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February 2, 2018 <br />Page 2 <br />HB 2461 proposes to have the funding for these villages and centers expended <br />by the State Department of Human Services (DHS). If for any reason DHS is unable or <br />unwilling to take on that task, I would ask you to consider awarding the funds directly to <br />the County of Hawai'i. This project is important enough that I would be pleased to have <br />the County administer its development. <br />My staff would like to suggest some amendments to the original draft of HB 2461. <br />The proposed changes are attached for your easy reference, and if there are any <br />questions, my Homeless Coordinator, Lance Niimi, would be happy to respond. He can <br />be reached at (808) 961-8211 or Lance.Niimi@hawaiicouty.gov. <br />Please help us make this vision of ending homelessness in Hawai'i County a <br />reality by appropriating the requested funds in HB 2461. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Harry Kim <br />Mayor, County of Hawai'i <br />County ofHawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />