
the trunks of peoples' vehicles. This program provided a safe meeting place for children
of communities where homes are spread far apart and very isolated.
HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK:
In West Hawai'i, the Halloween"Candyland"provided a safe and fun filled event to
thousands of youngsters and their parents on October 31, 2010, at the Kailua Park. This
annual event is co-sponsored by Solid Rock Ministries along with our West Hawai'i staff.
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Program Highlights (continued)
RECREATION DIVISION 2ND QUARTER WORKSHOP:
The Recreation Division In-service workshop on December 10, 2010 was organized by
the staff of the Puna/Kau District and was held at the Kilauea Military Camp in Hawai'i
Volcanoes National Park. Recreation Director II Merle Gornick along with Puna/Kau
District Supervisor Glenn Kokubun were able to get the National Park Service to waive
the entry fee of$10.00 per vehicle into the park and to get the use of the Deluxe Koa
Conference Room at KMC for free. The staff of KMC, gave a presentation on what they
had to offer at their facility that could help enhance or benefit our summer fun programs.
UH HILO VULCANS BASEBALL CLINIC:
West Hawaii District Staff and Supervisor Victor McDaniel started our third quarter off
with a"homerun". The Kalae Iki baseball clinic which is usually held in the month of
July, was unfortunately discontinued due to the untimely death of one of our major
sponsors. The Betty Kanuha and Gifford families provided a one of a kind baseball clinic
to many children for many years but this sponsorship finally came to an end. In keeping
with the spirit of what they were doing, the UH Hilo Vulcans Baseball Clinic was
developed and this baseball clinic was moved to the weekend of January 29 & 30, 2011.
Headlining the clinic was University of Hawai'i at Hilo Baseball Coach Joey Estrella and
his coaching staff We had 175 children participating in this event and with the help of
volunteers this clinic will continue to prosper and be very successful for years to come.
TSUNAMI:
A tsunami was generated by an earthquake on March 10, 2011, which affected many
people in different areas. The aftermath of this tsunami was devastating to Japan with
many thousands of lives lost and untold damages to entire communities. On this island,
the West Hawai'i communities also suffered with major damages from the tsunami.
Our staff did a fantastic job in responding to the call of opening and manning evacuation
centers in coordination with Civil Defense, especially with the urgency and
unpredictability of this tsunami. We take pride in working with our communities and
when our communities are in danger, or in need of assistance I'm proud to say that"our
staff is willing to step up to the plate".
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Program Highlights (continued)
18th ANNUAL BIGGEST EASTER EGG HUNT:
The annual "Biggest Easter Egg Hunt"was held at the Ho'olulu Complex Wong Stadium
on Friday,April 22, 2011 in co-sponsorship with the Hilo Jaycees, Hilo High and
Waiakea High School Key Clubs,Andrews Athletic Association, Boy Scout Troop 78,
Hilo High and Waiakea High Builders, Hopaco, Hawai'i Police Department, Hawai'i Fire
Department and Men of Pa'a,together with Hilo District Recreation staff
Although the number of participants this year did not exceed last year's count there were
well over 1,000 plus children and parents in attendance to this fun event. Other activities
included picture taking with the Easter Bunny, misc. contests such as milk drinking, ice
cream eating, egg fight and Easter bonnet, keiki ID's and Easter Crafts.
TRACK& FIELD:
The Age Group Track meet was held on February 12, 2011, simultaneously at both the
Kea'au High School and Konawaena High School Track Ovals. On February 26, 2011,
we had our Exponent Track meet which was also held simultaneously at both the Keaau
and Konawaena High School Track Ovals. The exponent meet is a little different from
the age group meet because it gives a child with a smaller physical stature at a certain age
an opportunity to compete against other participants with similar physical stature.
For both the Age Group and Exponent Meets, we had a combined total of approximately
over 1,100 youngsters participating at each meet for both East and West Hawai`i. Track
medals are given to the 1St-3rd place winners in all track and field events.
HERSHEY TRACK& FIELD:
The Hershey Track and Field Meet was scheduled to be held on March 5, 2011, at the
Keaau High School Track Oval, but was cancelled and had to be rescheduled due to a
heavy down pour of rain. Thanks to Athletic Director Iris McGuire we were able to
reschedule the meet for April 4, 2011. We are fortunate to have Mauna Loa Macadamia
Nut Corporation become a local sponsor for this event providing volunteers, water, and
paying the custodial fees for the use of the Keaau High track oval.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Corporation also provided gift baskets to our successful
participants of 2010, Joshua Breitbarth, Boys National Champion in the 11 & 12 year
division for softball throw and Symphony Kauanoe,who placed 2nd in the National finals
for Girls 11 & 12 year division softball throw. They were both part of the regional team
that went to Hershey, Pennsylvania for the National Meet.
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LAWAKUA NUI PROGRAM:
This new and exciting program kicked-off with a free two-day motivational life skills and
sports training camp on June 22-23, 2011 in West Hawai'i at the Kona Old Airport and
June 29-30, 2011 in Hilo at the Ho'olulu Complex Wong Stadium. Organized by Parks &
Recreation it is for students grades 5-8, and was conceived to fill a gap in Pop Warner
football that didn't allow 4th-6th graders over 125 pounds and everyone over 160 pounds
to play. The core component of the program remains the same but the program was
expanded to accept any boys or girls with similar weight issues but are not interested in
playing football.
According to P&R Director Bob Fitzgerald, both tracks of this program are health-related
with cultural, community and academic monitoring components. "Ideally,this program
will help our children become the best they can be." The organization will consist of four
clubs throughout the island, with clubs in Kona, Waimea, Hilo and Keaau. "This is not a
league with teams, but an organization with clubs that will have a holistic approach to
developing healthy children."
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Program/Events Countywide Countywide Countywide
Participants Participants Participants
Actual Budget Estimate
Instructional Sports Program(Baseball, Softball,
Basketball,Floor Hockey,Pickle Ball,Volleyball, 1,559,110 1,250,000 1,600,000
Tennis,Track&Field,Croquette)
Arts&Crafts 36,063 35,000 38,000
Organized P&R Sports Games/Clinics(Baseball,
Basketball,Volleyball) 684,707 570,000 700,000
Music and Dance 76,096 150,000 90,000
Drama,Storytelling,Puppetry 14,898 14,000 16,000
Physical Fitness/Aerobic for Tots to Senior Citizens 185,792 151,000 200,000
Island-wide Exponent and Age Group Track and
Field*
Easter Egg Celebrations*
Hamakua Fun Day Celebration*
Halloween Haunted Houses/Contests*
Elks Hoop Shoot Contest*
Martial Arts Demonstration/Fair/Clinic*
Bicycle Program*
Air Rifle/BB Gun Safety Program*
Outdoor/Nature Activities/Hiking Programs 26,199 40,000 35,000
`Ohana Fishing Day/Fishing Derbies*
Special Events* 330,469 250,000 363,159
TOTAL 2,913,334 2,625,914 3,000,000
Persons Utilizing Facilities—Total 3,362,481 2,734,777 3,598,729
*Activities combined under Special Events
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 45 45 45
Salaries and Wages 1,500,124.07 1,674,867 1,645,816
Operations 674,879.40 718,550 820,220
Equipment - 100 100
Program Total 2,175,003.47 2,393,517 2,466,136
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Account Clerk 1 1 1
Clerk II 1 1 1
Recreation Administrator 1 1 1
Recreation Director II 22 22 22
Recreation Director II—1/2T 1 1 I
Recreation Director IV 5 5 5
Recreation Specialist II 2 2 2
Recreation Technician II 1 1 1
Recreation Technician II— 1/2T 3 3 3
Recreation Technician III 3 3 3
Recreation Technician III—3/4T 1 1 1
Recreation Technician III— 1/2T 3 3 3
Recreation Technician III—2/5T 1 1 1
Total 45 45 45
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PROGRAM
Program Description
The Summer and Inter-Session Program provides for the County of Hawai`i's elementary
school children, a five to six week, diversified recreational program, including team
sports, games, arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, etc. highlighted with excursions and
enrichment activities.
Program Objectives
1. Conduct a minimum of 20 Summer Fun programs island-wide.
2. Continue to conduct longer programs hours at majority of the sites.
3. Work in partnership with the Department of Education Child Nutrition Program and
with HCEOC to sponsor free lunch programs for all summer fun sites that qualify and
meet the requirements for this program.
4. Supplement the regular Summer Fun program with various enrichment-type programs
for those willing to pay the higher fee:
• Develop and implement a teen-scene program at the Pu'u'eo Community Center
in East Hawai`i, teaching life's skills with emphasis on leadership training. This
will run for seven weeks from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.,targeting teens 12— 17 years old,
at a cost of$175.00 teen.
• Conduct a Summer Fun Explorations Program at the Hilo Armory to run for
seven weeks from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and target children in grades 1 —4, at a cost of
$175.00 per child.
5. Develop a minimum of(8) Winter Intersession programs island-wide.
6. Integrate children with disabilities into the summer and inter-session programs
wherever possible, through the assistance of the Therapeutic Specialist.
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Program Highlights
WINTER INTERSESSION PROGRAM:
For the two week Department of Education Winter Break from December 20-30, 2010,
we had four sites in the Hilo District that offered an 8:00 am-3:00 pm, Winter
Intersession program. These sites included Andrews Gym with 45 children, Waiakea Uka
Gym with 62 children, Wainaku Gym with 57 children and Kawananakoa Gym with 19
children.
Other sites that adjusted their hours to better service the children in their communities
during the Winter Intersession Break. For the Hamakua District it was Honomu Gym,
Papaikou Gym and Honokaa Gym. In West Hawai'i it was Waimea Community Center.
SUMMER FUN PROGRAM:
The 2011 Summer Fun Program was a 7 week program which was held from June 6—
July 22, 2011, due to the change by the Department of Education to a longer Summer
break schedule. Andrews Gym held a summer program from 8:00 am-5:00 pm with 117
children participating in this program. Our other 19 summer program sites ran programs
from 8:00 am-3:00 pm and 8:00 am-2:00 pm. We had a total of 1,263 children island
wide participating in our summer fun program which is an increase from last year and
since we offer one of the most affordable summer programs for the children of this island
we anticipate this trend to continue.
This year we had a total of 17 Summer Fun sites that qualified for the USDA Summer
Food Service free lunch program with a total of 17,353 meals served to the children
during the seven week summer program. The lunches were provided by vendor HCEOC.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Persons Served—Summer Fun/Intersession 1263 2,700 2,250
PROJECTED SITES/POTENTIAL ENROLLMENT INCLUDING SUMMER/INTER-
SESSION/AFTERNOON PROGRAMS
Districts Regular Enrich- Summer Teen Aquatic After- Leader Special Inter- Total Total
Summer ment Fun Prog Enrich- noon ship Events Sessions Sites Children
Fun Prog Acad ment Prog Camp
Sites Prog
Hilo 6 - 1 1 - - - - 3 11 800
Puna/Ka`u 7 - - - - - - - 2 9 400
Hamakua 4 - - - - - - - - 4 300
N/S Kona 3 - - - - - - - 1 4 450
N/S Kohala 3 - - - - - - - 2 5 300
TOTAL 23 0 1 1 0 7 0 0 8 33 2,250
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 65 86 86
Salaries and Wages 159,905,.92 252,111 250,145
Operations 167,116.16 278,900 251,900
Program Total 327,022.08 531,011 502,045
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Activity Aide 89 83 83
Activity Technician I - - -
Activity Technician III 7 3 3
Total 96 86 86
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HO'OLULU PARK COMPLEX
Program Description
The Ho`olulu Complex assures the safe, sanitary and efficient use of all facilities at the
Ho`olulu Complex(Dr. Francis F. C. Wong Stadium, Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium,
Edith Kanakaole Multi-Purpose Stadium, Walter Victor Baseball Complex, Aunty Sally
Kaleohano's Luau Hale, Butler Building and Hilo Drag Strip).
Maximizing the use of all facilities by servicing everyone in an equitable and fair
manner, and through careful scheduling and accommodating of:
1. Public requests for private parties and sports activities.
2. Professional or non-profit agencies that promote East Hawai`i or island-wide events.
3. School activities and sporting events.
4. Agencies that promote activities for statewide, national or international participants.
5. County and department functions.
Program Objectives
1. Provide clean, safe and well-maintained facilities:
a. Close each facility once per year for general clean up and minor repairs.
b. Pressure wash each facility once every quarter.
c. Check on safety hazards daily.
d. Clean and sanitize facilities before and after events in 99% of the cases.
e. Work with Safety Committee to have courtesy safety inspection annually.
2. Provide a well-manicured playing surface at all ballfields (Wong Stadium and Walter
Victor Baseball Complex):
a. Mow lawn weekly, weather permitting, 90% of the time.
b. Close each ballfield at least one week annually for field renovations.
c. Aerate ballfields semi-annually.
d. Fertilize ballfields quarterly.
3. Provide training for staff:
a. Conduct safety talks on different topics every month.
b. Retrain employees on equipment use semi-annually.
c. Have supervisors conduct equipment maintenance training and have equipment
maintained weekly.
d. Provide refresher course on Material Safety Data Sheet annually.
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Program Objectives (continued)
4. Enforce rules and educate sponsors:
a. Comply with Federal ADA, State OSHA, County, Department and Complex rules
and regulations.
b. Revise rules annually.
c. Distribute rules with all applications.
5. Work with Hilo Jaycees, Lehua Jaycees, Intake Service, schools and community
groups for improvements to the Ho`olulu Complex:
a. Complete one major improvement project.
b. Do beautification/landscaping project for each facility annually.
6. Maximize use of all facilities within the Ho`olulu Complex by accommodating an
estimated 2,400 activities annually.
Program Highlights
• The following major events were held at the Ho`olulu Complex:
Merrie Monarch Festival
Hawaii County Fair—Hilo Jaycees
Relay for Life—American Cancer Society
MS Walk for Life
High School and UHH/HCC Commencements
High School (BIIF) Championships
State Senior Little League Baseball Championship
State Pony League Baseball Championship
Haili Invitational Volleyball Tournament
Big Island Boxing Association Smoker
Mixed Martial Arts events
Roller Derbies
War Concert
Ed Douglas Car Show
Boy Scout Makahiki
Plant Shows & Sales
Christmas Craft Fairs
Jehovah's Witness Conventions
Big Island Filipino Community Council Scholarship Pageant
The Ho`olulu Complex accommodated many more activities and events on a daily
basis and was heavily used on weekends.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Persons Served—Aggregate Total 724,916 800,000 750,000
Activities Accommodated: 4,386 3,175 4,450
Afook-Chinen Auditorium&Butler Building:
Revenue Making 207 325 240
No Revenues 110 150 120
Kanakaole Multi-Purpose Stadium:
Revenue Making 2,075 750 2,100
No Revenues 108 100 110
Wong&Victor Stadiums:
Revenue Making 359 300 380
No Revenues 1,004 750 1,020
Seven Seas Luau House:
Revenue Making 221 300 250
No Revenues 249 300 270
Hilo Drag Strip
Revenue Making 12 0 24
No Revenues 128 200 130
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 16 16 16
Salaries and Wages 561,692.38 598,780 568,140
Operations 262,336.73 421,400 376,550
Equipment 3,240.86 18,400 400
Program Total 827,269.97 1,038,580 945,090
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Account Clerk 1 1 1
Building Maintenance Worker 1 1 1
Facilities Maintenance and Service Worker I 10 10 10
Facilities Maintenance and Service Worker II 3 3 3
Ho`olulu Complex Maintenance Supervisor 1 1 1
Total 16 16 16
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AQUATICS
Program Description
The Aquatics Division develops and initiates water safety operations and programs
utilizing training and education of all Aquatic staff. Aquatics promotes water safety to the
public by conducting American Red Cross swim level classes, Lifeguarding, CPR, AED,
First Aid and Basic Water Rescue. It conducts swim competitions for beginners (Novice
program) and advanced (open water competitions) swimmers.
Aquatics maintains safety services and initiates preventative actions,progressively
implementing advanced safety equipment and strategies to meet our goals and acts as
principal resource and consultant on all matters relating to water safety on the Island of
Hawai`i.
Program Objectives
1. Provide services at our nine (9)pool facilities with two (2) lifeguards on duty daily at
Kona Community Aquatics Center (KCAC) a minimum of eight hours a day and one
lifeguard on duty the remaining portion of the day, 95% of the time. Provide two
lifeguards on duty at Sparky Kawamoto Swim Stadium and Pahoa Pool 95%of the
time. Honoka`a, Laupahoehoe, Kohala, Pahala and Konawaena will have at least one
lifeguard on duty seven days a week 90% of the time. NAS pool will have at least one
swim instructor/lifeguard on duty Monday through Friday, 90%of the time.
2. Offer recreational and lap swimming for approximately 700,000 patrons. Offer Learn
to Swim and other water related courses to approximately 3,000 patrons at NAS Pool
and KCAC, 95% of the year and at least eight(8) weeks in the summer at all other
pools.
3. Develop and distribute a quarterly brochure of County of Hawai'i pool facilities
highlighting recreational and adult lap swimming hours as well as swim lessons,
special events, activities and programs.
4. Initiate two (2) Water Safety Instructor(WSI) classes through American Red Cross
Instructor Trainers for East and West Hawai'i to increase the pool of candidates for
the Learn to Swim program.
5. Conduct one (1)American Red Cross Lifeguarding, one (1) CPR/AED and one (1)
First Aid classes at each of our nine (9)pool facilities during the fiscal year.
6. Plan,promote and coordinate five (5)Novice Swim meets serving approximately 250
participants during the August through October 2012 season.
7. Sponsor or provide major support to at least two (2) open water swim competitions,
one on each side of the island.
8. Promote workplace safety for all staff by providing personal protective equipment
and safety training on an ongoing basis.
9. Conduct American Red Cross Blood borne pathogens training on an annual basis in
January or February for the entire division.
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10. Recertify all staff in American Red Cross Lifeguarding and CPR/AED during the
month of November.
11. Reduce utility costs at all facilities by implementing green technologies and proactive
practices.
12. Reduce chemical costs at all facilities by prudent work practices, education and new
technologies.
Program Highlights
• Fiscal year 2010-2011 began with the Aquatic Division Learn to Swim Program. All
levels of American Red Cross swim classes were taught at all nine facilities.
• The Novice Program started in August with all pools hosting teams for entry level
swim competition. This popular program introduces keiki to competitive swimming
and ran until October 30. Five meets were held at Pahala, KCAC,NAS, Kohala and
Kawamoto (championships).
• All Lifeguards were recertified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding during the
month of November. Staff was also retrained in American Red Cross Bloodborne
Pathogens in January.
• Aquatics hosted two rough water swim competitions this year. Hapuna Rough Water
Swim on July 4 (221 participants) and Richardson's Rough Water Swim on July 25
(170 participants). Both competitions were well attended and ran smoothly.
• Aquatics trained two Police recruit classes in American Red Cross Basic Water
Rescue throughout the year. The 78th police recruit class in August and the 79th
recruit class in March. The course includes individual stroke improvement, victim
recognition, lifeguarding skills and emergency water rescue.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Swimming Pools 9 9 9
Persons Served at Pools 702,419 825,000 800,000
Novice Meets/Participants 5/275 5/300 5/300
Learn to Swim(participants) 1,907 3,100 1,650
Excursions/Classes at Richardson Ocean Park 2,463 4,200 2,000
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Pool Attendance
Location Total Count Total Count Total Count
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
Honoka`a 23,381 24,215 30,614
Kawamoto 139,003 140,197 123,909
Kohala 27,090 28,972 28,785
Konawaena 30,945 38,030 30,634
Laupahoehoe 17,513 32,420 20,634
NAS * 45,759 42,112 35,764
Pahala 21,099 25,560 21,174
Pahoa 120,992 131,534 119,799
Kona Community Aquatic Center 298,612 326,815 291,116
Total 724,394 790,855 702,419
*Pools closed on weekends
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 52 52 52
Salaries and Wages 1,234,173.49 1,385,608 1,244,390
Operations 899,136.21 972,663 999,820
Equipment 9,646.22 54,250 13,557
Program Total 2,142,955.92 2,403,221 2,257,767
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Account Clerk 1 1 1
Aquatic Pool Manager 1 1 1
Aquatic Program Assistant 1 1 1
Clerk III 1 1 1
Lifeguard I(Pool) 10 6 6
Lifeguard I(Pool) 1/2T 4 4 4
Lifeguard I(Pool)3/5T 5 5 5
Lifeguard I(Pool) 1/2T Temp 6 6 6
Senior Lifeguard 9 12 12
Swimming Instructor 2 2 2
Swimming Instructor Temp 5 3 3
Swimming Instructor 1/2T Temp 1 2 2
Swimming Pool Custodian 3 3 3
Swimming Pool Custodian 1/2T 3 3 3
Total 52 52 52
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CULTURE & COMMUNITY ARTS
Program Description
The Culture & Community Arts Section promotes, perpetuates and encourages activities
and programs in culture, art, history and the humanities.
Program Objectives
1. Provide 70 workshops and classroom instructions in various disciplines, music,
dance, drama, arts, crafts, and natural sciences at established sites Countywide.
2. Develop and conduct at least one Cultural/Community event per quarter to preserve
ethnic traditions and heritage, encourage craftsmanship and cottage industry.
3. Market programs by securing community involvement and financial support through
six partnerships/sponsorships.
4. Advertise and promote the Cultural & Community Arts programs and activities
through our quarterly "Arts Visions"newsletter and media such as radio, television,
periodicals and newspapers.
Program Highlights
1. Fourth of July Fest- Blast 2010
2. Summer Arts Fest 2010
3. Queen Lili'uokalani Festival
4. Conducted the Veteran's Day Parade
5. Assisted with the Moku 0 Keawe International Festival
6. Christmas Wreath Exhibition at Aupuni Center
7. Stand-Up Paddle Board World Tour
8. 2010 Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Classes/Workshops(Countywide) 121 90 95
East Hawai`i 72 50 53
West Hawai`i 49 40 42
Participants in Classes/Workshops(Countywide) 1,023 1,300 1,350
East Hawai`i 650 750 760
West Hawai`i 373 550 590
Total Participants Served Countywide 38,117 15,000 15,500
East Hawai`i 24,631 9,000 9,300
West Hawai`i 13,486 6,000 6,200
Number of Festivals/Major Events 10 7 8
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 2 2 2
Salaries and Wages 135,262.71 139,728 147,628
Operations 57,633.71 92,805 83,205
Equipment - - -
Program Total 192,896.42 232,533 230,833
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Culture and Education Administrator 1 1 1
Recreation Specialist I 1 1 1
Total 2 2 2
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ELDERLY ACTIVITIES
Program Description
EAD Administration
The Elderly Activities Division's (EAD)Administration oversees six programs: RSVP,
Coordinated Services, Senior Employment,Nutrition, Recreation and Special Programs.
The Division provides comprehensive and coordinated services for older individuals,
which promote maximum independence, optimum health,personal dignity and self-
enrichment. EAD staff offers older adults 55 years and older many educational and
recreational choices, various opportunities and services to enhance their quality of life,
such as employment,volunteer opportunities, transportation, escort, information and
assistance, in-home services (chore,personal care),recreational activities, congregate
meals and home-delivered meals and island-wide, statewide, national and international
activities (Kupuna Hula, bowling, softball, health fair, etc.).
EAD Recreation
The Elderly Recreation Services (ERS)provides comprehensive recreational,
educational, health related and leisure activities for older adults 55 years and older, which
promote maximum independence, optimum health,personal dignity and self-enrichment.
ERS staff provide and promote active and passive recreational, cultural, leisure
opportunities, special interest programs, island-wide, statewide events which help to
maintain independence, quality of life and dignity to older adults. Services are provided
by four program directors to provide recreational services at 25 senior centers (island-
wide), including district wide activities and recreational, educational, and health-related
classes.
EAD Special Programs
The Special Programs branch provides individuals 55 years and older with a variety of
special events such as recreational, sports (golf, softball),health (Wellness fair), leisure
time,performing arts (Kupuna Hula), and other support services countywide, as well as
senior participating in state/national/international events.
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Program Objectives
EAD Administration
The division will provide and/or facilitate a wide array of services and opportunities and
evaluate the quality of services provided by:
1. Coordinating a service delivery system that addresses the needs and interests of older
adults by providing comprehensive and coordinated services, represented by the
division's six major programs, for over 9,992 seniors annually and conducting an
annual evaluation on each program.
The division will pursue the help from persons and groups to improve and maintain P&R
facilities and enhance programs/services/activities by:
2. Maintaining the EAD Advisory Council made up of representatives from the 25
senior citizen clubs, 15 nutrition sites and the RSVP Advisory Council by conducting
at least one general meeting in January and six district meetings in July of each fiscal
year servicing 40 presidents/chairpersons island-wide.
The division will provide regular facilities and safety inspections and training for staff
by:
3. Maintaining an EAD Safety Committee with at least one representative of each
program meeting quarterly to enforce safety procedures, improve unsafe conditions
affecting staff and seniors and give feedback to the department safety committee, as
needed, and conduct a safety on-site evaluation semi-annually (January and July) of
32 senior center facilities and conduct safety evaluations/training for 50 EAD staff by
June 30, 2013.
In order to keep the public informed of its activities the division will:
4. Produce at least one "Video Highlights"of the division's activities annually.
5. Maintain the division's Kupuna News magazine by providing information on all EAD
program activities and printing at least 3,300 copies for distribution to over 200
organizations quarterly.
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Program Objectives (continued)
EAD Recreation
1. Provide and promote active and passive recreational, cultural and leisure
opportunities to 2,500 unduplicated individuals 55 years and older at 25 senior
centers island-wide by June 30, 2013.
2. Serve 1,025 older adults in recreational, educational, health-related and cultural
classes at 25 senior centers by June 30, 2013.
3. Provide at least eight district wide activities for a total of 1,475 older adults in
Puna/Ka`u,North and South Hilo,North and South Kona,North and South Kohala,
and Hamakua by June 30, 2013.
EAD Special Program
1. Provide at least five countywide/state/national/international events for 1,850 older
adults by June 30, 2013.
2. Serve a total of 750 older adults in at least three countywide special events and serve
800 older adults in one statewide event by June 30, 2013.
3. Provide one cultural event for 300 older individuals on a county/state/international
level that will attract a total of 1,200 attendees by June 30, 2013.
Program Highlights
• Paauilo Community Center Reopening on January 15, 2011
• Three RSVP recognition luncheons in Hilo and Kona honoring over 2,027 volunteers,
logging 162,022 hours islandwide along with the 230 volunteer stations
• Kamana Senior Karaoke Review with over 400 people and 40 singers
attending/participating at the Sangha Hall in Hilo
• The Big Island Golf Tournament with 144 golfers participating
• "Casino Days" in Hilo and Kona with over 450 seniors participating
• 10 seniors participated in the islandwide Billiards Social at Yano Hall, February 10,
2011.
• Coordinated Services' three volunteer recognition luncheons for over 75 volunteers,
senior companions and Sage Plus volunteers in East/West Hawai'i.
• The scheduling of a wide variety of classes (educational, recreational, cultural and
health) islandwide for over 2,630 seniors yearly
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Program Highlights (continued)
• CSE staff completed 2,517 referrals for seniors needing services/benefits such as,
supplemental security income, Medicare, Medicaid,tax assistance, food stamps,
transportation, etc.
• 100 seniors participated in the islandwide Ground Golf Social in Kona at the
Greenwell Park and 92 seniors attended the Puna/Kau Ground Golf Social in Kau at
the Naalehu Field.
• Kupuna Day at Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai'i on August 25th with 200 seniors
attending
• Hamakua Field Day Picnic at the Laupahoehoe Pt. Pavilion with 87 seniors attending
• CSE staff provided 43 clients with chore service and logged 3,861 hours.
• Arranging (7) EAD Senior Advisory Council meetings in January& July for 40 club
presidents and representatives along with EAD staff to discuss senior
activities/services/concerns
• 85 individuals with disabilities under 60 years were provided transportation services
islandwide and accomplished 1,300 trips.
• 32 seniors were assisted for the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program
during the month of June 2011.
• Nutrition program's state of the art"Hot Shot"truck capable of safely delivering hot
and frozen meals to 500 homebound seniors weekly who live in isolated rural areas is
servicing the Puna, Waimea and Kohala districts
• Scheduling the 2011 Kupuna Softball League games and County tournaments with
over 486 players and 23 teams participating. Teams also participated in the 35th
Annual State Tournament on Maui.
• The 28th Annual Kupuna Hula Festival which involved a total of 374 participants, 26
halaus from throughout the State (15), Japan(8), California(1), Oregon(2), and a
crowd of over 1,800 during the two-day event in Kona at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay
Resort& Spa, Sept. 15 — 16, 2010
• Nutrition program's Summerfest, Christmas and King Kamehameha Day celebrations
for Nutrition participants
• Senior Employment program's "Employ the Older Workers Week" in September,
2010
• The RSVP School Supplies Project assisting Big Island elementary schools with
school supplies
• Recreation Program's 31 district events serving 3,020 seniors
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Program Highlights (continued)
• Fresh Produce Distribution Project serving over 1,600 qualified seniors islandwide at
over 20 sites
• The 2010 Instructor/Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Luncheon with 239 seniors
attending at Aunty Sally's to honor the instructors and volunteers
• The issuance of 1,391 senior identification cards
• Providing 1,086 seniors transportation services by the CSE staff and completing
35,165 trips
• Staff provided emergency assistance by calling 911 for 4 clients.
• 65 seniors attended the "Kau Learn A New Game Event" at the Pahala Community
Center.
• The Big Island Senior Stars Talent Show on April 2011, in Kona with 283 seniors
participating
• East Hawai`i Wellness Fair at the Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium/Aunty Sally's
with over 700 seniors attending
• The statewide line dance workshop& dance round-up at the Afook-Chinen Civic
Auditorium on July 29 & 30, 2010, with 180 seniors participating
• 70 seniors participated in the Nutrition Program's Halloween Party at Aunty Sally's
Luau Hale on Oct. 26, 2010.
• Puna Hoolaulea held at Keaau Senior Center with 80 seniors participating.
• 421 seniors attended the Hawai'i State Senior Revue held at the Sangha Hall.
• On March 11 & 12, EAD staff assisted Hawai`i County Civil Defense by informing
seniors and evacuating individuals to evacuation centers island-wide due to the state-
wide tsunami on March 11, 2011.
