2019-08-28 EMC Meeting Agenda and Director's Informational Report

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• USDA Rural Development has obligated loan and grant funds of $2,437,000 and $4,024,800 respectively to this project. DEM is working with USDA to finalize a subsequent loan of $3,699,000 and subsequent grant of $1,071,000. Low construction bid received was $8,531,814.43. D. KEALAKEHE AERATION UPGRADE AND SLUDGE REMOVAL: Final payment will be made once the tax clearance certification is received. E. KEALAKEHE WWTP EFFLUENT R-1 UPGRADE: • The Archaeological Inventory Survey that is required by SHPD is proceeding. • Final R-1 treatment construction documents are being prepared. The project will be ready for bid when the EIS process is completed. • The constructed wetlands 50% design has been completed. County review is to begin on 08/14/19. The project will be ready for bid when the EIS process is completed. • The SAT 50% design has been completed. County review is to begin on 08//14/19. The project will be ready for bid with the EIS process is completed. • The long-range plans for R-1 quality effluent began in 2007 as a phased approach. Phase I work installed a reuse line between the Kohanaiki area and Kealakehe Parkway. • DOH has earmarked SRF monies in the amount of $54 million to fund both design and construction of the R-1 upgrade at the Kealakehe WWTP. • Working with State DOH to obtain SRF commitment letter for outside fence line consultant contract (Brown and Caldwell). DOH is trying to fund projects on a fiscal year basis, and this has slowed down their execution of the SRF commitment letter. F. NORTH KONA SEWER PUMP STATION • This new sewer pump station will be located on the mauka side of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway. It is to receive wastewater from a portion of the area below Ane Keohokalole Highway between Hina Lani Street and Kealakehe Parkway. The wastewater will be pumped to the Kealakehe WWTP via new forcemains. The new sewer pump station is scheduled to be complete in July 2022. • The preliminary engineering report for the new pump station is being finalized. • The next step is to begin the Environmental Assessment (EA) process. Consultant selection needs to be redone using the Planning Consultant list. G. WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECTS: Pua Sewage Pump Station (SPS) Upgrade: Design items for additional upgrades needed besides pump replacement at the Pua SPS is being worked into the contract. It includes a complete renovation to include the structural, electrical, and mechanical upgrades to the pump station. Cause for renovation is due to deterioration of the wet well from H2S; electrical component damage due to H2S corrosion and the overall age of the facility; and mechanical damage due to faulty 11