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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0053.000 2024-2026C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Mayor William V. Brilhante, Jr. Managing Director - Merrick Nishimoto Deputy Managing Director County of Hawaii — Office of the-'Alayor 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • Phone (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Phone (808) 323-4444 • Fax (808) 323-4440 December 16, 2024 The Honorable Chairman Holeka Goro Inaba and Members of the County Council Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chairman Inaba and Members of the County Council, It is my pleasure to submit for your confirmation the appointment of Hugh Y. Ono, P.E. ("Mr. Ono") as Director for the County of Hawaii Department of Public Works, pursuant to Section 6-2.2 of the Hawaii County Charter. This appointment was effective on Monday, December 16, 2024. Mr. Ono has vast Engineering and leadership experience. He was the Vice President of SSFM International, Inc.'s Hawaii Island office. There he oversaw the administration and operations, including multi -million -dollar budgets. Prior to this role, he served as an Engineer for the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation. Prior to that role, he served as the Director of the County of Hawaii Department of Public Works. He has also been awarded Engineer of the year twice. Mr. Ono will serve a term co -terminus with my tenure, which will end on December 4, 2028. Pursuant to Rule 5(6)(a) of the Rules of Procedures and Organization of the Council of the County of Hawaii, I respectfully request that this nomination be placed on the next available Committee meeting. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Mayor, County of Hawaii Comm. No. �3 Council Action Due By: February 14, 2025 Ref. To. �Q Enclosure Last Council Meeting: February 5, 2025 Ref. Date DEC 17 2024 County of Hawai' i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. HUGH Y. ONO, P.E. VICE PRESIDENT (ISLAND OF HAWAII) Date Started With SSFM: 1999 Total Years of Experience: 56 EDUCATION B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Hawaii, 1965 REGISTRATION Professional Engineer, Civil Engineering, Hawaii, #2652-C (1970) PUBLICATIONS & SPEECHES/PRESENTATIONS Project Priority Management System Maintenance Management Systems (1989) Disaster Response for Volcanic Eruptions, APWA (1985) Albizia Tree Management Plan (2015) AWARDS Hawaii State Engineer of the Year (1992) Hawaii Island Engineer of the Year (1985) PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS • County of Hawaii Workforce Development Board: 2021 to present • Hilo Yacht Club- Finance Committee; CIP & Maintenance Management Sub Chair (2018 - 2018) • Member — Chair, County of Hawaii Salary Commission (2017 — 2018) • Hawaii Federal & State Employees Federal Credit Union — Board of Directors (2017 - Present) • NCEES — Past National Civil Exam Chair & Current Taiwan PE & FE Exam Liaison • Member — Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce • National Society of Professional Engineers • Hospice of Hilo — New Facility Fundraising Committee • UHH Engineering New Curriculum — Chair of Liaison Committee • UHH Chancellors Advisory Council • American Council of Engineering Life Section Chair TRAINING & CONTINUING EDUCATION • National Highway & Transportation Management Course, Seattle, WA (1991) • Traffic Conflict techniques, National Highway Institute, Honolulu, Hawaii (1992) • Arbitration and Conflict Resolution, Japanese American Institute, Honolulu, Hawaii (1992) • AARP Driver Safety Training Course Certification (2006) SPECIALIZED SKILLS/AREA(S) OF COMPETENCE • Maintenance Management Systems • Construction and Maintenance Traffic Control Systems • Mediation • Project Planning and Scheduling • Campaign Manager for a County of Hawaii Mayoral Candidate to include an Island -wide card. • Organizer and Implementor — College Basketball Season Ticket and Seating Program LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN • English • Pidgeon English HOBBIES/INTERESTS • Fix It & Innovative Tools • Golf • Grounds and Care • Volunteering • Vehicle and Car Care PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Mr. Ono is the Vice President in charge of SSFM International, Inc.'s Hawaii Island Office. In this role, he supports SSFM personnel and office affairs, serves as the principal point -of -contact for SSFM's Hawaii Island clients, and provides project management services on specific projects. He maintains a close relationship with all government agencies on the Island of Hawaii and serves as a member of SSFM's government affairs group. Also serves as an "emeritus" adviser on Hawaii State Government and County of Hawaii Government Affairs. OTHER WORK EXPERIENCES Department of Transportation, Highways Division, State of Hawaii (January 1996 through December 1998), Division Administrator Directed