• During the period of February—April, CSE staff assisted AARP with transporting
and/or scheduling seniors for free Senior Tax Assistance.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Unduplicated Number of Older Adults Serviced:
RSVP 2,027 1,200 1,200
Coordinated Services 3,607 3,500 3,500
Nutrition 1,213 900 900
Senior Employment 41 42 42
Elderly Recreation 3,388 2,500 2,500
Special Programs 1,754 1,850 1,850
EAD Recreation
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
No.'of Senior Centers 25 25 25
No.of Unduplicated Elderly at Senior Ctrs(Classes) 3,388 2,500 2,500
EAD Special Programs
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Total Number of Participants Served: 1,754 1,850 1,850
Total Number of Events: 6 5 5
County-wide Events: .
Number of Events: 4 3 3
Number of Participants: 1,023 750 1,200
Big Island Senior Golf Tournament 144 100 100
Hawai`i Kupuna Softball League&Tournament 383 300 300
Kupuna Games 0 0 0
Big Island Senior Bowling Tournament 0 0 0
West Hawai`i Wellness Fair 0 350 0
United States Air Force Band of the Pacific 0 0 0
Holiday Bash 0 0 0
State/National/International Events:
Number of Events: 2 2 2
Number of Participants: 731 1,100 650
State Senior Softball Tournament 357 800 350
Hawai`i State Sr.Citizens Bowling Tournament 0 0 0
Hawai`i Kupuna Hula Festival 374 300 300
(#of Performers)
Hawai`i Kupuna Hula Festival 1,224 1,200 1,200
(#of Attendees—2 nights)
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 10 10 10
Salaries and Wages 315,404.85 362,188 312,148
Operations 139,849.78 186,182 177,527
Equipment 936.57 14,155 9,610
Program Total 456,191.20 562,525 499,285
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Account Clerk 1 1 1
Elderly Activities Operations Director 1 1 1
Program Director II(Older Adults) 3 3 3
Program Director III(Older Adults) 1 1 1
Program Director IV(Older Adults) 1 1 1
Recreation Technician II 3 3 3
Total 10 10 10
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PANA'EWA RECREATIONAL COMPLEX
Program Description
The Pana`ewa Recreational Complex is comprised of two facilities. Pana`ewa Rainforest
Zoo and Gardens and Pana`ewa Equestrian Center together provide varied recreational
opportunities that are open to the public.
Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo
The Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens is the only natural rainforest zoo in the United
States. This provides the unique opportunity to exhibit species in a natural rainforest
environment. An abundance of flora enhances the zoo experience and transforms the zoo
into a diverse botanical park. Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens provides a welcome
form of alternate recreation and education for all ages to enjoy. The zoo is open to the
public everyday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 7 days a week and is only closed on
Christmas and New Years Day. There is currently no admission charge.
Modern zoos strive to provide and promote a theme of conservation through education
and recreational activities. Conservation of world wildlife and rainforests will effect the
generations to come. Continuing education and awareness is vital to preserving these
natural resources for the future, and the zoo affords the perfect opportunity to combine
this education with recreation.
Our program is achieved by meeting Federal USDA Animal Welfare Act regulatory
standards to maintain Federal licensure, and acquisition of State and Federal permits
necessary to import,transport and house restricted animals. Volunteer docents are
utilized to provide educational tours for school excursions and outreach programs.
Community involvement is vital to the program's success and future expansion.
Equestrian Center
The Equestrian Center is located adjacent to the zoo and has the capacity to house 64
horses. Horse stalls are rented to the public for a nominal cost.
The Pana`ewa Equestrian Center was developed and is maintained for a wide variety of
equestrian related facilities, which include a 5/8 mile Race Track, Rodeo Arena, Wash
Racks, and 64 Rental Stalls with attached Paddocks. The center is open for public use 7
days a week.
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Program Objectives
1. Continue focusing on the rainforest theme by acquiring 2 new appropriate rainforest
animals.
2. Successfully breed two animal species for exhibit or to trade with other facilities.
3. Work with FOZ to host at least 2 events to promote the zoo and increase the number
of visitors.
4. Work with community groups to help facilitate 10 major volunteer projects to
maintain and improve the Zoo and Equestrian Center.
5. Secure funding to reinstate the Zoo Information/Education Specialist and the zoo
educational program.
6. Provide a venue for annual recreational equestrian events at the Pana`ewa Equestrian
Center:
a. host 3 rodeo events annually
b. host 3 dressage events annually.
Program Highlights
• Annual attendance at the Zoo from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 was 172,677. The
attendance is almost the same as the prior year. We continue to have tour buses with
cruise ship visitors on a weekly basis.
• Friends of the Zoo (FOZ)hosted Namaste's Tiger Birthday Party on 10/2/10 (2,583
attendance), and the Annual Plant Exposition on 5/1/11 (843 attendance). FOZ also
provided the Annual Christmas Party for the zoo animals.
• On 4/24/11 A Corpse Plant(Amorphophallus titanum) on loan from a private
collector bloomed at the zoo on Easter Sunday and drew in over 2,600 visitors in two
days
• New animals acquired this fiscal year:
1 Red-Footed Tortoise
2 Black-Pencilled Marmocet
1 Double Yellow-headed Amazon parrot(that talks& sings)
3 Prehensile Tail Skinks
5 Sacred Ibis
4 Ring Tailed Lemurs
2 Rabbits and 1 Duck were acquired for the Petting Zoo
12 Radjah Shelducks were acquired through DLNR from Kona Village
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Attendance 172,677 185,000 185,000
Acres Maintained 57 57 57
Equestrian Center—Stalls 64 64 64
Equestrian Center—Rodeos, Shows,Clinics&Races 6 6 6
Community&Volunteer Projects Completed 9 12 10
New animals acquired 39 4 4
Educational presentations(field trips,school visits,etc) 16 45 0
Species(Current Actual Count as of June 2011) 92 98 95
Birds 34
Primates 7
Mammals 22
Amphibians 7
Reptiles 22
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 10 10 10
Salaries and Wages 390,288.18 397,248 378,552
Operations 232,795.82 258,627 258,180
Equipment 4,270.81 2,500 1,500
Program Total 627,354.81 658,375 638,232
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Building and Grounds Utility Worker 1 1 1
Pana`ewa Recreation Complex Manager 1 1 1
Pana`ewa Recreation Complex Supervisor 1 1 1
Zoo Animal Keeper II 6 6 6
Zoo Information/Education Specialist I 1 1 1
Total 10 10 10
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PLANNING
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
To foster an improved quality of life for the Island of Hawai`i's communities through
responsible and progressive planning.
Department Goals
1. Long-Range Planning. To develop a long-range vision and plan that protects and
enhances our island's assets, meets our community needs, while fostering a diverse,
vibrant and sustainable economy;
2. Regulatory System. To develop and administer a land use management system that is
based on clear and objective standards and efficient process;
3. Public Participation/Information. To develop effective methods to seek community
and interagency input that encourages broad-based participation in planning and
regulatory decision making;
4. Organizational Capacity. To strive for competence, sensitivity, and responsiveness in
the delivery of planning services to the people and other agencies of the County.
Program Description
The Planning Department carries out its responsibilities through its offices in East and West
Hawai`i. Additionally,the department administers and staffs the Hawai`i County Windward
Planning Commission, Hawai`i County Leeward Planning Commission, Board of Appeals,
Kailua Village Design Commission and the Arborist Advisory Committee which have
jurisdiction over various land use and related permits or designations.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 2,045,571 General Fund 47
Grant Revenue $ 342,964 Grant Revenue 6
Total Budget: $ 2,847,535 _ Total Number of Positions 53
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Program Description (continued)
The Planning Director serves as the chief planning officer of the County and the technical
advisor to the Mayor, Planning Commissions and Council on all planning and related matters.
These include: prepares and implements the general plan and amendments; prepares and
implements the community development plans; prepares proposed zoning and subdivision
ordinances and any amendments and modifications; reviews and prioritizes proposed capital
improvements; administers the subdivision and zoning ordinances and related regulations;
approves proposed subdivision plans; approves variances as provided by law; and receives,
processes and recommends to the Planning Commission appropriate action regarding rezoning
applications, land use boundary amendments, special permits, use permits, special
management area permits and other similar requests.
Program Objectives
Administrative Permits
1-Permit/Application Processing: Process applications in a timely manner and refine
workflow to increase efficiency.
2-Tax Mapping: Maintain/generate graphical resources and tax mapping information to
respond to changes in real property; Assign addresses and maintain address databases
critical to E911 services.
3-Regulatory Environment: Assess and revise County Code and
Commission/Departmental Rules for such outcomes including, but not limited to, 1)
improving comprehensive Planning efforts, 2) removing redundancies, 3) altering
submittal and timing requirements, 4) increasing coordination with reviewing entities,
and 5)updating/broadening public and private infrastructure and development standards.
Administrative Services
1-Records Management: Continue to refine permit tracking systems to provide more
efficient workflow that would include increasing GIS capacity, LaserFiche record
storage, GPS data gathering to enhance GIS and EDEN. Increase reliance on LaserFiche
with EDEN used for permit numbering.
2-Personnel: Restructure departmental organization to help increase planning and
regulatory functions; Provide training opportunities for all segments of the department to
develop or increase staff capacity in customer service and planning skills.
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Program Objectives (continued)
3-Funding: Track and provide fiscal expenditure reporting to be used as a managerial
tool in the management of fiscal budget, Geothermal funding, and CZM funding. Amend
Rules and/or Code to allow permit fees increase to meet rising expenditures of processing
these permits.
Long Range
1-Coastal Zone Management(CZM): Review all Special Management Area(SMA)
Applications, Public Access Inquiries, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental
Impact Statements. Maintain the Public Access Geodatabase, enforce Shoreline
Setbacks, and manage Public Access Easements; Manage the CZM Contract and produce
the CZM Semi-annual and Annual Reports; and Draft and adopt a new Planning
Department Rule for Shoreline Setbacks. Work with the State on Climate Change and
Sea Level Rise initiatives and policies.
2-Regional Planning Programs: Community Development Plans (CDP): Complete the
Ka'u CDP (Fall of 2012); continue working on the Hamakua/North Hilo CDP. Continue
implementation of Puna CDP; General Plan (GP)—Produce all updates and annual
reports, and start the 10-year comprehensive GP update; and Transportation Planning,
Bike and Pedestrian Planning, Agricultural Planning and HI Roadway Standards
3-Administrative Programs: Capital Improvement Program Budget Package;
Professional Services; Fair Share; Zoning Code and Subdivision Code Amendments (as
needed); Planning Department and Board of Appeals Rule Amendments (as needed);
Hawaii Livable Communities Code (SmartCode)
4-External Planning Programs: Staff and support 1)Board of Appeals; all CDP Action
and Steering Committees; ORMP Policy and Working Group Committees; Green Team;
DOT Pedestrian Plan Technical Advisory committee (TAC); DOT Bike Plan TAC; DOT
Regional Long Range Transportation Plan TAC; DOT Sub-Statewide Transportation
Advisory Committee.
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Program Objectives (continued)
Planning
1-Planning Commissions: Amend Planning Commission Rules of Practice and
Procedures to refine processes and requirements to better address the legal, technical,
functional and financial obligations of the Planning Commissions to ensure a fair,
balanced and more cost-effective approach in the processing of applications and in the
manner its hearings are conducted. Looking at a complete overhaul of our application
forms to make them more user friendly and provide for better discussions about a
proposed project. Current application forms are, at times,too technical.
2-Land Use: Explore methods to provide for improved management and enforcement of
land use permits and ordinances, including improved coordination between the various
divisions within the Planning Department and affected agencies,to ensure that the
requirements of these permits and ordinances are implemented in a timely, complete and
effective manner.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
PERMITS - - -
Building Permits— 3,011 4,500 3,500
Letters/Memos Answered 16,512 15,000 18,000
Ohana Permits 10 50 25
Plan Approval Reviewed 62 200 100
Agreements - - -
Farm Dwelling Agreements 32 75 50
Subdivision—New Applications 98 200 125
Consolidation—New Applications 20 50 30
Applications Processed - - -
General Plan Amendment 0 5 5
Change of Zone 13 30 20
Special Permits 17 30 30
Use Permits 8 10 10
Special Management Area Major Permits 5 25 10
State Land Use Boundary Amendments(<15 1 30 10
acres)
State Land Use Boundary Amendments(>15 0 9 5
acres)
Shoreline Setback Variance 1 5 5
Other Misc Applications(amendments,cty- 17 35 30
initiated)
Administrative Variance 62 100 80
Planned Unit Development(PUD) 2 10 5
Non-significant Zoning Change 0 5 4
SMA Minor Permit 27 30
SMA Assessment 110 100 150
Appeals Processed 12 30 20
Arborist Advisory Committee Meetings 0 12 12
Board of Appeals Meetings 9 12 12
Planning Commission Meetings 22 24 24
KVDC Meetings 12 12 12
Contested Case Hearings—PC 2 6 5
Contested Case Hearings—BOA 12 30 15
ENFORCEMENT - - -
Complaints 237 300 275
CADASTRAL MAPPING - - -
New/Updated plat maps 251 100 100
%plat maps in CADD(185 out of 2,365) 61% 9% 9%
%plat maps scanned 100% 100% 100%
Copies of Tax Maps Requested 461 800 600
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Program Measures (continued)
The Department's regulatory functions can be measured in terms of volume and
responsiveness. The previous table provides an indication of volume, which should be
considered relative to the number of personnel. The Zoning Code, Subdivision Code,
Planning Commission Rules, and Planning Department Rules prescribe time limits in
which the department is required to address the majority of the aforementioned
applications and permits. Responsiveness measures are not available until an improved
permit tracking system is implemented. Further effort would need to invest in the current
tracking system to generate performance reports that reflect categories of regulatory
functions and parameters such as length of time for processing.
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 46 46 46
Salaries and Wages 2,123,036.15 2,358,464 2,274,201
Operations 600,037.54 248,395 228,020
Equipment 28,024.49 6,300 2,350
Other(Grant) 15,000.00 -
Program Total 2,766,098.18 2,613,159 2,504,571
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Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Request Request
Planning Director 1 1 1
Deputy Planning Director 1 1 1
Accountant I 1 1 1
Administrative Services Officer I 1 1 1
Clerk II 1 1 0
Clerk II Temp 1 1 1
Clerk III 3 3 3
Geographic Information Systems Analyst I 1 1 1
Geographic Information Systems Analyst II 1 1 1
Planner III 2 3 0
Planner IV 5 4 7
Planner V 7 7 6
Planner VI 3 2 2
Planning Program Manager 4 4 4
Private Secretary 1 1 1
Secretary to Board/Commissions 1 1 1
Secretary 1 1 1
Subdivision Applications Clerk 1 1 1
Tax Maps&Records Tech I 1 1 1
Tax Maps&Records Tech II 1 1 1
Tax Maps&Records Tech III 1 1 1
Tax Maps&Records Supervisor II 1 1 1
Zoning Clerk 4 4 5
Zoning Code Inspector I 2 2 0
Zoning Code Inspector II 1 1 3
Total 46 46 46
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COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT
Program Description
The Hawai`i Coastal Zone Management(CZM) Program is established by Chapter 205A,
Hawai`i Revised Statutes (HRS). It is a comprehensive management guide for the
beneficial use, protection, and development of Hawai`i's land and water resources. The
State Legislature created the CZM Program as a shared management system with the
State and County regulatory agencies. Through an agreement, the State of Hawai`i
Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Office of Planning provides funds
(State and Federal)to the County of Hawai'i to implement the CZM Program through the
regulation of development in the Special Management Area(SMA) and Shoreline
Setback Area(SSA). The Department assesses development proposals within the SMA
and SSA for compliance with the CZM objectives and policies articulated in the HRS and
determine whether the issuance of a SMA and/or Shoreline Setback Variance (SSV)
permit is appropriate. As part of the agreement with the State, the County's
responsibilities include:
1. Administration of the SMA and SSV permits,nonpoint source pollution issues, and
other CZM-related matters.
2. Administer an ongoing monitoring and enforcement program.
3. Facilitate and support public participation in the CZM Program, as may be necessary.
4. Attend all CZM-related meetings, workshops, and seminars.
5. Coordinate, facilitate, and where possible, streamline the development review process.
6. Submit status and performance reports on a semi-annual basis to the Office of Planning.
7. Submit CZM performance measures report on an annual basis to the Office of Planning.
Program Objectives
1. Process all SMA Permit applications in the required time limit as specified by law
and the County's Rules and Regulations.
2. Process all SMA Assessments within the specified 35-day requirement.
3. Conduct site investigation of alleged violations within two weeks of receipt of
complaints.
4. Monitor all CZM-related legislative bills during the State Legislative session and
provide testimonies as needed(January to May).
5. Attend all Marine and Coastal Zone Advocacy Council (MACZAC) meetings, which
are normally held every other month as budgetary constraints will allow..
6. Attend all State Office of Planning's CZM County Directors meetings, Ocean
Resources Management Plan policy and working group meetings and subcommittee
meetings as budgetary constraints will allow.
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Program Objectives (continued)
7. As a public participation measure, provide a written report to the State Office of
Planning CZM Program of all SMA Permit applications and their status.
8. Continue to advertise Planning Commission agenda and hearing notices for all SMA
and SSV Permit applications as required by law.
9. Provide the Office of Planning with semi-annual reports within seven days after
December 31st, and June 30th of the Fiscal year..
10. Continue to review Planning Commission and Planning Department Rules for
compliance with enacted State laws and draft amendments to the rules for adoption.
Program Highlights
• Continue to update the GIS geodatabase of the Environmental
Assessments/Environmental Impact Statements data layer.
• Continue to update the shoreline public access inventory geodatabase. A brochure
map for shoreline public access was completed and placed on the County's
website. The department continues to update the brochure map when necessary. A
consultant continues to conduct research to update the geodatabase and the
brochure.
• A consultant continues to develop a shoreline public access signage program for
those access trails and areas indicated on the brochure map.
• Hazard mitigation studies were completed and incorporated into the Multi-Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
• Enforcement and monitoring of activities within the Special Management Area
have increased.
• Participation in the Marine and Coastal Zone Advocacy Council (MACZAC),
non-point source pollution, water quality, coastal erosion, Ocean Resource
Management Plan(ORMP), and other committees continue.
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Program Measures
Program measures are included in the Administration and Planning program.
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 6 6 6
Salaries and Wages 217,898.82 322,932 328,922
Operations 7,142.43 4,620 14,042
Equipment - -
Program Total 225,134.98 327,552 342,964
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Request Request
Senior Account Clerk 1 1 1
Clerk III 1 1 1
Planner III 1 1 1
Planner IV 2 2 2
Planning Inspector II 1 1 1
Total 6 6 6
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POLICE
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
The employees of the Hawai'i Police Department are committed to preserving the spirit
of aloha.
We will work cooperatively with the community to enforce the laws, preserve peace and
provide a safe environment.
Department Goals
1. To protect life and property and serve the community.
2. To actively involve the community in crime prevention programs.
3. To gather necessary evidence quickly for successful prosecution.
4. To expeditiously recover stolen property and contraband.
5. To enforce traffic laws.
6. To provide other services as necessary to promote efficient operation of the Police
Department and provide for the overall safety of the community.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 50,278,009 General Fund 712
Grant Revenue $ 3,072,050 Grant Revenue 6
Other $ 606,996 Other 2
Total Budget: $ 53,957,055 Total Number of Positions 720
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Program Description
The Police Commission is established under the Hawai'i County Charter to oversee the
activities of the Police Department. It consists of nine citizens appointed by the Mayor
from each of the nine County Council districts and confirmed by the County Council.
The members volunteer their services and serve staggered terms of five (5)years each.
The Police Commission has the following mandated responsibilities under the Charter:
1. To appoint and to remove the Police Chief.
2. To review the annual budget prepared by the Police Chief and possibly make
recommendations about it to the Mayor and Managing Director.
3. To receive, consider and investigate charges brought by members of the public
against the conduct of the Police Department or any of its members and to submit a
written report of its findings to the Police Chief.
4. To advise the Police Chief on police-community relations.
5. To review the department's operations, as deemed necessary, for the purpose of
recommending improvements to the Police Chief and the Managing Director.
6. To evaluate, at least annually,the performance of the Police Chief and submit a report
to the Mayor, Managing Director and the Council.
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 1 1 1
Salaries and Wages 41,009.46 46,312 44,263
Operations 15,235.99 29,678 21,101
Program Total 56,245.45 75,990 65,364
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION
Program Description
The division, under the direction of a Police Major, provides island-wide administration,
direction and planning control and coordination of police services; and supports operating
units through centralized Administrative Services Division. The division's support units
include the Human Resources Section(Training, Community Relations/Research&
Development, Worker's Compensation Safety Unit and Police Chaplains), Media
Relations Officer, the Word Processing Center, Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies and Fiscal Section.
Human Resources Section
Responsible for all personnel actions,to include both external and internal recruitments
for appointments to positions; management of personnel files; training of both sworn and
civilian personnel; management of safety and workers' compensation files; conducting
research to address issues facing the department; legislative actions; community relations;
maintaining and updating departmental policies/rules/regulations; and other duties
associated with providing administrative support to Operational Units.
Personnel duties include managing and maintaining personnel files for employees;
processing all documents and correspondence relating to personnel actions; providing
management with recommendations and courses of actions involving personnel actions;
and all related duties involving personnel issues. Responsibilities involving training
includes facilitating and providing all entry level training for all Police Recruit Officers
as well as facilitating the training of in-service personnel, both sworn and civilian. This
unit also maintains and manages the files associated with training both sworn and civilian
personnel throughout the department.
Duties associated with Worker's Compensation Safety involve reviewing and
investigating workers' compensation cases for alleged abuse; conducting department
random drug testing program; coordinating and scheduling mandatory annual physicals;
providing timely and comprehensive information on safety and health issues; and
planning and conducting training classes on employee safety matters.
As part of Research and Development, the duties involve addressing the overall needs
and equipment requirements for the department: Conducting research and evaluation of
equipment, uniforms,protective device;providing recommendations to minimize injury
to personnel; researching and tracking of legislation that deal primarily with law
enforcement issues;preparation of testimony for submittal; and assisting the CALEA
Management team in maintaining the policy and procedures manuals.
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Administrative e ic
Administrative Scees s
Program Description (continued)
Word Processing Center
Under the direction of a Clerical Services Supervisor, fifteen (15) clerical staff personnel
are responsible for the transcription of all narrative police reports dictated onto a digital
recording system by sworn personnel. These reports, after approval, become the official
document detailing criminal investigations conducted by the department.
Finance Section
The Finance Section,under the direction of the Accountant IV, is in charge of preparing
the department's budget, maintaining its accounts, inventory control,processing payroll,
maintaining personnel attendance records,purchasing supplies and equipment,
distributing supplies to districts and bureaus, furnishing custodial and maintenance
services,providing messenger and delivery service, providing department and subsidized
vehicles with fuel and administering the Special Duty Program.
Program Objectives
1. To accommodate at least 95%of request for Public Safety/Health Talks from the
community.
2. To accommodate at least 95% of request for station tours for students and
community members.
3. Conduct drug screening of all sworn personnel and initiate pre-employment testing
of civilian personnel.
4. Conduct constant recruitment and fill at least 80% of vacancies for all sworn and
civilian positions within six months.
5. Improve competence and professionalism of sworn and civilian personnel through
advanced equipment purchases and provide 5,566 hours of on-going training.
6. Maintain the level of proficiency in the Word Processing Center with a turnaround
time of less than ten(10) days for processing reports.
7. Process 85%of requisitions received from districts and bureaus within a month.
8. Fill 90% of all special duty requests for officers.
9. Compile a listing of all outstanding leave papers and distribute to district
commanders bi monthly.
10. Fill 90%of requests for storeroom supplies within the month.
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Program Highlights
Human Resources Section
In Fiscal Year 2010-2011,the Department realized the benefits of the aggressive Police
Officer Recruitment campaign that was conducted in cooperation with the Department of
Human Resources. The campaign initially involved a continuous open recruitment
supported by media advertisements, participation by officers in career fairs, and school
appearances. In May 2010, the final police entrance examination was administered to
close the open recruitment campaign. For the third time in three years, the department
filled all of the authorized sworn police officer positions in February 1, 2011.
The Training Section conducted training for one recruit class (the 79th) consisting of 23
police officers during this fiscal year 2010-2011. These officers received a wide variety
of training which included criminal investigations, principles of police patrol, interview
and interrogation, forensic sciences, constitutional and citizen rights, federal, state and
county statutes and a host of other subjects pertinent to law enforcement. In addition to
academic training, police recruits received training in firearms use, arrest control
techniques, use of the electronic control device and other related physical training in
preparation of becoming a sworn police officer.
Also during this year,the Police Department provided more than 10,889 hours of
instruction and training to its sworn police officers and civilian employees. These
training sessions covered a wide variety of topics selected to meet the department's three
(3)primary training initiatives.
To improve the overall quality of services the department provides to the Big Island
community, all sworn personnel received 16 hours of instruction pertaining to
Community Policing philosophies and strategies. This intensive training program
covered: promoting community partnerships, strategies to facilitate change, crime
reduction strategies,trust and consensus building skills,problem solving processes, and
teaming concepts.
In keeping abreast of the latest investigative techniques and law enforcement trends,
detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigation section attended a wide variety of
training courses which were provided by nationally recognized presenters. These
specialized training sessions included DNA evidence collection techniques, death
investigation, fraud and money laundering investigation, identification of psychological
evidence, courtroom testimony and presentation, and advanced traffic crime scene
investigation.
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Program Highlights (continued)
The department's third training initiative was providing employee development training
opportunities to both sworn and civilian employees during this fiscal year. The training topics
ranged from effective communication, instructor development, customer service, technical
and computer skills, managing multiple priorities, and ethics and professionalism.
Word Processing Center
The Word Processing Center is responsible for transcribing all narrative police reports that
sworn personnel dictate into an internet/web-based Dictation Enterprise Platform system,
which was implemented in September 2010 and replaced an aged and outdated on-site digital
recording system. Throughout the 2010-2011 fiscal year, the Word Processing center worked
long hours in an attempt to keep up with the high workload. The dictated reports transcribed
by the Word Processing Center are routed via the Records Management System for officers'
approval and timely prosecution. The reports become the official documents that detail the
department's criminal investigations. The Word Processing Center is composed of one
clerical services supervisor, one assistant clerical supervisor and 14 Clerk III staff members.
More than 31,000 reports were transcribed totaling more than 315,000 minutes of dictation.
Finance Section
During Fiscal Year 2010-2011,the section staff kept busy in all areas including accounts
payable and special duty. Accounts payable processed approximately 6,538 invoices, 9031
special duty requests, 17,639 Leave of Absence papers, and filled 1,332 Storeroom orders.
ACCREDITATION SECTION
The Accreditation Section is responsible for the process of obtaining law enforcement
accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, also
known as CALEA. This office has created policies and procedures that meet or exceed that
of any law enforcement agency, with the goal of being in compliance with the 463 law
enforcement standards outlined by CALEA. It has created an intranet portal, designed to
maintain records of policies and procedures received by members. The Accreditation
Section is also in the process of developing a training module as a part of the intranet portal,
where employees are trained and tested as required by CALEA. The implementation of the
intranet portal will be cost effective, eliminating many of the functions associated with the
development, distribution, and filing of documents.
The Accreditation Section continues to lead the department towards CALEA Accreditation.
The Self-Assessment Phase of the accreditation process began on May 6, 2010. During this
phase, 106 revised General Orders were implemented, and more than 60 new policies were
created and are in the process of being implemented.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Public Safety/Health Talks 100% >=95% >=95%
Station Tours 100% >=95% >=95%
Students&Community Members -
Drug Screening(Sworn Personnel) 98.6% 100% 100%
Recruitment(%of Staffing Sworn/Civilian) 97% 80% 100%
Training Hours 10,889 5,566 5,566
Word Processing Center -turnaround time 19.3Days 10 Days 10 Days
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Finance Section
Process Requisitions within the month 96.9% 85% 85%
Fill Special duty requests 94.5% 90% 90%
Collect/reconcile 85%of leave applications within month 93.4% 85% -
Compile a listing of all outstanding leave papers and - - 100%
distribute to district commanders bi monthly
Fill 90%of requests for storeroom supplies within month 94.7% 90% 90%
* Percentage does not include those sworn personnel unavailable for testing due to extended leave for
entire calendar year.
Program Expenditures (Special Duty)
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FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 2 2 2
Salaries and Wages 59,500.29 84,626 83,732
Operations 514.63 25,374 23,264
Equipment - - -
Program Total 60,014.92 110,000 106,996
Program Expenditures (Administrative Services)
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 264 264 266
Salaries and Wages 6,795,183.69 7,982,108 7,760,831
Operations 7,830,046.51 8,474,077 8,815,009
Equipment 208,332.66 144,700 394,700
Program Total 14,833,562.86 16,600,885 16,970,540
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TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION
Program Description
The Technical Services Division, under the direction of a Police Major, consists of the
Traffic Services, Records and Identification, Communications Maintenance,
Communications Dispatch and the Computer Sections. The division provides technical
assistance on traffic and motor vehicle safety and training; manages the police records
and evidence storage; maintains the County's microwave radio system and the
installation and maintenance of police mobile radios; administers central dispatch
functions and provides technical support to the department's computer software and
hardware systems.
Program Objectives
1. Process and issue at least 95%of road closure permits within the month received.
2. Issue at least 95% of impound letters to vehicle owners within a week.
3. Issue at least 95% of traffic violation letters to vehicle owners within a week.
4. Process at least 95%of firearms permits within two weeks.
5. Complete at least 95% of requests for mobile radio systems per month.
6. Conduct at least 96 radio site inspections.
7. Process and dispatch personnel to 100% of calls for service received.
Program Highlights
Communications—Dispatch Center
The Communications Dispatch Center continues to work with wireless service
providers to enhance the Wireless Enhanced 9-1-1 (WE9-1-1) system deployed in April
2007. During 2010-2011 Fiscal Year,the Police Department worked with those service
providers to deploy 19 new towers and 100 new sectors. continued maintenance of the
data and cellular sites were conducted through audits of the data provided by the various
wireless service providers. This process includes updating the geographic information
system map layers and verifying the data that is displayed during a live 911 call. That
helps the dispatchers determine the location of callers so they can send assistance to
them. The Public Safety Answering Point(PSAP)tested a total of 109 sites and 575
sectors during 2010-2011 FY. Testing of these sites require that the database is updated
and verified during the tests. The PSAP continues to edit and add new layers to the
Positron mapping system which helps the 9-1-1 operator identify the location of a caller
and provides other important data to the operator.
