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February 2, 2004
TO: Aaron S.Y. Chung, Chairman
Committee on Finance
FROM: Susan Caseria
Legislative Auditor Assistant
SUBJECT: Communication No. 473, General Fund Fund Balance
Enclosed are itemize breakdown from the following Departments:
Mayor's Office - $ 50,000 - Coqui Frog Eradication Efforts
Data Systems - $ 20,000 -Equipment
Public Works - $ 221,000 -Engineering Division (OCE -Miscellaneous Contractual)
Fire - $ 84,639 -Fire Protection (OCE -Equipment Repairs/Maintenance)
Parks & Recreation - $ 120,000 - Waiakea Uka Gym
- $ 500,000 - `Alae Cemetery
- $ 500,000 - Ali'i Kai Subdivision Park
- $1,431,349 -Parks R&M Projects
Police - $ 500,000 -Police Microwave Project
Public Works - $ 130,000 - FEMA flood match
- $1,000,000 -County Building renovations
Should you have any further questions, please feel free to call the departments or myself.
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COUNTY OF HAWAII
Emergency Action Plan for Cogui Frog
Short Term Plan
Goals & Objectives: Immediately assist ongoing efforts by Big Island communities to
mitigate Coqui frogs in their own neighborhoods.
Accomplishments: 1) Reduce the noise around communities, 2) reduce the build-up
and spread of frogs, 3) show that the County is supportive of community programs, and
d) gain support for overall frog control project.
County of Hawaii: 1) designated a Coqui Frog Control Coordinator, 2) purchase 8 truck-
mounted sprayers @ $3,000 each for $24,000 total: 4 sprayers to be loaned out to
community groups for control on private lands, and 4 for County personnel to control
frogs on County lands, 3) purchase citric acid (hydrated lime when applicable) for
$26,000 total for use by County and community groups on a subsidized or cost-share
basis.
Hawaii Department of Agriculture: 1) Assist in providing statewide coordination during
interim until Hawaii Invasive Species Council provides oversight, 2) continue efforts to
develop an exemption for use of hydrated lime to control frogs, 3) assist in educating
the public and County personnel on controlling Coqui frog, 4) continue Sprayer Loan
Program to assist communities, 5) assist nurseries and retail outlets to stop the spread
of frogs on and between islands, and 6) continue applied research on innovative
strategies to control frogs.
UH-CTAHR Manoa /Cogui Frog Working Group: 1) Continue research on frog biology,
habitat modification, and other control methods, 2) continue outreach and education of
nurseries, communities and general public, 3) solicit and gain political/public support of
project, and 5) advise County Cogui Frog Control Coordinator.
Private Parties: 1) Nurseries and other agricultural producers to control frogs on their
property and on plants prepared for distribution; 2) plant retailers to sell frog-free plants;
and 3) agricultural retail sales to provide reduced price for bulk shipments of chemicals,
use existing facilities to assist with storage and delivery, and help develop a plan for the
orderly distribution of chemicals to communities.
Communities in Greatest Need: Kurtistown, Mt. View, Pahoa, Ainaloa, Orchidland,
Hawaiian Paradise Park, Papaikou, Honaunau, Kainaliu, and Kukuihaele.
Total Cost: $ 24,000 - 8 100-gal. sprayers or 2-3 drenchers (hydrated lime only)
26,000 -for citric acid or hydrated lime (when applicable)
$ 50,000 -Total Cost
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Medium Term Plan
Goals & Objectives: With the Hawaii Invasive Species Council providing oversight,
develop a statewide coqui frog control plan with community groups and other County,
State and Federal agencies to address this problem on all islands.
Accomplishments: 1) Target specific County, State and Federal lands for frog control to
motivate all agencies and individuals to cooperate in the ongoing frog control program,
and 2) get other counties to follow suit by providing leadership by example.
County of Hawaii: 1) Coordinate and mobilize major frog control efforts where
applicable in various hot spots on the island, similar to the Lake Wilson effort, with
personnel from the County, State, Federal, Big Island Invasive Species Committee,
private parties, and military, 2) consider use of other strategies including aerial spraying,
controlled burning or land clearing with heavy equipment (dozers, cranes, dumpsters),
and 3) provide the equipment and logistical support to carry out these projects.
Department of Agriculture: 1) Support the Hawaii Invasive Species Council which
provides statewide oversight, 2) continue applied research to control the frog, 3)
continue to assist nurseries and retail outlets to stop the spread of frogs on and
between islands, 4) continue to inspect and monitor plants moving between islands for
frogs, 5) develop a monitoring program for intra-island shipments of plants at
designated sites on island, and 6) continue work on biocontrol.
