Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2021

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For the Future Public Safety — The major challenge facing the Police Department thus far this fiscal year is the implementation and management of the County of Hawaii Animal Control Program that was transferred from being contracted to a third party to being part of the Police Department in June 2021. Challenges facing the Department resulting from this change include but are not limited to the hiring of manpower for a 24-hour operation, acquiring or leasing property across the island for operations and purchasing equipment and supplies necessary to satisfy the needs of the program. Public Works - DPW is currently working on these major projects: The Ali`i Drive Culvert Replacement, valued at $12 million, includes the demolition and reconstruction of a concrete culvert bridge. The new structure provides a wider stream flow opening, a longer span, with 16-foot wide travel lanes and two 7-foot wide sidewalks. It was also a project of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The Mamalahoa Highway Widening, Mud Lane to Mana Road, valued at $19.6 million, includes the creation of turn lanes at side intersections. The project included grading, paving, retaining walls, and installing pavement markings and signs. It was also a STIP project. The Kalaniana`ole Avenue Reconstruction, Kamehameha/Railroad Avenue to Ka`uhane Avenue, is valued at $18.4 million. The project is in collaboration with the State Department of Transportation (DOT) and includes multi -use accessibility and the enhancement of roadway capacity, operations and safety for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. The work involves the widening of Kalaniana`ole Avenue to add for a concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, a paved shoulder, bicycle lanes, utility relocation and the installation of a new waterline. The projected completion date is in August 2022. The Hawaii County Emergency Call Center is valued at $31 million and is scheduled to begin in September 2021. The project includes a new 17,127 square foot essential facility building for the Police and Fire Dispatch. The project will generally consist of site work, parking lot (58 parking stalls), loading zones, landscaping, redundant generators, fuel tank and communication tower. The projected completion date is March 18, 2023. Culture and Recreation - The Department will continue to adhere to government proclamations, rules and guidelines as the pandemic continues. However, the Department will look to transition out of COVID-19 restrictions and strive to resume normal operations. The Department will also continue efforts to complete components of the ADA transition plan and other necessary repairs and improvements to park facilities. In particular, the Department is excited for the completion and reopening of the Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens. M