2017-COH - Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

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The $75 million improvements at the Kona International Airport include a centralized security area, a six -lane passenger screening checkpoint building and new restrooms, The expansion i� anticipated to be completed by February 2019. Major Initiatives UU37=11 "71 MAN 0w; MmmWffl,") I OT WS - R, and to improve responses and services to the community, such as 1) an online training and records management system, which is training software that allows all personnel to complete ,fidactic based training directly from the stations' computers and maintain training records, 2) a riew Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software and Emergency Dispatch Center Console upgrades to provide the most current CAD service and, 3) the implementation *.n the W,epartment's intranet which enables direct sharing of critical information amongst personnel within the department. Public Works — Over the past fiscal year the Department of Public Works (DPW) completed majM r projects in our community including: The Kapi'olani Steet project, valued at $14.1 million, was completed in August, 2016. The extension provides an alternate emergency evacuation route and improves traffic flow on Kilauea Avenue, Kino'ole Street, and the surrounding streets, The project involved the construction of concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; drainage improvements, utility installation, and relocation; traffic signals at two intersections and a concrete bridge across Waifikea Stream. The Mdmalahoa Highway Bypass Road and Nap6'opo'o Road Intersection Improvement project, valued at $30 million, was completed in November, 2016. This project involved the construction of a two-lane roadway from Haleki'i Street 2.2 miles to the vicinity of the Nap6'opo'o Road/Mamalahoa Highway intersection, The project included two travel lanes, paved shoulders, and traffic signals at the Nap6'opo'o intersection, driveway tie-ins, water utilities, and drainage improvements, The b ass road mitigates traffic cqn V',�. e rt i an such congested areas as Honalo, Kainaliu and Konawaena schools. The Komohana Street Reconstruction (Waidnuenue Avenue to K5k5au Street), valued at $4,6 million, was completed in May 2017. The project involved the reconstruction of approximately 4000 feet of roadway, traffic signal upgrades, pavement striping, and replacing utility valves and boxes. The project was completed in May 2017. all