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2021 Annual Action Plan
COUNTY OF HAWAI I 2021 ACTION PLAN OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (2020 - 2024) Cover and Signature Page Annual 2021 Action Plan for Consolidated Plan 2020-2024 91=M -W4 - - I L41411 111 11 1 The 2021 Annual Action Plan is the second Action Plan for the County of Hawaii's Consolidated Plan during its five-year period starting July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024 and complies with Subpart C of 24 CFR part 91. The County of Hawai'i certifies that it will operate its Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships and National Housing Trust Fund Programs in accordance with this plan and applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Wt •i aI =� 7 Susan nz H I ousi irinistrator Office of Housing and Community Development 2j , Date Approved as to Form and Legalit Dep/ty Corporation Counsel County of Hawai'i Date NTH E 9 2 10,10 11110 E pjpn7i Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 1. pe bZ Type of Application: If Revision, select appropriate letteqs): Tyof Sumissiom New Preapplication Application Continuation Other (Specifft E] Changed/Cormeted Application E] Revision .............. "I'l""I'll""I'll'll""I",�'s ...................... 3 Daicant Identifier. 5a, Federal Entity Identifier. j 5b. Federal Award Identfier 6 Date Received by Slate: .......... 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION- ................ . .......................... b. Employerfraxpayer Identification Number (El WIN) — - ------------------ --------- ............... . ...........................................I ................ .............. ............ ....................................... .......................................... _�'IATES — ------------------------ ---- 1 711 1 BIT, =.- Xvision Name Frants Management ............... f. Narne and contact Information of person to be contacted on imattem Involving this application: ............. ................................. Kunz Housim I Admiminstrator ............... 000 -- -------------- I ........... County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development ................. .. ................. ............... ...... ...... .............. --------------------------- Y,. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type - Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type� I'll, 11— ----------------------- —- Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type� .................. ............... ------ ----- - �U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevellcojpnRnt ki PTIfn 12. Funding Opportunity Number: Title: 13. Competition Iden titilication Number: Title: 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cltles, Counties, States, atc.)- r--------------------------------------------------- I Add Aftachment Delete Attachwnaii'4 Mew AtUlchiniaril 15. Descriptive We of Applicant's Project: County of Hawaii annual 2021 Action Plan for 2021 CDBG program year. Attarh supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. E�En i�hg�t� Et r�r�t� 16. Congressional Districts Of- si, Appficantr ---------- -- I b. PrograrniProjert I I Attach an addWcnal list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. rt '�u¢srv�""tttrrrtm 17. Proposed Project: a. Start Date: 07/01/202 ii�Ill EEA - -------- - • a. Federal • b. Applicant • c. State • clLocal e. Other ' b. End Date, E=E] 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process a This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on b. Program is subject to E 0, 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. c. Program is not covered by E.O12372. 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (if "Yes," provide explanation in attachment) [] Yes M No If *Yes�% provide explanation and attach Delete Attachment Thlli J "R I "I I 11MM Authorized Representative - Prefix: InL Middle Name� FD— 'Lasl:Name� Suffix: a Mdy0t, County of Ha waii First Name: IMitchel.1 ' Da ) te Signed: .,-/ 11111') 1116- 1 * F1,11 011 02".111111111CUK96*1401111i] I MINA G I WINIZ14:142=10 III I ITAIIIIIADWYA I _1=01 as] 112 MOW I LOOM i. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds suffi6ent to pay the non -Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of project described in this application. 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States and, if appropriate, the State, the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the assistance; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with M` nerally accepted accounting standards or agency direct[ves, I Will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the terms of the real property tifle or other interest in the site and facilities without permission and instructions from the awarding agency. Will record the Federal awarding agency directives and will include a covena in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part with Federal assistance funds to assure non- discrimination during the useful life of the project. 4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance awarding agency with regard to the drafting, rev',,ew a approval of construction p�ans and specifications. I 5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate engineering supervision at the construction site to ensure that the complete work conforms with the approved p!ans and specifications and will furnish progressive reports and such other information as may be required by the assistance awarding agency or State. 6. Will initiate and complete the or within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency 7. Will establish safeguards to prohib�t employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain. TIM comply with the I ntergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 US,C. §§4728-4763� re�atiing to prescribed standards of merit systems for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards foo r a Merit System f Personnel Administration (5 CF R. 900, Subpart F) 9. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U�S.C, §§4801 et seq ) which prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or rehabilitation r.^ structures. I G. TNIL�! . a .; ' r ■� discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title V'� of the Civil Rights Act of 19-64 (P.L, 80-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national orig(b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 19721, as amended (20 U S C §§1681 1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibAs discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29) U,,S, G §794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicapd) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.&C §§6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P,L, 92-255), as amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (0 the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol�srn Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U, S, C, §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug all patient records" (h) Tide Vill of the Civi I Ri ghts Act of 1968 (42 U 6 S C. §§ 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing,- (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made, and 0) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statue(s) which may apply to the application. Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D (Rev. 7-97) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 11, Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles k and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property AcquisitionM' es Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal and feM.- * o+ erprograms These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation l'ln purchases, 12. VVill comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U, S,C. §§1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 13, Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis;. Bacon Act (40§§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U. S. C. §276c an d 18 U S. C. §874), an d th e Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act 333) regarding labor standards for federaily-assisted construction subagreements. 14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P,L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance it the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10, 000 or more. 15. Will comply with envlronmen4 standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of envirM nmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L, 91- 190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification M. violating fac]rbes pursuaritto EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990-1 (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988, (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.), (0 conformity of Iwv �_J Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S C. §§7401 under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as •:: 4 risi "- M w 1 y w* Housing s k. n Development orderop Block moderate-income(CDBG) funds. The purpose of the County's 2020-2024 CP is to ensure that jurisdictions receiving direc federal assistance utilize and develop a plan for its housing and related needs of very low-, low-, and f M,es the availability and affordability of decent, safe and sanitary housing within a suitable living environment. The County's 2020-2024 CP has Me major Housing' Special Needs Housing; Homeless;* ■ intends to administer the HUD CDBG Program f,from the State of Hawaii for the HOME Investment Partnership 4 National Housing Trust Funds Programs. The State o;background,direction,and a plan for how the State intends to administer HUD'so, Partnership ProgramOME), National Housing Trust Fund Emergency Solution Opportunities ' f to assist housingmeeting the IY HTF funds are allocated between three neighbor-islando,three-yearrotation. a, - 4 , , , *" , , + - + + x Impedimentsi1 Fair Housing which+ IU on two primary • Agency staff knowledge of fair housing law • The degree to which agency policies and procedures regulatory,■ r housingwith fair kaffirmativelypromote a 1'. w , ;ya Hawaii aY This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis r"l OMB Coirolroll No: 2506-0117 (exp 09/30/2021) The County of HawaiTs 2021 CDBG allocation will be $2,699,374.00. In addition, the County anticipates receiving 0 of program income4 e Residential Repair Program"' Pfor a total of $2,799,374.00. The anticipated program income will be applied to the Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Wastewater Treatment Plant To meet the County's.," 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan,oObjectives, the following projects will be included in the 2021Action Plan. The County of Hawaii will receive $2,699,374.00 for 2021 CDBG allocation. The CDBG project amount for all projects may change to accommodate the actual amount of grant funds or program income received or e - e are any cancelled project(sor ,, of CDBG funds. In its effortsto expedite and timely implement its projects, the Public is advised that the County of Hawaii will utilize County funds to incur pre -award cost for all proposed CDBG.d projects under the CDBGprogram that will not exceed 25% of current CDBG allocation. This is in accordance with the CDBG regulations 24 CFR 570.200 Reimbursement for pre -award os The 2021 CDBG projectsObjectives 1' Outcomes which are d.. .d in the County's202 2024 Consolidated Plan. The public facility projects meet the suitable living environment objective by renovating and rehabilitating the Hale Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter and West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter, X „ Income Housing Certified K : , , Y, the Ulu Wini LowIncome Housing Wastewater TreatmentPlant —Repairs. The State of Hawaii is required to submit the annual Act�on Nan for the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The County of Hawaiiproject o, n to the State of Housing and Finance Development Corporation for its 2021 Home Projects. The County of Hawaii 1+ approximately i 0fothe 2021 HOME r Program. addition, ianticipates " $75,000.00 of program4 , project amount for all projects may change to accommodate the actual amount of grant funds or y v *1 % efforts! ♦, projects, the County of Hawaii may utilize CountyR incur pre -award od� Program not exceed 25% of the current HOME allocation amount. OMB Controi No 2506 0117 (exp09/30/2021) x Consolidated RentalThe 2021 HOME Projects are: Tenant Based ancerogram.. for Humanity — Affordable Homes for Puna Families- $450,000.00, University Heights Home Reconstruction - $289,800.00, OHCD Administration - $150,000.00. Total: $2,925,000.00 Should the County of awai'i receive any programincome it will be applied to the Tenant Based Rental Assistance r ra . The State