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11. PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Location of Project.- Kahua 01ohu, Kaunamano, Ka'u District B. Number of P,er,s,ons Who Will Benefit: Thousands C. Project Description (Give a brief description of the work that will be done with the fund requested, including a t,imefrome and activities to accomplish stated purpose. Additional pages may be, attached): '"0 ke kahua inamua, inahope ke kukulu." Translation: 'Me foundation first,then the building. While our ultimate goal is to prepare the land for traditional cultural uses and practices including activities associated with M'akahiki,we understand that the land has not been actively managed for many years. With the assistance of family and community members, our objectives for the calendar year are to clear the 13- acre property of tall grass and weeds, establish a regular mowing schedule, replace fencing to secure the property along the highway,, and acquire tools and equipment-for long-term maintenance. Once these priority tasks are completed, we can begin to create a site plan for cultural uses. The Kahria Olohu Committee Members will be working as a team to acc(:)mplish the tasks listed below. Please note that a grant application for calendar year 20.18 was submitted. Resolution 654-18 introduced by Councilwoman Maile David would,allow for an award of a stewardship grant tinder the PC,NC program but as of the date of this application, the resolution has not yet been approved by County Council. This application for calendar year 2019 is submitted in anticipation of funds being received for calendar year 1 2018. <') Prepare property for stewardship activities (January-March 2019) o Purchase equipment storage sheds, schedule delivery and setup o Purchase tools and equipment for stewardship and maintenance o Contract with portable toilet rental service for lull year and schedule hia delivery o Prepare a general site plan for meeting areas and project work stations c Establish as website to provide community updates and post nionthly volunteer work days o Draft a notice to neighbors with invitation to participate in work days, 0 Repair and replace damaged hog wire fencing with new field fencing along highway, approximately 1650 feet (March -April 2019) * Clear grass,weeds and roadside trash from existing darnaged fencing * Remove and dispose of old feuicing * Contract with fencing contractor to install new fencing with connection to recently installedaccess gate * Stabilize existing ranch fencing on makai portions of property, * Mow and maintain pasture grass (January- December 2019) * Identity and protect any cultural features prior,to mowing * Mark an y obstructions in landscape * Contract with a landscaping business with tractor mower to mow and maintain pasture grass Establish a regular mowing schedule throughout calendar year * Coordinate community stewardship program and grounds maintenance (January- December 2019) * Clear any loose rocks and remove invasive grass root mats * Trini grass along fence lines and hand mow proposed community and cultural practice areas * Prune Christmas Berry along Makahiki viewing area