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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0379.002 2002-2004 ~EC;ErvEs F ~ --tom 1 ~I ~ °a twnty Goundl P-LASED ~ ~ It`d Project Kumiai Community Survey Please complete the following questionnaire and return it to the Hawaii County Resource Center if you wish to become part of a voluntary data base for an emergency communication network to your community. The attached/enclosed Neighborhood Assets and Neighborhood Characteristics forms are for you to use as you see fit. Island District: Name of Neighborhood: Contact Person/phone: Community Policing Officer: Where are the neighborhood boundaries as you define them? (how many homes, businesses, which streets or blocks, etc) Do you have a neighborhood disaster plan in place? If so, who is involved? Would your neighborhood benefit from a presentation about the Project Kumiai initiative? Would your neighborhood be interested in Disaster Preparedness Training sessions, including CERT (Community Emergency Response Training)? Return to: Louise Winn, Community Resource Specialist Hawaii County Resource Center q 25 Aupuni St. Hilo, HI 96720 comm. No.~~ /""'_L-- Ref. 7~reaee Ref. Date~._~-.~ NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION School Child Day Care Church Adult Da Care Med Facility/Hospital Adult Care Home Heavy Equipment Storage Communit Center Water Storage Hazardous Waste Site Communication Tower Milita Equipment Boat ramp/harbor OTHERS: Airport Power station Food Processing Plant Sewa a Plant Factory EMERGENCY ASSETS Gas Station Central Meetin Place Police Station Desi Hated Shelter Fire Station Central Stora a Area Produce Farm Telephone Tree NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERISTICS - CONT'D Animal Farm 4 wheel drive access Prison Helicopter landin area Public Housing OTHERS: Shoppin Center Historical Site Evacuation Plan for: Elevators Lava Flaw Fire SPECIAL CARE PEOPLE Tsunami Disabled Hurricane Home bound seniors Chemical Spill Infants Flood Non-English speakers Earthquake Special meds/diets Prolonged road closure Vacation rental occupants Homeless OTHERS: OTHERS: ASSETS: SKILLED NEIGHBORS Skilled Neighbors NAME PHONE# NAME PHONE# Doctor: Hunter: Nurse: Spanish speaker: EMT: Ilocano speaker: Fire personnel Japanese speaker: Police personnel Pilot: CB/Ham Radio CPR trained Hea Equip Owner Milita Life uard Red Cross Volunteer Boat Owner Mechanic Horse owner Minister/Priest Motorc cle/AN owner OTHERS: Hunter Carpenter Plumber Cam er Electrician En ineer William D. Browning, principal and Alexis Karolides, principal, team founder of Rocky Mountain Institute's leader of Green Development Services Green Development Services received an MS in real estate development from received her BA in physics magna cum laude ° caFi the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His from Carleton College where she was rec- The KOhcilcl Center bachelor's in environmental design from the ognized for research into solar/alternative www koholocenrer org University of Colorado specialized in energy- energy systems. Following a Richter Fellow- conscious architecture and resource manage- ship in Germany, where she studied post- ment For RMI, Bill has led or wpported innova- war architecture, she completed a Masters Green D e S I n Give design efforts for scores of clients including of Architecture at Rice University. Her re- g the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Wal-Marc, the cent consulting projects for GDS have in- wOY~(SF•IOPS White House, the Pentagon, Monsanto, Hines, eluded the Monsanto life-sciences incubator and George Lucas. He has served as a science advisor on the environment for die American building, spec homes being developed by Institute of Architects (AIA), and was vice-chair Hines Developers, various projects with ~'1n(J~ of the ASTM's Green Building Raring Commie- the Aspen Skiing Company, and a monas- J' tee. He co-authored A Primer on Sustainable tery in