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Comm. 24-054 <br /> JNSYfOF M1jy <br /> Mitchell D.Roth Diane Nakagawa <br /> ��J i,ti <br /> Director <br /> Mayor r ;• <br /> Aaron Brown <br /> Deputy Director <br /> p OP'HF• <br /> County of Hawaii Hamana Ventura <br /> Finance Department—Property Management Division Property Manager <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Room 118 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 <br /> (808)961-8234 • Fax(808)961-8248 <br /> DATE: November 8,2024 <br /> TO: Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources <br /> Preservation Commission <br /> FROM: Department of Finance Property Management Division <br /> SUBJECT: 2025 Stewardship Grant Application Pre-Review Report <br /> The following report summarizes our preliminary review evaluations of stewardship grant applications <br /> received for the fiscal year 2025-2026. These evaluations aim to assist the PONC in making informed <br /> recommendations for the approval of grant funds based on the proposed scope of work, adherence to the <br /> Hawaii County Charter and Hawaii County Code, and potential areas of concern for each application. <br /> I. Application STU.25-01 <br /> Applicant: Hawaiian Islands Land Trust(HILT) <br /> Property: Mahukona Navigation &Ecological Complex <br /> Requested Amount: $76,348 <br /> Proposed Scope: Invasive species removal,native plant restoration, educational curriculum <br /> development, and public educational activities such as guided hikes and school site visits. <br /> Comments: <br /> • The application does not cover certain key parcels of land (TMK's 5-7-002:001 and 5-7- <br /> 003:010)which total 335 acres. Clarification is needed as to why these areas are excluded. <br /> • The application states that"there are no critical habitat designations" for the area; <br /> however, the conservation easement notes that Mahukona is known for frequent sightings <br /> of hoary bats and other endangered species. This inconsistency requires further <br /> clarification to ensure that proposed activities do not negatively impact these species. <br /> • The management plan for the property is not complete. This plan may influence trail <br /> maintenance and other activities on the site. <br /> • Additional information should be requested for the budget as it includes salaries,travel, <br /> and meeting expenses, some of which may not be allowable. <br /> 2. Application STU.25-02 <br /> Applicant: Pohaha I Ka Lam <br /> Property: Waip`io Valley Lookout <br /> Requested Amount: $80,400 <br /> Proposed Scope: Vegetation management,volunteer hosting,fire hazard reduction, and fence <br /> repair. <br /> Hawaz`z County is an equal opportunityprovider and employer. <br />