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The Hawai`i Police Department completed the capture of the Pictometry"aerial
mapping" data. Expanded imagery will allow the dispatchers to provide information to
the first responders such as the terrain, number of residences, and heights of buildings to
name a few. The complete Pictometry data set was received in May 2011 and it was
subsequently deployed for the 9-1-1 center.
During the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year,the Communications Dispatch Center received
119,699 emergency 9-1-1 calls, with 17.87 percent of those being transferred to the Fire
Department. Requests for police service are made via the 9-1-1 emergency call system,
the police non-emergency telephone line, and/or are reported directly to police officers or
at the police station. All such requests are recorded, logged, assigned and documented by
the Communications Dispatch personnel utilizing the Computer Aided Dispatch(CAD)
system. There were a total of 198,384 CAD events that documented such requests.
The Hawai`i Police Department continues to address the issues associated with the
Master Street Address Guide (MSAG). A total of 3,553 transactions have been
completed during the last fiscal year. These transactions include change of addresses,
insertions/deletions of street records, and customer change reports.
The Communications and Dispatch Section successfully completed three (3) Police Radio
Dispatcher recruit classes to increase staffing.
The Communications Dispatch Section received and processed a total of 447 9-1-1 tape
requests from the Public, Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Police Officers--an increase
of 45.1 percent compared to the 308 requests received in 2009.
In March 2011, the Communications Dispatch Section deployed the Telex Radio System,
which is a Radio over Internet Protocol (RoIP) solution, replacing the antiquated analog
radio console. The new radio consoles will allow for added flexibility and coverage from
the Communications—Dispatch Center.
Records and Identification Section
During fiscal year 2010-2011,the Records and Identification Section has been continuing
with the scanning of reports that are still in hard copy form which are situated in folders
and are stored in boxes. Previously, hard copy reports were placed on micro-film, reports
up to 1990 are on micro-film. The current scanning project takes reports from hard copy
form and places them on a high speed server, where the Records and Identification staff
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can view the entire scanned report, as well as add additional documents to existing
scanned reports. This saves space,time and cost for the Department, as well as the
requestors. Thus far, nearly 800 banker-type boxes have been completed; each box
contains approximately 200 reports. The project is grant funded and will approximately
take another two (2) fiscal years to complete.
Traffic Services Section
During 2010-2011 Fiscal Year,the Hawai`i Police Department received $293,172.18 in
federal grant funds, which the Traffic Services Section oversees, for traffic enforcement
and equipment purchases to improve traffic safety. Police continued efforts to make Big
Island roadways safer by using the grant funds to pay for overtime for checkpoints and
other enforcement projects aimed at reducing injuries and death in motor vehicle crashes
by increasing seat belt use rates, apprehending impaired drivers, and enforcing speed
regulations and illegal "outlaw"road racing. Other Traffic Services Section highlights
include 89 road closure permits issued, 546 violation letters sent out to motorist, 74
school crossing guard checks conducted, and 106 impound letters sent out to owners of
abandoned vehicles.
Traffic Services Section also oversees the School Crossing Guard Program and has a total
of 40 allocated positions at various elementary schools throughout the Big Island.
Computer Center
The Hawai'i Police Department's Computer Center worked with Information Technology
Department to convert North Hilo, South Kohala, Kea'au and Pahoa to the County's
INET fiber network. Kealakehe is expected to be converted by the end of 2011. The
INET fiber is not available in the Ka`u, Mauna Lani,North Kohala and Captain Cook
districts.
The department's core network router became obsolete and was replaced in August 2010.
The new router provides approximately 200 percent more processing power and a higher
level of security encryption that is compatible with the newer models of firewalls.
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Program Highlights (continued)
The Computer Center staff assisted with the following projects that are in various stages
of completion:
• County MPLS network installation, ongoing.
• Hawai`i Integrated Justice Information Sharing —Hawai'i Criminal Justice Data
Center, ongoing.
• Pictometry implementation for Dispatch, March 2011.
• Word Processing Center system upgrade completed, December 2010.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Road closure permits within a month (89)100% >=95% >=95%
Impound letters within a week (106)100% >=95% >=95%
Traffic Violation Letters within a week (539 of 546)98% >=95% >=95%
Firearms permits within a month (2,627)100% >=95% >=95%
Install mobile radio stations 99% >=95% >=95%
Radio site inspections 128 >=96 >=96
Dispatch to calls for service 100% =100% =100%
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AFFAIRS
Program Description
The Criminal Intelligence Unit(CIU) and Internal Affairs (IA) Division is under the
direct management of the Police Chief. It is commanded by a Police Captain and
maintains offices in Hilo and Kona.
The Criminal Intelligence Unit gathers,maintains,and analyzes intelligence for the purpose of
keeping police administrators informed about the extent,nature and characteristics of organized
crime activity,drug trafficking organizations,as well as issues dealing with Homeland defense
and dignitary protection assistance. The unit is also responsible for conducting criminal history
checks for the department.
Internal Affairs investigates allegations of misconduct by department members. These
investigations seek to determine if not only misconduct occurred, but also the underlying reasons
for errant behavior on the part of the employee. Investigations are also used to indicate the need
for additional training and/or procedural changes.
Program Objectives
Criminal Intelligence Unit
1. Complete 90% of assignments within 30 days.
2. Complete 90% of criminal history checks of prospective employees of the department
employees, as well as other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies within
30 days.
3. Develop, maintain and disseminate intelligence information, which can be utilized to
produce no less than eleven(11) criminal investigations per month.
4. Compile, produce, analyze and forward to Police Administrators no less than 32
intelligence reports per month.
5. Provide assistance to other elements within the Police Department either through
intelligence briefings on current crime trends and/or through no less than twelve (12)
in-service training sessions per month.
6. Conduct four(4)presentations to semi-annual Statewide Inter-County Criminal
Intelligence Unit(ICCIU) conferences on major criminal activity within this
jurisdiction, along with gathering criminal intelligence from other jurisdictions, which
may have a connection to our jurisdiction.
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Program Objectives (continued)
Internal Affairs
1. Conduct complete and thorough internal investigations seeking a monthly clearance
rate of 67%.
2. Conduct complete and thorough internal inquiries, seeking a monthly clearance rate
of 85%.
3. Conduct no less than two monthly random and unannounced inspections of the
different elements within the department to ensure compliance with rules and
regulations.
4. Provide no less than three monthly in-service training sessions to other elements
within the department to prevent and deter employee misconduct, as well as to ensure
procedural compliance in the investigation of employee misconduct.
5. Compile and provide a yearly report to the State Legislature on certain specific
aspects of discipline meted out by the department as required by law.
Program Highlights
Criminal Intelligence Unit(CIU)
The Criminal Intelligence Unit provided intelligence information, which in whole or in
part led to the initiation of 352 criminal investigations. The unit also submitted 382
intelligence reports. The unit conducted 499 criminal history investigations for
prospective department employees, other designated employees, and prospective
employees of other county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Internal Affairs Unit
The Internal Affairs Unit conducted 26 administrative investigations, 56 internal inquiries
into actions by police department personnel, and provided 39 in-service training sessions
to employees. Internal Affairs also conducted 53 Quality Control and Compliance
Inspections of various elements of the department to prevent the abuse, misuse, fraud and
waste of department resources.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Criminal Intelligence Unit Actual Budget Estimate
Other Assignments (852)100% >=90% >=90%
Criminal History Checks (499)100% >=90% >=90%
Numbered Cases (352)267% >=132 >=132
Intelligence Reports 382 >=384 >=384
In-service Presentations 144 >=144 >=144
Presentations to ICCIU 4 >=4 >=4
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Internal Affairs Actual Budget Estimate
Internal Investigations 100% >=67% >=67%
Internal Inquiries 86% >=85% >=85%
In-service Presentations 39 >=36 >=36
Random Inspections 53 _ 24 24
Yearly Legislative Report 1 1 1
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 9 9 9
Salaries&Wages 691,886.90 730,480 720,628
Operations 16,807.17 21,020 12,850
Program Total 708,694.07 751,500 733,478
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Program Description
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION
The Criminal Investigations Division investigates all crimes of violence, theft, fraud,
commercialized vice and narcotics; apprehends perpetrators of these crimes; and it
compiles evidence and information for the prosecution of all persons charged with
violations of criminal statutes. The division is also responsible for criminal investigations
of police officers, while Internal Affairs conducts concurrent administrative
investigations.
This division is under the command of a Police Captain who oversees the operations of
the respective Sections to include the Criminal Investigations Section(CIS) that includes
the Crime Laboratory,the Juvenile Aid Section(JAS), and the Vice Section, which
includes the "Ice"Task Force (ITF) and the Drug Interdiction Task Force (DITF).
Criminal Investigation Section (CIS)
The CIS is responsible for the investigation of all major crimes to include homicides,
suspicious deaths, assaults, property crimes, identity thefts and fraud.
Juvenile Aid Section (JAS)
The JAS, under the command of a Police Lieutenant, is responsible for the investigation
of cases involving juveniles as victims or perpetrators. Investigations conducted include
assaults,property crimes, sexual assaults, domestic violence, gang activity and status
offenses.
The JAS also maintains two (2) specialized units consisting of the Sex Crimes Unit,
specializing in sexual assault investigations, and the Domestic Violence Unit,
specializing in domestic abuse cases.
The General Detail Detective in JAS is assisted by a Police Officer III. This same unit is
also responsible for overseeing Crime Reduction Units (CRU) in which personnel are
temporarily culled from other sections in order to detect and investigate gang activity and
underage drinking. The Police Officer III position in the unit is assigned to handle and
work with a canine (certified scent-oriented canine)that assists police in locating missing
children.
Prior to October 1, 2010, the Juvenile Aid Section staffed a Sexual Assault Forensic
Examiner(SAFE) Coordinator,who was a nurse examiner who specialized in
forensic/medical examinations of victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. The
SAFE Coordinator also actively recruited other nurses to become certified nurse
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Program Description (continued)
Juvenile Aid Section (JAS) continued
examiners in the SAFE program to provide these services throughout the island. The
Coordinator position is currently vacant due to the retirement of the SAFE Coordinator,
however, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are still available to assist detectives in
conducting forensic examinations on victims of sexual assault.
A Victim Services Assistant remains on staff in the East Hawai`i Juvenile Aid Section.
The assistant analyzes data on reported crimes of domestic violence and sexual assaults.
In addition,the assistant serves as a liaison for the department with social service
agencies and victims of family and sexual violence.
Vice Section
The Vice Section is responsible for the prevention and suppression of all forms of
commercialized vice activity, including prostitution, gambling and illegal trafficking of
narcotics. Special operations and covert programs are in place to combat the cultivation
of marijuana and distribution of illegal drugs on the Big Island. Federal and State grants
provide the necessary funding to accomplish our objectives.
Vice officers belong to the Statewide Narcotics Task Force and Statewide Marijuana
Eradication Task Force and are involved in joint operations with the Drug Enforcement
Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Bureau of Immigration and
Customs Enforcement, the United States Postal Service and the Federal Bureau of
Investigation. The Vice Section is also part of the Hawai'i High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area(HIDTA) Task Force.
The Vice Section(s) are augmented with an"Ice" Task Force (ITF) on each side of the
island consisting of personnel from within the department. The primary goal of the Ice
Task Forces are to identify, disrupt,prosecute and ultimately dismantle street mid- and
upper-level drug trafficking organizations dealing crystal methamphetamine ("Ice").
The Area II Vice Section is supplemented with the Drug Interdiction Task Force (DITF),
primarily responsible for investigating drug smuggling through the airports and other
venues. The DITF is comprised of three (3) officers who are federally deputized to
investigate, identify and apprehend individuals and organizations involved in the
smuggling of illicit drugs into the County of Hawai'i.
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Program Description (continued)
Crime Laboratory
The Crime Laboratory performs a variety of physical, chemical, instrumental and
microscopic analysis of evidence in connection with crime detection and law
enforcement work. In addition, all of the criminalists assigned are required to provide
court testimony whenever necessary in both state and federal courts.
Patrol Divisions
The Patrol Divisions, each under the command of a Police Captain,plan,proactively
direct and coordinate functions toward the enforcement of federal, state, and county laws,
the prevention of crime,the apprehension and custody of law violators and the
development of partnerships between the community and the Hawai'i County Police
Department. These divisions include the operating units from each of the police districts,
Community Policing, Police Reserve Officers Program and the Traffic Enforcement Unit.
The Patrol Divisions continue enforcement efforts through special projects such as
sobriety checkpoints, seatbelt/child restraint checkpoints, high-speed enforcement,
underage drinking deterrent programs and truancy deterrent programs. These special
projects would not have been possible if not for federal and state grant funding.
Community Policing Officers
Community Policing for Area I is coordinated by a Police Lieutenant and consists of
fourteen(14) Police Officer III (PO III) positions. These PO III positions are distributed
as follows: (8)— South Hilo, (4)—Puna, (1)—North Hilo and(1)—Hamakua. The
Community Policing Officers in Area I operate the mini-stations located at the Clem
Akina Park, Mo`oheau Bus Terminal, Holomua Street, Waiakea-Uka Gym and
Richardson Beach Park in South Hilo and in Honokaa town in Hamakua.
Community Policing for Area II is coordinated by a Police Sergeant and consists of
thirteen(13) PO III positions. These PO III positions are distributed as follows: (7)—
Kona, (3)—South Kohala, (2)—Ka'u and (1)—North Kohala. The Community Policing
Officers in Area II operate the mini-stations located at the Waikoloa Golf Course in
South Kohala and Hale Halawai in Kailua-Kona.
The School Resource Officer Program consists of six (6) PO III positions. These PO III
positions are distributed as follows: (1)—Hilo Intermediate School, (1)—Waiakea
Intermediate School, (1)—Honokaa High& Intermediate School, (1)—Pahoa High&
Intermediate School, (1)—Kealakehe Intermediate School and(1)—Konawaena Middle
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School. These officers are tasked with providing law-related education, law-related
counseling and law enforcement duties on their respective school campuses.
The Hawai'i Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL), consists of two (2) Police Officer II
positions and(1) Recreation Director position. This proactive program is designed to
encourage and engage youths to participate in constructive and supervised athletic
activities. The goals of the program are to promote sportsmanship, benevolence,
friendship, sociability, good will,tolerance and to provide a meeting place for the
promotion of common interest of youths. The HI-PAL program runs activities throughout
the calendar year.
Traffic Enforcement Unit
The Traffic Enforcement Unit(TEU) is comprised of a supervising sergeant and four(4)
patrol officers in East Hawai'i and three (3)patrol officers in West Hawai'i. The unit is
charged with enforcing traffic laws around the island and with investigating traffic
deaths, utilizing specialized skills (i.e., computerized diagramming of accident scenes).
Program Objectives
1. To achieve a burglary clearance rate of 30%.
2. To achieve a theft/auto theft clearance rate of 30%.
3. To achieve a robbery clearance rate of 60%.
4. To maintain a sexual assault clearance rate of 80%.
5. To attain at least a 65% service of court documents received.
6. To conduct 720 hard drug investigations (heroin, cocaine and crystal methamphetamine).
7. To recover 60,000 marijuana plants.
8. Crime Lab to achieve an assignment clearance rate of 90%.
9. HI-PAL to serve 60 youths in three age groups for each month and a 36%participation of
"at-risk youths" out of all youths served.
10. Community Policing Program to complete at least 24 Problem-solving Activities and 24
Crime Prevention Activities annually through the development of partnerships directed at
resolving community-police problems, resulting in the improvement of the quality of life
for all citizens.
11. Community Policing Program to complete at least 48 Abandoned Vehicle/Beautification
Projects annually through the development of partnerships with the community.
12. To provide at least four D.A.R.E. Curriculum(core classes) and/or training per month
through the department's School Resource Officer Program.
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Program Highlights
Criminal Investigation Section (CIS)
The Area I Criminal Investigation Section (CIS)
Detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigations Section investigate felony cases from
Volcano to Honoka`a. There are 10 detectives permanently assigned to this section. The
Criminal Investigations Section investigates all major crimes that occur in Area I that are
not drug or sex crimes. Murder, attempted murder, assaults, forgeries and felony theft are
just some of the crimes Area I CIS investigates. The Area I Criminal Investigations
Section oversees a detail of detectives exclusively assigned to the district of Puna,these
detectives attend patrol briefings in Puna and work directly with patrol officers. This
special detail has three (3) full time detectives assigned, and their mission is to
proactively combat crime in the Puna district.
Among the many cases investigated by the Area I Criminal Investigations Section,
Second-Degree Attempted Murder charges filed on a 50 year-old man, in a stabbing
incident and First Degree Attempted Murder Charges,two counts of Second-Degree
Attempted Murder, Reckless Driving and Harassment Charges filed on a 54 year-old
main in a road rage incident.
The Area II Criminal Investigation Section (CIS)
On November 16, 2010, detectives with the Area II Criminal Investigation Section
responded to a murder scene in Kailua-Kona, and subsequent investigation led to charges
being filed for Murder in the Second Degree and Assault in the Second Degree..
On December 24, 2010, detectives with the Area II Criminal Investigation Section
arrested and charged a male suspect with Attempted Murder and Assault in the First
Degree.
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Juvenile Aid Sections (JAS)
The Area I Juvenile Aid Section (JAS)
Katie, a yellow Labrador retriever, is a"scent-discriminating"tracking canine assigned to
JAS Area I. Canines for Kids donated Katie to the Police Department in 2006 and the
Missing Children Center of Hawai`i and the Children's Justice Centers of Hawai`i
provided additional funding. Katie's primary duties are to assist in locating missing
children and Alzheimer's patients, although she may be called upon to trail criminal
suspects. Tucker,the Department's first missing persons canine, was retired because of
health problems.
During the 2010-2011 fiscal year, JAS Area I detectives investigated 839 cases, including
sexual assaults, domestic violence and related cases, and other crimes, such as burglaries,
robberies and status offenses.
Control of a Propelled Vehicle, Kidnapping, Assault, Terroristic Threatening, Robbery
and Runaway cases were deferred to the Prosecutor's Office.
The Area II Juvenile Aid Section (JAS)
During fiscal year 2010-2011, the Area II Juvenile Aid Section investigated 744 cases to
include, sexual assaults, domestic violence and other crimes against women, child
pornography and other juvenile-related crimes to include burglaries, robberies,thefts,
child abuse and neglect and other status offenses.
Vice Section
The Area I and Area II Vice Section
The Hawai`i Police Department Vice Sections seized almost a half-million dollars street
value of Crystal Methamphetamine during the 2010-2011 fiscal year in their efforts to
disrupt the use, distribution, and importation of"ice" into our county.
The abuse of pharmaceutical prescriptions drugs, or pharmaceutical diversion,has
become an alarming drug threat in the United States, and Hawai`i County has not been
excluded from that trend.
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Program Highlights (continued)
The Hawai`i Vice Section reports that pharmaceutical drugs, legally prescribed or
diverted are present at 90%of their search warrants executed for illegal narcotics. Most
commonly recovered pharmaceutical drugs during these investigations are oxycodone,
hydrocodone, methadone, and illegal steroids.
Hawai`i Vice Officers have recovered over$14,000 in street value alone of diverted
pharmaceutical prescription drugs while executing search warrants for crystal
methamphetamine and commercial marijuana grow operations during fiscal year 2010-
2011.
The fact that the abuse or diversion of these pharmaceutical drugs are being committed
by persons with legal prescriptions makes these types of investigations that more
difficult.
Vice officers belong to the statewide Hawai`i Narcotics Task Force and are involved in
joint operations with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Immigration Customs
Enforcement, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The Vice
Sections also are a part of the Hawai`i High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area(HIDTA)
Task Force.
The Hawai`i Police Department's Vice Sections continually strive to identify, infiltrate,
and dismantle drug trafficking organizations in Hawaii County from the street to the
highest level.
Crime Lab
During the 2010-2011 fiscal year, the Crime Lab cleared 1,343 cases. The Crime Lab has
not had a back log of assigned cases, with back log defined as cases not completed within
30 days of assignment. Within these past few years,the Crime Lab has been working on
updating and revising laboratory procedures and safety manuals in preparation for
eventual lab accreditation. Personnel are also certified, or in the process of studying to be
certified, in their forensic discipline by 2014.
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The Crime Lab's responsibility of providing scientific support in investigations has
improved the quality of crime scene and fatal traffic accidents investigations by providing
personnel who are well trained in the updated techniques and standards of crime scene
investigations. Scientific support at crimes scenes is part of the Hawai`i Police
Department's Criminalist job description, consistent with the old general criminalistics
description prior to1970. The department's Criminalists, with little to no training, would
assist in crime-scene processing, in addition to their regular drug analysis, latent print,
and firearms responsibilities. Forensic Science disciplines have become very specialized.
Evidence Specialists, also known as Crime Scene Investigators, Evidence Technicians,
etc., belong to a recognized discipline, as are Drug Analysis, DNA Analysis, Firearms &
Toolmarks, Questioned Documents, Trace &Arson, and Latent Print Examiners.
Patrol Divisions
The South Hilo Patrol Division
During fiscal year 2010-2011, the Department of Public Safety's Sheriff's deputies and
the Hawai`i Police Department continued their combined efforts to reduce the increasing
backlog of outstanding bench warrants and to improve court document service, especially
in the area of court-ordered restraining orders. Their efforts led to the serving of 4,183
out of the 4,407 court documents received. This reflects a 95 percent service rate,
compared with 90 percent the previous year.
During the 2010-2011 fiscal year, the number of major traffic accidents in South Hilo had
a slight decrease from 416 to 409. This decline is a result of an increased enforcement
effort which resulted in 1,876 more citations (a 13.5 percent increase) from the previous
year. In addition, an aggressive effort to apprehend drunk drivers resulted in the arrest of
414 drunk drivers-109 more (37 percent increase)than the previous year.
The South Hilo communities experienced a significant decline in the number of thefts and
other related crimes. Reported thefts decreased by 23 percent and auto thefts decreased by 29
percent. A 47 percent theft clearance rate was obtained for this fiscal year—a 2 percent
increase from the previous year. Robberies were down 30 percent along with burglaries that
came in at 12 percent fewer than the previous year. The burglary clearance rate, like the theft
clearance rate, also improved to 35 percent—a one percent increase from last year.
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Program Highlights (continued)
South Hilo Patrol officers are committed to upholding the department's core values, mission
and vision statements. Their dedication and commitment is exhibited in their daily and
seemingly routine investigations, which directly contribute to the prevention of crime as
reflected in the substantial decrease in reported crimes. The following is just one example:
• During Memorial Day Weekend, officers responded to a report of two (2) males in the
YWCA parking lot going from car to car checking doors. One of the males reportedly
had his hands wrapped in cloth while pulling door handles. One of the males was
observed opening one of the car doors, and he was seen removing an umbrella while the
other stood as a look-out. Both were then observed by a witness leaving on foot heading
towards Kapi`olani Street.
• Responding officers combed the area and located two (2)males on Kapi`olani Street,
matching the description of the suspects. The witness was able to identify the suspects,
one (1) adult male and one (1)juvenile male, and they were subsequently arrested. Using
experienced interrogation techniques,the officers were able to obtain a confession,
including the use of a t-shirt over their hands to conceal fingerprints.
The Puna Patrol Division
Fiscal Year 2010-2011 saw the completion and opening of the new Puna Police Station with
central district operations moving to Pahoa in May 2011. The new Five Million Dollar
structure shares space with Department of Motor Vehicles/Driver's Licensing. Another
benefit provided to citizens in the community is the availability to register firearms at the
new Police Station, saving a long drive to Hilo.
Community Policing Officers assisted in providing a police presence in Kalapana as the
ongoing eruption moved into the residential area resulting in an increase of visitors to the
area. They also worked with landowners and farmers with the problem of illegal hunting on
private land.
Overall criminal cases initiated in FY 2010-2011 decreased by 5%, 355 cases below the
previous year(FY 2009-2010) with a total of 6,265 cases drawn compared to 6,620 the
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year before. There was a decrease in the amount of crimes reported in 10 categories over
previous year, four(4) categories increased (however, two (2) of these could reasonably
be attributed to proactive efforts by the police as they consist of DUI and Drug cases) and
one (1)remained the same. Significant differences were noted in property crimes as well
as Driving Under the Influence cases:
• Burglaries down by 30% (333 reported, 138 cases below previous of 471).
• Financial crimes down by 32% (154 reported, 72 cases below previous of 226).
• Thefts down by 12% (754 reported, 103 cases below previous of 857).
• Driving Under the Influence cases up by 30% (211 generated, 64 above previous
147).
The North Hilo Patrol Division
In Fiscal Year 2010-2011, the North Hilo District had a decrease in reported burglaries,
responding to eight(8). Of those, four(4)were cleared. Theft cases, however, showed an
increase, with 65 cases compared with 39 last year. Officers were able to clear 11 theft
cases.
Total traffic citations issued decreased over the previous fiscal year. There were 1,131
total citations issued, compared with 1,613 last year. The district also logged 40 major
traffic crashes,three (3) fewer than the previous year. There was one (1) fatality.
The Laupahoehoe Point Memorial event brought the entire community together for a
poignant reminder of the devastation caused by the 1946 tsunami. Students from
Laupahoehoe School contributed to the park doing beautification projects after the
ceremony. Police officers from the district take part in the event every year, assisted by
community policing officers from Hilo.
The Hamakua Patrol Division
Hamakua Police ended the 2010-2011 fiscal year with a decrease in burglaries, having 18
reported burglaries compared with 30 from the previous fiscal year. Eleven of the
burglaries were cleared for a clearance rate of 61 percent. Thefts were down 12 percent
from the previous year, and the district had a 63 percent clearance rate for theft cases.
Traffic enforcement was a focal point in the Hamakua and, although speeding
enforcement was down from the previous fiscal year, major traffic collisions were also
down, with 41 crashes this year compared with 74 in FY 2009-2010. There were two (2)
traffic fatalities recorded for the year.
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The Kona Patrol Division
During fiscal Year 2010-2011, Captain Samuel Kawamoto was commander of the Kona
District, bringing his leadership experience from community policing principles and as
commander of the Special Response Team.
Kona patrol officers continue to use community policing techniques and philosophy,
which is a proactive type of policing together with crime reduction projects, traffic
enforcement projects, and special enforcement units. This type of proactive policing has
made an impact in reducing crime, criminal activity and traffic awareness.
Kona patrol officers and special enforcement units continue to focus on violations that
contribute to traffic accidents. Officers initiated 591 DUI-related cases compared with
599 DUI-related cases the previous fiscal year. This continued proactive approach to
traffic safety led to a reduction of fatal traffic collisions from 13 in fiscal year 2009-2010
to nine (9) fatal traffic collisions in fiscal year 2010-2011. The widespread commitment
of Kona patrol to enforce drinking and driving laws was instrumental in the reduction of
these fatal traffic collisions.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)presented the Kona District with an
Outstanding Service Award for exceptional dedication and service to the community. The
Organization expressed sincere appreciation to support their mission by having overall
consistency within the Kona district in enforcing drinking and driving laws.
The Special Enforcement Unit(SEU) continues to operate in area II, drawing officers
from various Area II operations, such as Community Policing, Patrol, and the criminal
Investigation Division. The unit used Community Policing philosophies and strategies to
reduce calls for service to patrol and improve community satisfaction and quality of life.
The Special Enforcement Unit continuously analyzed information obtained through
intelligence gathering provided from the community, merchants, officers and other
sources to identify and detect criminal trends for early intervention, which is crucial in
curtailing crime. Unit team members review all intelligence and formulate proactive
approaches to the indentified problems. Once particular suspects are identified, the unit
then accelerates investigations to identify criminal activities and expedite the judicial
process of persons who may be responsible for these crimes. This strategy minimizes the
number of property crimes committed by those persons.
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Program Highlights (continued)
The implementation of the Special Enforcement Unit was instrumental in the reduction of
such property crimes as Burglaries, which were reduced from 234 reports in fiscal year
2009-2010 to 184 reports in fiscal year 2010-2011. Vehicle Break-ins also decreased
from 229 reports in fiscal year 2009-2010 to 141 reports in fiscal year 2010-2011, a 38%
reduction.
The South Kohala Patrol Division
Residents in the South Kohala district were impacted during this fiscal year with 124
Unauthorized Entry to Motor Vehicle incidents as compared to 83 the previous fiscal
year. A majority of these incidents occurred within the Waikoloa area. South Kohala
patrol officers took a problem-solving approach to analyze the cases and resulted in
focusing one suspect. This particular individual eventually was arrested and charged for
several Unauthorized Entry of a Motor Vehicle incidents, Robbery, Trespass and Theft.
The South Kohala District also experienced a decrease in 37 reported burglaries, as
compared to 67 during FY 2009-2010. Furthermore,the district realized a clearance rate
of 18%, which is credited to good investigation by both patrol and CIS personnel.
South Kohala patrol officers, in their efforts to reduce major traffic collisions on the
highways in the district, issued 5,543 citations this fiscal year as compared to 5,503
during FY 2009-2010. However,the district realized an increase in major collisions
during FY 2010-2011, 131 as compared to 114 in FY 2009-2010.
Reported theft cases increased slightly during this fiscal year to 228, as compared to 242
during FY 2009-2010. A clearance rate of 49%is attributed to our patrol officers'
investigative efforts. Additionally,there were 86 reported shoplifting incidents this year
as compared to 71 during FY 2009-2010.
The North Kohala Patrol Division
During the 2010-2011 fiscal year,the community of North Kohala showed a drop in the
number of reported burglaries (14 compared with 28 last year), assaults (22 compared
with 36 last year) and thefts (65 compared with 70 last year). This decrease was credited
to the community being more involved with home security and reporting suspicious
activity.
The number of traffic accidents decreased slightly from 80 reported accidents the
previous year to 75 during the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
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The second"Kohala Grad Night Project"was again a success due to the North Kohala
community and our district's community policing officer. Nearly 100 percent attendance
was achieved with only four(4) students missing out on the night's fun and activities.
Each event keeps getting better, and plans for the next event are already under way.
As usual,the community policing officer has worked with the community on annual
events like the Kamehameha Day Parade, Skate Day, Easter Egg Hunt and Toys for Tots.
As part of a community project, our community policing officer helped to coordinate the
opening of the new library in October. To mark the opening of the library a"Huki-Puke"
was held. This event called for the passing of thousands of books from the old library in
Kapa'au to the new library in Hawi. Thousands of people lined up along a nearly two-
mile-long stretch of Akoni Pule Highway,passing the books one at a time, hand-to-hand,
like the old Hawaiians passing stones to build the heiau in Kawaihae. This was later
followed by the grand opening and dedication of the library by the governor.