Tibe[. She has conducted numerous "9~ Buildine (1995), an introduction co green. build- integrated design...workshops, and ad- ing; Greening the Buildine and the Bottom Line. a dressed a variety of audiences on green de- 1994 study of increased worker produttivity in energy-efficient buildings; and Green Develob sign. A registered architect with six years' menC IntegrotmQ Ecology and Real Estate (1998), commercial experience, she was previously I~ an acclaimed textbook. His papers have been the sustainabilicy manager for the architec- STI-Lli published in UrbanLond,ArchitecturalRecord,Pro- tural firm Sussman Tisdale Gayle, and be- gressive Architecture, and AIA's Environmental Rr fore that researched sustainable staff hous- "In a typical town, 70 to 80 source Guide. He was MIT's 1991 Public-Sector ing for the Texas Parks and Wildlife De- cents of every dollar spent Fellow at the Center for Real Estate, and in partment and interned at the Texas Gover- on energy immediately 1995 MIT presented him with the Charles H. Hors Energy Office. While in Austin, Texas, leaves the local economy. Spaulding Award. Mr. Browning is the principal she was also an adjuntt faculty member at Finding ways to reduce these of Anaskenoan LLC, a Virginia-based develop- ment company; a partner in the commercial de- Austin Community College in the Building costs and plug these leaks velopmenc of a new coven (Haymount, Virginia); Construction Technology Department, and initiates a series of local eco- and works independ- she was a member of nomic benefits." - Rocky Mountain Institute endy vrich_eco-resort the local AIA chap- developers.. He serves ten's sustainabilicy on the boards of direc- Committee and the tors of rite U.S. Green Austin Sustainable # Building Council, Buildin Coalition. Greening America, and g Green Design Workshops the Roaring,Fork Con_ Alexis enjoys hiking ,in December 4 & 5, 2004 servancy. the ;mountains, cress,: Waikoloa Beach Marriott country and alpine ski- - ing,„ swimming iri ziry (808) 887-641 I lakes,. and exploring foreign lands. Registration Form 2 Workshoas: participants will review house plans to ap- Green Design for Homes ply lessons learned during the workshop. sign up for: Date: Price: Green Design for Hotels & Resorts ? GreenDesignforHornes Deca stao.oo The December 5 workshop will deal ? Green Design for Hotels & Dec s $too.oo Resorts with improving the energy performance ? Both Green Design sec Stao.oo "Green Develop- Learn strategies and resource efficiency of hotels and re- workshops a as meet" typically re- to improve the sort properties in Hawaii. Energy, water, Total: quires greater uP- resource effi- and other basic resources COmprlSe a Slg- Special room rates of5128.001nlght are available. TO makes front investments Of reserration, call the W aikoloa Beach tJerriott tolFfree at (B00) i time and move , bUt CIenC dnd en- nifcant portion of a resort's operating 922-5533 or hotel tlirect al (808)88667688indicate group y y affliction Kohala Center Workshops. this need not mean orgy perform- costs. Workshop participants will learn higher overall costs or ante of island methods that have been used at other Name delayed project sched- ro ernes to increase efficient and re- ules. Carefully 'Yront- homes, reslden- P P Y Tl~eB Orgarizaien ruav7rcabk loaded" planning and tial develop- duce operating costs without compro- ACErt53 design can pay-for;it= mentS, hotels, mising guest experiences. Leaders of the self-with interest='~iri worksho have consulted with numerous avoided downstream and resort de- P Perna 'costs such as expert- v e l o p m e n t s. resort properties in the Virgin Islands, E-matlAdare== live redesigns.... Two "Green Florida, New Mexico, and locally at the -Rocky Mountain In- Grand Wailes Resort in Maui, to incor o- Method of Payment: i scitute Design" work- P shops offer ar- rate environmentally-sound practices into ? Check (Please make checks chicects, contractors, developers, day-to-day