UH-CTAHR Manoa / Cogui Frog Working Group: 1) Continue research and educational
outreach programs on frog, and 2) provide media with updates on project.
Department of Land and Natural Resources: 1) Support the Hawaii Invasive Species
Council which provides statewide oversight, 2) clear and treat frog-infested state lands
under theirjurisdiction, especially those lands adjacent to communities, and 3) enforce
injurious wildlife laws pertaining to the intentional moving or harboring of the coqui frog.
Department of Health: 1) Support the Hawaii Invasive Species Council which provides
statewide oversight, 2) grant open burning permits where applicable to reduce frog
habitats, and 3) treat frog-infested lands under their jurisdiction, especially those lands
adjacent to communities.
USDA -Wildlife Services: 1) Educate regarding need for more federal monies to
control the frog, 2) work with county to develop Environmental Assessment or
Environmental Impact Statement to conduct large scale projects listed above, 3)
continue to obtain and provide testimony on the seriousness of this invasive species, 4)
continue research on alternative toxicants for the frog, and 5) continue to maintain
hotline with BIISC on frogs.
Bia Island Invasive Species Committee: 1) Maintain frog hotline, 2) continue database
and mapping of frog populations, 3) assist USDA-WS and Volcanoes National Park
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personnel in treating that and surrounding areas, and 4) assist in treating remote areas
where rappelling may be necessary.
Areas in Greatest Need: County, State and Federal lands that are adjacent to
communities and/or other areas where active frog control is being practiced.
Total Cost: $500,000 -funds to be disbursed by Coqui Frog Control Coordinator to
County, State and Federal agencies assisting the county in
controlling frogs on County, State and Federal lands on the
Big Island.
Long Term Plan
OPTION A
Goals & Objectives: Control the coqui frog biologically by releasing a pathogen or other
natural enemy that targets the coqui frog.
Accomplishments: 1) Obtain chytrid fungus or other natural enemies of the coqui frog
for potential biocontrol, 2) test natural enemies of the coqui frog in a Quarantine Facility
for effectiveness and possible impact on non-target species, 3) request and receive
approval for release from quarantine, 4) release and evaluate effectiveness of biocontrol
agent.
County of Hawaii: Continue to support ongoing efforts to biologically control the coqui
frog.
Department of Agriculture: 1) Obtain chytrid fungus and/or search for other potential
biocontrol agents, 2) test suitability in quarantine, 3) request and receive approval for
release, 4) release and evaluate effectiveness of biocontrol agent.
UH-CTAHR /Coqui Frog Working Group: Support department's biocontrol efforts.
Areas in Greatest Need: Entire State of Hawaii.
Total Cost: $ 10,000 -cost to retrieve chytrid fungus
35,000 -explorations in Puerto Rico for natural enemies of frog
5,000 -incidentals
$ 50,000 -Total Cost
OPTION B
Goals & Objectives: Control the coqui frog genetically by 1) incorporating new and
potentially deleterious genes into the genetic makeup of the coqui frog population, 2)
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"knocking out" or silencing developmental genes arresting frog development leading to
death, or 3) develop reproductive sterility in coqui frogs.
Accomplishments: 1) By manipulating coqui-specific DNA sequences, design a short
sequence that will prove lethal to developing embryos, 2) formulate RNAi (interference)
that can be applied in the field as a species specific growth inhibitor of coqui frogs, and
3) develop a chemosterilant that could be specific to the coqui when applied in the field.
Countv of Hawaii: Continue to support ongoing efforts to genetically control the coqui
frog.
UH-CTAHR / Cogui Frog Working Group: 1) Acquire graduate students and post
doctorate researchers and technicians to conduct research, 2) contract research with a
leading frog genetic research laboratory, 3) release and evaluate effectiveness of
genetic control.
Department of Agriculture: Support the college's genetic control efforts.
Areas in Greatest Need: Entire State of Hawaii.
Total Cost: $ 300,000 -personnel
50,000 -equipment
100,000 -materials & supplies
$ 450,000 -Total Cost (3-year budget)
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COUNTY OF HAWAII
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET REQUESTS
DEPARTMENT: Data Systems DIVISION: (Prioritize by department.)
