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March 16, 2023
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Heather Kimball, Council Chair and
Members of the Hawaii County Council -
Hawai`i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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Re: Operating Budget
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is anticipated j
to provide a$2,680,506 allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds to the Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) for Program Year I
(PY) 2023. The OHCD expects program income received or anticipated to be received
during the program year to provide a total of$2,780,506 of CDBG funds.
Enclosed is a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and submit the 2023 County of
Hawaii Annual Action Plan and all other related documents to HUD. Also enclosed is a
bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating $2,780,506 in
anticipation of receiving these funds.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Royce Shiroma of the Office of
Housing and Community Development at 961-8379.
Deanna S. Sako
Director of Finance
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Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provide e . Date
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Form :B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE j
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
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DEPARTMENT: Office of Housing &Community Dev. Date: 03/10/23 j
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STAFF CONTACT: Royce Shiroma PHONE: 961-8379
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A. REQUEST:
Please submit the attached bill to amend Ordinance No.22-63,as amended,the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the
Fiscal Year ending June 30,2023 to add Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)revenue and appropriate the same for the
General Fund,as follows:
010.3301.19 Federal Block Grant $2,680,506.00
010.3607.08 Block Grant—Program Income $ 100,000.00
010.931.5936. .115 West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter Phase 2 Improvements $ 252,615.00
010.931.5936. .115 Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council—Certified Kitchen Conversion $ 580,001.00
010.931.5936._.115 Hamakua Youth Community Center Phase 2 Improvements $ 650,000.00
010.931.5936._.115 Hale Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter Phase 2 Improvements $ 162,000.00
010.931.5936._.115 Mental Health Kokua—Hilo Hale Residence Improvements $ 175,000.00
010.931.5936._.115 Kau and Puna Volunteer Fire Station Brush Truck Acquisition $ 370,000.00
010.931.5936._.115 Mental Health Kokua—Van Transportation Acquisition $ 74,000.00
010.931.5936. .115 Administration, Planning&Fair Housing $ 516,890.00
Please also submit a Resolution approving and adopting the 2023 County of Hawaii Action Plan and authorizing the Mayor of the
County of Hawaii to execute and submit the Action Plan and all other related documents to the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD)for the CDBG.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION(USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED:
This appropriation reflects anticipated CDBG funding from HUD for the PY2023 CDBG program and program income received or
anticipated to be received by the Office of Housing and Community Development(OHCD). These funds will be utilized to encourage
the development of viable communities by providing decent housing,suitable and safe living environments,and providing accessibility
for disabled individuals to public facilities.All of these projects will benefit persons of low and moderate income throughout the island of
Hawaii.
The Action Plan is submitted to HUD annually and includes the actual projects and activities that will be carried out with the County's
2023 CDBG funds. It is required by HUD that the County of Hawaii submit its Action Plan by May 15,2023 before the County can
receive its 2023 CDBG allocation.
SIGNED: DATE:
partment Head
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GRANT SUMMARY
(Supplement to B-52, Request for Council Action
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T e of Grant Appropriation bein re uested: New or an additional a ro riation
® New(for this fiscal year period). OR ❑ Additional appropriation(to an existing grant);
Is a draft agreement attached? Has the original grant notification been transmitted to
❑ Yes ®No Council? [❑ Yes ❑No
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Name of Grant Program: Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
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Grantor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)
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County Grantee Department or Agency: Office of Housing and Community Development(OHCD)
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County Grantee Contact Person: Royce Shiroma Phone Number: 961-8379
Amount of Grant: $2,780,506.00
Grant Period(Commencement& Completion): 7/1/2023 -6/30/2028
Purpose of Grant: These funds will be utilized to encourage the development of viable communities by
providing decent housing, suitable and safe living environments, and providing accessibility
for disabled individuals to public facilities. Projects utilizing CDBG funds will benefit
persons of low and moderate income throughout the island of Hawaii.
Funding Source: ®Federal ❑Federal,passed-through state ❑State
*If Federal,passed-through state,provide Federal Agency:
County Match required?: ❑ Yes ®No
If yes, Matching Amount? Budgeted in account# :
In-kind? Explain:
Explanation:
County's personnel requirements: Amount of new position(s)?
Qty: Permanent: ❑ Temporary: ❑, Duration:
Full-time: ❑ Part-time: ❑, Time Element:
Qty: Contractual: ❑ Explain:
Explanation: N/A
Additional Comments about Grant:
B-52 Grant Summary Form