of Hawaii is required to submit the annual Action Plan for the 2020-2024 onsolidated Plan �' 7,�sr its Housing and Finance Development Corporation for its 2021 HTF Projects. or program a or or reprogramming of HTF funds. ConsolidatedThe 2021 HTF projects meet the Objectives and Outcomes which are identified in the County's 2020 - Plan. The 2021 HTF Projects are: West Kawih Street Senior/Veteran Housing- Administration - r$3,306,921-00. This is ars evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. Each year, the County of Hawai"i reports its progress in meeting the five-year and annual goals in the Consolidated APerformance Evaluw ,o Report (CAPER). r of consistently satisfied program mandatesa wx of H+ *:; n 4,t -,t M44 7� w 1 —P&6 _r � n y a island.throughout the copy CAPER: r i i *,r r- x has *. , . d the followingduring the period rt II HOUSING IU SPECIAL NEEDS: • Provided 64 households with Tenant Based Rental Assistance; • Completed the construction of 92 rental units at the Mohouli Heights cr Phase III project; Rehabilitated s for the Residential Repair Program (RRP); • Completed the West Hawaii Emergency Shelter® Certified Kitchen; • Completed the roof replacement to the Kiheipua Emergency Bless Shelter and Hale Maluhia Shelter; Allocated Bd 3 funds to variousnon-profits agencies activities that prevent, d respond r for the general public; 0 50 calls/inquiries were received and given assistance d 1,986q.Housing The County is required to have a Citizen ParticipationPlan in its P This plan describes d outlines informCounty's plan to encourage and persons of 11very-low and moderate income including minorities, non-English speaking and persons of Limited English Proficiency OMB Control I12506 0.1 1'7 (exp 09/3012021i 1H The citizen participation process as outlined in the Citizen Participation Plan includes public hearings, virtual -,wublic hearings, consultation meetin ... . 30-daw review and comment veriod on the Count�,'s draft CP, County's draft Annual Action Plan (AP), Hawai'i County Housing Agency/Finance Committee Meetings/County Council Meetings public noticeif : 4 , of the County's P 7,,t, V , 3 P. The County began Action Plan Citizen ParticipationProcess September of 2020. The County held two virtual public hearings with the State of Hawaii to present ar overview of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan process, citizens to offer input concerning - r! homeless, special needs ,m development.edand to discuss past use of fundsand accomplishments, addition,o the public ,. provided information about the 2021 CDBG, HOME, and HTF application process. The County and the State informed participants of the County's and State CP priorities and provided an opportunity for participants A or The draft 2021 Action Plan was made available for public review and comment from eco r 29, 2020 through January 27, 2021. 177=71=- MIT about the 2021 CDBG, HOME allid HTF appfication process. Members of the public were provided with information on the CDBG, HOME and HTF programs. An overview of the draft priorities and goals wero- presented., participants were asked provide e draft priorities established , ommunity input at the various public hearings.addition to these #-Vil, ; ,r ., - a. �r resentin,1. of the CP process and inquiredany projects that would meet the draft priorities within their district, ! r . 2 This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation i„ o, the Con Plan. 29, 2020 to January 27, 2021. M comments to the 2021 Annual ActionPlan were received. OMB controlNo: 2"506.10117 (exp ,091313fZ021) 0 7. Summary The CP is r comprehensive planning document which identifies; development needs and priorities for the County of Hawai'i for the next five years. It sets forth the County's strategies and objectives in addressing Action Plan, which details the specific projects and activities the county will undertake in each of the five years to carry out the CP. On April 2, 2020, the U.S, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) informed the County that it would receive $1,543,033 of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV). The On A;instead of the minimum 30 -day public comment period for Substantial Amendments to its Consolidated Plan, Citizen Participation Plan and Funding Allocation process. and the actual projects utilizing the CDBG-CV funds. The amendments to these plans were available for a 5 -day comment period from April 27 to May 1 2020 for a substantial amendment the COVID-19 waiver. 0M6Contvd No 2506-0127(exp 09/30/2021) 11 10 < Ln 0 2- ai aj cu 0 E E E w 0 ap 0- CL CL :3 U CL m m to 0 0 a cu tA r_ 0 Q) u 0 E 0 CL -0 E w E E E w u r_ U 10 a E E E c: = w 4- u u u ai a, L, LP cz co 06 ca 0 S a) Ln � Ln Lu uj 0 CL rr E CL 0 cu 0 0 0 as w aj w 0 Gi r W CL 0 0 0 A= w w L.L V aj -0 = E 4 tw M LA aj mtA M u L- DID 0 E a 0 6- UJ ai CL Ub c w S u to M 0 o Mt A U- 0 (U zai CL ai Q) aj in C) u LLJ M 0 6- 0 0 0 u ZA E "0 a 0 0o -0 m �u u u m CL < E "a 4- M: cr — CL rtn E w .2 m m CL 0 L) Ln tA cu LL; 2 aj %- a) &n tA OL C) M m _0 w 0 . %- aj t2a CL ai CL m r L -E M o E cn 40 Fn amm Mo tv 0 wo o J", 0 u 0 u Ln w = a =sws 61 0 Q) I- cu 0 3 CL .0 0 U Mq) aj Y -0 C: MO Z cc �= m CL Qj 0 Ln >. li r on 0 M u tn Wl M C E kA E — U- 0 to 0 0 m tD — GJ C: 0 M ai E CLu W 0 0 W �;- M OJ ai LnQJ 0 m 0 0 E IA en u Z o Ln ai o 0 o m Qj u m w A I- j''�ry u M 3: z 0 OJ 6- .6, Ln > cu 10 < to 0 0 r -I a% 00 Ln w a Li 00 m m E 0 tA a) Ln 0 0 C) (D Ch 0 LD .2 T — 00 0 00 E = z cu c 0 = LD a) w m E :3 z x m m to U = 0 0 The County began its 2021 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation Process in September of 2020. The County held its first virtual annual public hearings to present an overview of the Consolidated Plan process, to encourage citizens to offer input concerning housing, homeless, special needs and community development needs, and to discuss the past use of funds and accomplishments. In addition, the members of the public were provided with information about the 2021 CDBG, HOME and HTF application process. The County informed participants of the County's CP priorities and provided an opportunity for participants to provide their concerns or comments. It 11-6 �6- Consolidated Plan and Action Plan process. 