2016-11-15 Proposed Revision Summary

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P] 5.13 Expand Improve Parks & Recreation Facilities 13.2 County Action Policy 100: Conduct Park facilities condition assessments and prioritize improvement funding. Update the "County of Hawai'i Recreation Plan: to reflect newly identified recreational priorities. Specific needs identified include: ■ Assess court conditions for basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts and prioritize these improvements (e.g., Hakalau tennis courts; Pepe'ekeo basketball courts, etc.). ■ Identify parks in need of playground equipment and pavilions. ■ Assess and improve or develop new restroom facilities at the Waipi'o Lookout to ensure they are adequate for the number of users to the site and meet hygienic standards for maintenance and cleanliness. (GP 12.3 (f) & (e)) Policy 101: Complete the following recreation projects: ■ Solar -water heating for Laupahoehoe Swimming Pool ■ Re -roof: Honomu Gym, Papa'ikou Gym, Honoka'a pool facility and lower and upper field concession buildings, Pa'auilo annex, Papa'aloa Gym/Annex, Papa'ikou gym/community center; ■ Convert the old Honoka'a courthouse facility to use for community meetings and functions. (Requires a management agreement with the State of Hawai'i, and relates the intent of GP 12.5.4(a)) ■ Hazardous materials abatement at Papa'aloa Gym ■ Perform regular termite and other pest assessments/treatments at each Community Center and Parks facility. New Policy: Continue to improve parks and recreation outreach efforts for youth and senior programs in rural communities to ensure program and facility information is adequately available, promoted online through accessible websites and through other mediums, and kept up-to-date to facilitate maximum community participation. New Policy: Develop walking paths around existing ballparks and other park grounds, as feasible. These walking paths should be level, paved footpaths that meet accessibility requirements whenever possible. 0 Refer to existing Policy 103, and Kokua Actions 23, 38, 50, and 61.