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4C. Approval of an Appropriation Ordinance for the 2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program The Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) anticipates U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approval of the County' s 2012 Action Plan by July 1, 2012 . In anticipation of HUD' s approval and in order to administer and implement the 2012 CDBG projects, the OHCD will need an appropriation ordinance to expend the 2012 CDBG funds . The County of Hawaii anticipates that the County' s total 2012 CDBG allocation will be $2, 520, 236. 00 . In addition the County anticipates receiving $75, 00 . 00 of program income from the Residential Emergency Repair Program (RERP) for a total of $2, 595, 236. 00 of CDBG monies . The CDBG project amount for all projects may change to accommodate the actual amount of grant funds or program income received or if there are any cancelled project (s) or reprogramming of CDBG funds . The OHCD is requesting approval of the attached appropriation ordinance by the Hawaii County Housing Agency, and its recommendation for adoption by the Hawaii County Council . The OHCD emphasizes that no County General Funds are involved in these transactions . The ordinance merely sets up the proper accounts to receive and expend the CDBG and program income funds . 2012 CDBG Projects Amount Residential Emergency Repair Program $ 242, 500 . 00 Habitat for Humanity Affordable Workforce Housing - Waikoloa Land Acquisition $ 225, 000 . 00 Pahoa Fire Station - Fire Truck Acquisition $ 250, 000 . 00 Removal of Architectural Barriers $ 737, 736 . 00 (Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance - Various County Facilities) The County will fund as many projects as funds available. Allocation of funds to specific projects will be made upon completion of the design plans and availability of funds. The possible projects are Schedule 2 & 3