Other significant events that occurred in North Kohala during the year were:
• The execution of two (2) separate search warrants in North Kohala which resulted in
the arrest of two (2)people for numerous drug offenses and the forfeiture of an
automobile and more than$10,000 in cash.
• Two (2) separate traffic fatalities occurring on private roads that resulted in the death
of a 26-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl.
The Ka'n Patrol Division
Over the fiscal year 2010-2011, officers investigated 69 major traffic accidents, a slight
decline from the 75 investigated in fiscal year 2009-2010. Traffic enforcement was a
focal point as officers issued over 3,000 citations; of those, 641 were for speeding and
200 were for Seatbelt or Child Restraint. Emphasis on traffic enforcement has contributed
to the decline in major traffic accidents over the past three (3) years and plays an
important part in keeping our roads safe for our community members and visitors alike.
Police officers were responsible for investigating nearly 1,300 incidents in the Ka`u
District. Officers investigated 59 burglaries, down from 61 the previous year; the number
of Theft and Unauthorized Entry into Motor Vehicle cases also declined slightly from
172 to 168. Well established and active Neighborhood Watch groups in the Discovery
Harbour and the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Subdivisions are vital in keeping our
communities safe.
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Program Highlights (continued)
Community members from the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Subdivision, as well as
representatives from the Police Department, Prosecutors Office, Mayors Office, County
Council and Department of Environmental Management, have worked together in an
effort to reduce illegal dumping. They have developed community-based strategies which
have been implemented to increase awareness and worked to clean up illegal dump sites
throughout the subdivision.
The most significant events occurring during Fiscal Year 2010- 2011 were:
• In August 2010, Ka'u patrol officers, with the assistance of Area II Vice Officers,
prepared and executed a search warrant at a residence in Wai`ohinu. This resulted in
the recovery of 555 marijuana plants, 6.7 grams of heroin, a small amount of crystal
methamphetamine, 15.2 grams of dried processed marijuana and related drug
paraphernalia. An adult male and female were arrested and charged for numerous
drug-related offenses.
• In September 2010, Ka'u Patrol Officers investigated a Burglary and Robbery that
occurred in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Subdivision wherein a backpack,
jewelry, silver coins and medical marijuana were removed. The efforts of the Ka'u
patrol officers resulted in the arrest of the suspects and the recovery of some of the
stolen items.
• In April 2011 Ka'u Officers received information from a citizen in regards to indoor
marijuana cultivation at a residence in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. A search
warrant was executed and officers found over 70 marijuana plants, a small amount of
dried marijuana as well as other drug paraphernalia.
Community Policing Officer(CPO)/School Resource Officer(SRO)/HI-PAL
Programs
During the fiscal year, our Community Police Officers, School Resource Officers and Hi-
PAL staff continued to pursue partnerships with community groups in a collaborative
effort to address substance abuse, homelessness, mental health issues, crime, homeland
security, lack of youth activities and numerous other issues.
The Community Policing Section strengthened its Bicycle Patrol numbers with the
addition of four(4), in-house, Law Enforcement Bicycle Association(LEBA) certified
instructors. There are a total of 30 certified officers island wide, including three (3)
sergeants and a lieutenant.
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The Area I Community Policing Section has effectively used the bike patrol presence to
address street level crime in Downtown Hilo, Pahoa Town and at community events.
The Area II Community Policing Unit was tasked with the implementation of the Special
Enforcement Unit and Bicycle Patrol to address reoccurring problems,public complaints,
special events, and property crimes in Kona.The re-introduction of the Bicycle Patrol has
been a welcome sight in Kailua Village and at special events. The Bicycle Patrol has
developed a close working partnership with the community,businesses and visitors to
Kailua-Kona.
The Kona Bicycle Patrol enhances the bicycle patrols that began in East Hawai`i during
the previous fiscal year. Officers on Bicycle Patrol address liquor enforcement, drug
enforcement,traffic enforcement, parking problems,public nuisances, pedestrian safety
and safety of our visitors—especially on days when the cruise ships arrive. Bicycles give
officers the advantage of speed, stealth and the ability to conduct surveillance. Bicycle
Patrol reinforces the department's Vision Statement of providing a safe place to live, visit
and conduct business.
Our School Resource Officers are stationed at six (6) intermediate schools throughout the
island and also reach out to students at many feeder schools. The school is considered a
community within a community, and with law enforcement present, it becomes a more
complete community. The School Resource Officers wear three (3)hats: law enforcement
officer, teacher and counselor. They deal with crimes on campus,teach classes to
students, provide presentations when requested and act as liaisons between the school and
the police department. These officers continue to provide D.A.R.E. classes, law-related
training, counseling and mentoring to students daily and are involved in school
intramural activities.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Criminal Investigation Section
Robbery Clearance Rate 61.4% 60% 60%
Juvenile Aid Section
Sexual Assault Clearance Rate 67.22% 80% 80%
Vice Section
Hard Drug Cases 885 >=760 >=760
Marijuana Cases 10,192 - -
Crime Laboratory
Assignment Clearance Rate 96.69% 90% 90%
HI-PAL
Participation in 5-8 age group - >=240 >=240
Participation in 9-12 age group - >=240 >=240
Participation in 13-17 age group Total 10,079 >=240 >=240
"At risk"Youth Participation 42.9% 30% 30%
Presentations/Clinics 24 24 24
Community Policing Program
D.A.R.E Curriculum or In-Service Training 375 48 48
Problem Solving Activities 455 24 24
Crime Prevention Activities 327 24 24
Abandoned Vehicle/Beautification Projects 332 48 48
Traffic Enforcement Unit(TEU)
DUI Checkpoints 86 >=84 >=84
DUI Arrests 338 n/a* n/a*
Roadside Screening 88 >=72 >=72
Moving Citations 7,305 n/a* n/a*
Regulatory Citations 4,073 n/a* n/a*
Departmental(Islandwide)Measures
DUI Arrests 1,468 n/a* n/a*
Traffic Citations Issued 61,947 n/a* n/a*
Burglary Clearance Rate 18.55% 30% 30%
Theft/Auto Theft Clearance Rate 36.02% 30% 30%
Court Documents 68.73 65% 65%
n/a*=Statistical information,no projected numbers provided as the department does not support a quota system
for citations or arrest.
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Operations Bureau Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 432 432 441
Salaries and Wages 28,535,894.22 29,742,708 29,383,960
Operations 1,969,109.58 2,135,449 2,209,945
Program Total 30,505,003.80 31,878,157 31,593,905
HI-PAL
Number of Positions 3 3 3
Salaries&Wages 175,489.93 180,383 178,472
Operations 23,536.02 28,530 17,500
Program Total 199,025.95 208,913 195,972
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
JPO Supplies - 1,000 -
Investigating Cause of Death 439,229.00 465,000 460,000
Training Account 58,442.78 120,000 120,000
Police Sobriety Test 79,869.00 95,000 90,000
Byrne Memorial Grants(County Match) - 28,750 28,750
Asset Forfeitures 122,182.31 500,000 500,000
Police Private Contributions - - 20,000
Total Miscellaneous 699,723.09 1,209,750 1,218,750
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Program Description
To continue active efforts in obtaining funding through Federal- and State-Sponsored
Grants to augment the department's budget in the areas of:
1. To continue providing for Community Relations, DARE and Youth Programs.
2. To provide Investigative Operations personnel with specialized training and
equipment dealing with Drug Enforcement.
3. To provide necessary equipment,manpower, training and for public education in
dealing with Traffic Enforcement,to include speeding violations, drunk driving,
seatbelt enforcement and motor vehicle occupant protection.
4. To provide personnel and SAFE nurses with the necessary equipment,training and
supplies to deal with sexual assault and domestic violence.
Program Objectives
1. HI IMPACT(Hawai'i HIDTA $125,000) - To combat the methamphetamine (ICE)
problem in the County of Hawai'i by conducting various sting operations.
2. Statewide Narcotics Task Force (State Department of the Attorney General $12,500) -
For multi jurisdictional task force programs that integrate federal, state and local drug
law enforcement agencies and prosecutors for the purpose of enhancing inter-agency
coordination and intelligence gathering and facilitating multi jurisdictional
investigations.
3. Occupant Protection(State Department of Transportation$72,000) - To conduct
seatbelt enforcement and child restraint roadblocks.
4. High Speed Enforcement (State Department of Transportation $98,050, funding to
provide for additional enforcement dealing with speeding violations.
5. Click-It-or-Ticket(State Department of Transportation $15,500) -To reduce fatalities
and injuries to front and rear seat occupants under the age of 17 by increasing seatbelt
usage and awareness of state laws.
6. Roadblock Program(State Department of Transportation, Sobriety Checkpoint
$144,000)to conduct DUI roadblocks to minimize fatalities and injuries.
7. Traffic Investigation(State Department of Transportation $20,000) - To reduce the
number of alcohol-related fatalities and injuries, increase public awareness, and
provide a constant deterrence against drunk driving.
8. Aggressive Driving Projects (State Department of Transportation $55,000) -To
reduce the number of alcohol-related fatalities and injuries, increase public awareness
and provide a constant deterrence against impaired driving.
9. Data Records (State Department of Transportation$78,000) - To establish a statewide
traffic data system and to ensure compliance with national standards.
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Program Objectives (continued)
10. SAFE Standby Pay (State Department of the Attorney General $40,000) - To
improve the department's response to violent sex crimes, physical abuse and crimes
of violence against women.
11. SAFE Training(State Department of the Attorney General $55,000) - To improve
the department's ability to respond to violent crimes against women primarily
sexual assault, with associated domestic violence and physical abuse.
12. Specialized Investigative Training (State Department of the Attorney General
$55,000) - To improve the department's ability to respond to violent crimes against
women through ongoing specialized training of the JAS detectives.
13. Justice Assistance Grant(U.S. Department of Justice $125,000) - To provide
technological improvement and training that will benefit law enforcement and the
prosecution of cases.
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 3 3 0
Salaries and Wages 368,389.34 35,064 0
Operations 3,154,319.54 2,953,436 3,072,050
Equipment 332,881.73 - -
Program Total 3,855,590.61 2,988,500 3,072,050
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Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Police Chief 1 1 1
Deputy Police Chief 1 1 1
Assistant Police Chief 3 3 3
Accountant I 1 1 1
Accountant III 1 1 1
Accountant IV 1 1 1
Account Clerk 5 5 5
Assistant Clerical Supervisor 1 1 1
Clerical Services Supervisor I 1 1 1
Clerical Services Supervisor II 2 2 2
Clerk III 23 23 23
Clerk III(Temp) 2 2 2
Community Based Traffic Safety Coordinator 1 1 1
Criminalist II * 2 2 2
Criminalist III * 1 1 1
Custodian-Groundskeeper I 4 4 4
Custodian-Groundskeeper I(1/4T) 4 4 4
Custodian-Groundskeeper I(1/2T) 1 1 1
Information Systems Analyst V 1 1 1
Information Systems Analyst IV 1 1 1
Detective 41 41 41
Fingerprint Classifier II 1 1 1
Fingerprint Technician 1 1 1
Firearms Registration Clerk 1 1 1
Human Resources Technician I 1 1 1
Human Resources Program Specialist 1 1 1
Police Cadet(Hrly) 24 24 24
Police Captain 11 11 11
Police Documents Clerk 1 1 1
Police Evidence Custodian 4 4 4
Police Evidence Specialist I(Temp) 2 2 2
Police Investigative Operations Clerk 6 6 6
Police Lieutenant 21 21 21
Police Major 4 4 4
Police Officer III(Temp) 30 30 30
Police Officer II 315 315 315
Police Officer I - - 6
Police Officer I(Temp) 43 43 37
Police Operations Clerk 6 6 6
Police Radio Dispatcher III(Temp) 6 6 6
Police Radio Dispatcher II 34 34 34
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Police Records Analyst 1 1 1
Police Records Clerk 9 9 9
Police Sergeant 35 35 35
Polygraph Examiner 1 1 1
Public Relations Specialist 1 1 1
Radio Technician I 4 4 4
Radio Technician II 1 1 1
School Crossing Guard(1/4T) 40 40 40
Secretary 5 5 5
Secretary to the Chief of Police 1 1 1
Senior Account Clerk 1 1 1
Senior Clerk-Stenographer 2 2 2
Senior Police Records Clerk 1 1 1
Sexual Assault Forensic Nurse Coordinator 1 1 1
Storekeeper 1 1 1
Storeroom Clerk 1 1 1
Supervising Police Radio Dispatcher 4 4 4
Victims Services Assistant(Temp) 1 1 1
Total 720 720 720
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney pursues justice with integrity and commitment.
Department Goals
1. To strive for just disposition of criminal cases and promote public safety and order
through timely, efficient, and effective prosecution.
2. To ensure that victims and witnesses of crimes are treated with respect, courtesy, and
sensitivity in their cooperation with criminal prosecution.
3. To improve the criminal justice system by identifying areas of need and working
collaboratively with other criminal justice agencies and the community.
4. To encourage and promote crime prevention and early intervention initiatives to
improve the quality of life on the Big Island.
5. Identify, promote and implement new and innovative approaches to solving crime
problems.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $5,566,689 General Fund 83
Grant Revenue $1,975,000 Grant Revenue 26
Other $250,000 Other _
Total Budget: $7,791,689 Total Number of Positions 109
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Program Description
The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is charged with the duty to see that the laws are
faithfully executed and enforced within the County of Hawai`i. Violations of State and
County laws, ordinances, rules and/or regulations are prosecuted on behalf of the
community.
The deputy prosecuting attorneys prosecute cases in the Family Courts, seven District
Courts and four divisions of Circuit Courts in Hawai`i County. This involves all criminal
matters including preliminary hearings, grand jury sessions, arraignment calendars,
motions, hearings, pretrial conferences and trials. In addition, they handle all appeals
before the Hawai`i Appellate Courts as well as the Federal Appellate Courts. Deputy
prosecutors screen all criminal referrals made by police and other law enforcement
agencies and are available 24 hours per day seven days a week for juvenile detention and
felony conferrals.
The Office continues its efforts to attend to the needs of victims and witnesses as they go
through the criminal justice process. The Office seeks victims' input for and notifies
victims of case disposition.
The Office provides training for staff to maintain and improve their specialized skills. In
addition,the Prosecuting Attorney deputies and staff provide training for police recruits
and refresher training for police officers as well as to other law enforcement agencies and
community organizations.
The Deputy Prosecutors participate in career fairs and job shadowing and prepare
appropriate educational presentations to students and faculty on the justice system,
careers as a prosecutor and the risks and consequences of involvement in illegal activity.
In an effort to reduce crime and promote public safety the Office is actively involved in
several initiatives that address juvenile delinquency and promote community involvement
in identifying and addressing public safety issues. The Office is actively supporting the
Big Island Juvenile and Adult Drug Court and Adult Mental Health Jail Diversion
Program. These programs strive to balance the individual service needs of the individual,
the legal requirements of the courts, and the safety needs of the community. Whenever
possible, the Office seeks funding for specialized units and demonstration projects.
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Program Objectives
Core prosecution and victim services:
1. Attend all courts in the County and prosecute all violations of State and County laws,
ordinances and regulations.
2. Maintain a professional, dedicated and trained staff to carry out the duties of the
Prosecuting Attorney as defined under the County Charter.
3. Attend to the needs of victims and witnesses as they go through the criminal justice
system to include providing case information, assistance with restitution and crime
victim compensation and referrals to appropriate agencies.
4. Implement criminal case processing improvements utilizing technology. Generate
50%of contempt of court complaints electronically.
5. Expand implementation of the Document Management System to generate 25% of
discovery electronically.
6. Provide statewide Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor to develop effective
enforcement strategies to reduce highway offenses and traffic crashes.
7. Implement Elder Abuse and Fraud project to address neglect,physical abuse, sexual
abuse and financial exploitation of our elderly community.
Improving the criminal justice system:
1. Coordinate two training/educational workshops to improve the criminal justice
system.
2. Meet quarterly with the Hawai`i County Police Department to discuss joint
initiatives,policies, and procedures to improve investigations and prosecutions.
3. Meet monthly with the police, courts, Children's Justice Center, Sexual Assault
Nurse Examiners (SANE), Department of Health, service providers and others to
improve handling of domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault cases.
4. Meet quarterly with Hawai`i criminal justice agencies to discuss appropriate
interventions and consequences for offenders.
Community initiatives to promote crime prevention and intervention and other
efforts:
1. Support juvenile delinquency prevention and intervention initiatives.
2. Support domestic and family violence prevention and intervention initiatives.
3. Support neighborhood watch and other community based crime prevention and
education initiatives.
4. Coordinate two training/educational workshops to promote crime prevention and
early intervention initiatives.
5. Assume support of the Committee on the Status of Women, formerly under the
Mayor's Office.
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Program Highlights
Traditional prosecution:
1. Processed 17,795 in-custody, bailout and referral cases
2. Serviced 2,374 court calendars for circuit court, district court, family court, drug court
and mental health court for Hilo, Kona, Puna, S. Kohala,N. Kohala, Hamakua and
Ka'u.
3. Issued 704 administrative subpoenas.
4. Represented the State in 59 appellate and post conviction proceedings.
5. Participated in State Asset Forfeiture program as a means of discouraging illegal
activity. Received a percentage of proceeds totaling $59,847.
6. Filed 245 Grand Jury cases and information charged 134 cases reducing time spent
for approximately 480 police, government employee and civilian witnesses.
7. Implemented 10 enhancements to the HITS case tracking system to improve
workflow and efficiency for capturing case updates.
Victim Services:
1. Provided assistance to 3,197 victims and witnesses of crime and their significant
others from July 2010 to June 2011.
2. Sent 1,732 disposition and 5,029 notification letters to victims.
3. Provided federal funding to Family Programs Hawai`i, Mothers Against Drunk
Driving (MADD), Child and Family Services, and YWCA Sex Assault Support
Service for services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and
homicide.
4. Provided information/training to 14 organizations and at 4 community events on
program services for victims.
Criminal Justice System:
1. Participated in Adult and Juvenile Drug Court in East and West Hawaii. During the
fiscal year there were 31 new clients in Adult Drug Court and 10 new clients in
Juvenile Drug Court. A total of 21 graduated from the Drug Court program. The
average Drug Court caseload for our staff is 155.
2. Participated in several statewide and island wide interagency groups to develop
interventions and strategies to improve the criminal justice system- Law
Enforcement Coalition(LEC), Hawai'i Prosecuting Attorney Association(HPAA),
Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Commission, Western Community Policing
Center State Advisory Committee, State DV Fatality Review Committee, Human
Anti-Trafficking Task Force, Judiciary Statewide Penal Procedures Committee,
Hawai'i Integrated Justice Information Sharing Executive and Operational
Committees, Hawai'i Identity Theft&Financial Fraud Task Force, Hawai'i Coalition
Against Human Trafficking, Hawai'i State Coalition Against Sexual Assault,
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Program Highlights (continued)
Criminal Justice System (continued):
Children of Incarcerated Parents Task Force, State Child Welfare Services Advisory
Board, Big Island Drug Court planning team, Hawai'i Internet and Technology
Crimes committee, Big Island Coalition Against Physical and Sexual Assault, Big
Island Task Force on Criminal Justice, Mental Health Diversion Task Force,
Children's Justice Center Interagency Advisory Committee, East Hawai'i Coalition
Against Child Abuse and Neglect, Visitor Aloha Society (VASH), Crimestoppers,
County of Hawaii Reintegration"Going Home" committee, Family Violence
Interagency Committee, 704 Handbook committee, Governance Committee on
Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification.
3. Sponsored/co-sponsored workshops and conferences to improve the criminal justice
system response:
- Statewide Crash Reconstruction Training, July 2010
- COPS Meth Conference, July 2010
- Professional (and Personal) Responses to DV & SA, February 2011
- U-Visa Training, January and May 2011
- Trauma-Informed Care Orientation, May 2011
Juvenile Issues:
1. Continued coordination of the Juvenile Justice strategic plan implementation:
- Youth Builder Steering committee meetings held monthly
- Facilitated introduction and passage of HR 112 at State Legislature to review
confidentiality laws pertaining to information sharing of court-involved, multi-
agency youth.
2. Committed to implement the Department of Health Hawai`i Teen Outreach Program
(HITOP) in FY 12 to develop positive potential of teens.
3. Provided federal grant funds to Hale Kipa to enhance intensive monitoring program
for juvenile probationers to include a family strengthening component.
4. Provided funding for 9 youth mini grants for projects to address health and safety
issues
5. Sponsored/co-sponsored workshops and seminars to address juvenile issues:
- Youth Summit in September 2010 which was attended by 51 students
representing 10 schools from throughout the island.
- Hawaii Construction Career Day, October 2010
- Kealakehe Shattered Dreams,April 2011
- Youth Services Conference, March 2011
6. Participated in Hawai'i Youth Council, Hawai`i County JABG Advisory Board,
Runaway Youth Protocol, Prevent Suicide Hawai`i Task Force, DHS CWS
Quality Care Services, Hawai`i County Underage Drinking Prevention SPF-SIG
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Program Highlights (continued)
Juvenile Issues (continued):
Advisory Board, VWS 'AHA—Elementary School Absenteeism, FVIC
Healthy Teen Relationships Subcommittee, Huiana Internship Program, and Puna
Roundtable to collaborate on issues relating to high-risk juveniles.
Community Strategies:
1. Received $50,000 for Domestic Violence Strategic Plan implementation. Conducted
trainings in East and West Hawai`i on domestic violence issues.
2. Community Oriented Prosecution project provided outreach and support to various
communities throughout the island:
- Ongoing participation in Pahoa Weed and Seed effort
- Participation in Solutions Animal Control and Traffic Safety task forces.
- Provided assistance and support to various Neighborhood Watch programs.
- Provided assistance to various communities to address issues/problems including:
Napoopoo, Honaunau, Papaikou Mill, Keaukaha, Onomea, Papaikou Point,
Hawaiian Acres, Captain Cook, Pepeekeo, and Ainaloa
3. Coordinated the County of Hawai`i Environmental Crimes Project to reduce illegal
dumping and littering. Funded two community clean-up efforts in Hawaiian Ocean
View Estates and Pahoa.
4. Provided 586 keiki identification cards at 16 community events.
5. Sponsored/co-sponsored events to address community violence issues:
- Problem Solving training, August 2010
- Sex Assault Treatment Center(SATC) Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Curricula
training, September and November 2010
- Men Can Stop Rape, Inc. training,November 2010
- Environmental Crimes Community training,November 2010
- Hawai`i State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (HSADV) DV 101 training,
November 2010
- Critical Employee Emergency Planning (CEEP)training,November 2010
Administrative/Other:
1. Received federal funding totaling $849,931 for Victims of Crime Act programs, a
Violence Against Women deputy, Traffic Safety training, Justice Assistance Grant,
Elder Abuse, and Juvenile Accountability Block Grant projects. This includes
Recovery Act funding for the Domestic Violence Prosecution deputy and Domestic
Violence Interagency training.
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Program Highlights (continued)
Administrative/Other(continued):
2. Received state funding totaling $265,124 for the Career Criminal program,
Victim/Witness program, and Domestic Violence Strategic Planning project.
3. Coordinated 3,146 volunteer hours in the Hilo, Kona and Waimea offices.
Volunteers provided support to clerical, administrative, legal and investigative staff
4. Coordinated volunteers to shred confidential documents for the office and various
departments with savings exceeding $11,000.
5. Staff participated in various community charity events including DV Walk& Vigil,
YWCA Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, American Heart Association Heart Walk and
American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Charges:
Opened during period 17,795 20,000 20,000
Accepted for prosecution 14,433 17,000 17,000
Disposed 10,726 12,000 12,000
Set for trial-
Circuit Court 2,714 3,000 3,000
District Court 12,997 12,000 12,000
Family Court 2,608 3,000 3,000
Circuit Court calendars:
Hilo 446 462 446
Kona 223 439 223
Misdemeanor calendar days:
Hilo(a.m.and p.m.) 424 433 427
Puna 150 131 156
South Kohala 52 52 52
Hamakua(includes Adult-DV) 24 24 24
North Kohala(includes Adult-DV) 12 12 12
Kona 223 231 223
Ka`u 24 24 24
Family Court(Juvenile)calendar days:
Hilo,Puna 52 52 52
Kona 24 52 52
N.& S.Kohala/Hamakua 12 12 12
Family Court(Adult-DV)calendar days:
Hilo,Puna 86 64 86
Kona/Ka`u 24 24 24
S.Kohala 12 12 12
Drug Court:
Hilo 52 50 52
Kona 52 64 52
Mental Health Court/Jail Diversion(Hilo/Puna) 24 24 24
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 83 83 83
Salaries and Wages 4,779,951.26 5,382,564 5,025,707
Operations 418,865.56 539,517 539,782
Equipment - 1,100 1,200
Program Total _ 5,198,816.82 5,923,181 5,566,689
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Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Prosecuting Attorney 1 1 1
1st Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 1 1 1
Accountant II - - -
Accountant III 1 1 1
Account Clerk 1 1 1
Administrative Assistant 1 1 1
Business Manager 1 1 1
Clerk II 3 3 3
Clerk III 4 4 4
Information Systems Analyst IV 1 1 1
Information Systems Analyst V 1 1 1
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 27 27 27
Investigator III 2 2 2
Investigator V 5 5 5
Investigator VI 1 1 1
Law Clerk /Trial Aide* - - -
Legal Clerk II 4 4 4
Legal Clerk III 12 12 12
Private Secretary 1 1 1
Program Manager 1 1 1
Senior Account Clerk 1 1 1
Senior Clerk-Stenographer 2 2 2
Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 1 1 1
Special Projects Coordinator 1 1 1
Supervising Legal Clerk I 2 2 2
Supervising Legal Clerk II 1 1 1
Victim/Witness Coordinator 1 1 1
Victim/Witness Counselor I 1 1 1
Victim/Witness Counselor II 4 4 4
Volunteer Services Coordinator 1 1 1
Total 83 83 83
*Contractual Hires are no longer included in the position count
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Program Description
The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney receives and continually seeks funding from
Federal and State sources. These funds are used to implement innovative programs,
support prosecution efforts, educate the public, improve the criminal justice system, and
purchase equipment that would not be possible with County funds.
Program Objectives
1. Career Criminal (State Department of the Attorney General, $490,000, 10
Employees)—To provide quick identification,prosecution and conviction of those
persons making a career of crime.
2. Victim/Witness Assistance (State Department of the Attorney General, $140,000, 3
Employees)—To assist crime victims and witnesses and their families by providing
information, counseling, and support services primarily to victims of violent and
property crimes.
3. Victims of Crime Act(U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime Formula
Grant Program, $350,000, 4 Employees)—To assist victims of crime through the
judicial process, focusing on crimes such as homicide, sexual assault, child abuse and
domestic violence.
4. Violence Against Women (U.S. Dept. of Justice, STOP Violence Against Women
Formula Grant Program, $90,000, 1 Employee)—To improve prosecution of
domestic violence cases involving adult women by dedicating a deputy to handle
these cases.
5. Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (U.S. Dept. of Justice, Juvenile
Accountability Incentive Block Grant program, $75,000)—To combat juvenile crime
utilizing innovative approaches.
6. Elder Exploitation and Prosecution Grant—(U.S. Dept. of Justice, Edward Byrne
Justice Assistance Grant Program, $150,000, 2 employees) - To implement the
Elderly Abuse and Fraud project which will improve criminal justice response to
those who abuse and defraud the elderly community.
7. Traffic Safety Training Grant—(U.S. Department of Transportation, $100,000) -
To conduct statewide training and improve the law enforcement system in its efforts
to enforce traffic offenses.
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Program Objectives (continued)
8. Domestic Violence Strategic Plan Grant—(Hawai`i State Coalition Against
Domestic Violence, $100,000)—To implement a State and County strategic plan to
reduce domestic violence and to increase support to victims and to also develop a
program to increase rural access for victims utilizing technology.
9. Justice Assistance Grant—(U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance, $120,000)—To support local law enforcement initiatives, personnel, and
technology.
10. Elder Abuse Training—(Hawai`i County Office of Aging, $10,000) - To provide
training in the community to increase elder exploitation and abuse awareness.
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 27 27 26
Salaries and Wages 728,709.14 1,034,220 1,067,853
Operations 493,595.12 671,780 1,016,147
Equipment - 129,000 141,000
Program Total 1,222,304.26 1,835,000 2,225,000
Note: Includes Federal and State Forfeitures
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Clerk II 3 3 2
Clerk III 1 1 1
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 6 6 6
Investigator III(Temp) 1 1 -
Investigator V(Temp) - - 1
Investigator V 2 2 2
Legal Assistant II(Temp) 2 2 2
Legal Assistant II 1 1 1
Legal Clerk I 1 1 1
Legal Clerk II 1 1 1
Legal Clerk III 2 2 2
Legal Clerk IV 1 1 1
Victim/Witness Counselor I 3 3 3
Victim/Witness Counselor II 3 3 3
Total 27 27 26
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COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Program Goals
1. To cooperate with the state commissions and arrange for representation of the County
at State and other conferences.
2. To promote women's participation in public and private sectors.
3. To act as clearinghouse and coordination body for activities and information.
4. To create public awareness of the responsibilities, needs, potentials and contributions
of women as active participants.
5. To seek improvements in educational, counseling programs and policies to meet the
needs of girls and women in order to better prepare them for their roles in the
community.
6. To encourage an educational program for women of their political rights and
responsibilities.
7. To maintain contacts with federal, state, local and international agencies concerned
with the status of women.
Program Description
The Committee on the Status of Women provides the women of Hawai`i County with a
supportive network and a community voice with which to advance the status of women.
Program Objectives
1. Sponsor and coordinate an island-wide essay contest to increase awareness among
students on the accomplishments of women in Hawai`i County for Women's History
Month.
2. Sponsor and coordinate the Hawai`i County"Women's Hall of Fame" event to raise
awareness of women's worth and value in our community while simultaneously
building self-esteem and educating others regarding equality.
3. Coordinate mentorship opportunities for young women.
4. Participate in at least one community event during Women's Health Month.
5. Continue to promote equal pay awareness and voter registration for women.
6. Continue to promote Teen Dating Violence Prevention/Education awareness.
7. Participate in local and/or off-island meetings by sending at least one representative
to a statewide conference. The purpose of which will be to share information with the
committee members on current programs, legislation or issues that affect the status of
women.
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Program Objectives (continued)
8. Continue to annually update and make available on the County website the Urgent
Services Directory for Families.
9. Hold rotating monthly meetings in East Hawai`i,North Hawai`i and West Hawai`i to
better allow participation from the public.
