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Assess how the jurisdiction's use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified. CDBG PROGRAM: Housing Rehabilitation: In PY2018, the County of Hawaii rehabilitated 5 owner occupied units to meet health and safety standards. During this period 11 new applications were received, with 11 currently being processed. Construct and/or repair public facilities: In 2018, the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island completed the tree removal from their facility premises along with the installation of perimeter/security fencing. The County Parks and Recreation also completed the removal of architectural barriers and the construction of Accessibility Improvements at the Hilo Drag Strip Project. The County initiated design contracts for the Kulaimano Elderly Housing Phase III - Renovations project, HOPE Services Kiheipua Family Shelter - Roof and Certified Kitchen Project, Hale Maluhia Shelter - Roof and Accessibility Improvements Project and the Boys and Girls Club - Gym and Paving Project, The County started the construction to the Kulaimano Elderly Housing Phase II - Various Renovations project and the West Hawaii Emergency Certified Kitchen Project. Transportation Services: The Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island acquired a 8 passenger van to transport children from low and moderate income areas to their club facilities. Public Service: The Food Basket completed its acquisition of two (2) refrigerated vans for its emergency food distribution program. Planning: For the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, Hawaii County, along with the Maui County, Kauai County, the City and County of Honolulu and the State of Hawaii Housing and Finance and Development Corporation, launched the Affordable Housing Study. HOME PROGRAM: TBRA: The County of Hawaii projected to serve 20 families in PY2018. Eighty three (83) new families were served during this PY, for a total of 147 families assisted with TBRA program funds. FAIR HOUSING: In PY2018, the OHCD conducted a total of 7 Fair Housing training/seminar sessions for property managers, homeless programs and for the general public. Of these 7 training/seminars, 2 were conducted for property managers and the general public (1 in Hilo and 1 in Kona) and 4 additional Fair Housing training/seminars were held with local non -profits and for people re-entering the housing market. The OHCD also held 1 Fair Housing training for non-English speaking and limited English CAPER 8 OMB Control No. 2506.0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)