CONTACT: Clayton Yugawa PHONE: 961-8400 DATE: 9-30-03
FISCAL PERIOD From: July 1, 2003 To: June 30, 2004
ITEM: INET -NGN Interface equipment/installation pRIORITV 1
If Position, Position (n/a) Salary Range: Annual Salary.• $
BUDGET Original: $ (n/a) Proposed: $ Net Request: $20,000
DIVISION; ACCOUNT O10-118-5118.10-454
JUSTIFICATION (Include how Obiectives and Program Measures will change if approval is given):
This will enable the County to begin utilizing the high speed fiber optic network for data transfer that is provided
at no charge by the local cable TV vendor as per their franchise agreement with the state. Initial sites connected
will be the County Building Aupuni Center Fire Department and Civil Defense. These funds will also provide
connectivity to the state's new NGN Network (currently we use their microwave network). Operational costs will
be reduced For example we anticipating dropping a 256kb line used to access the State network that currently
cost about $4 000 per year. Also we anticipate dropping out Wang SNA connection saving about $3,000 per year.
Equipment to Connect to the State of Hawaii Institutional Network (INET):
- Cisco 2616 Router Cisco PIX Firewall (includes installation and 1 yr Maint) $10,000
Fiber Optic Cable equipment•
- Aupuni Center Switch Fiber Module 2,000
- Fire Department Switch and Switch Fiber Module 3,000
- Civil Defense Switch and Switch Fiber Module 3,000
- Data System Switch Fiber Module (2) 2,000
The Switches and Switch Fiber Module will allow Fire Civil Defense and Aupuni Center, Gigabit
connectivity with the County Building Local-Area-Network. This increase in network speed will allow
Civil Defense Fire Planning and eventually Police Departments access to the FRESH System and GIS
Database.
The connection to the State of Hawaii Institutional Network will allow the County to reduce the monthly
telecommunication expenses by Providing an alternate route and access.
Strategic Planning Goal• Expanding the County Network and Reducing recurring costs.
? APPROVED: $ ? DENIED ? DEFERRED:
NOTES: DATE:
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Caseria, Susan
From: Kuba, Galen
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 3:40 PM
To: Caseria, Susan
Cc: McClure, Bruce; Shiro, Diane
Subject: RE: Bill No. 219 -Engineering Division - OCE
There is no breakdown -this will be for a lump sum contract for professional servoices rendered.
----Original Message---
From: Caseria, Susan
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 2:43 PM
To: Kuba, Galen
Subject: Bill No. 219 -Engineering Division - OCE
Aloha Galen,
RE: Bill No. 219 -Engineering Division - OCE (Miscellaneous Contractual Services)
Would it be possible if we could have an itemize breakdown on the $221,000 for the aforementioned prior to our
Finance Committee meeting on February 3, 2004.
Thank you,
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Caseria, Susan
From: Makino, Gerald
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 3:50 PM
To: Caseria, Susan
Subject: Fire Dept Info for Suppl. Appropriation
Susan,
The $84,639 requested by the Fire Dept is to supplement funds budgeted for
The Radio System Maintenance Agreement for FY04. The total contract is
$176,639. The amount budgeted was $92,000, The shortfall is $84,639.
The amount is greater than budgeted because the vendor, Pacific Service Technologies, forgot to bring this to the
department's attention, but included it in the contract in July 2003.
Funds are to used to pay the vendor to take remedial action to reduce electromagnetic emissions at many of the
department's base radio sites so to be in compliance with FCC regulations.
Please call me if you have additional questions.
Gerald Makino
AccountantlV
Fire Dept
Ext. 8309 or 8297
2/2/04
Caseria, Susan
From: Mizuno, Pamela
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 2:49 PM
To: Caseria, Susan
Subject: RE: Bill No. 219 -CIP
Susan,
Attached is the itemized list for the $1.4 mil for Parks R&M. This list was given to the Council members at the
time we (Finance & myself) met with each of them. As for Waiakea Uka, Alae & Ali'i Kai, we have no itemized
breakdown because we have no concrete plans or drawings for these projects Waiakea Uka is to be done by
volunteers and the $120,000 is for materials. The Alae $500,000 is for purchase of additional land from
Kamehameha Schools and development of the cemetery expansion. The Ali'i Kai $500,000 is for planning, design
and initial development of the park. Each of these items were requested by various Council members and we need
the funds before we can plan and have an itemized breakdown. Waiakea Uka 6 Alae Expansion was Arakaki and Ali'i
Kai was Tyler.
Hope this helps!
Pam
-----Original Message-----
From: Caseria, Susan
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 2:50 PM
70: Mizuno, Pamela
Subject: Bill No. 219 -CIP
Aloha Pam,
RE: Bill No. 219 -CIP
Would it be possible if we could have an itemize breakdown on the $120,000 for the Waiakea Uka Gym; $500,000 for
the'Alae Cemetery; $500,000 for the Ali'i Kai Subdivision Park; and $1,431,349 for the Parks R&M projects prior to our
Finance Committee meeting on February 3, 2004.