29, 2020 through January 27, 2021. - 'T I MIUM 111IRM6111901 M Ulm . . . . . . . . "rip priorities within their district. public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(1)) in September 2020, the County conducted virtual Public Hearings to inform the public about the 2021 CD8G, HOME, and HTF application process. Members of the public were provided with information on CDBG, HOME, and HTF programs. An overview of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan priorities and goals were also presented and reviewed. The participants were asked to provide input on the county's current priorities and goals established as a result of community input at the various public hearings and consultations of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. In addition to these virtual public hearings, the OHCD also informed each Council Member representing all districts in the County of Hawai'i of the CP process and provided them with an opportunity to inform the County of any projects that would meet priorities within their district. Mlrm children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. OMB Control No 2506-0:117 (emp. 09/30/2021) 9 The State of Hawai'i is the primary agency that provides homeless funds to homeless service providers. The County . M« Bridging M (neighbor II i t (consisting of the State and Bridging the Gap) Continuum of Care. These groups focus on approaches to ending homelessness. The County is also a component of the Interagency Council on Homelessness - a conglomerate of govern' ` and providers ! to address statewide chronic homelessness through mainstream re-.4-rrogramming. Particication in the Continuum of Care also allow-�, the County F acquire other HUD fundsfor f that address homeless needsiN " needs to its homeless Describe ■ ' jurisdiction's determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes M projects byfunds, and developfunding,policiesF Countyprocedures for the operation and administration of HMIS. The of r' not f) Emergency Solution1 of Hawai'i allocates these funds to eligible homelessproviders. 2. Describe Agencies, ■ organizationsparticipated i and describe ''jurisdiction'ssocial e agencies and ,. 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E em 0 Ln 0 rl ou r4 Ln 14 0 tw CU Qj U. 0 OA tu 0 u Lm - 'o o 0 aj _0 qA IL cr 0 E ho m 0 06 0 = LL x m Lu E I may be ( to address the needsidentified in the plan County owned land has been used in the past, and will be used in the future, to develop affordable housing projects for the low- and moderate -income households /: Usually, a long-term lease (55 years) is executed with the non-profit organization for a nominal annual lease amount. It is stated in the lease that the non-profit organization must keep the project affordable to low- and moderate -income households for the duration of the lease. T, County of Hawai'Vs K,,. ;a Nui Communityg projecti, ,i r „ 'o oa South Kohala is designed to provide workforce housing for low- and moderate- income persons. The first phase included the sale of 91, fee simple single family and bungalow L'�w A4; producing approximately 100 units. The County of Hawaii received an Executive Order from the State of Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) granting the County of Hawaii control and management rights to a vacant single-family property located at 1215 Kalili Place, Hilo, Hawaii, in the University Heights Residential subdivision. The property will be used to construct a new 4 bedroom/3 bath single-family structure for special needs/elderly OMB Control No, 2506117 (exp. 09/30/2021) FIR Q E Eg PP! 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These projects include improvements to 2 shelters who serve victims of domestic violence and improvements to at a low income housing project. The County will also utilize its 2021 HTF funds to construct an elderly/veteran rental housing project along with the redevelopment of single family residence for a special needs/elderly housing residence. Project Name Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Wastewater Treatment Plant -, Repairs .. . . .... . ....... . ... ... Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Certified Kitchen Conversion West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter Interior and Exterior Renovations CDBG Administration, Manning and Fair Housing HTF Administration Table 7 - Project Information IN ! 111 1111 111 IF 111 Jill 11 1 1111111 11 11111111 11111 11 RON !!!!1 11;11 1 1 11111 OMB ContrM No � 2506 0.1.1.7 (exp. 09/30/2021) M 1fl N Project Name Y 6/30/2022 Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Wastewater Treatment Plant Repairs Target re and type of families County of Hawaii Goals Supported, 570.208(a)(2)('i)(A) Low- and moderate -.Income Limited Clientele. Public Facilities - Improvements Needs Addressed Location escri ti n Public Facilities Fun i The activities inw:;4v°e design, purchase„ repair and installation of sewage C; $1,420,889 Description The Department of Environmental Management will utilize $1,320,889 of side wastewater treatment plant, 2021 CDBG funds and $100,000 of program income to design, purchase, Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Certified Kitchen - Conversion .................................................. Target Area repair and install sewage treatment plant .systems which have been Goals Supported Public Facilities - Improvements identified by the Department of Health as insufficient to receive and disperse the wastewater at the on-site wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), These improvements have been deemed necessary to avoid violations from the State Dept, of Health and the possible shut down of the WWTP,This project may utilize CIP funding which will be paid back to the County through the CDBG Program pre award total CDBG grant award ($674,000.00). These activities are eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public Facilities and Improvements. Target Date Y 6/30/2022 Estimate the number This project will serve 91 units servicing lour- and moderate -income and type of families households and meets the CDBG Program National Objective 24 CFR that ill benefit from 570.208(a)(2)('i)(A) Low- and moderate -.Income Limited Clientele. the proposed activities Location escri ti n '73-4180 Ulu Wiini Place, Kaiilua Kona, HI 96740 Planned Activities The activities inw:;4v°e design, purchase„ repair and installation of sewage treatment plant 'systems which have been identified by the Dept of Health as insufficient to handle the current wastewater flow at the on- side wastewater treatment