the administration and operations of the Highways Division including Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Administration, Property Management, Traffic Operations, and Motor Carrier Safety. Resources included: 1000 employees, $160 million operating budget, and $400 million Capital Improvement Budget. Key accomplishments included the following: • Lead Manager and author for the Albizia Emergency Mitigation, Management & Financial Plan, November 2015; updated in 2023 • Initiated Hawaii's first moveable barrier Zipper lane project on the island of Oahu. • Initiated Hawaii's Highway Intelligent Transportation System project. • Directed the statewide training and design workshop for staff engineers from State, County and private sector to include an instruction manual. • Completed and dedicated the H-3 new Interstate Highway within the funding allocated and on time. • Completed the Kalanianaole Highway Improvements, a project with much delay and political problems. Department of Transportation, Highways Division, Hawaii District, State of Hawaii (1990 to 1995), District Engineer Directed the operations of 130 personnel and a $9-million budget on the Island of Hawaii to include: Engineering, Traffic Operations, Maintenance, Capital Improvements, Motor Vehicle Carrier Safety and Administration. Authored the Hawaii District Maintenance Staffing Physical Plant Report which identified staffing for its physical plant and inventory. Department of Public Works, County of Hawaii (1984 to 1990), Chief Engineer (Director) Directed and administered the activities of seven (7) divisions, including Engineering, Buildings, Wastewater, Solidwaste, Traffic, Automotive, and Highway Maintenance. This Department included a total of 400 employees with a $30-million budget. Introduced and initiated Maintenance Managements Systems in Wastewater, Solidwaste and Highway Maintenance operations. Directed the Public Works Maintenance Staffing Physical Plant Report which identified staffing for its physical plant and inventory. His experiences are varied and include the following major projects: Airport Proiect Experience Category (A05 & A06) • General Lyman Field Rehabilitation of Runways in Hilo, Hawaii - Construction Administration support for resurfacing and rehab. Estimated construction cost $1.5 million. Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Experience Category (A09) Vulnerability Assessment Department of Water Supply Hawaii County, Island wide, Hilo, Hawaii. Provided assessment and response plan report for Water facilities in response to 911 EPA grant program. Estimated construction cost $247,000. Barracks, Dormitories, Housing & Residential Experience Category (11301, H11) • None Bridge Experience Category (1302) • Statewide Bridge Earthquake Retrofit DOT Program, Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program. Lead Manager. Estimated construction cost not available. Commercial Experience Category (11310) • Hokulia Development; Waimea Shopping Center. SSFM Liaison. Estimated construction cost $135 million. Construction Management Experience Category (11315) • State Highways Construction Program on Hawaii Island. Engineer. Estimated construction cost $16 million annually. • Lanakila Housing Improvement in Hilo, Hawaii. Construction Manager. Provided Construction Management for replacement of 20 building complexes. Estimated construction cost $10.5 million. Design -Build — Preparation of Requests for Proposals Experience Category (D04) • Puna Base Yard Design Build in Kurtistown, Hawaii. Initiated and executed plan. Proposed unsuccessfully to build and base yard facility for the County of Hawaii. Estimated construction cost $500,000. • West Hawaii Civic Center, Kealakehe, Hawaii. Lead Coordinator in award of this contract from the County of Hawaii. Served as facilitator. Estimated construction cost not available. • Queen Kaahumanu Phase II, Honokohau to Kona International Airport at Keahole. Principal -in - Charge. Participated in team proposal and presentation. Estimated construction cost not available. Educational Facilities Experience Category (E02) • Repair and Maintenance Program DOE & DAGS. Served as Management Plan Introducer and Implementor. Put in place a Preventative and Maintenance Management System for the Island of Hawaii. Estimated construction cost $12 million annually. Garages, Vehicle Maintenance Facilities Experience Category (G01) • Underground Storage Tanks for both the State Highways and County of Hawaii on the Island of Hawaii. Director. The implementation of above ground storage tanks to replace underground tanks. Estimated construction cost not available. Geographic Information System Services Experience Category (G04) • None Harbor and Waterfront Experience Category (H01) • Wailoa River Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation in Hilo Hawaii. Manager in Charge. Underwater inspection and analysis of pile foundation and the replacement of existing bridge. Estimated construction cost $9 million. Highways & Roads Experience Category (H07) • Queen Kaahumanu Highway in South Kohala and North Kona, Hawaii. Project Construction Engineer. An 18 mile 2 lane highway providing a new route from Kawaihae to Kona. Estimated construction cost $6 million. H-3 Interstate Highway System on Oahu, Hawaii. Manager in charge. 