Program Highlights
1. Coordinated the Women's Hall of Fame event which was held on September 25, 2010
at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. Recognized were Cindy Armer, Grace Basque,
Patti Cook, Carol Diama Brown, Cyd Hoffeld, and Linda Ugalde.
2. Promoted voter registration at the Kona Village Stroll event on Ali'i Drive, July 18,
August 22 and September 19. Spoke with dozens of people each month about CSW
and gave out approximately 100 voter registration forms.
3. Participated in the W.A.V.E. campaign to promote voter registration and
participation among young adults.
4. Supported the Ladies Night Out Event in Hilo which was held on October 1, 2010 at
Aunty Sally's Luau House to promote wellness for women at risk.
5. In celebration of Women's History Month, the committee coordinated the annual Real
Women Essay Contest for students to recognize a significant woman in their life. 82
essays from students in grades 5 through 12 from public, private, charter and immersion
schools were submitted by teachers for judging. An awards luncheon was held on March
20, 2011 to honor 15 awardees,their parents and the participating teachers from 16
schools throughout the island.
6. Produced and aired 140 radio spots in April 2011 to educate and elevate awareness on
the equal pay issue for women and to urge women to vote.
7. Produced and aired 200 radio spots May 2011 to promote teen dating violence
awareness.
8. Distributed 453 copies of books authored by Dr. Jill Murray to high schools and provider
agencies throughout the island. Destructive Relationships, But I Love Him, and But He
Never Hit Me are resource materials that help to understand the dynamics of teen dating
violence which is prevalent in our community.
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Program Highlights (continued)
9. Produced a display board of First Women in Hawai`i County which highlights the
accomplishments of women in various significant leadership roles in Hawai`i County.
10. Provided depression screening at the Kona Community Hospital's Ladies Night Out
event on June 3, 2011 held at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa.
11. Updated the Urgent Services Directory for Families and obtained funding to print
20,000 copies for island-wide distribution throughout the year.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Number of Meetings Held 8 12 6
Events Held 2 4 2
Workshops Held 0 1 0
Event Participation 6 0 5
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Operations 11,026.35 10,510 10,510
Program Total 11,026.35 10,510 10,510
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
Working together as ONE to improve the quality of service for the health and safety of
our Big Island `Ohana.
Department Goals
To protect public health, safety, and the environment:
1. Strive to improve the roadway system for the safe and efficient travel of people and
goods island-wide.
2. Maintain a clean roadway system and enhance the traveling experience with
beautification projects.
3. Maintain public flood control facilities, drainage systems and participate in the
Community Rating System(CRS).
4. Enforce building, electrical,plumbing, sign, outdoor lighting codes, subdivision,
grading, and flood ordinances.
5. Ensure the safety of Hawai`i County's bridges and comply with the National Bridge
Inspection (NBI) and other Federal, State, and County of Hawai`i regulations.
6. Maintain the County vehicle and heavy construction equipment fleet.
7. Respond to all natural and man-made disasters or contingencies.
8. Create opportunities for managers and supervisors to meet the changing demands of
customers.
9. Create a data system using technology to manage complaints.
10. Adopt customer service principles. To achieve this, additional resources, training, and
business principles are required.
11. Integrate transit, vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian modes of travel into a shared
roadway, reducing vehicle use.
12. Improve information to the public using the most efficient technology to reach the
greatest number of customers.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 15,371,257 General Fund 187
Grant Revenue - Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 15,371,257 Total Number of Positions 187
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Program Description
The Administration oversees fiscal management, goals, objectives, budgets, contracts,
personnel services and supervision for: Building, Engineering, Automotive, Traffic, and
Highway Maintenance divisions, and is responsible for informing the public about
programs and projects through public outreach and education.
The Director is a technical adviser to the Mayor, Managing Director, and Hawai`i
County Council.
Program Objectives
1. Ensure core functions are accomplished within budget 90% of the time as measured
by monthly financial reports.
2. Reduce by 10% claims due to industrial accidents. To achieve this, educate personnel
through training programs for personal and operational safety.
3. Encourage at least one third of the total departmental employees to participate in
safety related training per year.
4. Improve customer service to the public by training all employees in customer service
skills. Schedule mandatory customer service training for all employees to include at
least one module per year.
5. Through Public Outreach earn 398 points offering property owners outside Zone "X",
a 10 percent National flood insurance discount.
6. Comply with the National Bridge Inspection (NBI) and other Federal, State, and
County of Hawai`i regulations on bridge reports, by conducting 126 of the bridge
inspections every two years as they are due.
7. Performing bridge repair and maintenance projects on at least 2 bridges that have
been identified as requiring timely action due to deterioration, deficiencies, and
defects. Carry out bridge replacements and/or rehabilitations, as well as scour
analysis countermeasure implementation as needed. This includes implementing the
planning, design, construction management, and permitting processes of an average
of 3 to 5 per year, depending on the severity and complexity of the repair work that
needs to be done.
Program Highlights
The department purchased a web-based software for permitting, inspection, and code
enforcement. Representatives from the Building and Engineering divisions and from the
departments of Planning, Fire, and Environmental Management and the State Department
of Health met four times a week to review plans. Through this concurrent plan review
process for nonresidential and residential permits, we target permit issuance in two to
four weeks.
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Program Highlights (continued)
On September 6, 2007, an Economic Development Administration(EDA) grant and
matching county funds provided for an Engineering Project Coordinator and a Senior
Account Clerk, to coordinate the October 15, 2006 earthquake repair and recovery efforts.
EDA extended the grant to February 29, 2012. This team has established a comprehensive
file.
Since the October 2006 Kiholo Bay Earthquake, 92 of the 93 FEMA-funded repair projects
are complete. The County has expended $4,920,112.02 in contracted and in-house charges,
of which FEMA paid $1,297,033.06 of the $2,053,604.93 eligible (75%portion) from FEMA
and $1,376,337.77 from the ACT 76/78 monies. Amounts that have not been reimbursed are
still pending until final closeout.
Public Works awarded 17 construction contracts in FY 2010-2011. Makalei Fire Station,
Mamalahoa Highway Earthquake Repairs, M.P. 4.4 (FHWA-03) and M.P. 8.9 (FHWA-09)
and Palani Road Pedestrian Overpass Repairs (FHWA-02), Kiholo Bay Earthquake, Federal
Aid Project No. ER-15(9) are the larger ones awarded.
The County of Hawai`i instituted employee furloughs beginning July 1, 2010 to June 30,
2011. For Public Works, the anticipated reduction in FY 2010-2011 amounted to almost
$1.6 million.
The March 11, 2011 earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tohoku, Japan with a Richter scale
rating magnitude of 8.9 had Hawaii preparing for Tsunami evacuations. Divisions within the
department of Public Works were deployed during the Tsunami Warning performing key
functions for Civil Defense. The tsunami waves threw large amounts of asphalt, concrete
and other debris onto Ali`i Drive near the hotel and near the breakwall at the edge of Ali`i
Drive. The road was reopened before 5 p.m.
The County of Hawai`i participates in the Federal National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP)
enabling people to purchase flood insurance through NFIP. Through Public Outreach, we
earned 398 points to continue offering property owners outside Zone "X" a 10 percent
discount of the National flood insurance.
Conducted 16 bridge inspections and wrote 16 corresponding bridge reports in compliance
with NBI and federal, state, and County regulations.
Completed one (1)bridge repair project:
Kaiwiki Homestead Road Bridge (#26-7) $155,152.53 work completed 10/28/10
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Program Highlights (continued)
Completed three (3) FEMA-funded projects:
Opihilala Gulch Bridge (#43-3) $146,968.58 completed 7/29/10
Waipunahina Gulch Bridge (#43-1) $270,236.51 completed 9/2/10
Sandblasting at 3 Bridges-RFQ (#47-1, 47-2, 47-3) $17,000.00 completed 10/27/10
Scour mitigation implemented at 7 bridges.
Bridges that are scheduled for rehabilitation or repair during FY 2010-2011 and FY
2011-2012:
Lindsey Rd. Bridge (#65-1) NTP: 5/19/11
Project Acceptance: 9/23/11
Contractor: Global Specialty Contractors
Contract Amount: $465,500.00
Waikaumalo Bridge (#32-2) NTP: 8/1/11
Projected Completion Date: 11/23/11
Contractor: Keauhou Kona Construction Corp.
Contract Amt: $194,795.00
Engineering design and bid document preparation are underway for:
Reed's Island Bridge Structural Rehabilitation, FAP No. BR-0100(47)
Estimated State Approval Date to Advertise: 11/15/11
Bid Advertise Start Date: 12/15/11
Estimated Bid Opening Date: 2/1/12
Estimated Contract Award Date: 3/1/12
Estimated Construction Cost: $5.0 Million
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Favorable Financial Performance Reports 100% 90% 90%
Number of department-wide industrial accidents 22 25 22
Number of employees trained in safety classes 222 120 120
No.bridge inspections of total bridges 16 52-74 16
No.bridge repair&maintenance 7 2 6
No.bridge replacement/rehabilitation projects 7 5 3
No.Points in the Federal Emergency Management 398 519 398
Agency(FEMA)Public Info Community Rating
System
No.of employees trained in customer service 149* 144 0
(HGEA)
No.of employees trained in customer service 0 189 0
(UPW)
No. of managers/supv rec'd Supervisory Training 0 15 0
Additional Information:
%Contracts processed within 60 calendar days 90% 90% **
from bid opening
Number of Employees in the Department 337 360 345
Work Comp Cases with Lost Time 11 10 10
Number of safety classes offered/no.we 86/86 59/59 70/70
participated
*Training no longer conducted(HR trainer vacant)
Customer service training 33%completed Module 1,6%Module 2
**no longer a reported goal
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 26 26 26
Salaries and Wages 916,668.59 1,102,336 1,058,592
Operations 156,427.93 143,550 42,232
Equipment - 100 200
Disaster Recovery Coordinator 12,016.40 - -
Water Spigot 70,257.17 101,350 114,150
Program Total 1,155,370.09 1,347,336 1,215,174
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Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Director 1 1 1
Deputy Director 1 1 1
Account Clerk 3 3 4
Accountant I 1 1 2
Accountant IV 1 1 1
Administrative Assistant - 1 1
Business Manager 1 1 1
Civil Engineer V 1 1 1
Clerk II 1 - -
Clerk III 6 6 5
Contracts Technician 2 2 2
Public Information&Education Specialist 1 1 1
Human Resources Technician I 1 1 1
Human Resources Program Specialist 1 1 1
Private Secretary 1 1 1
Projects Coordinator(Temp) 1 1 1
Senior Account Clerk 1 1 -
Senior Account Clerk(Temp) 1 1 1
Supervising Contracts Technician 1 1 1
Total 26 26 26
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BUILDING
Program Description
The Building Division with offices in Kona and Hilo is responsible for administering and
enforcing building, energy, electrical,plumbing, outdoor lighting and sign codes to
ensure construction is energy efficient and meets minimum standards to safeguard life,
limb,health,property and public welfare.
The Building Division provides general services;janitorial and landscape maintenance,
carpentry, electrical,painting, plumbing services,parking, and planning and construction
for County facilities island-wide. The staff also assists with repairing of wooden bridges.
The Repair and Maintenance budget pays for:
• telephone and maintenance fees for some Hilo and Kona offices;
• facility repairs;
• insurance,water, gas, sewer, and electricity bills for various County facilities island-
wide.
Program Objectives
1. Process building permits on a regular basis and complete the plan review of 90% of
residential permits within 10 working days.
2. Complete 90% of requested inspections within 4 working days.
3. Schedule and complete 90% of routine (non-critical)maintenance and repair requests
within 30 calendar days of receipt of request.
4. Improve processing of building, electrical, plumbing and sign permits, and the
public's access to information.
Program Highlights
Building permits are down 6 percent, valuation of construction is 12 percent less and fees
collected are 12 percent less from last fiscal year.
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Program Highlights (continued)
The following summarizes building permits issued(exclude electrical,plumbing, and
sign permits):
Fiscal Year 2010-2011
Geographic Permits Issued Valuation Fees
District %change %change % change
1 Puna 826 $70,853,400 $218,664.00
2 S Hilo 685 $81,384,911 $242,728.50
3 N Hilo 71 $4,679,344 $15,372.00
4 Hamakua 92 $7,447,182 $26,831.50
5 N Kohala 107 $11,599,284 $29,327.50
6 S Kohala 378 $64,065,630 $151,225.00
7 N Kona 620 $111,218,864 $213,945.50
8 S Kona 107 $8,187,201 $30,367.00
9 Ka`u 153 $10,714,395 $34,531.50
Totals 3039 (-6%) $370,150,211 (-12%) $962,992.50 (-12%)
The numbers in parenthesis indicate the percentage change from Fiscal Year 2009—2010.
Fiscal Year 2009-2010
Geographic Permits Issued Valuation Fees
District %change %change % change
1 Puna 897 $ 73,847,255 $ 22,6163.00
2 S Hilo 739 $ 85,773,324 $ 267,916.00
3 N Hilo 69 $ 5,372,302 $ 17,269.50
4 Hamakua 100 $ 12,586,274 $ 34,918.00
5 N Kohala 174 $ 1,8794,969 $ 359,445.50
6 S Kohala 391 $ 79,232,028 $ 208,489.00
7 N Kona 629 $ 130,223,141 $ 232,970.50
8 S Kona 130 $ 9,852,650 $ 37,189.00
9 Ka`u 105 $ 8,531,470 $ 31,087.00
Totals 3,234 (-18%) $ 424,213,413 (-26%) $1,091,946.50 (-30%)
The numbers in parenthesis indicate the percentage change from Fiscal Year 2008—2009.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Residential Plan Review(%plans/within 10 90% 90% 93%
working days)
Completion of Called Inspection Requests (% 90% 90% 93%
requests/within 4 work days)
Complete Non-critical Maintenance Requests(% 90% 90% 93%
requests/within 30 calendar days)
Additional Information
Floor Area Maintained 253,586 254,000 270,000
Number of PW Structures Maintained 152 152 155
Buildings to be Repainted 6 4 10
Buildings to be Reroofed 5 2 5
Buildings with Structural Repairs 0 2 0
Buildings to be Renovated 10 2 10
Other Misc.Repairs(Pavement,Plmb,Etc) 3 2 5
Repair and Maintenance Jobs Performed 1,600 1,510 1,650
Structures Designed 11 2 12
Building Plans Checked(County Projects) 11 3 12
Sign Permits Issued 58 60 60
Citations Issued 65 65 65
Requests for Permit Status
Permits Issued:
Building 3,039 3,700 3,000
Electrical 3,821 3,900 3,800
Plumbing 2,071 2,000 2,000
Plans Checked:
Building 2,417 3,400 2,000
Electrical 4,846 3,200 4,600
Plumbing 2,183 2,500 2,000
Inspections Conducted:
Building 9,160 12,500 8,000
Electrical 8,682 10,000 8,000
Plumbing 4,497 5,000 4,000
CIP Project Programmed(subject to funding):
ADA 6 9 5
Hazmat 8 10 5
R&M 8 9 7
Hardening 4 7 5
Renovation 1 0 2
Energy Improvement 2 8 6
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 93 95 95
Salaries and Wages 3,416,335.04 4,095,484 3,743,058
Operations 2,113,872.06 2,657,680 2,598,908
Equipment 14,721.28 5,500 5,500
Program Total 5,444,928.38 6,758,664 6,347,466
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Architectural Drafting Technician I 2 2 2
Architectural Drafting Technician II 1 1 1
Assistant Building Inspector
Building Chief 1 1 1
Account Clerk 1 1 1
General Services Superintendent 1 1 1
General Services Supervisor 2 2 2
Custodian/Groundskeeper I 14 17 17
Custodian/Groundskeeper I(3/5T) 1 1 1
Custodian/Groundskeeper II 5 5 5
Building Inspector 10 9 9
Building Maintenance Worker 1 1 1
Building Permit Clerk 6 6 6
Building Plans Examiner 3 3 3
Carpenter-Cabinet Maker 4 4 4
Civil Engineer V 1 1 1
Deputy Building Chief 1 1 1
Electrical Inspector 6 6 6
Electrician 2 2 2
Lead Building Maintenance Worker 1 1 1
Lead Carpenter-Cabinet Maker 3 3 3
Lead Electrician 1 1 1
Lead Painter 1 1 1
Painter 2 2 2
Parking Control Officer 2 2 2
Plumber 1 1 1
Plumbing Inspector 5 5 5
Projects Administrator - - 1
Projects Coordinator 6 6 5
Repair and Maintenance Supervisor 1 1 1
Supervising Building Inspector 2 2 2
Supervising Building Permit Clerk 2 2 2
Supervising Electrical Inspector 2 2 2
Supervising Plumbing Inspector 2 2 2
Total 93 95 95
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Program Description
The Engineering Division provides civil engineering, land surveys, and regulatory
services in accordance with Chapters 10, 22, and 27 of the Hawai`i County Code (HCC).
The Division is comprised of the following five sections:
• Administration
• Land Surveying
• Regulatory Review
• Design and Investigation
• Inspection
The Administration section provides the following services:
1. Provides general supervision and administrative/clerical support.
2. Coordinates civil engineering (non-building)projects and programs using County,
State, and Federal funds.
3. Supervises and coordinates land acquisition activities for the Department.
The Land Surveying section provides the following services:
1. Provides general land surveying services, including topographic maps and
boundary studies.
2. Produces parcel maps and their descriptions for the County.
3. Reviews privately generated survey maps and descriptions.
4. Addresses survey issues and complaints related to County facilities, such as road
encroachments.
5. Maintains an inventory/file of all road and drainage right-of-ways, Public Works
parcels, and survey records generated by the County
6. Provides County maps and survey information to the public.
The Regulatory Review section provides the following services:
1. Implements/enforces the applicable regulatory requirements of Chapters 10, 22
and 27, Hawai`i County Code (HCC).
2. Provides comments to the Planning Department on land-use related matters, such
as subdivision, ohana, variance, and change of zone applications; and on Special
Management Area(SMA), Use, and Special Permits.
3. Investigates and resolves regulatory complaints.
Except for building permit plans, reviews and/or coordinates the review and
approval of all private construction plans, traffic reports, flood studies,
environmental documents, and so forth as they relate to the interests and
regulatory authority of the Department.
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Program Description (continued)
The Design and Investigation section provides the following services:
1. Plans, designs, and constructs civil engineering (non-building) County Capital
Improvement Projects (CIP).
2. Investigates and resolves roadway, drainage, and other related complaints.
3. Provides drafting services.
The Inspection section provides the following services:
1. Inspects civil engineering(non-building) County CIP; private subdivision, and
development construction.
2. Inspects grading, grubbing and stockpiling work per Chapter 10 of the HCC.3.
Inspects construction within the County right-of-way per Chapter 22 of the HCC.
3. Inspects County bridges per the Federal Highway Administration(FHWA)
National Bridge Inspection Program.
Program Objectives
1. Participate in the State/FHWA Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP).
2. Complete County CIP drainage and Roadway projects in a timely manner.
3. Prepare parcel maps in three months and process subdivision applications in three
months.
4. Provide in-house construction management for all projects.
5. Respond to or process 80%of all time-sensitive documents, such as subdivision,
change of zone, and variance applications, by stipulated deadlines.
6. Respond to or process 60%of all materials that do not have a stipulated deadline,
such as construction and grading plans, complaints, and environmental matters within
two weeks.
7. Provide same day service for 75% of all permits issued by the Division, including
building permits.
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Program Highlights
1. Completion of one (FHWA) Earthquake Repair Project
2. Completion of the last(FEMA)Earthquake Damage Repair Project
3. On-going construction of the Ane Keohokalole Highway (ARRA)
4. On-going construction of Mamalahoa Highway Repair Project(STIP)
5. On-going construction of the Kalopa Sand Gulch Bypass Road
6. On-going construction of the Mamalahoa Widening (N. Hi Community Hospital to 56 MM)
7. Completion of Holu Street Connector Road
8. Design of Kaiminani Drive Roadway Improvements, Phase I, Mamalahoa Highway
to Vicinity of Holoholo Street(STIP)
9. Design of Manono Street Improvements, Lanikaula Street to Kekuanaoa Street
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Program Measures
All Construction Contracts Completed 8,099,407 $7,000,000 4,000,000
FHWA Construction Projects Completed 5,348,894 $2,000,000 2,000,000
FHWA Projects with Design/Planning in Progress 8 3 5
Parcel Maps/Subd Application Within Three Months 75% 75% 75%
In-house Active Construction Management Projects 19 4 6
Regulatory Review
%of Applications,etc.Reviewed by Deadline 90 80 80
%of Plans,etc.Reviewed Within Two Weeks 65 60 60
%of Permits Processed Same Day 70 70 70
ADDITIONAL DIVISION INFORMATION
Design&Investigation
Survey Projects and Requests 65 60 60
Construction Plan Reviews—Private Consultants 190 170 170
Subdivision Application Reviews 118 125 115
Ohana Permit Reviews 8 5 5
Grading/Grubbing/Stockpiling/R-O-W Permits 334 350 325
Construction Inspections
Subdivision Construction 35 40 35
Grading/Grubbing/Stockpiling/R-O-W Permits 334 350 300
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 32 37 37
Salaries and Wages 1,624,633.48 1,748,200 1,695,448
Operations 25,646.51 36,595 30,490
Equipment - 30,000 30,000
Other Contract Services 670,850.90 - -
Program Total 2,321,130.89 1,814,795 1,755,938
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Civil Engineer III 2 2 2
Civil Engineer IV 5 5 5
Civil Engineer V 5 5 5
Civil Engineer VI 1 1 1
Civil Engineer VII 1 1 1
Projects Coordinator 1 1 1
Engineering Aid III 1 1 1
Engineering Aid IV 1 1 1
Land Surveyor I 1 1 1
Land Surveyor II 1 1 1
Land Surveyor IV 1 1 1
Engineering Drafting Technician V 3 3 2
Supervising Engineering Permit Clerk 1 1 1
Engineering Permit Clerk 2 2 2
Senior Project Construction Inspector 1 1 1
Construction Inspector 5 5 5
Supervisory Project Construction Inspector 1 1 1
Senior Construction Inspector 1 1 1
Project Construction Inspector 2 1 1
Engineering Support Technician IV 1 2 3
Total 37 37 37
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Program Description
The Automotive Division is a support-service division responsible for the repair and
maintenance of all County vehicles and equipment, with the exception of equipment that
may be practically maintained by the respective departments. The division furnishes
parts, labor, accessories, gasoline, diesel, lubricants and tires.
The division's primary goal is to continue to maintain the County's fleet of vehicles and
equipment with accountable, trustworthy and motivated service so that employees will
always have safe and operable vehicles and equipment to use. To keep the County on the
move.
Program Objectives
1. Support the various County departments/agencies island-wide with repair,
maintenance and welding services, and by performing at least 90%of these services
by staff(versus contract).
2. Reduce the average monthly repair backlog for the Construction section from
previous fiscal year.
3. Reduce the average monthly repair backlog for the Automotive section by from
previous fiscal year.
Program Highlights
Continue the annual upgrade of the "Mitchell on Demand"programs with the latest
information and repair technology, a computerized program with repair information for
County vehicles/equipment island-wide.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Estimate Estimate
Average Monthly Repair Orders Completed(By
Staff vs. Contract):
Garage 97.3%(111/3) 95.2%(123/6) 95.8%(117/5)
Construction Equipment 90.5%(84/8) 92.2%(102/8) 91.4%(93/8)
Solid Waste 97.0%(66/2) 94.3%(69/4) 95.6%(68/3)
Welding 100.0%(19/0) 99.0%(21.1) 95.0%(20/1)
Average Monthly Repair Order Backlog:
Garage 12 14 13
Construction Equipment 29 16 23
Solid Waste 14 10 12
Welding 4 2 3
Additional Information:
Average Monthly Repair Orders Received(Including
Prior Month's Carryovers):
Garage 127 144 136
Construction Equipment 121 127 124
Solid Waste 82 81 82
Welding 23 24 24
No.of Equipment Damage Report 0 0 0
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Estimate Estimate
Number of Positions 29 29 29
Salaries and Wages 1,104,162.37 1,313,961 1,246,284
Operations 3,248,395.84 4,385,665 4,497,195
Equipment 15,586.24 0 200
Program Total 4,368,144.45 5,699,626 5,743,679
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Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Request Request
Account Clerk 1 1 1
Automotive Equipment Superintendent 1 1 1
Automotive Mechanic I 5 5 5
Automotive Mechanic II 1 1 1
Automotive Stores Clerk 1 1 1
Construction Equipment Mechanic 10 10 10
Construction Equipment Mechanic Temp 1 1 1
Construction Equipment Repair Supervisor I 1 1 1
Construction Equipment Repair Supervisor II 1 1 1
Garage Supervisor 1 1 1
Lead Construction Equipment Mechanic 1 1 1
Lead Welder 1 1 1
Senior Account Clerk 1 1 1
Welder 2 2 2
Welder Temp 1 1 1
Total 29 29 29
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Program Description
The Flood Control Program involves maintaining, operating, inspecting and repairing the
flood control structures, levees, dams, spillways, channels and drainage areas on a regular
basis.
Program Objectives
1. Continue to conduct semi-annual inspections of flood control system.
2. Continue to maintain flood control systems.
a. Prevent deterioration of structures by repairing within six months.
b. Clear debris such as mud, rocks, branches, etc. from channel within three months.
c. Control weed and brush growth by using herbicides and mowing quarterly.
Program Highlights
continued maintenance and repair work of various flood control systems island-wide,
including major cleaning in the South Hilo,North/South Kona,North/South Kohala and
Ka`u districts.
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Program Measures
FY 2009-10 FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12
Actual Budget Estimate
Semi-Annual Inspections 2 2 2
Flood Control Systems 25 25 25
Additional Information:
South Hilo District: 11 11 11
Alenai'o#4,Ainako,Iwalani,Palai,Ainaola,
Haihai,
Kawili,Wai-o-lama,Akolea,Waiakea,Wailoa
North Hilo/Hamakua District: 2 2 2
Kalopa,Waipi`o
North/South Kohala District: 1 1 1
Pu'ukapu
North/South Kona District: 4 4 4
Kainaliu,Keopu,Kona Coffee Mill,Keopu Heights
Ka'ft District: 4 4 4
Paauau,Na`alehu,Wai`ohinu,Bamboo Forest
Puna District: 3 3 3
North Kulani,Kukui Camp Road,Shipman
Industrial
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Operations 486,025.16 437,440 309,000
Equipment - - -
Program Total 486,025.16 437,440 309,000
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mission Statement
To promote and facilitate sustainable economic development for the County of Hawai'i
that is consistent in honoring its communities' needs,priorities, and values.
Department Goals
Agriculture
1. To preserve agriculture as a significant part of Hawai'i Island's economy, while
maintaining its agricultural character, and supporting sustainable agricultural
practices.
Tourism
1. To increase the economic contribution of the visitor industry to Hawai'i Island and
improve visitor satisfaction.
2. Increase communication between residents and visitors and ensure the integrity of our
unique sense of place and appropriate recognition of our host culture.
Economic Development
1. To support the development of new industries, assist existing industries and empower
communities to build sustainable communities in Hawai'i County.
Energy
1. To maximize the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency and economic
development on Hawai'i Island;
2. To improve the County's energy emergency preparedness and implement the actions
identified in the County's Energy Sustainability Plan.
Funding Source and Position Count
General Fund $ 2,501,878 General Fund 16
Grant Revenue $ 400,000 Grant Revenue 2
Total Budget $ 2,901,878 Total Number of Positions 18
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Department Goals (continued)
Hawaii County Resource Center
Information Resources Program
1. To organize, maintain and provide statistical data and information to County
departments, other agencies and businesses, and the general public that are easily
accessible, relevant, reliable, and responsive to changing needs.
Capacity Building Program
1. To encourage collaborative governance for a sustainable local government operation.
2. To strengthen community capacity for green workforce and industry development
3. To provide leadership, funding support and policy advocacy to help families stabilize
their economic lives.
Film
1. To promote and support film production, expand the infrastructure to sustain
production and build a supportive climate between business, government, community,
and filmmakers on Hawai'i Island.
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Program Description
The Agriculture Program provides facilitative leadership to both the public and private
sectors to support the sustainable development of agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, and
other natural resources. Activities include financial support and coordination of
agricultural research, education, and marketing programs; data collection, compilation
and dissemination to County policymakers and other interested parties; management of
collaborative research and development projects; advocacy for local farmers and
commodity groups at State and Federal levels.
Program Objectives
1. Convene a County/landowner caucus to implement a plan for the Hawai'i County
Important Agriculture Lands by December 2012.
2. Collaborate with the Civil Defense Agency to integrate agriculture into the County's
food security and disaster preparedness plans by June 2013.
3. Develop and provide opportunities to expand the market for Hawai'i Island products.
a) Fund three (3)projects promoting agricultural products and leverage County
funds at a target ratio of 1:3 by January 2013.
b) Support attendance to two (2)trade shows/trade missions by June 2013.
c) Increase distribution of fresh produce of the Senior Nutrition Program from 15 to 52
weeks by June 2013.
4. Advocate for and facilitate private-public partnerships for extension programs,
agricultural research and infrastructure.
a) Fund five (5) agricultural research and five (5) agriculture extension programs
and leverage County funds at a target ratio of 1:3 by January 2013.
b) Collaborate with the University's students and faculty produce "How To"
manuals for prioritized crops and post manuals on Hawai'i County agriculture
website by June 2013.
c) Establish a pilot project with private-public partnership to develop and test mobile
slaughterhouse systems including waste management by June 2013.
5. Provide technical advice and/or support for three (3) grant applications to the
university, commodity groups and private agricultural businesses by June 2013.
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Program Highlights
In FY 2010-2011, the Agriculture Program awarded $153,500 of supplemental funding
from the County to various projects and programs. Each dollar in County funds was
matched with $3.74 in State, Federal and/or private sector funds.
Promotional and market development projects: Six (6)received funding in the amount
of$49,000 that was leveraged with$168,115 in private sector funds and $40,000 in State
funds, a leverage ratio of 1:4.25.
Educational projects: Eight(8) received funding in the amount of $56,900 that was
leveraged with$45,054 in private sector funds and $84,800 in State and Federal funds, a
leverage ratio of 1:2.28.
Research projects: Eight(8) received funding in the amount of$47,600 that was
leveraged with$143,712 in private sector funds and $110,700 in State and Federal funds,
a leverage ratio of 1:5.34.