operations. payabietomeKohaiacenter.) planners, realtors, and home builders ? visa a unique opportunity to improve the Registration is required for the workshops; ? Mastercard design and operation of buildings, the fee is $100 for one day or $150 for residential developments, and resorcs both days. The fee includes a continental trees carau E.p Cate on our island. The workshops will be breakfast, lunch, and workshop materials. Name e„ are slgnaure on December 4 and 5, 2003, at the A special overnight rate for workshop par- Waikoloa Beach Marriott . ticipants is available at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott. For more information and to Green Design Workshops December 4 & 5, 2004 The December 4 workshop will fo- register, please calf The Kohala Center at me Koha~eenter Waikoloa Beach Marriott cus on "green" design strategies and 808-887-641 I or fax the attached reg- `"""°"°'°"""'°'9 building measures for new homes on istration form to (808) 885-9863. rHt: MlssloN: These Green Desi n worksho s are s On- The Kohala Curter respectfully engage its unique Island the Island of Hawaii. Participants will g P P secdng to develop new knowledge about ecological learn ways to lower energy loads, im- Bored by The Kohala Center, the Hawaii phenomena and co provide systemic soludons to global Island Economic Develo ment Board, the envirmmencal dtaltengez, so that communkies on the prove comfort levels, and incorporate P island and around the world can thrive -economically, greater sustainability into residential Hawaii Leeward Planning Conference, HEI socially, and culturally. building design and construction. Charitable Foundation, New Energy Part- Pnone: (808) 887~41I Working with design professionals, Hers, and the New Moon Foundation. Fax: (soe)885-9863 Email: srl(a~kohalacen ter.orv Revised: HAWAII ENTERPRISE ZONES: GENERAL INFORMATION FOR BUSINESSES INTRODUCTION The Enterprise Zones (EZ) program is a join state-county effort intended to stimulate-via tax and other incentives-certain types of business activity, job preservation, and job creation in areas where they are most appropriate or most needed. Up to six enterprise zones can be designated per county. If your business (or a branch of your business) is eligible and is located in an Enterprise Zone (EZ), you can reduce your state taxes and receive other benefits for up to seven years by satisfying the EZ hiring and gross receipt requirements. The current number of zones per county is indicated below. Oahu -three zones; Big Island -five zones; Kauai -five zones; Maui/Molokai/Lanai -three zones. ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES To be eligible for Enterprise Zone benefits, at least half of your firm's annual gross income in an EZ must be from one or more of the following activities: ? Agricultural production or processing; ? Manufacturing; ? Wholesaling/distribution; ? Aviation or maritime repair or maintenance; ? Telecommunications switching and delivery systems; ? Infonnation technology design and production; ? Medical research, clinical trials, and telemedicine; ? For-profit training programs in international business management or environmental remediation; ? Biotechnology research, development, production, or sales; ? Repair or maintenance of assisted technology equipment; ? Certain types of call centers; ? Wind energy producers. Almost all other businesses are not eligible, including retailer, professional services, and firms which build, maintain, or repair real estate, such as custodial, construction, painting, landscaping, electrical, and plumbing firms. HIRING REQUIREMENTS All eligible businesses must also increase their average annual number offull-time employees. All businesses must already employ at least one full-time worker at their EZ establishment before beQinninq participation. (Full-time = 20 or more hours per week.) The specific requirements that must be satisfied as described: "Exisfing"businesses: Businesses already in an EZ must increase