11-mile freeway and tunnel system. Estimated construction cost $1.5 billion. • Maintenance Management Systems. Manager in charge. Put in place for both State Highways and County of Hawaii Department of Public Works Divisions to include: Road Maintenance & Wastewater Division. Estimated construction cost not available. Hospital and Healthcare Experience Category (H09) • None Hotels Experience Category (H10) • Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii. Estimator and Quantity Take -off Engineer. 31-story hotel complex in Waikiki. Estimated construction cost not available. • Banyan Drive Project Task 1 - Determine Remaining Useful Life of Improvements, Hilo, Hawaii. Principal. Provided engineering services that determined the Remaining Useful Life of three properties on Banyan Drive. They included Reed's Bay Resort, Uncle Billy's Hilo Bay Hotel, and Country Club Condominium/Hotel. The determination was based upon visual, non-destructive observations, review of available documentation and interview with the property managers/maintenance staff. The Remaining Useful Life Determination Report was provided to the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources for their use in future planning efforts regarding Banyan Drive. Estimated construction cost not available. Industrial Experience Category (101) • None Irrigation, Drainage Experience Category (106) • Waipio Valley Flood Damage Restoration Project in Hamakua, Hawaii. Project Manager. Recovery of valley floor for 2 major storms and restoring of floodways to pre -flood conditions. Estimated construction cost $1 million. Laboratories, Medical Research Facilities Experience Category (L01) 0 None Land Development Experience Category (???) • Oversaw County requirements for Development as Director of Public Works. • Oversaw that Subdivision Processing and Approvals Office Building Experience Category (001) • None Planning Experience Category (P05, P07) • Public Works and State Highways. Director. Served as participant in development planning and addressing infrastructure requirements to include traffic mitigation and impact analysis. Lead all efforts to introduce, implement and execute all Infrastructure Improvements. Postal Facilities Experience Category (P12) • None Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution Experience Category (P13) • None Public Safety Facilities Experience Category (P14) • None Rapid Transit Experience Category (11103) • Zipper Lane in Honolulu, Hawaii. Introduced this concept to then State Administration, then lead the team to implement and deliver this successful project. 6-mile long reversible contraflow lane using moveable barrier system. Estimated construction cost $7 million. Recreation Facilities Experience Category (R04) • None Rehabilitation Experience Category (11106) • None Security Systems Experience Category (S02) • None Seismic Designs & Studies Experience Category (S03) + Bridge & Viaduct Retrofit in State of Hawaii. Lead Manager. Design and Construction to increase structural capacity of above ground structures to resist earthquake forces. Estimated construction cost $20 million statewide. Sewage Collection, Treatment & Disposal Experience Category (SO4) • Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant and Conveyance System in Hilo, Hawaii. Manager. New 5.0 MGD plant, transmission and pumping stations to replace an obsolete facility. Estimated construction cost $50 million. Solid Wastes, Incineration, Landfill Experience Category (S07) • West Hawaii Landfill in Puuanahulu, Hawaii. Chair of Committee. Siting Study with Advisory Committee. Sustainable Design Experience Category (S11) • None Storm Water Handling & Facilities Experience Category (S13) • None Telephone System Experience Category (T01) Testing & Inspection Services Experience Category (T02) • State Highways Construction and Material Inspection in Hilo, Hawaii. Construction Engineer. Provide Quality Control on various State Highway Projects. Estimated construction cost not available. Traffic & Transportation Engineering Experience Category (T03) • Traffic Accident Analysis on the Island of Hawaii. Director. Fundamental analysis of accident data and evaluation of typical causes for specific accident sites. Estimated construction cost not available. Tower Experience Category (T05) • None Urban Renewals, Community Development Experojecrience Category (UO2) • None Warehouses & Depots Experience Category (W01) • None Water Resources & Water Supply Experience Category (W02, W03) • None Zoning, Land Use Studies Experience Category (Z01) 0 None