Special projects:
Hot Water Treatment Facility: This facility is used by the potted foliage industry to
disinfest potted plants of coqui frogs and other invasive pests prior to shipment to US
mainland markets. Shipment rejection has been reduced to almost nil.
Korean Natural Farming Workshop and Model Farm: A comprehensive Korean Natural
Farming workshop was conducted in July 2011 in Kohala. This Natural Farming
workshop introduced a sustainable system of farming using no chemical fertilizers,
reduced water usage and improved crop and livestock yields. It was attended by people
from all over the State and the US mainland. The model farm, in Kohala, was built for
the hands-on application of the Korean Natural Farming system.
Kapulena Agricultural Park: The County dedicated 1,700 acres for a pilot agricultural
park project. Three hundred thirty five (335) acres were completely fenced and gates and
water systems for the fenced area were installed. Ranching on the fenced area will
commence to support viability and sustainability of the livestock industry on this island..
New Farmer educational program was funded for farmers in the park.
Hawai'i County Agriculture Website: Project is underway to develop a comprehensive
and actively managed website to serve as a clearinghouse and repository for agriculture
information. This is one of the priority programs recommended in the 2010 County of
Hawai'i Agriculture Development Plan. Completion date is June 30, 2012.
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Program Highlights (continued)
Baseline Study on Food Sufficiency for Hawai'i County: This project will conduct a
study to determine current inventory of resources for food production, current level of
production and consumption of products and would establish the framework for the
identification of important agricultural lands in Hawai'i County. This is one of the
priority programs recommended in the 2010 County of Hawai'i Agriculture Development
Plan. Completion date is June 30, 2012.
The Agriculture Advisory Commission was established to provide advice and direction to
the Mayor on agriculture issues particularly those issues contained in the 2010 County of
Hawai'i Agriculture Development Plan. Eleven Commissioners representing various
sectors of the agriculture industry were appointed and sworn in by the Mayor on June 6,
2010.
The Hawai'i County Council passed Resolution 61-11 adopting the 2010 County of
Hawai'i Agriculture Development Plan as guide for agriculture development in Hawai'i
County on May 4, 2011.
Provided funding to educate consumers in Japan regarding the genetically engineered
Hawai'i Rainbow papaya. Japan government approved the export of these papayas to
the Japan market
Ka'u coffee earned 1St place in the 2011 Statewide specialty coffee cupping competition.
Agriculture program was directly involved with the development of the Ka'u coffee
industry and in the establishment of the Ka'u Coffee Growers Cooperative.
Funded a hands-on educational training program on sustainable farming techniques for
established and beginning farmers. The program is conducted at North Hawai'i
Education and Research Center(NHERC) in Honoka'a.
The County Agriculture Program continues to provide leadership, supportive
coordination, and serves as a clearinghouse for the many agriculture commodities and
individuals on the island. In FY 2010-2011, 2,150 inquiries were received of which 770
were for specific agricultural information and technical advice.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Programs
Promotion Contracts 6 2 3
County Contribution 49,000 50,000 74,620
Private Contributions 168,115 100,000 111,930
State&Federal Contributions 40,000 150,000 111,930
Ratio of County Contribution to Total Private, 1:4.25 1:5 1:3
State&Federal Contributions
Research Contracts 8 3 5
County Contribution 47,000 35,000 35,000
Private Contributions 143,712 70,000 52,500
State/Federal Contributions 110,700 70,000 52,500
Ratio of County Contribution to Total Private& 1:5.34 1:4 1:3
State/Federal
Contributions
Information/Education Contracts 8 3 5
County Contribution 56,900 35,000 35,000
Private Contributions 45,054 100,000 52,500
State Contributions 84,800 40,000 52,500
Ratio of County Contribution to Total Private& 1:2.28 1:4 1:3
State Contributions
Grand Total Contributions 745,881 650,000 578,480
Ratio of Grand Total County Contribution to 1:3.74 1:4.42 1:3
Grand Total Private&State/Federal
Contributions
Request for Ag Information and Advice 770 775 770
Inquiries 2,150 2,250 2,200
Committee/Program Meetings
Attendance 150 150 125
Coordination 65 70 75
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Operations 486,142.20 230,800 252,710
Program Total 486,142.20 230,800 252,710
*(includes$300,000 ag development project)
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Program Description
The Tourism Program provides leadership and financial support to move the
community's vision for tourism, as presented in the Hawaii Island Tourism Strategic
Plan(TSP) 2006-2015, forward. The TSP states that tourism on Hawai'i Island will:
honor the people and heritage of the island; support and enhance the quality of life for
residents; value and perpetuate the natural and cultural resources; engender mutual
respect and partnership among all stakeholders; support a vital and sustainable economy;
and provide unique, memorable, enriching experiences.
Program Objectives
1. To increase the economic contribution of the visitor industry to Hawaii Island and its
communities and to help ensure that communities retain their sense of place and
recognize their multi-cultural diversity, by June 2013:
a) Partner with the Hawaii Island Visitors Bureau to implement an annual tourism
marketing plan aimed at target consumer and business markets including:
advertising,public relations, airlift support, Kama'aina campaigns, international
outreach, and the conventions, meetings and incentives market.
b) Support island-wide economic development activities while offering visitors
and residents a variety of experiences to enjoy through support of thirty (30)
festivals and events and activities through the annual HTA CPEP and COH
Request for Proposals.
2. To increase communication, interaction, and understanding between stakeholder
groups, especially between residents and the visitor industry by June 2013:
a) Promote the Hawai'i Island TSP at a minimum of four public meetings.
b) Serve on advisory councils including: Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce's
Tourism Task Force, Marketing Advisory Committee for Big Island Visitors'
Bureau, and Airport Improvements Task Force for the Kohala Coast Resort
Association.
3. To maintain and improve visitor experience on Hawai'i Island by June 2013:
a) Support the development of consistent, appropriate signage to provide easy
directions and identify communities and historical sites in four areas through
service on the State Scenic Byways Advisory Committee.
b) Support efforts to increase safety for visitors in partnership with Parks and
Recreation, Civil Defense, Visitor Aloha Society of Hawai'i (VASH), HPD,
HFD and the Big Island Visitors Security Association(BIVSA).
4. To reinforce authentic Hawaiian culture ensuring the foundation of our unique sense
of place and appropriate recognition of our host culture by June 2013:
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Program Objectives (continued)
a) Share Hawai'i Tourism Authority's (HTA) Style Guide and work with all
sponsored programs, festivals and events to ensure Hawaiian place names are
correctly spelled and diacritical marks are used appropriately.
b) Advocate for appropriate interpretive signage and educational information
along scenic byway corridors through participation as an advisory committee
member of the State Scenic Byway Commission.
c) Support three (3) Hawaiian cultural events in the development stage to
become self-supporting and work with their hosting nonprofit organizations to
build their organizational capacity.
Program Highlights
General Fund Appropriation 2010-11 —Program Awards - $733, 500
General Fund Special Allocation 2010-11 —R&D Tourism/APEC - $300,000
Hawai'i Tourism Authority CPEP 2010 - $425,000
Hawai'i Tourism Authority CPEP 2011 - $425,000
Continental/United Airlines began direct air service from Los Angeles and San
Francisco to Hilo in June 2011. This is the first airline providing an"open jaws"
agreement, which allows passengers to fly into one of our airports and fly out of the
other, all on a single round-trip ticket. This model will be promoted to other airlines to
encourage additional flights to Hilo and will hopefully lead to longer stays. Additional
direct mainland airlift was also secured in Kona through WestJet (seasonally) and with an
expanded number of flights weekly on Alaska Airlines.
Readers of Travel + Leisure voted Hawai'i Island the#1 island in the state and the #7
island in the world!
We have our name back. Starting in early summer 2011,the Hawai'i Tourism Authority
and its marketing partners (HVCB, HTJ, etc.) began referring to the island chain as the
Hawaiian Islands and began promoting our island as Hawaii, the Big Island. Marketing
professionals believe this will help showcase a wide variety of experiences to enjoy
throughout the unique island communities that make up the State, will help alleviate
confusion between experiences in the big city (Honolulu—i.e.,traffic, high rises,
overcrowding) and our island and will be pono, promoting the brand of the island by its
legitimate Hawaiian name, not a nickname.
Festival and events serve as community-based economic development engines and ensure
that cultural practitioners, musicians, artists, crafters, farmers, and small businesses all
benefit. The HTA/County leverages funding. In 2007, the matching ratio to other support
was 1:7. In 2011, organizers leveraged their County/HTA awards at a ratio of 1:15!
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Marketing&Product Development:
Total County Contribution 697,000 697,000 750,000
Total State Contribution CPEP 425,000 425,000 400,000
Total State Contribution OPD 0 0
Number of Festivals,Events&Products 48 contract 50 contract 30 contract
awards awards awards
*Visitor Arrivals and Spending 2011 Estimate
Total Airline Arrivals 1,281,232 1,250,000 1,350,000
International 304,773 0 100,000
Domestic 976,459 1,250,000 1,250,000
Total Cruise Ship Arrivals 212,991 220,000 240,000
International 53,200 10,000 10,000
Domestic 159,791 210,000 230,000
Total Per Person/Per Day Spending $143.90 $170.00 $175.00
• DBEDT collects visitor statistics on a calendar year,not a fiscal year so all statistics listed are based on the calendar model.
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Operations 1,163,058.26 1,203,696 1,179,000
Program Total 1,163,058.26 1,203,696 1,179,000
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Program Description
The Business Development Program facilitates the development of a sustainable
economy that enhances the standard of living of the residents and the economic viability
of businesses in Hawai'i County.
Program Objectives
1. Coordinate, promote, and administer the joint State/County Enterprise Zone program
and increase business participation by ten(10%)by June 2013.
2. Provide funding and/or technical assistance to four(4) organizations for economic
development projects such as,the Cultural and Hawaiian Heritage Corridor Programs,
with funding to be matched 1:1 from other sources by June 2013.
3. Partner with or provide funding for two (2) organizations on workforce development
opportunities (i.e.job shadowing program) by June 2013.
4. Provide funding and/or technical assistance to three (3) research, education and
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) projects by June 2013.
Program Highlights
Administered the Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program: Twenty-seven(27)businesses were
newly enrolled and two (2) businesses awarded 3-year extensions. Eight-seven(87)
businesses remain in the program on June 30, 2011.
Partnered with the Department of Business and Economic Development and Tourism's
(DBEDT)Bringing Government To The Community Program to conduct 2 workshops to
inform businesses about the EZ program, the Force Majeure program and GET Tax
exemptions for construction done by a licensed contractors/sub-contractors for all EZ-
enrolled businesses.
The Business Development program awarded $43,000 for nine (9) economic
development projects to community organizations used to leverage a total of$72,775 of
Federal, State and/or private funding for a leverage ratio of one (1) County dollar to
$1.69.
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Program Highlights (continued)
Supported two (2) other grants: a Buy Local Campaign to develop a recognizable
marketing strategy to Hawai'i Island consumers; how purchasing choices can directly
affect our island's economy and the inaugural Stand Up World Tour championship event
for a total of$49,990 that was matched with$100,750 of matching funds for a leverage
ratio of one (1) County dollar to $2.02.
Served on the Pahoa Weed and Seed Steering Committee, whose goal is to weed out
violent criminals and drug abusers from the community; while enhancing the area to
become attractive to businesses as well as encouraging organizations to provide needed
human service programs. Statistics from the Police Department up to August of this year
compared to last year for the same period indicated that the Puna district had a 24%
reduction in reported crime incidents this past year.
Identified qualifying projects to participate in the federal New Market Tax Credit
(NMTC) Program. NMTC's is a tool for job-creation and economic revitalization in low-
income communities.
Science & Technology. Funded the Astronomy Workforce Development Project and
High Tech and Dual Use Council Cluster Network Creation for Promoting and
Advancing High Tech Developing on Hawai`i Island.
Responded to 595 requests for specific business related information and technical advice.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Programs
Economic Development Contracts 4 2 2
County Contribution 17,000 11,750 12,600
Private/State/Federal Contributions 42,375 20,000 23,900
Ratio of Total to County Contribution 1:2.5 1:2 1:1.9
Workforce Development Contracts 2 1 1
County Contribution 13,000 4850 4,000
Private/State/Federal Contributions 14,500 4850 4,500
Ratio of Total to County Contribution 1:1.12 1:1 1:1.1
Science and Technology Contracts 3 1 1
County Contribution 13,000 10,000 10,000
Private/State/Federal Contributions 15,900 10,000 11,500
Ratio of Total to County Contribution 1:1.22 1:1 1:1.15
Grand Total Contracts 9 5 5
County Contributions 43,000 26,600 26,600
Private/State/Federal Contributions 72,775 60,000 39,900
Ratio of Total to County Contribution 1:1.7 1:1.5 1:1.5
New EZ Participants 27 6 5
Agriculture and Manufacturing 3-year extensions 2 5 2
Inquiries and Requests 595 550 550
Committee/Program Meetings:
Attendance 69 65 70
Coordination 48 45 45
Grant Assistance and SOP Distribution 33 20 25
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Operations 38,739.45 247,195 50,550
Program Total 38,739.45 247,195 50,550
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Program Description
The Energy Program develops and initiates energy efficiency programs and renewable
energy projects based on our renewable energy resources. Energy Program represents
County of Hawaii by participating in State and utility energy planning and regulatory
programs, various Energy Boards and maintains the County's Energy Emergency
Preparedness Plan.
Program Objectives
1. Initiate an electric vehicle program for County of Hawai'i by June 2013..
2. Issue award and complete Lalamilo Wind Farm project, working in conjunction with
the Department of Water Supply,by June 2013.
3. Initiate and partner with NELHA for Renewable Research Development and Deploy
projects by June 2013.
4. Identify and facilitate at least two (2)transportation projects, in conjunction with
Department of Public Works and Mass Transit,that will help reduce the cost of
energy for the county and reduce emissions by June 2013.
5. Continue to work with Hawai'i Energy to implement at least two (2) energy
efficiency programs to increase energy efficiency (decrease kilowatt hours) for
residents by June 2013.
6. Represent Hawai'i County in Hawaii Electric Light Company's (HELCO) Integrated
Resource Planning (IRP)process, in Public Utilities Commission(PUC) dockets, on
the Board and Research Advisory Committee of the Natural Energy Laboratory of
Hawai'i (NELHA), the Board of the Hawai'i Energy Policy Forum(HEPF),the
Board of the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Steering Committee and at the Hawaii
State Legislature by attending scheduled meetings by June 2013.
7. Update the County's Energy Emergency Preparedness Plans as the State of Hawai'i
Plans are updated by June 2013.
8. Assist Hawai'i County Civil Defense during emergencies and energy situations.
Attend meetings of the Governor's Energy Emergency Preparedness Advisory
Council and the Hawai'i State Energy Council by June 2013.
9. Update the energy section of the Hawai'i County Building Code—IECC 2009 by
June 2013.
10. Monitor energy savings and maintenance contracts on retrofits under new
performance contracts by June 2013.
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Program Objectives (continued)
11. Work with Department of Public Works to ensure all new County of Hawai'i
facilities are LEED certified and, where feasible, include the installation of solar
photovoltaic power by June 2013.
12. Implement portions of the County of Hawai'i Energy Sustainability Plan, especially
renewable energy projects and transportation/fuel projects by June 2013.
Program Highlights
Renewable Energy Projects
The Energy Program completed construction a 250 kW Photovoltaic Array at the new
West Hawai'i Civic Center(WHCC)to produce 100% of daytime needs. This was the
first Power Purchase Agreement(PPA) with a third-party developer. The excess power
will be sold to HELCO under the Feed-in Tariff arrangement. This is the first Feed-in
Tariff contract on Hawai'i Island and the excess power plus the building usage is
expected to make WHCC a Net-Zero facility over the year.
Energy Program has continued support from the National Renewable Energy Lab for
repowering for Lalamilo Wind Farm to provide renewable power to Department of Water
Supply's wells. Energy Coordinator has developed the Request for Proposal and PPA,
with Department of Water Supply, for a third-party provider to build and maintain the
wind farm.
Coordinated US-Japan Hawaii-Okinawa Clean Energy Cooperation discussions
throughout the year targeting a 1 MW Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion(OTEC)
project. Future workshops will be held to focus efforts with Japan and private developers
toward developing an OTEC project on island.
Initiated County fleet analysis with the help of National Renewable Energy Lab to find
opportunities to reduce fleet size and develop opportunities for Electric Vehicles.
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Program Highlights (continued)
Energy Advisory Commission
The Mayor's Energy Advisory Commission(EAC)has new appointees that encompass a
wide range of energy backgrounds and interests. The EAC met to create ways to meet the
energy demands of our County, businesses and residents to make our island more energy
self-sufficient. Transportation and buildings efficiency was deemed as a priority. EAC is
tasked to vet issues of the updated 2011 Energy Sustainability Plan.
Hawai'i County Energy Sustainability Plan
The EAC,together with the Energy Coordinator, continued to update the Energy
Sustainability Plan. This plan serves to transition from fossil fuels for transportation and
electric generation to renewable energy while requiring energy efficient building
practices. This plan will be vetted with the EAC and public over the next 12 months.
Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative
Energy Coordinator elected to serve as Hawai'i Clean Energy Initiative (HCEI) steering
committee member. Hawai'i County is committed to reduce fossil-fuel energy
consumption from 70 percent to 30 percent by 2030.
Mayor's Green Team
Mayor's Green Team was instrumental in getting various County departmental
representatives informed and educated about the Energy Program and Green Government
Initiatives.
Model Energy Code
County has adopted the Model Energy Code bill (IECC 2006)that requires new
construction and remodels to be more energy efficient through the use of reflective
material, insulation and large eaves to conserve energy. IECC 2009 and IECC 2012 are
the next standards to be updated.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
HELCO IRP,PUC Dockets&Legislative,
NELHA and HEPF: 23 30 30
Meetings attended/arranged
Testimonies and other submittals
Maintain County EEP Plans and Attend State
Energy Emergency Preparedness Meetings: 7 7 7
Meetings attended/arranged
Update Energy Section of the Hawai'i County
Building Code and Attend Community
Development Plan Meetings: 8 5 5
Meetings attended/arranged
Rebuild America Program/LEED Certification of
the West Hawaii Civic Center: 6 4 0
Meetings attended/arranged
Hawai'i County LEED Certified
Buildings/Photovoltaic Installations: 22 10 10
Meetings attended/arranged 12 15 15
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Salaries and Wages 54,482.88 60,024 57,253
Operations 9,994.97 310,420 237,977
Equipment - - -
Program Total 64,477.85 370,444 295,230
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Program Description
The Hawai'i County Resource Center(HCRC) advances its mission to facilitate the
sustainability of Hawai'i Island communities through community-based collaboration and
capacity building services. The Information Resources Program collects, organizes,
maintains and provides statistical data and information to County departments, other
agencies, businesses, and the general public that is easily accessible, relevant, reliable and
responsive to changing needs. The Capacity Building program provides funding for
Sustainable and Equitable Economic Development(SEED)projects and facilitates public,
private and community partnership so that the residents of Hawai'i Island have the
information, choice, and control to become more self-reliant and resilient.
Program Objectives— Information Resources Program
1. Collaborate with key partners in the business community and provide statistical
information to at least 20 requests per month to assist in the improvement of their
performance goals.
2. Compile monthly economic data(showing previous year comparisons) and distribute
to at least 50 interested parties as the County of Hawaii Statistics; provide
accessibility via County of Hawai'i's web site: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/info/stats.html
3. Maintain an index of articles to support departmental programs and generate an
annual subject index (NewsFile) of articles affecting Hawai'i County by June 2013.
4. Secure location for the R&D library and update library catalog and database.Maintain
the Online Library Application(OLA) database by classifying and cataloging library
materials. Continue to work with Department of Data Systems to eliminate software
bugs (due to conversion of the library system)by June 2013.
5. Publish the County of Hawai'i Data Book(online)by November 2012.
6. Publish Ha'ilono, the R&D Newsletter featuring individual program highlights to
support and promote economic development in Hawai'i County at least 4 times by
June 2013.
7. Respond to requests for statistical,reference and program information daily and on
demand.
8. Publish new/updated edition of brochure: "A-Glimpse-At Hawai'i Island" and
provide accessibility via County of Hawai'i's web site by June 2013.
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Program Objectives— Capacity Building Program
1. Develop Opportunities for Family Financial Empowerment
a. Fund two (2) assets building projects and leverage County funds at a target ratio
of 1:2 by June 2013.
b. Convene and facilitate meetings with other agencies to develop and implement at
least three (3) innovative strategies to improve the financial health and well-being
of island children and families by June 2013.
c. Advocate for at least two Family Financial Empowerment policies through the
Cities for Financial Empowerment Coalition by June 2013.
d. Facilitate implementation of Ho'owaiwai Hawaii Island: Building Genuine
Wealth Policy Roadmap through five (5)technical assistances by June 2013.
2. Encourage Sustainable and Livable Communities
a. Fund two (2) community development projects and leverage County funds at a
target ratio of 1:1 by June 2013.
b. Partner with at least three (3) organizations to facilitate implementation of various
community plans by June 2013.
c. Provide three (3)research and/or technical assistances to improve civic
engagement, sustainable development, and smart growth policy development by
June 2013.
3. Develop Opportunities for Economic Localization and Greening the Government
a. Fund two (2) green economic development projects and leverage County funds at a
target ratio of 1:2 by June 2013.
b. Partner with at least five (5) organizations to reduce dependence on imported energy,
food, materials and the generation of waste by June 2013.
c. Facilitate implementation of Vision 20/15 Green Government Action Plan through
three (3)technical assistances by June 2013.
Program Highlights— Information Resources Program
Launched a Department Economic Development Newsletter titled Ha'ilono (Bringing of
News) designed to keep our island community informed about our local industries.
Included are our most current economic indicators to illustrate the overall health of the
economy and a calendar of festival and events happening around the island.
Linked people with information needed for business loans, business plans, grant
applications, research, etc. and provided business start-up information.
Produced "Building Permits Report"and "Building Permits Report By District"for CY
2010.
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Program Highlights— Information Resources Program (continued)
Produced "Contact Elected Officials" listing and provided online access:
http://co.hawaii.hi.us/govcontacts.htm
Publicized and promoted use of the County of Hawai'i web sites:
http://co.hawaii.hi.us/; http://co.hawaii.hi.us/bigislandag/default.htm;
http://www.hawaiicountyrandd.net/business/enterprise-zonesBig jsle_All.pdf/view;
http://filmbigisland.com/; http://hawaiicountyrandd.net; as well as other request-specific
sites, in its continual effort at providing freedom of, and access to, information.
Published and distributed County of Hawaii Statistics monthly and provided access via
county's website: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/info/stats.html, and indexed NewsFile entries into
in-house newspaper index database for CY 2010.
Updated and provided access to County of Hawaii Data Book via County's web site:
http://co.hawaii.hi.us/databook current/dbooktoc.htm/
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Program Highlights— Capacity Building Program
The Department's Resource Center provided$84,000 from grants and supplemental
funding to support family asset building, local food economy, green business and
government, and livable community projects. The supplemental funding was matched by
over$368,644 from Federal, State and/or private grants.
Green Economy
Published the Island of Hawai'i Green Economy Report- global, national, and local
snapshot on policy,practice, and investment related to the development of a diversified
renewable island economy.
Represented County of Hawai'i in the State Strategic Energy Sector Partnership Task
Force to assist in distribution of$6 million federal grant to train local workforce.
Green Government
Published the County of Hawai'i Government Operation Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Inventory-the state's first municipal level inventory quantified economic cost of fossil
fuel dependence and carbon emissions created by county government during the delivery
of services to the public.
Published the Vision 20/15 Green Government Action Plan—a blueprint for County
Government Operation to reduce energy cost, fossil fuel use, and carbon emissions. The
plan identified potential savings of over $34 million in ten years through resource
efficiency measures.
Conducted thirty two sustainability outreach, education, and trainings for national and
local conferences, commissions, and community groups.
Ho'owaiwai-Family Financial Empowerment
Joined the Cities for Financial Empowerment Coalition, co-chaired by New York City
and San Francisco,to advocate for federal and local policies to increase family and
community wealth.
Published the County of Hawaii Assets and Opportunities Scorecard- a data snapshot of
the financial security and stability of Hawaii Island residents.
Co-sponsored the State of Hawai'i i Asset Building Symposium in Kona with over 200
representatives from national, state, and local organizations. Participates learned new
ways to help families achieve self sufficiency.
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Program Highlights— Capacity Building Program (continued)
Published Ho'owaiwai Building Genuine Wealth Policy Roadmap - strategies for asset
building policies and actions that support Hawaii Island families generate wealth, health
and well being.
Launched Ho'owaiwai Network Hawaii Island - a group of 100+health and human
service providers, financial institutions, schools and other government agencies sharing
common goals to develop and implement initiatives that build strong, financially secure
youth and families.
Organized Family Financial Empowerment Days in Kohala, Kona and Hilo. Ho'owaiwai
Network partners and volunteers provided information, resources and no cost counseling
services for almost 100 families. Services included: no cost tax preparation, credit
counseling, foreclosure prevention/loan modification, student financial aid and
bankruptcy/"getting out of debt" counseling.
Completed Children's Savings pilot project with participation of 500+ children
collectively saving $37,000+.
Program Measures— Information Resources Program
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Acquisitions/Process/Update 200 300 250
Cataloging 50 250 50
Circulation/Interlibrary Loan 50 150 50
Correspondence/Email 350 350 350
Data Book 120,500 90,800 120,800
Updates 500 800 800
Web Visits 120,000 90,000 120,000
Inquiries/Reference 2,500 3,000 3,000
Census Data 1,500 2,000 2,000
Other 1,000 1,000 1,000
Publications 7 6 6
Contact Elected Officials Annual Annual Annual
County of Hawai'i Data Book Biennial Biennial Biennial
County of Hawai'i Data Book(online version) Annual Annual Annual
County of Hawai'i News File Annual Annual Annual
County of Hawai'i Statistics Monthly Monthly Monthly
A-Glimpse-At Hawai'i's Big Island Annual Annual Annual
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Program Measures — Capacity Building Program
Note—changes in program measures reflects the plan to re-organize the Resource Center
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
SEED Programs
Family Financial Empowerment Contracts 4 3 2
County Contribution 50,000 40,000 20,000
Private/State/Federal Contributions 255,829 80,000 20,000
Ratio of County Contribution to Total 1:5.1 1:2 1:1
Community Development Contracts 3 2 2
County Contribution 16,000 15,000 15,000
Private/State/Federal Contributions 22,125 30,000 15,000
Ratio of County Contribution to Total 1:1.4 1:2 1:1
Green Economic Development Contracts 4 2 2
County Contribution 34,000 30,000 15,000
Private/State/Federal Contributions 90,690 60,000 15,000
Ratio of County Contribution to Total 1:2.7 1:2 1:1
Grand Total SEED Contracts 11 7 6
County Contributions 92,000 85,000 50,000
Private/State/Federal Contributions 368,644 170,000 50,000
Ratio of County Contribution to Total 1:4 1:2 1:1
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Program Measures— Capacity Building Program (continued)
Note—changes in program measures reflects the plan to re-organize the Resource Center
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Number of Collaborating Partners 242 15 25
Inquiries and Requests 950 650 650
Community Meetings:
#of Participants 3,500 1,500 1,500
Technical Assistances(facilitation,strategic 24 11 11
planning,grant proposal assistance,and economic
analysis)
Presentations 45 5 5
Research and Publications 5 2 1
HCRC Total Project Value(Cash,In-kind, 502,644 - -
Volunteer Hours)
Total Value of Funded Projects(Cash) 114,000 - -
Total Fund Generated from Grants(Cash) 20,000 - -
Number of Grants Awarded 1 - -
In-Kind Support for HCRC Related Program 368,644 - -
(Include Venues,Volunteer Hours* and Other
Services)
Total Meetings Convened or Attended 115 - -
General Meeting 42 - -
Community Meetings 45 - -
Strategic Planning 8 - -
Technical Assistance 13 - -
Training,Workshops&Retreats 6 - -
Conferences/Summit 1 - -
Learning Circles 0 - -
Total Participants 1,589 -
General Meeting 283 - -
Community Meetings 900 - -
Strategic Planning 96 - -
Technical Assistance 26 - -
Training&Workshops 84 - -
Conferences/Summit 200 - -
Learning Circles 0 - -
Total Number of Volunteers - -
Intern 5 - -
CVE 0 - -
Community-based volunteers* 62 - -
Coaches and Mentors 1 - -
Total Volunteer Hours(CDP/CRP) 968 - -
Total Volunteer Hours Dollar Value(CRP/CDP) $16,450 - -
Total Number of Collaborative Partners* 242 - -
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Program Measures— Capacity Building Program (continued)
Note—changes in program measures reflects the plan to re-organize the Resource Center
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Total Program Output—New Information&
Knowledge Created
Total Promotional Materials 23 - -
Flyers 9 - -
Forms 9 - -
Information Packet 13 - -
Brochure 3 - --
Documents - -
Grant Proposals 1 - -
Reports 3 - -
Strategic Plan 3 - -
Tools and Metrics 1 - -
Total Distribution of Program Output 1,136 - -
Printed Flyers 800 - -
Printed Brochure 86 - -
Printed Information Packet 250 - -
Grant Proposal Review and Technical Assistance 0 - -
Number of Individuals Requesting Information on - - -
Grant Searches/Grant Information Served
Number of Low-income Families Assisted 450 100 100
Number of Communities Involved in Community - - -
Disaster Readiness Training
Number of Individuals Involved in Community - - -
Readiness Training
Total Number of Web site Visit - - -
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Operations 290,393.32 158,200 120,867
Program Total 290,393.32 158,200 120,867
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Program Description
The Film Program supports the local film industry; promotes and markets Hawai'i Island
worldwide as a film destination; and seeks to build strong and effective relationships with
business, government, academic, and community groups to advance program goals and
objectives.
Program Objectives
1. Market and promote Hawaii Island internationally as a desirable and cost effective
location for filming by June 2013:
a. Utilizing Big Island Film web site, ListBox and other various databases to release
quarterly newsletter updates to the local production community and quarterly ad
mailings to the external production database.
b. Convene at least one (1) meeting with a major television production or feature
film producers to attractlincentivize production on this island. Leverage available
resources to secure on-island production as feasible.
c. Launch and maintain a Film Office Facebook page.
d. Update all photo albums on Zen Photo and add at least ten(10) new albums of
location photos.
e. Attend at least one (1)trade show.
