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HCHA meeting September 7, 2021 <br />unique about this is we'll start through a database, start tracking outcomes so <br />depending on upon the goals of the household, we'll be able to provide the <br />agencies that refer them into the FEC, exactly what kind of goals were <br />achieved and then make that public, not only to back the agency but to <br />everyone so like I said, to share as we get into it. Our goal is to have all of the <br />counselors in place and our database in place for a soft launch at the end of <br />this month and a full formal launch in early October. So again, the FEC, <br />although we're starting with just a handful of partners to get us started, <br />eventually we, this program will encompass many other organizations and <br />agencies that work one-on-one with individuals who may not have staff on <br />board that is certified to develop the financial or may not be comfortable in <br />doing the deliver of services. We want to really begin to build our partnerships in <br />the community. So like I said, for implementation, delivery of services in October <br />of this year, we're completing the financial counseling certification process and <br />doing some outreach, our office also brought on board Kelci Wandell, and who <br />is being charged with full program implementation and management of this <br />program moving forward, we have lots of work ahead of us. Any questions? <br />Kierkiewicz: Sharon, if it's okay with you, can I ask you any questions we might <br />have at Council tomorrow because I know that this particular Bill had been <br />rushed, I think you (inaudible) Committee or Council so we can reserve them <br />until that moment. Thank you. <br />Hirota: Yes, correct. <br />Kierkiewicz: Thank you. <br />Hirota: And then the last one cause I know, I want to be mindful of time, <br />homeownership assistance program. Program launched in March of this year, <br />we just finished our Request for Proposal which we will be posting today for 14 <br />days, we're looking for a contractor to help us administer the program, initial <br />funding is 3.2 million, with $375,000 for program administration, it is funding <br />coming through the State, Department of Budget and Finance and I think it's on <br />the agenda for tomorrow too for approval so I appreciate your support. Hawaii <br />County and Kauai County were selected as doing the initial and the pilot <br />program and then reporting back to the State for full implementation once their <br />full plan is adopted. It's for individual homeowners experiencing financial <br />hardship dating back to January of 2020 provided they have not received <br />assistance, there's certain income levels and like I said, it's going to get posted <br />today and we're launching, we're targeting for a launch in early October. <br />Kierkiewicz: Thank you, Sharon, I think we'll also have a moment at Council to <br />kind of talk story, ask questions so I just want to mahalo you, Administrator Kunz <br />and your entire team for all of their incredible hard work in innovation on these <br />Page 33 of 34 <br />