Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2018

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Another large construction project that was completed during the past fiscal year, included the Pana' ewa Drag Strip at a cost of approximately $5.0 million, which involved renovation of restrooms to be ADA compliant, new launch pad and guardrail systems and new concession buildings. There was also the Kukuihaele Park Improvements project at a cost of approximately $5.4 million, which involved the construction of a new basketball court, new baseball field with chain link fencing, dugout buildings and bleachers. For the Future Public Safety — A high priority for the Police Department is to seek funding to implement a body worn camera system to assist officers in the field. The funding needed would be for acquiring necessary equipment as well as additional personnel to manage the program. Additionally, in conjunction with the Fire Department, the Department hopes that a long -envisioned combined Fire and Police Dispatch Center will be realized. Planning— The County Council adopted the Ka' a Community Development Plan in October 2017 and the nine year process demonstrated the passion and resilience of the community to provide an inspired vision for Ka 5. The Windward Planning Commission completed its review of the Hamakua Community Development Plan in May 2018 and forwarded it on to the County Council for final adoption. The multi-year comprehensive review of the Hawai'i County General Plan is more than half way complete and is expected to be adopted in fiscal year 2020. Public LVorks - DPW is currently working on the following County and Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) projects: • The Kalaniana ole Avenue Reconstruction project (Kamehameha/Railroad Avenue to Ka uhane Avenue) is valued at $17 million and started in fiscal year 2018. The project includes the widening of Kalaniana' ole Avenue to add a new sidewalk, bicycle and left turn lanes, construction of a new waterline and appurtenances; drainage improvements; reconstructing and re -paving the roadway and installation of pavement markings and signs. The projected completion date is the middle of fiscal year 2020. • The Ali'i Drive Culvert Replacement project, estimated at $12 million, is currently being bid upon by contractors. This project includes the demolition and reconstruction of a concrete culvert bridge. Completion is slated for the middle of fiscal year 2021. • The construction of the West Hawai'i Office of the Prosecuting Attorney building is valued at $14 million and will be the office complex for the prosecuting attorneys, clerical, administrative and program staff of the county. Completion of the project is currently slated for the middle of 2019. 4