2019-09-16 Letter to Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness re Keolahou Assessment Center quarterly report June 1, 2019 through August 31, 2019

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Harry Kim Afavor Will Okabe Atanaging Direcoor Barbara I Kossow Deputy Managing Director Cnaixttfu JAPPW�Vail i�ffirr ofthrAzigar 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 • (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane KeohokAlole Hwy,, Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 September 16, 2019 Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness Hawaii State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street, Room 415 Honolulu, HI 96813 ATTN: Emma Grochowsky, Community Development Specialist RE: Keolahou Assessment Center, DHS-I9-GOV-0080 The following narrative is being submitted in lieu of a quarterly report for the period of June 1, 2019 through August 31, 2019. Please seethe following updates provided below: • Status of construction, renovations, or other site work. Majority of the initial renovation/repair work completed will be completed during the week of September 15, 2019 and the space is being prepared for occupancy. • Status of sub -contracts for the program, including a listing of vendors and services to be sub -contracted. There are currently no sub -contracts for the program. Description of challenges or setbacks, including any operational delays and a brief explanation of how these challenges or setbacks have been resolved or are being addressed. Prior to being fully operational, the structure that will serve as the site for the program required several repairs including painting, restoration, repurposing and new flooring in some areas. Additionally, electric and water utility services needed to be transferred from the previous occupants. Equipment supplies and staff scheduling for the repair work resulted in delays which were mitigated by working with management to establish priority needs. County or Hawai'i is an Fquat Opportunity Provider and Employer,