their average annual number of full-time employees by at least 10% in the first year. The average annual number of full-time employees must also increase by at least 10% annually in years 2 to 7. "New" businesses: Businesses that start up in or move to an EZ must increase their average annual number offull-time employees by at least 10% in the first year. The average annual number of full-time employees in the years 2 to 7 can fluctuate, but cannot be less than the average number of employees required in the first year. (Note: New businesses will be considered "nev/' throughout their 7-years of eligibility.) INCENTIVES State: Businesses, which satisfy all requirements, will qualify for the following state tax benefits for up to 7 consecutive years: ? 100% exemption from the General Excise Tax (GET) and Use Tax every year. (The GET exemption applies only to gross revenues from EZ-eligible business categories within an EZ.) ? Licensed contractors are also exempt from GET on construction done within an EZ for an EZ-qualified business. ? An 80% reduction of state income tax the first year. (This reduction goes down 10% each year for 6 more years.) ? An additional income tax reduction equal to 80% of annual Unemployment Insurance premiums the first year. (This reduction goes down 10% each year for 6 more years.) NOTE: The (wo income tax reductions combined cannot exceed 100% of income fax due. County: Each county will offer eligible businesses additional benefits that may include one or more of the following: ? Priority permit processing; ? Zoning or building permit waivers or variances; ? Property tax adjustments; ? Priority consideration for federal job training or community development funds. HOW TO PARTICIPATE Business participation will begin once each County selects areas for zone designation. Once zone designations have been made, further inquiries can be addressed by calling the Mayor's office of the county in which your business is or will be located, or the State of Hawaii Department of business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT). The DBEDT Enterprise Zones program coordinator can be reached at the following numbers: (If calling from the Neighbor Islands, dial extension 6-2593 after you have reached the number you dialed or ask for the Enterprise Zone Program.) Hawaii: 974-4000, Kauai: 274-3141, Maui: 984-2400, Molokai/Lanai: 1-800-468-4644, Oahu: 586-2593 ~lvP DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH 8 DEVELOPMENT 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720 - (808) 961-8366 COUNTY OF HAWAII STATISTICS: September 2002 2003 % Chance Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD BUILDING PERMITS Total value of building permits authorized $1,000 41,109 378,145 47,196 514,286 14.8 36.0 Total number of building permits authorized 299 2,757 351 3,382 17.4 22.7 Valuation of private projects ($1,000) 37,886 343,059 42,434 494,628 12.0 44.2 Number of private projects authorized 291 2,613 340 3,280 16.8 25.5 Valuation of public projects ($1,000) 3,224 35,086 4,762 19,658 47.7 -44.0 Number of public projects authorized 8 144 11 102 37.5 -29.2 Total new housing authorizations 116 1,183 167 1,840 44.0 55.5 New single-fatuity units authorized 98 924 131 1,441 33.7 56.0 New multi-famiy units authorized 18 259 36 399 100.0 54.1 TOURISM Number of domestic visttor arrivals 61,033 * 685,981 ` 59,449 704,395 -2.6 2.7 Number of international visitor arrivals 24,872 236,176 * 23,929 209,673 -3.8 -11.2 Number of foreign cruise ship arrivals 24,112 154,337 15,704 169,700 -34.9 10.0 Hotel/Condominium Resort Occupancy Hawaii County average 60.0 ' 69.0 61.9 69.6 1.9 0.6 Hilo 63.4 61.0 51.9 62.9 -11.5 1.9 Kona 67.1 78.7 63.7 75.4 -3.4 -3.3 Kohala coast 55.7 * 67.0 63.6 68.9 7.9 1.9 LABOR FORCE Civilian labor force 69,300 ` 70,222 72,800 73,078 5.1 4.1 Number of unemployed 3,800 ` 4,178 4,100 4,244 7.9 1.6 Unemployment rate 5.5 * 6.0 5.6 5.8 Total employed 65,500 * 66,067 68,700 68,844 4.9 4.2 