plant, Project a Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Certified Kitchen - Conversion .................................................. Target Area County o Hawaii Goals Supported Public Facilities - Improvements Needs Addressed Public Facilities Funding C G�." $495,500 K m Description funds2021 CDBG expand equipment in order to renovate an existing kitchen and convert it into a Certified kitchen to meet Dept. of Health standards,. This project should preparation and meals during the Covid pandemic as well as to provide meals for after school programs project Witr awardCDBG Program pre of up to 25% of the total ($674,OWOO). Facilities Hilo which services actual and potential victims of domestic and family improvementsviolence. To assist the County in its timely expenditure of CDBG funds, CFS may utilize unrestricted private funding to begin the renovation be BG Program award (5674,000,00). This underactivity is eligible r Public Facilities fi Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No 2506 0117 (exp 09/30/2021) Target Date 6/30/20122 Estimate the number The project will serve 95 low income households (380 low income and type of families persons) at the lila Wini Low ,income Dousing Project and meets the that will benefit from CDBG Program National Objective 24 CFR 5'70,2 8(a)(2)(i)(A) Low- and the proposed activitiesModerate-income Limited Clientele. Location Description 73-4160 Ulu Wini Place, ailua-Kona, HI96740 Planned tiviti The activity involves all the necessary construction to renovate a current kitchen to meet the State of Hawaii Department of health"s Certified Kitchen requirements, Project Name Hale Ghana Llcrrrlestic Abuse Shelter Interior and Exterior Renovations Target Area County of Hawaii Goals Supported Public Facilities •. Improvements ee sr se Public Facilities Funding CDBG: $22.5„7501 [description non-profit Mid and Farrriily Services Real Property, inc, will utilize $225,760 of 2021 CDBG funds to design and construct continued interior and exterior renovations to preserve the only Domestic Abuse Shelter in Hilo which services actual and potential victims of domestic and family improvementsviolence. To assist the County in its timely expenditure of CDBG funds, CFS may utilize unrestricted private funding to begin the renovation be BG Program award (5674,000,00). This underactivity is eligible r Public Facilities fi Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No 2506 0117 (exp 09/30/2021) El Estimate the number U The proposed improvements will benefit 230 domestic violence victims and type of families including families with children of domestic violence on an annual basis, that will benefit from This meets the CDBG Program National Objective 24 CFR the proposed activities 570.208(a)(2)(i)(A) Low- and Moderate Income Limited Clientele. Location Description Confidential address inHilo, Hawaii 06720 . ... ................................................................................................ ............................... .. . .. . .. . .. ........................ . . .. ................. . ............................................ ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Planned Activities The proposed improvements include but are not limited to removing and replacing flooring, interior and exterior painting, replacing kitchen appliances, preparation of a new playground equipment area, outdoor pavilion area for congregation by clients and providers, and exterior storage and construction and other related costs such as permits and advertising. violence. To assist the County in its timely expenditure of CDBG funds, CFS may utilize unrestricted private funding to begin the renovation improvements and will be reimbursed through the CDBG Program prem award of up to 251% of the total CI)BG grant award ($674,000.00). This activity is eligWle under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public Facilities and Improvements. and typeof families -'7 rc - that will benefit from This meets the CDBG Program National Objective 24 CFR the proposed activities 570.208(a)(2)(i)(A) Low and Moderate Income Limited Clientele. (WIR Con�voll No 2506 0117 �exp, 09/30/2021) W 0 U Planned Activities The proposed improvements include but are not limited to removing and replacing flooring, interior and exterior painting, additional security and safety systems to windows, efficient lighting fixtures, repairs and upgrades to its utility storage room, replacement of plumbing pipes and external fixtures, and construction and other related costs such as permits and advertising. Project Name CDBG Administration, Planning and Fair Housing Target Area County of Hawaii Goals Supported Public Facilities - Improvements Needs Addressed i Public Facilities Infrastructure Funding BG: $500,000 DescriptionCDB funds will be used to administer and coordinate the County 0 6 and Fair Housing Programs to ensure effective and timely project implementation in accordance with all applicable HUD rules and regulations, CDBG funds will also be used to fund present and future planning documents in accordance with federal rules. Target6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from e proposed ctivities Location sri tin 1990 Kinoole St, Ste 102, Hilo HI 96720 Planned civities Planning and Administration Project a est Kawili Street/Veteran Housing (HTF) Target rea County of Hawaii Goals Supported Housing - Affordable Mental Units Needs Addressed ousin Funding Housing Trust Fundi $3,132,873 Description The non. - profit affordable housing corporation Hui Kauhale, lnc, (HKI), will utilize National Housing Trust Fun TF) to develop 92 (91 plus 1 manager unit) affordable rental units for seniors/veterans. This activity meets the States priority to utilize HTF funds for affordable housing. Target ate 12/31/2023 WMINUM M, M Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from deffl=- Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from 64 Ims-rAvi-, r14, PI VW -M zmzz= Planned Activities This activity will provide 91 units to the extremely low, low and moderate income families. 