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OJNtYOF /y' •. HarryKim ��''� Roxcie L.Waltjen Mayor ` o•'. Director ,TE GF' -' =.I Wil Okabe Maurice C.Messina Managing DirectorCDuntp of �a�at`I Deputy Director DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 6•Hilo,Hawaii 96720 (808)961-8311 •Fax(808)961-8411 Email:parks recreation@hawaiicounty.gov http://www.hawaiicountv.gov/parks-and-recreation/ 4 lb 'Cr!ZZA May 18, 2018 . - ;C Honorable Valerie T. Poindexter, Chairwoman co -©-‘‘ and Members of the Hawaii County Council - , . County of Hawaii ' 25 Aupuni Street 3:1.= Hilo, Hawaii 96720 w ..... Subject: Department of Parks and Recreation's Evaluation of Applications for 2017-18 PONC Stewardship Grants Dear Chairwoman Poindexter and Members of the Hawaii County Council: The Department of Parks and Recreation has received seven applications seeking stewardship grants to maintain and preserve Hawaii County lands acquired through the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund. The fund balance was $1,926,530.54 as of November 8, 2017. I have completed my review of the applications and am pleased to present my evaluation of each proposal and determination about each applicant's ability to complete its respective project according to the submitted project plan. Kahua Olohu, Ka`u, Hawaii TMK:-(3) 9-5-12:05 • Applicant Ho`omalu Ka`u ("Ho'omalu") is requesting $58,600 toward a project expected to cost $110,812. Its matching share would be $52,212 or 47 percent of the total project cost. The applicant states $500 will come from other funding sources. Ho`omalu Ka`u submitted its application before the stated deadlineand has provided the required documentation. This applicant proposes to restore and prepare the property for traditional, cultural uses and practices associated with Makahiki. Makahiki is a lunar holiday in Hawaiian culture honoring the god, Lono. During the lunar holiday, war was forbidden as it was a time to Z, reflect. By first clearing the land of tall grass and weeds from the 13-acre property and replacing the damagedfencing along the highway, the applicant is stating they will then be able develop a landscape plan using native Hawaiian plants to provide shade and sustainability to the area. They will also prepare a detailed site plan for cultural uses and y- _iL Makahiki events through site history and "Archaeological Inventory Survey Report," but do not cite the entity or their credentials that will produce the report. Further specific clarification needs to be provided by Ho'omalu. o In addition, Ho'omalu is proposing to establish partnerships with Ka'u High School and E Na'alehu Elementary School to develop an educational workshop for students to, learn o 0 how to build a traditional Hawaiian hale or house. Although a great concept to involve youth, I have some concerns whether this aspect of the proposal complies with the County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.