2. Collaborate with the Film Offices of the Hawaiian Islands (FOHI),the Hawai'i Film
and Entertainment Board (HFEB),the Hawai'i International Film Association
(HIFA),the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI), Hawai'i Island
Chambers of Commerce, etc. to:
a. Support and expand local infrastructure for film production. Research and
facilitate discussions to identify land. for development of a sound stage by June
2013.
b. Participate in and support legislative efforts to provide appropriate changes and
modifications to the Act 88 production incentive program; specifically, to expand
the sunset clause for the Act 88 legislation, increase the per production cap for the
incentive, and provide a small (5%)rebate to incent more local hiring by June
2013.
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Program Objectives (continued)
3. Plan/coordinate/assist in the following activities by June 2013:
a. Support services to approximately 100 productions.
b. Four(4) scouting tours or meetings with high level productions.
c. Marketing and design improvement to the Film Office web site.
d. Four(4)presentations to local high schools or colleges, businesses or community
groups to share information about the Film Office and industry on this island.
e. Two (2) workshops for workforce training, educational development, relationship
building for the exchange of information about current business practices.
f. Four(4) film festivals, conferences, or trade shows to promote our own location
production capabilities,provide network opportunities for filmmakers, attract
more filmmaking to the community and to give a voice to our diverse
communities.
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Program Highlights
48 productions (81 last fiscal year)with a total revenue of$8,744,500 as compared to
$19,942,100 last fiscal year Predators,released by 20th Century-Fox, added $7.5 million
to the local economy and employed dozens of local technical and support personnel. The
film accounted for over 1,000 room nights at hotels on the east side of the island.
Total revenue this FY, while down substantially from last FY, is still the third highest
amount since official record keeping began in the film office. Japan continues to be a
significant source of production activity and spending: 20% of total activity.
Four successful educational and workforce development workshops, seminars, and
training programs coordinated this fiscal year. These included technical training for grips
and gaffers, a conference on film and digital media, a workshop on documentary video
production, and a summer"boot camp" in filmmaking for middle school young people.
Supported and participated in five film festivals including the 5th Annual Big Island Film
Festival, the 3` Annual Chinese Film Festival and the Talking Story: Big Island
Indigenous Film Festival to name a few.
The State film office continued to support a full slate of production that arrived in the
state during this FY although faced with the downsizing of the office.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Inquiries 340 175 175
Productions Completed 100 75 85
Production Revenues $10 million $8 million $6 million
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Operations 35,962 37,620 39,920
Program Total 35,962 _ 37,620 39,920
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2011-12
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 18 18 18
Salaries and Wages 541,937.04 696,468 621,001
Operations 24,840.53 36,600 36,600
Equipment 3,909.73 5,400 5,400
Coqui Program - 3,000 3,000
Soil and Water Conservation District - 300,000 300,000
Program Total 570,687.30 1,041,468 966,001
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2011-12
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Director of Research&Development 1 1 1
Deputy Director of Research&Development 1 1 1
Asst.Account Clerk(1/4T)Temp 1 1 1
Administrative Services Assistant 1 1 1
Administrative Assistant 1 1 1
Clerk II 1 1 1
Economic Development Specialist II 3 3 3
Economic Development Specialist III 6 6 6
Grants Specialist 1 1 1
Private Secretary 1 1 1
Resource Materials Specialist 1 1 1
Total 18 18 18
Note:Resource Center Positions(now reflected in this section(beginning in FY 2012-13))
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HIGHWAY FUND
Mission Statement
To maintain and improve the County's roadway transport system for safe and efficient
movement of people and goods around the island.
Department Goals
1. To provide leadership,training, administrative,public outreach, and technical support
to accomplish the Divisions' Programs.
2. To provide a safe roadway allowing efficient movement of people and goods around
the island.
3. To assist Civil Defense in emergencies.
4. To update the highway inventory records and maps. Convert these to electronic files.
5. To resurface a specific number of miles island-wide as the budget allows.
6. To develop and implement operational and technical programs for traffic control
devices.
7. To provide operations and maintenance of traffic control devices in a timely manner
through improved scheduling of projects and personnel.
8. To develop a rapid retrieval of records system, planned activities, and documents to
support litigation.
9. To expand educational programs through website and social media tools to encourage
highway safety and to provide customers 24-hour access to request a repair or
service.
10. To create and implement highway safety standards, and procedures.
11. To operate and maintain traffic signals, streetlights, signs, and markings island-wide.
Funding Source and Position Count
Highway Fund $ 32,713,050 Highway Fund 248
Grant Revenue $ - Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 32,713,050 Total Number of Positions 248
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TRAFFIC DIVISION
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Program Description
The Traffic Division was established under the Department of Public Works under
Chapter 2, Article 9, Section 2-41 of the Hawai`i County Code. The Division installs,
maintains and repairs traffic control facilities and devices and street lighting systems in
compliance with Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code. The Division is responsible for
traffic engineering projects for the County and also educating the public on safety.
Administration Section
Plans, designs, and implements traffic control facilities in accordance with national
standards.
1. Provides supervision and administrative support for the Division.
2. Mitigates traffic problems and improves overall roadway efficiency and safety.
3. Seeks to resolve complaints and answers inquiries using various means including
website, call backs on completed work reported by the public and use of Laserfiche.
4. Develops a proactive role in the safe and efficient movement of traffic.
5. Provides information,technical support and direction to the highway safety council
and the four traffic safety committees.
Traffic Safety Section (Planning/Investigations, and Engineering)
Responsible for the overall planning and design of Traffic Engineering related projects.
1. Conducts studies, investigations, inspections,traffic surveys, and other related
activities to safeguard and facilitate vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
2. Reviews construction plans, traffic studies, zone changes, variances, etc. to ensure
compliance with Division standards, guidelines, and policies for Federal, State,
County and private entities.
3. Proposes, designs, and manages new traffic control related projects to help mitigate
existing traffic problems and to improve overall roadway efficiency.
4. Identifies safety improvement projects based on accidents and conflict analysis
procedures.
5. Oversees the restriping programs.
6. Proposes Traffic Calming initiatives to address concerns:
a. Smart Signs to be used for driver's speed feedback and traffic counts
b. Speed Humps for temporary and permanent installations
7. Creates, maintains and improves programs to promote highway safety and traffic
education.
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Program Description (continued)
Traffic Signals and Streetlights Section
Responsible for the design, installation, operation and maintenance of all traffic signals
and streetlights on County highways and for maintaining traffic signals and streetlights
on State highways.
1. Develop and implement priorities for traffic signal and streetlight installations.
2. Maintain a computerized traffic signal and streetlight database.
3. Develop and implement uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for continuous traffic
signal operations during power outages.
4. Continue to add signal systems to traffic signal server for real time monitoring and
database adjustments.
5. Assist Traffic Calming Program by installing and maintaining traffic calming devices,
such as Smart Signs (driver speed feedback), etc.
6. Install newly warranted signals "in-house"when possible.
Traffic Signs and Markings Section
Responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of all traffic control signs and
pavement markings on County highways, including assisting other departments and
agencies with traffic control signs and pavement markings at off-highway County
facilities.
1. Develop and implement a more efficient signs and markings maintenance program.
2. Develop a more proactive role in the safe and efficient movement of traffic.
3. Develop and maintain a computerized supplies, materials, and field signs and
markings inventory database.
4. Assist Traffic Calming Program by installing temporary and permanent speed humps
and related accessories, such as signage and striping.
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Program Objectives
Existing Maintenance
Signals & Streetlights
1. Maintain 5% or less signal light failure rate.
o Performance measurement: actual against 5% goal.
2. Improve upon street light failure rate of 30%.
o Performance measurement: actual against 30% goal.
Traffic Signs & Markings
1. Restripe 250 line miles per year(total of 1,000 line miles over 4 years)to
address reflectivity.
o Performance measurement: actual against 250 line miles per year goal.
Improvements
Signals & Streetlights
1. Connect 15 signals per year to Traffic Command Center.
o Performance measurement: actual against 15 signals installs per year.
2. Convert 1,000 LPS units per year with LED lightings (total of approx. 9600
lights).
o Performance measurement: actual against 1,000 unit goal.
3. Upgrade 5 crosswalks per year.
o Performance measurement: actual against 5 crosswalks per year goal.
Safety
1. Investigate and process complaints and requests within 30 calendar days.
o Performance Measurement: 100%completion.
2. Transportation Asset Management Program
o Acquire new photo log every two years of all public roadways in Hawaii
County, a full traffic sign inventory of all County owned/maintained
signs, and road ratings of all County owned/maintained roads.
o Performance measurement: 100% completion.
o Update GIS (Geographic Information System) inventory management to
include annual goals for signs at 4800 each and striping 250 line miles
o Performance measurement: 100% completion.
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Program Highlights
Projects Complete
• Traffic Management Operations Room successfully opened and operational at
Schultz Siding base yard.
• LED Street lights being received incrementally for a large scale LED streetlight
installation in selected areas,which will mark the second change of street lighting
technology within the past several decades funded by a$500K American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA) grant.
• Implementation of the updated(2011 version) Mandli photo log of all State and
County roads in Hawaii County.
• Completion of Mandli traffic sign inventory and collection of road evaluation data
for all County maintained roads.
• Integration of Mandli traffic sign inventory and road evaluation data into
Roadsoft GIS traffic sign asset management program.
• Full implementation of island-wide traffic sign retro-reflectivity maintenance
program.
• Establishment and fielding of West Hawaii traffic markings crew.
• Traffic education completed via traffic safety messages distributed to children
ages 3-8 via stickers, Halloween bags and bandage dispensers,teaching the
importance of traffic safety.
• Radio public service announcements have been broadcast reinforcing traffic
safety messages.
• Traffic website continues to provide information, alerts and request forms for the
public.
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Program Measures
EXISTING MAINTENANCE FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Traffic Signal&Streetlight
Maintain 5%or less Failure Rate n/a 5% 5%
Improve upon Failure rate of 30% n/a 30% 30%
Traffic Signs&Markings
Restripe 140 mi/yr(total of 960 miles over 7 years) n/a 140 n/a
Restripe 250 line miles/yr(total of 1,000 line miles over 4 n/a n/a 250
years)to address reflectivity
IMPROVEMENTS
Traffic Signal&Streetlight
Connect 15 signals/yr to Traffic Command Center n/a 15 15
Convert 1000 LPS units/yr with LED lightings(total of n/a 1,000 1,000
—9600 lights)
Upgrade 5 crosswalks/yr n/a 5 5
SAFETY
Investigate and process complaints and requests within 30 n/a • %processed 100%
calendar days. _<30 days
• >30 days
=<60 days
• >60 days
=<90 days
• >90 days
• unprocessed
Transportation Asset Management Program-acquire new n/a n/a 100%
photo log every two years.
Update GIS(Geographic Information System)inventory n/a n/a 100%
management to include signs—4800 each and striping 250
line miles.
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 48 48 48
Salaries and Wages 1,673,006.11 2,233,447 2,114,825
Operations 3,435,252.99 3,648,830 4,203,126
Equipment 327,781.13 51,900 306,152
Program Total 5,436,040.23 5,934,177 6,424,102
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
ADMINISTRATION:
Civil Engineer VI 1 1 1
Office Manager 1 1 1
Account Clerk 1 1 1
Senior Account Clerk 1 1 1
Clerk II 1 1 1
Student Helper I 1 1 I
TRAFFIC SAFETY
Civil Engineer V 1 1 1
Civil Engineer IV 1 1 1
Civil Engineer III 1 1 1
Traffic Technician I 1 1 1
TRAFFIC SIGNALS& STREETLIGHTS:
Traffic Operations Supervisor 1 1 1
Traffic Technician IV 1 1 1
Supervising Traffic Technician 1 1 1
Traffic Technician II 1 1 1
Construction Inspector 1 1 -
Traffic Signal Inspector - - 1
Traffic Electrician Supervisor 1 1 1
Lead Traffic Electrician 1 1 1
Electronic Technician 1 1 1
Traffic Electrician 4 4 4
Electrical Engineer III 1 1 1
Electrician Helper 2 2 2
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Personnel Position Summary (continued)
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
TRAFFIC SIGNS&MARKINGS:
Traffic Signs&Markings Supervisor II 1 1 1
Traffic Signs&Markings Supervisor I 2 2 2
Program Support Technician 1 1 1
Lead Traffic Signs&Markings Painter 4 4 4
Lead Traffic Signs&Markings Installer(Kona) 1 1 1
Thermoplastic Melting Equipment Operator 1 1 1
Traffic Signs&Markings Installer(Kona) 1 1 1
Traffic Signs&Markings Painter 5 5 5
Traffic Signs&Markings Helper 7 7 7
Total 48 48 48
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HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE DIVISION
Program Description
Highway Administration
The Highway Maintenance Division oversees and directs all Highway Programs; i.e.,
maintenance of roadways, flood control structures and canals. The Division also
establishes safety programs and conducts training, coordinates in-house resurfacing
projects and responds to various emergencies as needed.
District Baseyards
Each District Baseyard continues to repair and maintain roads, streets, highways, bridges,
storm drains and other flood control structures in the County. The Baseyards also
respond as needed,to various emergencies caused by accidents, hazardous material spills
and other natural events (fires, storms, earthquakes etc.).
Program Objectives
1. Continue island-wide in-house resurfacing program and resurface a total of 35 miles.
2. Evaluate the grass cutting operation and maintain the standard of six miles (12 total)per
operator/equipment per workday and the goal of a five-week cycle per district.
Program Highlights
Resurfaced or paved 17.91 miles of various County roads including roads-in-limbo:
• South Hilo 4.10 miles
• North Hilo/Hamakua 2.70 miles
• North& South Kohala 3.70 miles
• North& South Kona 0.60 miles
• Ka`u 1.11 miles
• Puna 5.70 miles
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Resurfacing Miles(Varying Widths) 17.91 35 35
South Hilo 4.10 7 7
North Hilo/Hamakua 2.70 5 5
North/South Kohala 3.70 7 7
North/South Kona 0.60 6 6
Ka`u 1.11 4 4
Puna 5.70 6 6
Grass Cutting Operation(Cycle for Each District,in Average:
Weeks): 4
South Hilo 3 to 6 5 5
North Hilo/Hamakua 6 5 5
North/South Kohala 1 to 4 5 5
North/South Kona 6 5 5
Ka`u 5 to 6 5 5
Puna 2 to 6 _ 5 5
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 200 201 201
Permanent/Temporary 164/36 164/37 164/37
Salaries and Wages 5,428,230.90 6,187,405 5,915,573
Operations 3,720,335.26 4,120,190 4,128,525
Equipment 272,279.88 580,000 1,653,600
Program Total 9,420,846.04 10,887,595 1697,698
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Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-2011 FY 2011-2012 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Highway Division Chief 1 1 1
Highway Superintendent 1 1 1
Accountant II 1 1 1
Civil Engineer IV 1 1 1
Highways Support Technician II 1 1 1
District Road Overseer II 5 5 5
Equipment Operator I 25 25 25
Equipment Operator II 26 26 26
Equipment Operator III 9 9 9
Equipment Operator Trainer 1 1 1
Laborer II 68 68 68
Mason 1 1 1
Road Construction&Maintenance Supervisor I 4 4 3
Road Construction&Maintenance Supervisor II 10 10 11
Safety&Driver Improvement Coordinator 1 1 1
Senior Account Clerk 7 7 7
Street Cleaning Supervisor 1 1 1
Street Sweeper Operator 1 1 1
Subtotal 164 164 164
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Equipment Operations Instructor Temp 3 3 3
Equipment Operator I Temp 7 6 6
Equipment Operator II Temp 5 5 5
Equipment Operator III Temp 4 4 4
Mason Lead Temp - 1 1
Mason Temp 3 3 3
Road Constr&Maintenance Supervisor I Temp 6 6 6
Student Helper II 1 2 2
Tree Trimmer Temp 4 4 4
Worker's Compensation Position 3 3 3
(Temporary Positions)Subtotal 36 37 37
Total 200 201 201
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HIGHWAY FUND
Program Description
Refer to Mass Transit Agency under the General Fund Section.
Program Objectives
Refer to Mass Transit Agency under the General Fund Section.
Program Highlights
Refer to Mass Transit Agency under the General Fund Section.
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Operations 943,892.00 4,044,593 4,845,250
Equipment - - -
Program Total 943,892.00 4,044,593 4,845,250
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FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Roads in Limbo 655,332.38 1,500,000 2,000,000
Fringe Benefits
Health Fund 854,608.32 1,118,747 980,000
Pension Accumulation 1,045,480.95 1,424,000 1,350,000
FICA 492,245.76 675,000 666,000
Worker's Compensation 339,400.81 450,000 450,000
Total Fringe Benefits 2,731,735.84 3,667,747 3,446,000
Supplemental Transfers
Transfer to Capital Projects Fund 3,559,000.00 3,189,216 3,610,000
Other Costs
Provision for Compensation Adjustment - (160,059) -
Provision for Pension Lag Adjustment - (345,779) -
Vacation Pay - 50,000 50,000
Refund Auto/Trailer Tax - - -
Provision for Reallocation - - -
Public Safety Disaster/Emergency 8,606.29 500,000 500,000
Total Other Costs 8,606.29 44,162 500,000
Total Miscellaneous 6,587,139.34 8,401,125 9,606,000
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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Mission Statement
To protect public health and environment, support the County, and encourage a safe and
rewarding workplace.
Division Goals
1. To protect public health and safety and the environment.
2. To meet or exceed all wastewater discharge permit and regulatory compliance
requirements.
3. To provide the best service at the least cost while balancing the needs and desires of
the administration, council, employees, and general public.
4. To sustain no lost time injuries and maintain a healthy and committed workforce.
Funding Source and Position Count
Sewer Fund $ 9,321,149 Sewer Fund 58
Grant Revenue $ - Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 9,321,149 Total Number of Positions: 58
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WASTEWATER DIVISION
ADMINISTRATION
Program Description
The Administration program of the Wastewater Division(WWD) includes the
administration and engineering functions. Administration manages the countywide
wastewater system, maintains effective long-range plans via the Capital Improvement
Program(CIP) and Equipment Replacement Fund (ERF)planning process, coordinates
with the Environmental Management Commission (EMC), the Department
Administration and County Council, administers permit applications, maintains archives,
and maintains public relations through education and problem solving as needed.
Program Objectives
1. Complete repairs to the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant(WWTP) Outfall.
2. Complete repairs to the Kalaniana'ole Interceptor—Phase 2.
3. Complete upgrade of the Pua Sewage Pump Station(SPS) and Force Main.
4. Complete upgrade of the Wailoa SPS.
5. Complete replacement of the Papa'ikou and Kulaimano Dewatering Systems.
6. Initiate construction of the Na'alehu Large Capacity Cesspool (LCC) Replacement
project.
7. Initiate design of the Pahala LCC Replacement Project.
8. Initiate construction of the Kealakehe Sludge Removal and Aeration Upgrade Project.
9. Initiate construction of the Lono Kona Sewer Improvement District Project.
10. Continue construction of the North Kona Sewer and Reuse project in conjunction
with the State DOT's Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway Widening Project—Phase 2.
11. Continue to ensure plant operators receive adequate training and refreshers to be able
to renew their operator certification licenses and to further their learning as they
pursue career advancement within the organization.
12. Participate in providing input on operator training classes overseen by the continuing
Statewide Operator Training Center (SWOTC).
13. Finalize development of the Asset Management System (AMS)program as well as
implementing procedures established within the system.
14. Implement Sewer Rate Increase to adequately support Wastewater facilities including
sewer mains, sewage pump stations and wastewater treatment plants.
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ADMINISTRATION
Program Highlights
1. Initiated construction for upgrade of the Honoka'a WWTP to allow connection of
additional properties in the Honoka'a town area to connect to the County sewer
system.
2. Issued design and completed construction to repair the existing wet well at the Project
19 SPS.
3. Issued consultant contract to accomplish repairs to the Hilo WWTP outfall (repair
undermining of a section of the outfall pipe and to repair approximately 4 joint leaks).
4. Issued design and completed construction to modify manholes on the Wailoa
Interceptor piping in order to repair severe infiltration on the interceptor.
5. Issued design and contract for repair to a section of the existing sewer line on Ali'i
Drive in Kona to eliminate a section of known infiltration at the Lanihau SPS.
6. Continuing to work with the State of Hawai'i Department of Transportation to install
the North Kona Sewer and Effluent Reuse infrastructure as part of the Queen
Ka'ahumanu Highway Widening Phase 2 project.
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WASTEWATER DIVISION
ADMINISTRATION
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
Number of NPDES Permit Violations 0 0 0
Number of Reportable Sewage Spills 1 0 0
Number of Reportable Treatment Bypass 0 0 0
Number of HIOSH Citations 0 0 0
SEWER CONNECTION PROGRAM
Number of Building/Plumbing Permits Processed *544 200 600
Number of Sewer Connection Plans Reviewed 216 100 200
Number of Sewer Connections Inspected 102 150 250
PRIVATE SEWER EXTENSION PROGRAM
Number of Private Sewer Extension Plans Reviewed 1 1 1
Number of Private Sewer Extensions Inspected 1 4 2
REPLACEMENT RESERVE ACCOUNT PROGRAM
Number of Design Projects Completed 1 2 2
Number of Construction Projects Completed 1 2 2
*Large increase in Building/Plumbing Permits processed is based on new Building Division policy which
requires WWD to review permits regardless of whether or not County sewer is available in the area.
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WASTEWATER DIVISION
OPERATIONS
Program Description
The Operations program involves operating, maintaining, and repairing wastewater
collection,pumping,treatment, and disposal facilities and equipment. The Operations
program includes coordinating the planning, design, construction and inspection of
equipment replacement projects with Wastewater Administration, performing laboratory
analyses to determine permit compliance and efficiency of plant processes; ensuring
regulatory compliance; and storing and maintaining adequate inventory of spare parts and
supplies.
Program Objectives
1. Ensure plant operators receive adequate training and refreshers to be able to renew
their operator certification licenses and to further their learning as they pursue career
advancement within the organization.
2. Train operations personnel to recognize and utilize the different aspects of the asset
management system that is under the lead of the WWD Administration. The intent is
to increase efficiency by using a continuous improvement process.
3. Strive for acceptable ratings from Department of Health during inspections of the
wastewater treatment facilities by exercising proper plant process control, health and
safety procedures and laboratory quality control.
4. Continue to implement an inflow and infiltration(I/I)program for the Hilo Sewer
System in order to reduce influent flow to the Hilo WWTP.
5. Continue to implement an inflow and infiltration(I/I)program for the Kona Sewer
System in order to reduce chloride concentrations as the WWD Administration
continues to establish an effluent reuse program in Kona.
6. Continue to reduce operational expenses. Initiate plans to reduce Operation and
Maintenance (O&M) activities at smaller Sewage Pump Stations, Kulaimano WWTP,
Papa'ikou WWTP, and Kapehu WWTP to reduce expenses while attempting to
minimize the additional risk of failure and non-compliance events to the extent
possible.
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WASTEWATER DIVISION
OPERATIONS
Program Highlights
1. Reduced I/I to the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant by almost 500,000 gpd.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROGRAM
Percent of Wastewater Treatment Plants Receiving NA 80% 80%
Acceptable or Conditional Rating from DOH
Hilo WWTP—Average Daily Flow(mgd) 2.3 2.7 2.4
Papaikou WWTP-Average Daily Flow(mgd) 0.08 0.1 0.1
Kulaimano WWTP-Average Daily Flow(mgd) 0.08 0.1 0.1
Kapehu WWTP-Average Daily Flow(mgd) 0.007 0.1 0.01
Kealakehe WWTP-Average Daily Flow(mgd) 1.8 1.8 1.8
Honokaa WWTP—Average Daily Flow(mgd) NA NA 0.2
Pass EPA laboratory quality control test? Yes Yes Yes
EFFLUENT REUSE PROGRAM
Total Volume of Effluent Recycled(kgal/yr) 0 0 0
SEWER LINE MAINTENENANCE PROGRAM
Miles of Sewer Lines Cleaned 37.4 36 36
Miles of Sewer Lines Video Inspected 11.44 20 20
Number of Point Repairs Completed 171 100 50
PLANT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Number of Work Orders Completed 328 450 450
Number of Outstanding Work Orders 41 30 30
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Number of Positions 58 58 58
Salaries and Wages 2,567,858.54 2,933,646 2,900,523
Operations 3,329,186.24 3,683,289 4,133,641
Equipment 43,139.21 10,000 55,500
Program Total 5,940,183.99 6,626,935 7,107,239
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 8 8 7
Assist Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Temp 4 4 4
Civil Engineer III 1 1 1
Civil Engineer IV 1 1 1
Civil Engineer VII 1 1 1
Engineering Support Tech III 1 1 1
GIS Analyst II 1 1 1
Laboratory Technician I 1 1 1
Mechanical Repairer 2 2 2
Lead Plant Electrician/Electronics Repairer 1 1 1
Plant Electrician/Electronics Repairer 1 1 1
Sanitary Chemist 1 1 1
Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic 3 3 3
Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor 1 1 1
Sewer Maintenance Repairer 5 5 6
Sewer Maintenance Working Supervisor 2 2 2
Wastewater Plant Working Supervisor III 1 1 1
Storekeeper 1 1 1
Engineering Student 1 1 1
Student Helper 2 2 2
Wastewater Deputy Division Chief 1 1 1
Wastewater Operations Superintendent 2 2 2
Wastewater Project Manager 1 1 1
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I 3 5 5
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II 2 2 2
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III 4 4 4
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV 3 2 2
Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor III 1 1 1
Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor IV 1 1 1
Wastewater Treatment Plant Working Supervisor IV 1 0 0
Total 58 58 58
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SEWER FUND MISCELLANEOUS
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Fringe Benefits
FICA 182,957.46 225,847 221,890
Pension Accumulation 379,548.17 442,837 449,581
Health Fund 256,907.40 315,537 340,610
Worker's Compensation 22,734.63 35,000 35,000
Total Fringe Benefits 842,147.66 1,019,221 1,047,081
Other Costs
Provision for Payroll Lag Adjustment - (108,029) -
Provision for Compensation Adjustment - (52,709) -
Replacement Reserve Account 390,497.81 1,600,000 1,166,829
Total Other Costs 390,497.81 1,439,262 1,166,829
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CEMETERY FUND
PARKS & RECREATION
CEMETERY FUND
Mission Statement
The Department of Parks and Recreation Cemetery Fund provides affordable burial
facilities for residents of Hawai`i County.
Department Goals
To improve, maintain and upkeep `Alae Cemetery.
Program Description
The Cemetery Fund was authorized to use the revenues from plot sales at `Alae Cemetery
for the improvement, maintenance, and upkeep of`Alae Cemetery.
Program Objectives
Conduct maintenance and repair activities.
Program Highlights
• Maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery has been done on a daily basis.
Funding Source and Position Count
Cemetery Fund $ 10,000 Cemetery Fund -
Grant Revenue $ - Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 10,000 Total Number of Positions -
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CEMETERY FUND
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Acres Maintained 33 33 33
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Operations 10,000 10,000 10,000
Program Total 10,000 10,000 10,000
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BIKEWAY FUND
PARKS & RECREATION
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Mission Statement
The Department of Parks &Recreation Bikeway Fund promotes safe bicycling
transportation and recreation.
Department Goals
1. Provide safe bicycling recreational opportunities for all age groups.
2. Match local Bikeway Funds with federal money whenever possible and desirable.
3. Support programs, planning and physical bikeways (on-road and off-road)that
promote bicycling for transportation, recreation and sport.
Program Description
The Bikeway Fund collects fees for the bikeway fund that will be used for the promotion
of bicycle education and recreational activities.
Funding Source and Position Count
Bikeway Fund $ 171,000 Bikeway Fund -
Grant Revenue $ - Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 171,000 Total Number of Positions
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BIKEWAY FUND
Program Objectives
1. Conduct one recreational bike activity in each of 5 recreational districts by
June 30, 2013.
Program Highlights
On May 21, 2011, The department had a free Bicycle Safety Program at the Volcano
Cooper Center in partnership with PATH for children in Grades 2 to 6. An adult bike
safety program was also offered to parents, guardians or any adult in attendance.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Participants in Recreational Activities 40 250 250
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Operations 265.74 171,000 171,000
Program Total 265.74 171,000 171,000
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BEAUTIFICATION FUND
Mission Statement
To beautify and enhance highways and roadways under the ownership, control and
jurisdiction of Hawai'i County.
Department Goals
1. To maintain several median strips in Kailua-Kona.
2. To control roadside trash by providing refuse containers and pick-up.
3. To maintain and provide new plantings along highways, roadways and County facilities
visible along highways and roadways to create green aesthetically pleasing landscape.
Program Description
The Beautification Fund involves planning projects and working with the community to
beautify the roadways and appropriate facilities in order to enhance the traveling experience.
Program Objectives
1. Continue to initiate two roadside planting projects every year.
2. Continue to plant or replant a minimum of 10 trees each year.
3. Enhance and continue the existing Litter Pick-up along County Roads Program with
the Highways Division of the Department of Public Works.
Funding Source and Position Count
Beautification Fund $ 157,920 Beautification Fund -
Grant Revenue $ - Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 157,920 Total Number of Positions -
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Program Highlights
Continue a cooperative program with the Department of Parks and Recreation to better
implement the beautification projects.
A cooperative program between the downtown associations in Hilo and Kona and the
Highways Division regarding trash bin installation and maintenance has been established.
Bins are provided by the associations, and our crew install them, remove trash and
replace the liners.
Certain median strips landscaping in the Kona district have been a cooperative effort with
the County contributing for irrigation water and the Kailua Village Business
Improvement District contributing all expenses for plant materials, irrigation systems and
labor to install and maintain.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
New Projects Initiated 2 2 2
Trees Planted 8 10 10
Additional Information:
Refuse Containers Provided Pahoa Village 7 7 7
(seven 55 gal Bins+two minimum 30 gal Bins)
Refuse Containers Provided Puako Beach Road 6 6 6
(six 3 cu.yd.Bins+two minimum 30 gal Bins)
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Salaries&Wages - 5,300 5,300
Operations 91,960.78 146,300 150,620
Equipment - 2,000 2,000
Program Total 91,960.78 153,600 157,920
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VEHICLE DISPOSAL FUND
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
VEHICLE DISPOSAL FUND
Mission Statement
To protect public health and safety and the environment by removing and disposing of
derelict and abandoned vehicles and properly disposing of waste generated from such
vehicles.
Department Goals
1. To remove derelict/abandoned vehicles from public roadways on a timely basis. This
includes all public roadways and private subdivision roadways that are open to public
access.
