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Assess how the jurisdiction's use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and <br />specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority <br />activities identified. <br />CDBG PROGRAM: <br />Housing Rehabilitation: In PY2017, the County of Hawaii rehabilitated 5 owner occupied units <br />to meet health and safety standards. During this period 10 new applications were received, <br />with 7 currently in process. <br />Construction of fire/police and/or solid waste facilities: The County of Hawaii completed the <br />acquisition of a VVildland Brush truck for the Pahala Fire Station. <br />Construct and/or repair public facilities: The Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island began the <br />tree removal from their facility premises along with the installation of perimeter fencing. The <br />Kona Domestic Abuse Shelter began its renovations to the shelter kitchen, walkways and <br />children's playground. The County executed design contracts for the Kulaimano Elderly Roof <br />and Fencing Project, the West Hawaii Emergency Shelter Certified Kitchen Project, and the Hilo <br />Adult Day Care Center. The Hilo Adult Day Care Center is currently under construction and <br />scheduled to be completed in October 2018. <br />Transportation Services: Homeless service provider Hope Services acquired and received two <br />full wheel drive vehicles to conduct mobile outreach services to homeless families and <br />individuals. <br />Public Services: The Food Basket acquired two refrigerated trucks to be delivered in July 2018 <br />to provide increase food distribution as well as to transport food during emergency or times of <br />natural disaster. <br />HOME PROGRAM: <br />TBRA: The County of Hawaii projected to serve 20 families in PY2017. Two (2) new families <br />were served in the TBRA program, for a total of 64 families assisted with TBRA program funds. <br />Rental Housing for Special Needs Population: The construction of the Mohouli Heights Senior <br />Neighborhood Residences, Phase II, a 2015 HOME project, began in October 2016. The project <br />consists of 30 one -bedroom rental units for low income seniors, 14 of these units are <br />designated as HOME -assisted units. The project construction was completed in October 2017 <br />and it was fully leased by December 2017. <br />CAPER 8 <br />OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp, 06/30/2018) <br />