0 mm� f1i I t, funus IVII , at coorlin D ounty"s program to ensure effective and timely project implementation in accordance with all applicable HTF rules and regulations., 12/31/2024 1990 Kinoole St., Ste 102 Hilo, Hl 96720 Planning and administration OMB Contral No 2506,.0:117 (exp 09/30/2021 � 0 On cl Mme anu minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The County does not allocate funds based on geographic areas. The CDBG funds are allocated though a Request For Proposal (RFP) process which ranks and rates projects for program eligibility, need and meeting the County's priorities and objectives of the Consolidated Plan. OMB Conud No 2506 0117 iexp 0913012021) M. The County selected 4 C'.c projects ', ing in its 202 Action Plan. It consisted public fa ty projects. bprojects 4homeless victims and families of domestic violence in Hilo and Kona and the other two projects are for improvements at ,., Ulu Wini Low income Housing ProjectHawaii. r. County also utilize its 2021 HTF funds to construct an elderly/veteran rental housing project. In addition, County will use HOME funds for its TBRA rental assistance program. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless ....._..... ... _.,r.... .... .��.. ... m�..... _._ 350 Non -Homeless 19 Special -Needs Total 543 One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through . ,Rental Assistance The Production of New Units 97 Rehab of Exisdrignits Acquisition of Existing Units Total 197 Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type lf; 01 K 0M. B conon No 25(P6 0117 (exp, 0s/:30/20 21) IE AP -60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) fttrodu,otioi 1A T I T Hawaii. Please defer to the State's Action Plan. Hawaii. Please defer to the State's Action Plan. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management a participate in homeownership The State of Hawaii Public Housing Authority rnanages the public housing throughout the State of Hawaii. Please defer to the State's Action Plan. L TrotW MOR" LI MWIrewlaffn 7=1 I provided or other assistance Hawaii. Please defer to the State's Action Plaw- OAAB Control No 2506 01.17 (exp 09/3012021) 911 AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91-220(i) Introduction To address and serve the Homeless and Special Needs population, the County has listed within its high priorities, the use of CDBG funds for public facilities, infrastructure, and public service activities. CDBG funds will be utilized to address w domestic o and Kona. Upon completion the interior and exterior renovations at the domestic abuse shelters will provide a safe environment for victims and families of domestic violence. These activities meet the high priorities and goals ■ od. 'd Plan. Describe the jurisdictions r fir.ls and actions for edd ending including individual needs countiesThe State of Hawai'i or Point -In -Time count of personsexperiencing 4 address and `ld, 'to-iielessaiess. Determining the needs and solutions of homeless persons and families are ongoing. Assessment, intake fit. services are part of the integral processes at emergency shelters and transitional housing permanentMexperiencing , Helpingrns (especially chronically homelessindividuals permanent housing and independentM 4 period of time that d families to affordable housing units, and preventing individualsd families who were recently homeless from becoming i - TITETrMTMnuYTIWAarriers .nr low-incomeHelping M becoming homeless, especially M and those who ,.........being discharged4.. t publicly M i 0MR Controll No. 2506-0117 4exp 09130/2021) F" assistance"all;m public or private agencies that address housing,social facilities,employment, education, or youth needs. to individuals and families who are discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care which include health care and ,;' programscorrections are tremendously d Fol ,fl ;:;,o t Street trey To provide essential services, housingresources and families living on the streets. Through its subrecipients, the County will provide direct services to meet the immediate needs of"" K, engage them in services as a path toward accessing permanent housing. Street outreach services include engagement thatprovides immediate support and links to other a , ,, and a,, includeYI r gimmediate o„ clothing, etc); assessment and case management understand identify housing options; emergency physical and mental health services; and services for special populations including homeless youth, victim services and services for people living with HIV/AlDS, shelter for homeless persons within new and existing emergency and purpose of providing decent housing and essential services for the homeless population. Essential services include, but are not fieducation p assistance and emir_�Ral services, life skills training, tran��I' services for specialpopulations, maintaining permanent housing. "M ''NM To provide housing relocation and stabilization services and rental assistance to prevent households from experiencing homelessness. The County will support grant subrecipients that provides services to extremely low-income individuals and families living in the County to maintain housingpermanent rental housing and achieve housing stability. Housing relocation and stabilization can include, but is not limited to, financial assistance including moving related costs and utility assistance, Y' bility K'management.Householdsf' r receive up to 24 months Rapid Re -Housing: To provide housing relocation and stabilization services and rental assistance to quickly move households experielessne »4 stable, permanent housing.:The County will «©sm:vxe<yzr : .5'a-Mces . in the County to maintain or identify alternative permanent rental housing achieve housing stability. Housing relocation and stabilization can include, but is not limited to, financial assistance including moving related costs «2 utility assistance, housing search and placement andhow»v stability case management. Households <may also receive up to 24 months of reassistance formarket rental housing. Homeless Management|«ormkbn stem: ;« rn-_Icw «s w:: «u2:: : I the BridgingGap, Continuum ofC by convening andproviding x«c?»*«yz»eoyw©l assistance providers. in coordination with the Bridging the Gap, the County will support the improvement of homeless data<f+>i« 4improve am »2 outcomes for homeless »t««»L V «r2y2«> 7+}< f«; oNe amm &,3«.0 7 m E 130120zt M Introduction: There are many major barriers affecting the production of affordable housing in the State of Hawaii. impedimentsalso indicates these only the State but all four Counties as well. These fundingimpediments have been identified as the lack of available developable land, lack of major off-site infrastructure, high cost of construction, government regulations, community opposition and environmental concerns. The County does not have the resources nor the available funding effectssufficient to adequately address these impediments. However, the County continues to look at other avenues to educate and promote legislation to support the development of affordable housing. Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative residentialas barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on impediments affordable IMIRIFIR 111 171111 11! MIT; ",I III III I I III - H * Work with Real Property fax Division to inform landlords about the Affordable Rental Housing Program. * Represent homeless needs to Stag Agencies to encourage mainstream resourcing to address homelessness. Support d prehi,emption, pursuant to Hawaiit. assist in expediting �evelopment of affordable 0 0 , ; y; IPt M * Review and update the building code andva..aa elimination or modification of onerous codes that do not affect health and safety. To build affordable homes for very «low and low-income families in Hawaii is costly. The strengths#:the affordable housing delivery syste.the county is derived fromthe manydifferent : toward one common goal; d provide for more� Federal agencies, private non -profits, private social service providers, private lenders and private for-profit New programs»4322 —©» »: being established to «w, tax incentives, ,low-interest ©interim financing, bond financi t Q — fj,22+ { Sx«¥m2wr; Listed below are the actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty -level and social service agencies. m d 2 v:»,>¥§r-w r< <a, e:vacill 111111pi « IN 11 g<»>«>c,««? «> < one of theobstacles . meeting underserved needs is the producof affordable housin Accordingto the current Census,17.4% of the people in Hawaii County are below the poverty level. This Ls 7,b ' ;,""""'fi employment HUD administering wouldBased Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) that targets the extremely low and very -low income households. This limit the households from paying more than 30% of their income to housing rentalcosts. Another program the County is administering is the National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) that targets the extremely low-income households. The HTF can be used to acquire, construct or rehabilitate housing and households.ly areas households with income below poverty line as extremely low income. Administering the HTF will assist the county in reducing the number families. In addition, the County is administering the Department of Labor's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program which require a one-stop shop. The one-stop concept allows a client to access various services from a central location, which includes self-sufficiency and financial literacy programs. The mandatory partners in the one-stop shop are: WICIA programs, Native American programs, migrant and seasonal farm worker programs, veteran employment program, adult education, welfare -to -work senior communiity service emolo iment oro ram,s vocational rehabilitation services for i[, i -R- The County continues to participate in CDBG/HOME/HTF Quarterly Coordinators' coordinates State-wide activities and performances measures; State wide Continuum of Care group which meets every other month to collaborate on homeless issues; the Inter -Agency on If FA ( service agencies Annual Action Plan 2021 KE upcoming events and on and off-site training. The County has allocated Project Based Vouchers to the Ulu Wini Low Income Housing which provides social service activities such as crisis intervention, counseling, after school programs and case management to its residents. OWContraMa 2506-01:17(exp 09/3012021) go Itrojects planned with all CDBG,(G, be available d * the year are identified in th7e Table. r* program omavailable for ;ate ,trojects to be carried o Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 4 CFR 91.220(l)(1) Pr,vajects pla-rned—ivit1h all -C-U!G fynls cxXz-ctei to Wt tM year-art4�.tiitifie,; ii) th! Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included ii projects to be carried out. 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 100,000 . The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that MI be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0 S. The amount of income from float funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 100,000 Other CDHG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities . The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of love and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plana 100.00% Annual Action Plan 3 2021 mJ N'n 8 Control No. 2506"011 (exp 139130/2021) 10I Z=1 owl I" Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2) 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows: 2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows-, The County of Hawai'i will recapture the total amount of HOME funds expended for a project when the recipient fails to comply with the terms of its agreement with the County, or refuses to accept conditions imposed by the County, HHFDC, or HUD, when the recipient sells or otherwise transfers d with HOME nr t Pplicable A,-'riod of affA,,rd of final payment for the project by the County. 3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows: The County of Hawaii will recapture the total amount of HOME funds expended for a project when the recipient fails to comply with the terms of its agreement with the County, or refuses to accept conditions imposed by the County, HHFDC, or HUD, when the recipient sells or otherwise transfers any real or personal property purchased or constructed with the HOME funds within the applicable period of affordability and when the recipient ceases to use the property constructed, rehabilitated and/or renovated with HOME funds for the applicable period of affordability, following the issuance of final payment for the project by the County. 4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows: QNMCOntrodNc� 2506,0117(exp 09/3012021) Im Housing Trust Fund G. 1144,fftf Ly-d'villorA I I!!III!I ITER11111:11 111 11 11111111 11 11 1 10 MITI Milillil I ii INE1111 lililiffli'll'iNiiiiiii U� �111I=11111!1:11:7112:illl! Will! Will Ill lill ll 11 —117MM02=111 ZIN J� J 'T.1 MIAMI area median income. c. Describe the selection criteria that the jurisdiction will use to select applications submitted by eligible recipients. Hawaii County will review and rate all project proposals in accordance with the State's Selection Criteria. In addition, all project proposals will be reviewed using Hawaii County's Selection Criteria, which considers additional factors. Please refer to Section Vill. — "Selection Criteria" of the attached I Allocation Plan. d. Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on geographic distribution, which is description of the geographic areas of the State (including areas of lowiiiincome and minority concentration) in which it will direct assistance during the ensuing program year. I . . . . . . . . . . decent, safe and sanitary affordable housing to primarily serve households with incomes at or below 30% of the area median income in Hawaii County. e. Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on the applicant's ability to obligate HTF funds and undertake eligible activities in a timely manner. I-riteria used to evaluate the applicants' ability to obligate HTF funds and successfully undertake eligible A -- OlIABCOntrollNo 25060117(exp 09/30/2021) M expenditure requirements, previous experience in successfully implementing projects utilizing federal funds. f. Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on the extent to which rents for units in the rental project are affordable to extremely lows, income families. A requirement of the award HTF funds are for new construction of affordable #. . a,households ay, '; of the mediiR area .' o:at . 4 III III ill 111 r Please refer to Section Vill. — "Selection Criteria" of the attached HTF Allocation Plan, h, [describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on the merits of the application in meeting, the priority housing needs of the jurisdoction (such as housing that is accessible to transit or employment centers, housing that includes green building and sustainable development features, or housing that serves special needs populations). The criteria that applications for FITF funds are reviewed, ranked and rated includes location and amenities critical to meet the needs of extreme -low and low. and moderate -income households. Such amenities include reliable access to public transportation, government services, medical and other emergency services. i. Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on the location of existing affordable housing. The County considers all suitable areas throughout the County other than locations of existing affordable housing. Win S ritlpflrev pro,I Tiot I ng wko",funding op4ipB ICiI, 2506-0 117 (e p. 09130/202:1) EN There is greater consideration for projects that utilizes other sources of funding including non-federal funding that has been secured and firm commitments have been received. 2. Does the jurisdiction's application require the applicant to include a description of the eligible activities to be conducted with HTF funds? CM 3. Does the jurisdiction's application require that each eligible recipient certify that housing units assisted with HTF finds will comply with HTF requirements? I 4. Performance Goals and Benchmarks. The jurisdiction has met the requirement to provide for performance goals, consistent with the jurisdiction's goals established under 24 CFR .; including HTF in its housing goals in the housing table on the SP -45 Goals and AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives screens, W , Rehabilitation Standards. The jurisdiction must establish rehabs itatlon standards for all HTF assisted housing rehabilitation activities that set forth the requirements that the housing must meet upon project completion. The jurisdiction's description of its standards ,-,-dost be in sufficient detail to determine the required rehabilitation work including methods and materials. The standards may refer to applicable codes or they may establish requirements that exceed the minimum requirements of the codes. The jurisdiction must attach its rehabilitation standards below. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds for the rehabilitation of housing, enter "N/A" In addition, the rehabilitation standards must address each of the following: health and safety; major systems; lead-based paint,- accessibility, disaster mitigation (where relevant); state and local codes, ordinances, and zoning requirements Uniform Physical Condition Standards; and Capital Needs Assessments (if applicable). M 6. Resale or Recapture Guidelines. Below, the jurisdiction must enter (or attach) a description of the guidelines homebuyers. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds to assist first-time homebuyers, enter "N/A". M OMB Coraid No 2506,,,0117 (ext w. 09/3012021.) EM 7. HTF Affordable Homeownership Limits. if the jurisdiction intends to use HTF funds for homebuyer assistance and does not use the HTF affordable homeownership limits for the area provided by HUD, it must determine 95 percent of the median area purchase price and set forth the information in accordance with §93.305. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds to assist first-time homebuyers, enter e'NIAPP M 8, Limited Beneficiaries or Preferences. Describe how the jurisdiction will limit the beneficiaries or give preferences to a particular segment of the extremely low- or very low-income population to serve unmet needs identified in its consolidated plan or annual action plan. if the jurisdiction will not limit the beneficiaries or give preferences to a particular segment of the extremely low- or very low-income population, enter "N/A." Any limitation or preference must not violate nondiscrimination requirements in § 93.350, and the jurisdiction must not limit or give preferences to students. The jurisdiction may permit rental housing owners to limit tenants or give a preference in accordance with § 93.303 only if such limitation or preference is described in the action plan. M 9. Refinancing of Existing Debt. Enter or attach the jurisdiction's refinancing guidelines below. The guidelines describe the conditions under which the jurisdiction will refinance existing rental housing project debt. The jurisdiction's refinancing guidelines must, at minimum, demonstrate that rehabilitation is the primary eligible activity and ensure that this requirement is met by establishing a minimum level of rehabilitation per unit or a required ratio between rehabilitation and refinancing. If the jurisdiction will not refinance existing debt, enter "N/A." 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