2. To process and properly manage all derelict/abandoned vehicles and other wastes
(e.g. used tires, and other related scrap metal items) including special waste related to
this program, in a timely manner.
3. To coordinate special community events to remove derelict/abandoned vehicles and
dispose of used tires island-wide.
Program Description
The Derelict and Abandoned Vehicle Disposal Program provides for identification,
removal, and temporary storage of derelict/abandoned vehicles, as well as
processing/recycling of derelict vehicles in accordance with program procedures.
Program Objectives
1. Coordinate removal from public access roadways those vehicles classified as
abandoned/derelict.
2. Process and recycle all derelict/abandoned vehicles in compliance with Department of
Health requirements.
3. Monitor salvage facility operations contract for the processing and shipment of scrap
metal.
4. Coordinate the removal, recycling and/or re-use or disposal of used tires for
beneficial use.
Funding Source and Position Count
Vehicle Disposal Fund $ 2,551,567 Vehicle Disposal Fund 3
Grant Revenue $ - Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 2,551,567 Total Number of Positions 3
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Program Highlights
• 1,007 vehicle incidents were reported for fiscal year 2010-2011, of which 278
vehicles could not be found at the location. However, 729 vehicles were located and
removed, 424 from West Hawai`i and 305 from East Hawai`i.
• Scrap metal contractor removed a total of 23,628 tons for fiscal year 10-11.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Vehicles Processed 729 1,000 1,100
Vehicles Investigated 1,007 1,200 1,300
Scrap Shipments Off-Island(Tons) 23,628 25,000 30,000
Used Tire Removal(Tons) 416 750 750
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 3 3 3
Salaries and Wages 83,928.23 98,896 94,186
Operations 2,047,401.51 2,467,146 2,457,081
Equipment - - 300
Program Total 2,131,329.74 2,566,042 2,551,567
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2008-09 FY 2010-11 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Budget Request
Derelict/Abandoned Vehicle Coordinator 2 2 2
Clerk III 1 1 1
Total 3 3 3
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FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Fringe Benefits
FICA 6,309.28 7,566 7,205
Pension Accumulation 13,890.67 14,834 14,600
Health Fund 16,056.40 19,150 12,000
Total Fringe Benefits 36,256.35 41,550 33,805
Provision for Payroll Lag Adjustment - (3,079) -
Provision for Compensation Adjustment - (7,696) -
Worker's Compensation - 2,000 2,000
Total Miscellaneous 36,256.35 32,775 35,805
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SOUD WASTE FUND
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE FUND
Mission Statement
To protect public health and safety, and the environment by receiving, handling and
disposing of solid waste generated within the County of Hawai`i, following applicable
Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations. To develop,maintain, and enhance
programs to encourage the public to divert recyclable and reusable materials from land
disposal.
Department Goals
1. To continue planning for revenue producing programs or grants to reduce the Solid
Waste Division's dependency on the General Fund and to ultimately become
financially self- sufficient.
2. To comply with Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations relating to solid waste
management.
3. To provide clean and convenient transfer stations island-wide for the public to safely
dispose of household refuse.
4. To provide safe and efficient disposal sites for commercial solid waste.
5. Target a 40%reduction or diversion rate for our recyclable commodities from
entering the landfill by 2014 by providing convenient options for both the residential
and commercial sectors to recycle.
6. To continue planning for the future use, closure, and/or replacement of selected
facilities based on evolving technology, regulations and demands on manpower and
facilities.
7. To continue post-closure maintenance and monitoring at the Kailua and Waimea
landfills in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
Funding Source and Position Count
Solid Waste Fund $ 8,614,517 Solid Waste Fund 125
Subsidy $ 15,312,654 Subsidy -
Grant Revenue $ 900,000 Grant Revenue 2
Total Budget: $ 25,406,461 Total Number of Positions 127
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Program Description
The Solid Waste Division operates and maintains, by either County personnel or by
contractual services, all solid waste collection and disposal facilities in the County of
Hawai`i, in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. This includes
two (2) active landfills,two (2) inactive landfills,twenty-two (22)transfer stations and
island-wide hauling operations.
Program Objectives
1. Implement proposed actions identified in the Update to the Integrated Solid Waste
Management Plan for the County of Hawai`i.
2. Continue repairs and enhancement services at all County transfer stations.
3. Fleet Maintenance - Continue a daily maintenance checklist and recurring
replacement schedule on our heavy equipment based on age and repair costs.
4. Comply with Department of Health Chapter 58.1 Hawai`i Administrative Rules to ban or
require source separation of green waste from entering County disposal facilities.
5. Continue post-closure maintenance and monitoring of Kailua and old Waimea landfills.
6. Expand recycling education, glass recycling, e-waste collections, household hazardous
waste collections and landfill diversion programs.
7. Support the State DOH HIS programs and redemption centers for the public.
Program Highlights
• Construction completed for upgrades to the Waimea transfer station.
• Completed construction of a major overhaul to the Pahoa transfer station site.
• Continued the sliver fill operation to gain additional life at the South Hilo Sanitary
Landfill by utilizing available air space, improving operating practices to achieve
higher rates of compaction, and utilizing alternative daily cover.
• Rate of redemption increased from 82.3%to 90% for the H15 program this fiscal
year.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Additional Information
East Hawaii
Tons of Refuse Disposed at Transfer Stations 32,437 35,000 40,000
Transfer Stations Maintained 11 10 11
Total Chutes for Container Trailers 17 17 19
Total Container Trailers Available 40 40 40
Active Landfills Maintained 1 1 1
Closed Landfills Maintained - - -
Recycling Processing&Collection Centers 11 11 10
Total Tonnage Disposed at Hilo Landfill 63,446 67,000 62,500
West Hawaii
Tons of Refuse Disposed at Transfer Stations 35,429 35,000 40,000
Transfer Stations Maintained 10 10 11
Total Chutes for Container Trailers 14 14 14
Total Container Trailers Available 38 38 38
Active Landfills Maintained 1 1 1
Closed Landfills Maintained 2 2 2
Recycling Processing &Collection Centers 10 10 11
Total Tonnage Disposal at West Hawai`i Landfill 103,009 92,000 86,500
County wide diversion from landfill rate 36% 37% 40%
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 127 127 127
Salaries and Wages 4,419,866.50 5,039,673 4,839,138
Operations 15,110,387.62 21,079,452 18,246,862
Equipment 3,040.33 91,000 50,200
Program Total 19,533,294.45 26,210,125 23,136,200
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Personnel Position Summary
Position Title FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Authorized Authorized Request
Administrative Assistant 1 1 0
Clerk III 0 0 1
Civil Engineer III 1 1 1
Civil Engineer IV 1 1 1
Equipment Operator III 37 37 37
Equipment Operator III Temp 1 1 1
Equipment Operator II Temp 1 1 1
Environmental Mgt Engineer - - -
Lead Solid Waste Transfer Station Attendant 1 1 1
Laborer II 1 1 1
Recycling Coordinator 1 1 1
Recycling Specialist II 3 3 3
Recycling Specialist III 1 1 1
Scale Attendant 4 4 4
Solid Waste Operations Division Chief 1 1 1
Solid Waste Superintendent 2 2 2
Solid Waste Supervisor 4 4 4
Solid Waste Facility Attendant 55 55 55
Solid Waste Transfer Station Attendant Temp 4 4 4
Solid Waste Working Supervisor 2 2 2
Solid Waste Working Supervisor Temp 3 3 3
Student Helper I 1 1 1
Student Helper II 1 1 1
Welder 1 1 1
Total 127 127 127
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SOLID WASTE FUND MISCELLANEOUS
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Fringe Benefits
FICA 311,204.15 400,000 358,761
County Pensions 660,652.50 780,000 731,500
Health Fund 556,721.78 672,464 625,000
Vacation Pay - 30,000 30,000
Worker's Compensation 321,223.12 420,000 525,000
Total Fringe Benefits 1,879,801.55 2,302,464 2,270,261
Other
Provision for Payroll Lag Adjustment - (187,430) -
Provision for Compensation Adjustment - (69,967) -
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GOLF COURSE FUND
PARKS & RECREATION
GOLF COURSE FUND
Mission Statement
The Department of Parks & Recreation Golf Course Fund strives to provide a quality
recreational experience for the golfing community with excellence, integrity and aloha.
Department Goals
To continue to provide the golf public with a challenging, safe, and well-maintained
facility.
Program Description
This program operates and maintains the only public golf course on the Island of
Hawai`i. Activities include the maintenance of grounds and facilities, and the scheduling
of all golf activities.
Funding Source and Position Count
Golf Course Fund $ 840,672 Golf Course Fund 20
Subsidy $ 299,000 Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 1,139,672 Total Number of Positions 20
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Program Objectives
1. Improve, beautify and maintain the greens,tees and fairways at the Hilo Municipal
Golf Course by:
a. aerating all golf course greens in October and May, weather permitting;
b. verticut and de-thatch all greens in July, October, January, and April, weather
permitting, or as needed;
c. controlling application of fertilizer and pesticide to greens, fairways and tees
weekly, or as needed;
d. controlling application of herbicide to greens, tees, stream beds, ditches and
course boundaries weekly, or as needed;
e. daily mowing of greens;
f. mowing of tee tops every Thursday, weather permitting;
g. mowing of fairways Monday through Friday,weather permitting;
h. top dressing greens monthly, weather permitting.
i. rolling of greens on a weekly basis, or as needed.
2. Schedule and assign tee times for:
a. individuals and groups on a daily basis;
b. club tournaments every six months;
c. larger fundraising tournaments on an annual basis. Targeting, but not limited to
six fundraisers per fiscal year.
3. Schedule inspection and repairs of course structures, clubhouse facilities and
maintenance warehouse during the months of July, October, January, and April.
4. Daily routine inspections and maintenance of equipment, course vehicles and safety
equipment.
5. 80% of the service surveys received by golfers will be satisfactory or better.
6. 50% of all employees will have at least one training course.
7. 100% of employees will be exposed to safety talks at least once per month.
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Acres Maintained 124 124 124
Rounds of Golf 83,358 90,000 90,000
Tournaments 28 29 29
Aerated Greens 38 38 38
Course Closures 1 2 2
Play Suspensions 1 10 5
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 20 20 20
Salaries and Wages 646,461.66 715,012 683,239
Operations 178,336.40 174,231 182,014
Equipment - 450 400
Program Total 824,798.06 889,693 865,653
Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Authorized Authorized Request
Equipment Operator I Temp 1 1 1
Golf Course Groundskeeper I 7 7 7
Golf Course Groundskeeper II 4 4 4
Golf Course Groundskeeper III 1 1 1
Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor 1 1 1
Golf Course Manager 1 1 1
Golf Course Operations Assistant 1 1 1
Golf Course Starter 1 1 1
Golf Course Starter''V2T 2 2 2
Mechanical Repairer-Welder 1 1 1
Total 20 20 20
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FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Fringe Benefits
FICA 46,417.40 45,924 52,000
Pension Accumulation 80,578.34 108,445 108,709
Health Fund 96,969.33 108,445 99,709
Worker's Compensation 4,437.03 13,519 13,601
Total Fringe Benefits 228,402.10 276,333 274,019
Others
Provision for Payroll Lag Adjustment - (28,957) -
Provision for Compensation Adjustment - (16,756) -
Contingency - - -
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GEOTHERMAL
RELOCATION dt
CO1lllUNI°PI"
BENEFITS
FUND
PLANNING
GEOTHERMAL RELOCATION & COMMUNITY
BENEFITS FUND
Mission Statement
To establish and administer a geothermal relocation and community benefits program for
the relocation of qualified owner-occupants residing near the Puna Geothermal Venture's
plant who want to be permanently relocated, and to fund expenditures for the benefit of
Lower Puna.
Department Goals
The Planning Department is authorized to establish a program for the relocation of
owner-occupants residing near the Puna Geothermal Venture's plant and who want to be
permanently relocated, and to fund expenditures for the benefit of Lower Puna, including,
but not limited to, road improvements, water infrastructure development, land
acquisition,parks and recreational facility needs, civil defense, and mass transit
improvements.
The Planning Director is hereby authorized to purchase the affected properties by
negotiation for not more than 130% of the assessed value, as determined by the Real
Property Tax Division of the Department of Finance and dispose of the affected
properties by public auction or pursuant to Article 19 of Chapter 2, with the exception of
the requirement for council resolution found in Section 2-111(a).
Funding Source and Position Count
Geothermal Relocation & $ 600,000 Geothermal Relocation & -
Community Benefits Fund Community Benefits Fund
Grant Revenue $ - Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 600,000 Total Number of Positions
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Program Description
Ordinance No. 08-37 renamed and redefined the Geothermal Relocation Revolving Fund
Program to the Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Fund Program. The
Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Program shall be funded by proceeds
from the following sources:
1. Geothermal royalties received from the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
2. Proceeds from the sale of properties purchased under this program.
3. Rental fees from any of the properties purchased under this program.
The proceeds from the fund shall be used for the necessary expenses in administering and
carrying out the purposes of the geothermal relocation and community benefits program.
A minimum balance of$1,000,000 shall be maintained in the fund for expenditures
relating to geothermal relocation. Expenditures relating to the geothermal relocation and
community benefits program include, but are not limited to:
1. The costs of any necessary appraisals required under this program.
2. The payment of necessary fees and expenses.
3. The costs of the purchase of an affected dwelling and property in accordance with this
chapter, if necessary.
4. The costs necessary to dispose of or rent affected dwelling and property.
5. Expenditures for public purposes including road improvement, water infrastructure,
land acquisition,parks and recreational facility needs, civil defense, and mass transit
improvements.
(A) Funds shall be expended in Lower Puna, which is defined as extending from
Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision to Kalapana and including Orchidland
Estates,Ainaloa, Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaiian Shores, Kapoho, Pahoa,
Nanawale, Leilani Estates, and other communities proximate to Pahoa.
(B) Expenditures under this subsection shall be made in accordance with
appropriations adopted by the Hawaii County Council after receiving
recommendations from the Planning Director.
Program Objectives
1. The Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Fund shall be administered in
an efficient and responsible manner complying with all applicable ordinances and
rules.
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Program Highlights
• Ordinance No. 08-119 was approved by the Hawaii County Council, effective
September 10, 2008, by appropriating funds for community benefit expenditures for
office lease, road improvements,park and recreational needs, and mass transit needs.
• The County is currently negotiating with the landowner(s) who filed a request for
permanent relocation.
Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Community Benefits 0 0 0
Dwellings Acquired 0 0 0
Dwellings Sold 0 0 0
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Community Benefits 308,965.00 62,110 250,000
Operations - 512,890 350,000
Program Total 308,965.00 575,000 600,000
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HOUSING FUND
HOUSING
OFFICE OF HOUSING
& COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Mission Statement
To provide for the development of viable communities in Hawai'i County by providing
decent housing, suitable living environments and expanding economic opportunities.
Department Goals
1. Office of the Assistant Housing Administrator
To deliver services efficiently, effectively, and fairly to the public and to provide
necessary support services to the Existing Housing, Community Development,
and Grants Management Divisions.
2. Community Development Division
To facilitate the development of housing opportunities that meets the needs of low-
and moderate-income residents through community collaboration and data research,
policy development and implementation, resource coordination,project development
and compliance oversight.
3. Existing Housing Division
To maximize the use of the existing housing stock within the County by offering
expanded opportunities for low income household for rental assistance, self-
sufficiency programs, low interest rehabilitation loans, and deferred mortgage
loans to first-time homebuyers for down payment and/or closing cost assistance.
4. Grants Management Division
To provide for maximum community development opportunities through the use
of funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD),
the U.S. Department of Labor(USDOL), and other appropriate grants and
programs.
Funding Source and Position Count
Housing Fund $ 1,387,637 Housing Fund 51
Subsidy $ 1,282,351 -
Grant Revenue $ 15,973,231 Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 18,643,219 Total Number of Positions 51
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Program Description
Office of the Assistant Housing Administrator
Located within the office of the Assistant Housing Administrator is the accounting,
clerical, and technology support services to the department.
Community Development Division
The Community Development Division is responsible for the data coordination, program
and policy compliance and support, and project and construction management for
programs and projects that benefit low-to moderate-income residents. The Planning
Branch provides data coordination, program and policy compliance and support, while
the Development Branch provides project and construction management.
Existing Housing Division
The Existing Housing Division(EHD) manages the Office of Housing and Community
Development's (OHCD) housing programs.
The Family Self-Sufficiency Branch administers the Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency
Program and the Section 8 Homeownership Option Program.
The Housing Program Branch administers the Down Payment Assistance Program,
Residential Emergency Repair Program and the Native American Housing and Self-
Determination Act Home Repair Loan Program.
The Rental Assistance Branch administers the Housing Choice Voucher(Section 8)
Program,the Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Program and the HOME Tenant-Based
Rental Assistance Program. The EHD also monitors the management of Kula'imano
Elderly Housing and 'Ouli 'Ekahi Housing Projects.
The Support Services Branch provides clerical support and inspection services to the
Division.
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Program Description (continued)
Grants Management Division
The Grants Management Division is responsible for the administration of federal grants,
which primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The Grants Administration
Branch is responsible for the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG),
Community Development Block Grant American Recovery& Reinvestment Act
(CDBG-ARRA), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME),Neighborhood
Stabilization Program (NSP), Special Purpose Grant, Housing Preservation Grant and
other Grant Programs.
The Workforce Development Branch administers the Workforce Investment Act(WIA)
grant and the State Energy Sector Partnership Grant funds. The Branch also provides
staff support to the Workforce Investment Board,the Hawai'i Youth Council, and its
various committees.
Program Objectives
Office of the Assistant Housing Administrator
Accounting Branch
1. Provide accounting support to the divisions and improve at least two (2)
services/procedures which include improvements to internal procedures for end of
month reconciliation with County trial.
2. Conduct three (3) fiscal monitoring of various programs and projects.
Clerical Branch
1. Implement Laserfiche at the administrative office in Hilo.
Technology Branch
1. Plan and coordinate at least one (1) upgrade of hardware and software to maintain the
operational efficiency of the LAN/WAN and other related automated systems within
the OHCD during the fiscal year.
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Program Objectives (continued)
Community Development Division
Development Branch
1. Construct of 56 transitional/rental units of the Kaloko Housing Project.
2. Construct 16 for-sale units of the Kamakoa Nui Community project.
3. Provide construction management services to six (6)projects.
Planning Branch
1. Implement the housing code on two (2) conditioned housing developments.
2. Complete approval of rules and form documents for the housing code.
3. Provide technical assistance with funding/exemption to four(4) housing projects.
4. Complete 2 Fair Housing trainings for the general public.
5. Complete 2 Fair Housing trainings for persons with language barriers.
6. Increase Fair Housing training attendance by 4 new landlords.
7. Provide technical assistance to 20 Fair Housing inquiries.
Existing Housing Division
Family Self Sufficiency Branch
Family Self Sufficiency Program
1. Provide services to at least 50 participants through the Section 8 Family Self-
Sufficiency Program by June 30, 2013.
Section 8 Homeownership Option Program
1. Complete one (1) Section 8 Homeownership Option Program transactions with an
eligible program participant.
Housing Program Branch
Home Repair Programs
1. Complete the rehabilitation of twenty (20) existing housing units owned by low and
moderate-income person(s)through the Residential Emergency Repair Program
(RERP) and the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act(NAHASDA)
Rehabilitation Loan Programs.
2. Continue to promote the RERP and NAHASDA Programs by meeting with
community groups and property owners at least annually.
3. Apply for funding to maintain current level of funding and to implement special
rehabilitation loan programs.
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Program Objectives (continued)
Rental Assistance Branch
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Program
1. Maintain a 99%utilization rate of HUD provided funding for the Housing Choice
Voucher(Section 8) Program.
2. Continue to improve the image of the Section 8 Programs by emphasizing adherence
to the program's guidelines and by meeting with community groups and property
owners at least quarterly.
3. Apply for additional HUD funding.
HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program
1. Maintain 90%utilization rate of funding for Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Program.
2. Promote the Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program by meeting with community
groups and social service providers at least quarterly.
3. Apply for additional program funding.
Support Service Branch
1. Provides staff support services to various branches in the Division.
2. Meet the Housing Quality Standards inspections requirements.
3. Monitors the management contracts for Kula'imano Elderly Housing and O'uli Ekahi
Housing Projects to ensure fiscal responsibility and integrity.
Grants Management Division
Grants Administration Branch
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
1. Fund,monitor, complete, and/or close approximately 5 CDBG projects in accordance
with program regulations. Projects will benefit at least 80% low and moderate
income person.
2. By April 2013 the balance of CDBG funds in the federal treasury must be less than
one and a half times the yearly grant amount.
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Program Objectives (continued)
HOME
1. Fund, administer, complete and/or close out approximately 4 HOME projects in
accordance with program regulations. Projects will benefit 100% low and moderate
income persons.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP 3)
1. Fund, administer, complete and/or close out one NSP project in accordance with
program regulations.
2. Complete the reporting, monitoring, and audit requirements of NSP program by
December 2013 for fiscal year ending June 2013.
Other Grants
1. Apply for one other grant program which will complement or enhance program
objectives.
2. Fund, administer, complete and/or close out 4 other grant projects in accordance with
program regulations. Other grants include but are not limited to Housing
Preservation Grant, Special Purpose Grant, and Community Facility Disaster
Assistance Grants.
Workforce Development Branch
Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
1. Provide services to: 221 adults who are 18 years of age and older and meet the
income requirement. 232 dislocated workers who have recently been laid off due to
shut down of business and who have been given notice of layoff. 159 in-school youth
(ages 14-18) and out-of-school youth(ages 14-21) who are considered disadvantaged
with at least one (1) of the WIA program barriers.
2. Solicit proposals for interested vendors and renewing existing providers for a total of
10 Eligible Training Providers for PY 2012-2013.
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Program Highlights
Office of the Assistant Housing Administrator
1. Support Services: Provided accounting and clerical services to divisions, completed
program and fiscal monitoring of programs, installed new software for the rental
assistance program, upgraded the backup system and servers to utilize virtual
technology.
Community Development Division
1. West Hawai'i Emergency Housing Facility: Site and vertical construction completed.
2. Kaloko Housing Project: Site construction completed and vertical construction at
60%completion.
3. Kamakoa Nui Community workforce housing project: Site, park and model home
construction at 75% completion.
4. Construction Management: Completed construction management of three (3) CDBG-
funded projects.
5. Fair Housing: Conducted two (2) seminars and provided technical assistance for
inquiries, grant applications and tax exemptions.
Existing Housing Division:
1. Home Repair Loan Programs: 17 low and moderate income home owners received
loans and completed their home repairs;
2. Rental Assistance Programs: Assisted 1,800 low and moderate-income
persons/families through the Housing Choice Voucher(Section 8)Program and the
HOME Tenant Based Rent Assistance Programs. Maintained a 99% utilization rate
of program funds;
3. Family Self Sufficiency Program: Working with 42 families; and
4. Section 8 Homeownership Option Program: Working with 2 families.
Grants Management Division
1. Grants: Applied and received federal HUD grants totaling $ 3,998,500 federal
USDOL Workforce Grants $1,630,754 for a total of$5,629,254;
2. Workforce Development Programs: Assisted 277 adults, 233 dislocated workers, and
161 youth with workforce development,training, summer employment; The One Stop
Shop hosted various entrepreneurship and green training job clubs and expanded rural
outreach to NHERC;
3. Projects: Completed architectural barrier removal and renovations at the Boys and
Girls Club in Hilo, and site improvements for the Hospice of Hilo Impatient Facility.
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Program Measures
Office of Assistant Housing Administrator ' FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
#of improvements to clerical services(Laserfiche) 3 3 3
#of improvements to accounting services 3 3 3
#of fiscal monitoring of various programs and 3 3 4
projects conducted.
#of audit concerns&findings closed All All All
Frequency of monitoring monthly expenditures 12 12 12
Frequency of monitoring goals&objectives 4 4 4
Complete budget,goals&objectives for the next FY 1 1 1
#of upgrade to hardware and software of LAN/WAN _ 1 1 1
#of HCHA&WIB meetings to service&coordinate 8 8 -
Community Development Division FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
#of affordable housing agreements executed - 5 2
#of emergency shelter beds created 31 - -
#of transitional units constructed - 12 12
#of permanent,rental housing units constructed - 46 44
#of for—sale housing units constructed - 16 16
#of housing—related studies completed - 1 -
#of FH awareness videos completed - 1 -
#of FH websites developed 1 - -
#of FH#trainings for general audiences 2 2 2
#of FH trainings for non-/limited-English audiences 2 2 2
#of new landlords attending Fair Housing training 7 4 4
%of persons with increased awareness - - -
%of non-English persons with increased awareness - - -
%of increase in discrimination inquiries/complaints - - -
#of persons assisted with FH inquiries/issues - 20 20
$of funds awarded to an assisted non-profit - - -
#of housing projects provided assistance 4 5 4
#of projects assisted with construction management 3 5 6
#of rule/form sets approved for housing code - 1 1
Note:Dashes in FY 2010-11 column indicate that the indice not monitored during this budget period. Dashes in FY
2012-13 column indicate that the indice is no longer included.
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Program Measures (continued)
Existing Housing Division FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Amt of funds Administered through the Housing
Choice Voucher Program $17,246,326 $17,877,851 $16,092,081
Housing Choice Voucher Program:
%of funds utilized(total amount of rental assistance 99% 99% 99%
used as a percent of the budget authorized)
Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program:
%of funds utilized(total amount of rental assistance 95% 95% 99%
used as a percent of the budget authorized)
#of applications submitted for grant programs 2 2 2
#of meetings with community groups and prospective
landlords to improve the image of Section 8 Program 10 10 12
and/or to promote programs
Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency Program: As of 6/30/11 100 50
#of participants on contract with program 42
Section 8 Homeownership Program:
#of participants who purchased a home through the 2 2 1
program
Residential Loan Programs: 17 20 20
#of rehabilitated homes completed
Down Payment Assistance Program: 1 1 1
#of completed loan transactions
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Program Measures (continued)
Grants Management Division FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
$of grant funds received for the County. Solicit
project proposal,review,rank,rate,make CDBG$2,998,927 CDBG$2,500,000 CDBG$2,500,000
HOME 999,573 HOME 990,000 HOME 990,000
recommendations for approval for grants and execute WIA 1,630,754 WIA 1,300,000 WIA 1,300,000
grant agreements
Spend down CDBG funds to comply with HUD's
ratio of grant amount to balance by April 1.27 < 1.5 <1.5
%of CDBG funds that will benefit persons earning
less than 80%of the median income as established by 91% 80% 80%
HUD
%of HOME funds that will benefit persons earning
less than 80%of the median income as established by 100% 100% 100%
HUD
#of applications completed for other grants/programs 2 2 1
#of Adults served through the WIA Program 277 130 221
#of Dislocated Workers served through WIA
Program 233 180 232
#of Youth served through WIA Program 161 180 159
#of USDOL programs monitored and audited 7 7 5
#of WIB&Youth Council meetings serviced and 8 8 8
coordinated
#of new and renewed Eligible Training Providers 13 13 10
#of One-Stop Meetings 12 12 12
#of HUD projects administered/monitored 20 20 20
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Number of Positions 51 51 51
Salaries and Wages 2,127,940.96 2,347,280 2,266,871
Operations 15,788,455.11 14,176,552 14,859,780
Equipment 23,081.79 134,000 18,050
Program Total 17,939,477.86 17,205,108 17,144,701
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Operations 285,399.37 334,187 296,912
Equipment - 22,250 18,400
Program Total 285,399.37 356,437 315,312
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Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Operations 253,471.42 314,860 266,825
Program Total 253,471.42 314,860 266,825
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Personnel Position Summary
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Position Title Actual Budget Estimate
Housing Administrator 1 1 1
Assistant Housing Administrator 1 1 1
Senior Account Clerk 1 1 1
Account Clerk 2 2 2
Accountant II 2 2 2
Accountant III 1 1 1
Accountant IV 0 1 1
Clerk II 2 2 2
Clerk III 3 2 2
Housing&Community Dev Specialist I 0 1 1
Housing&Community Dev Specialist III 11 11 11
Housing&Community Dev Specialist IV 3 3 3
Housing&Community Dev Specialist V 9 8 8
Housing&Community Dev Specialist VI 3 3 3
Housing&Community Development Worker II 1 1 1
Housing&Community Development Worker III 1 1 1
Housing&Community Development Technician II 1 1 1
Housing Quality Standards Technician III 2 2 2
Private Secretary 1 1 1
Housing Administrative Assistant 0 1 1
Senior Clerk Stenographer 1 0 0
Special Program Coordinator 3 3 3
Student Helper I 2 2 2
Total 51 51 51
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Miscellaneous
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Fringe Benefits
FICA 152,204.67 183,900 174,750
Pension Accumulation 305,057.26 360,800 354,068
Health Fund 208,450.77 261,100 215,636
Total Fringe Benefits 665,712.70 805,800 744,454
Others FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
O/R Contingency-HAP - - -
O/R Contingency-Voucher - - -
Provision for Payroll Lag Adjustment - (96,927) -
Provision for Compensation Adjustment - (161,597) -
Total Others - (258,524) -
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GEOTHERMAL
ASSET FUND
PLANNING
GEOTHERMAL ASSET FUND
Mission Statement
The Geothermal Asset Fund shall be fund by payments made by Puna Geothermal
Venture, a Hawai`i Partnership, its successors or assigns and the State of Hawai`i for the
purpose of compensating persons impacted by geothermal energy development activities
pursuant to the provisions incorporated in Geothermal Resource Permit No. 2.
Department Goals
The Planning Commission is authorized to direct the payment of money from the
Geothermal Asset Fund to claimant(s)whom the Planning Commission finds has been
adversely impacted by activities authorized or unauthorized by Geothermal Resource
Permit No. 2, issued by the County of Hawai`i, and to authorize payment for community
approved geothermal impact mitigation projects within the District of Puna.
Program Description
All Claims for release of monies from the Geothermal Asset fund will be presented to
and reviewed by a Profession Claims Adjuster, who will then present its findings and
recommendations to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission will review
these findings and then render a decision.
Program Objectives
The Geothermal Asset Fund shall be administered in an efficient and responsible manner
complying with all applicable ordinances and rules.
Program Highlights
No activities have occurred.
Funding Source and Position Count
Geothermal Asset Fund $ 50,000 Geothermal Asset Fund -
Grant Revenue $ - Grant Revenue -
Total Budget: $ 50,000 Total Number of Positions
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Program Measures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Estimate
Claims 0 0 0
Program Expenditures
FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13
Actual Budget Request
Operations - 50,000 50,000
Program Total - 50,000 50,000
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