Thank you,
1
Repairs Maintenance -Priority Listing
Revised: 11I13I03
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- Facility Improvements Cost
Resurface a portion of the road that is on Glover property-We pay materials, Glover
N Panaewa/Hilo Drag Strip Road labor $ 8,000.00
1 All Many Lead Based Paint Assessments for older gyms and community centers @ $5,000 ea $ 100,000.00
2 All 3 or 4 structures, depending on size Repaint based on lead paint analysis (Mt. View, Piihonua, Kurtistown Pavilion, etc.) $ 200,000.00
3 4 Moku Ola (Coconut Island) Bridge Repair cost overage (unforseen additional work) $ 82,000.00
4 7 Greenwell Park Redesign and alteration of ADA project to meet community needs $ 100,000.00
Renovate showers and main restrooms (1/2 ADA). Repair 8 structural improvements as
5 4 Waiakea Recreation Center funds allowlavailable $ 258,349.00
6 5 Pahoa Neighborhood Facility Re-roof, new gutters, repair fascia, repair ceiling panels $ 100,000.00
7 7 Higashihara Park Major Repairs to playground structures and resurfacing playground $ 80,000.00
8 2 Lincoln Park Tennis Courts Resurface $ 70,000.00
7 Greenwell Park Tennis Courts Resurface $ 25,000.00
7 Higashihara Park Tennis Courts Resurface $ 30,000.00
8 Kailua Park Tennis Court Resurface $ 35,000.00
2 Hoolulu Park Outdoor Tennis Cts Resurface $ 60,000.00
9 2 Kaumana Cave Construct new stairs $ 20,000.00
10 9 Kohala Pool Replace roofing, repair structure and resultant water damage $ 60,000.00
11 9 Spencer Park Replace under-floor and under ground wastewater piping $ 60,000.00
$ 1,288,349.00
12 Contingency for change orders or underestimates $ 123,000.00
$ 1,411,349.00
13 4 Waiakea Recreation Center Repairs to martial arts Flooring(if there is anything left over or contingency not all used) $ 20,000.00
$ 1,431,349.00
Revision Date 1/30/04
Caseria, Susan
From: Major Elroy Osorio [majtech@hilo.net]
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 7:46 AM
To: Caseria, Susan
Subject: RE: Bill No. 219 -CIP -Police Microwave Project
Susan-
The breakdown is as follows:
Add 3DS3 radios: $144,000
Environmental Assessment: $114,000
Fish $ Wildlife Radio Studies: $58,000
Revised Channel Plan: $18,000
EME Testing: $105,000
Cost to include HVO: $56,000
Total: $495,000
Hope this is helpful.
elroy
-----Original Message-----
From: SCASERIACo)co.hawaii.hi.us [malito:SCASERIAralco.hawalLhLus1
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 3:03 PM
To: MaitechCalhilo.net
Subject: Bill No. 219 -CIP -Police Microwave Project
Aloha Major Elroy Osorio,
RE: Bill No. 219 -CIP -Police Microwave Project
Would it be possible if we could have an itemize breakdown on the $500,000 for the Police
Microwave Project prior to our Finance Committee meeting on February 3, 2004.
Thank you,
Susan
Caseria, Susan
From: Shiro, Diane
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 3:56 PM
To: Caseria, Susan
Cc: McClure, Bruce; Kuba, Galen; Kajikawa, Brian
Subject: RE: Bill No. 219 -CIP
$1 mil for Countv Building renovations: Per Brian Kajikawa (BLD DIV) the request was originally
for roof repair, however, we would not be able to do the whole roof with this funding. Other
priorities have recently come up. He would like to remove asbestos found in the ground floor,
correct the problem with the air conditioning, replacing all of the ceiling tiles (as part of the
asbestos removal), replace termite damaged wood decking in the roof, etc. We're not sure if this
will be enough to do all that is needed. He would do jobs in increments.
$130,000 for Flood Disaster Countv Match: This will fund only a portion of our anticipated needs
for various on-going or pending FEMA, FHWA, and NRCS projects. Recent Ord. 04-7
appropriated $500,000 needed for South Road ($60,000), Akolea Road ($70,000), NRCS &
others that are still on-going.
Let me know if you need more information.
-----Original Message-----
From: Caseria, Susan
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 2:55 PM
To: Shiro, Diane
Subject: Bill No. 219 -CIP
Aloha Diane,
RE: BiIINo.219-CIP
Would it be possible if we could have an itemize breakdown on the $130,000 for the
FEMA flood match and $1,000,000 for the County Building renovations prior to our
Finance Committee meeting on February 3, 2004.
Thank you,