Total wage & salaryjobs 55,700 ' 55,600 57,000 57,067 2.3 2.6 Natural Resources, Mining 8 Construction 3,900 ` 3,844 4,100 4,000 5.1 4.1 Manufacturing 1,400 ` 1,433 1,400 1,400 - -2.3 Trade, Transportation, Utilities 11,900 ` 11,633 12,100 12,122 1.7 4.2 Wholesale Trade 1,400' 1,344 1,400 1,400 - 4.2 Retail Trade 8,100 ' 7,867 8,200 8,256 1.2 4.9 Finance 8lnsurance 900 ` 900 1,000 967 11.1 7.4 Leisure 8 Hospitality Services 12,200 ' 12,322 13,000 12,744 6.6 3.4 Accommodation 8 Food Services 10,900 * 11,067 11,500 11,333 5.5 2.4 Government 11,100 * 11,322 11,100 11,378 - 0.5 TRANSPORTATION Gasoline consumption (7,000 gals.) 5,278 51,893 7,535 64,306 42.8 23.9 TAX COLLECTIONS ($1,000) 22,642 164,743 25,101 176,900 10.9 7.4 CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (Honolulu, all items) (1982-84=100) (1st = 180.1) (2d = 180.4) 180.3 180.1 1.3 POPULATION (July 1, 2002) 154,794 `Revised "Duplex & apartment units "'Total wage 8 salary jobs incl. Multiple jobholders & excl. non-agdc. SeN~mployed, unpaid family workers, domestics COUNTY OF HAWAII CPEP Awards - AS OF JUNE 17, 2003 July 1, 2002 -December 31, 2003 Organization Project Dafe(s) Award A~ riculfure~~~ Bi Island Farm Bureau A Taste of the Hawaiian Ran a Festival Se t. 2003 $25,000 Bi Island Grou Hawaii's Bi Island Festival A riculture Tent Oct. 30 -Nov. 3, 2002 $35,000 Bi Island Grou Hawaii's Bi Island Festival A riculture Tent Nov. 5-9, 2003 $11,000 Kona Coffee Council Kona Coffee Taste & Aroma Worksho on oin $4,350 Watermark Publishin Explorin the Hamakua Coast on oin $15,000 Cukure Alice Moon & Com an Hilo's Chinese New Year Feb. 1, 2003 $4,000 Bi Island Korean Club Bi Island Korean Centennial Festival on oin throw h December 2003 $24,900 COH Parks 8 Recreation Culture & Arts Waimea Cher Blossom Herita a Festival Feb. 1, 2003 $5,000 Sustaining Hawaii's Niche Tourism Market (incl Destination Hilo cultural and edu-tourism on oin throw h December 2003 $35,000 Arts & Cultural Program -Big Island Festival of East Hawaii Cultural Council Hawaiian Music Jul 19-20, 2003 $10,000 EG lams in the Sun Tanabata Matsuri Jul 18-26 2003 -cancelled $p Hamakua Music Festival Jazz Festival and Marketin Pro ram on oin throw h October 2003 $15,000 Hawaii Island Economic Develo ment Board He Halia Aloha o Liliuokalani Festival Se t. 28-29, 2002 $23,290 Hawaii Island Economic Develo ment Board He Halia Aloha o Liliuokalani Festival Se t. 27-28, 2003 $10,000 He Kula Na Mea Hawaii Hula Fest VI Au . 31 - Se t. 1, 2002 $10,000 He Kula Na Mea Hawaii Hula Fest VII Au . 30 - 31, 2003 $20,000 Honokaa Business Association Western Weekend - Celebratin the Paniolo Ma 22-25, 2003 $6,000 Kahilu Theatre Foundation Waimea Ukulele & Slack Ke Guitar Institute Nov. 8-11, 2002 $10,000 Kahilu Theatre Foundation Waimea Ukulele & Slack Ke Guitar Institute Nov. 7-10, 2003 $10,000 Kekua Foundation Wa'a Lifec cle/Histo Dis la /Exhibit on oin $25,000 Kona Historical Societ First Person Inter relive Outreach Pro ram on oin throw h October 2003 $40,000 Kona Historical Socie Kona Histo Exhibits on oin throw h December 2003 $5,000 Kona Historical Societ Martial Arts Tournament 8 Exhibition March 1, 2003 $19,000 L man House Memorial Museum Historic Hilo Walkin Tour on oin throw h December 2003 $8,000 New West Broadcastin Cor KWXX Downtown Hilo Ho'olaulea Se L 27, 2003 $3,000 COUNTY OF HAWAII CPEP Awards - AS OF JUNE 17, 2003 July 1, 2002 -December 31, 2003 Organization Project Date(sJ Award Pacifc Arts Develo ment Co. Hilo Music Festival Steel Guitar Oct. 11 - 12, 2003 $10,000 The Mountain Institute Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Artwork on oin $35,000 The Naalehu Theatre Na'alehu Theatre Museum Marketin Promotion on oin $10,000 Education - The Kohala Center The Kohala Center: Hawaii as Science Dest. on oin throw h June 30, 2003 $50,000 Mauna Kea Astronom Center Astronom Education Center Travellin Exhibit on oin $30,000 Nea/th'8:{Ne//ness~ Bi Island Intl Marathon Big Island Intl Marathon Health 