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Application STU.26-02 ID: Applicant: Kohanaiki 'Ohana Property: O'oma Beach, N. Kona: 7-3-009:004 Requested $48,000 Amount: Proposed Invasive species removal, native plant propagation and restoration, and Scope: integration of stewardship activities into local school curriculums Comments This is a continuation of the current stewardship and maintenance activities. Application STU.26-03 ID: Applicant: Keauhou Canoe Club Property: Keauhou Bay, N. Kona TMKs 7-8-012:35 and 7-8-012:106 Requested $35,000/$46,500 Amount: Proposed Clearing area to provide site for Hawaiian cultural events. Restoration of Scope: native plants and provision of security for the property. Comments: • Grant funds requested on page 2 of the application of$35,000 do not match total grant funds requested in application budget of$35,000 of $46,500. • Per budget breakdown, $45,000 of grant funds would be paid to contractors for security and site clearance with remainder of$1,500 towards plant purchases and maintenance. Security is not a reimbursable expense. Application STU.26-04 ID: Applicant: Kupa Aina O Keauhou Property: Keauhou Bay, N. Kona TMKs 7-8-012:35 and 7-8-012:106 Requested $93,000/$79,000 Amount: Proposed Development and maintenance of archaeological inventory, invasive species Scope: removal and native plant restoration and propagation of native coastal plants. Hosting workshops. Establishing a monitoring program for adjacent coastline. Comments • Organization's Bylaws state that Directors may be compensated. • Application does not include required letter of Authorized signer for the organization. • Applicant did not initial section J of the application acknowledging the required documents if awarded grant funds. • There is no management plan in place and the project scope is wide: from restoring marine ecosystems and monitoring nutrient levels to establishing a nursery and hosting workshops. Proposed activities may not be viable. Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider 2