8 Wellness Program March 23, 2003 $15,000 Nature Dra on's E e Ventures The Koa'e Famil Festival June 7, 2003 $1,460 Technolo~~-: Intl Assn for the Develo ment of APNEA A lied Research Center for Freedivin on oin throw h October 2003 $15,000 TOTAL AWARDED: $540,000 Coun of Hawaii CPEP Administrative Su port on oin $60,000 TOTAL EXPENDED: $600,000 HEALING OUR ISLAND COMMUNITY FUND Dear Community Grant Applicant: Hawaii County Resource Center is administering funds issued by the State Legislature as part of SB 1305 as a grant in aid. It is to be used at the neighborhood and community level with a focus on drug use prevention and education, such as community event(s), renovation and beautification, public awareness, mentoring, and youth /family recreation. Your proposal should reflect the basic goal of drug use prevention and education whether it is a one time event or an ongoing project. It is expected that your drug and alcohol free project will strengthen relationships within the community. Preference will be given to projects which promote collaboration of two or more groups. In preparing your proposal, please be sure it: ~ Does not exceed $2000.00 ~ Has two signatures on ~ Identifies positive outcomes the proposal form ~ Is complete, all questions answered ~ Includes County Vendor Form Make two copies of your proposal. Retain one for ~r records, and send one copy to: Healing Our Island Community Fund 25 Aupuni St. Room 106 Hilo, HI 96720 Proposals received by the 15`" of each month will be reviewed on a monthly basis and notification given within 30 days of decision. We may call you or request a site visit. Grant recipients must have a checking account and shall submit a press release to the local paper announcing the award. Within 30 days of completion of the project a report of the budget, any receipts, and the final evaluation are required. Unspent funds are to be returned at that time. Mahalo for your commitment to your community! HEALING OUR ISLAND COMMUNITY FUND Community Grants Proposal Form Name(s)of your group(s): Contact person: Phone: Address: City: Zip: E-Mail Address: Amount Requested: $ Expected Completion Date: Program Area: ~ Drug Prevention Education COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: Describe your community, including its people and boundaries (physical, social and otherwise). PROJECT DESCRIPTION: What will you do to meet the need for drug education and prevention in a collaborative way? Who and how many will benefit from this project? What positive outcome will this project produce? Community Grants Proposal Form -page 2 COMMUNITY GROUP DESCRIPTION: Describe your collaborative group. When, why, and how did you get started? Who are the members? (attach a list of their names) Do you have ongoing community projects? What previous projects have you completed, if any? Why do you feel you can work together successfully? BUDGET: What is the total project cost? How will this grant money be spent? What other funding sources are available to you? Please use following page or attach a detailed budget. EVALUATION: Upon completion of project, a report is required. It shall include a report of expenditures, a statement as to the difference your project made, and the results your project provided. How will you determine if your project has made a difference? FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Who will oversee expenditures? The two unrelated persons listed below shall accept fiscal responsibility, insuring that any grant monies received will be used for the activities described herein, and that otherwise funds will be returned to the Healing our Island Community Fund. 1. Signature Name (Print or Type) Date Position in Group 2. Signature Name (Print or Type) Date Postion in Group Community Grants Proposal Form -Page 3 Organization Name: Project costs or expenses: ape of Cost: Amount: 1. $ 2. $ 3. $ 4. $ 5. $ 6. $ Total project cost: $ Unallowed expenses: Personnel, alcoholic beverages