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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0792.000 1996-1998 1, - NSV OF Nqw VY I~. Stephen K. Yamashiro Mayor 1T~ OiN~ GnnfV of AAnfunii , OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 50 Wailuku Drive • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-2484 VITT (808) 961-8379 • FAX (808) 961-8685 April 9, 1998 MEMORANDUM TO: James Y. Arakaki, Chairman Hawai'i County Council FROM: Al Smith, Vice-Chairman Hawai'i County Housing Agency SUBJECT: Resolution for the Hawa4'i County Council 1998 Special Purpose Grant Program The Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) respectfully requests that the enclosed resolution be waived from Hawai'i County Housing Agency action and be forwarded directly to the Hawai'i County Council for action at its meeting on May 6, 1998. On March 3, 1998, the County was informed that Congress has directed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide funding from the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) for the Infrastructure Development Project in Puna pursuant to the VA-HUD-Independent Agencies Appropriations Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-65). The proposed project entails the design and construction of a portion of the emergency access road to connect State Highway 11 with State Highway 130. HUD has granted a deadline of May 12, 1998, for submittal of the application forms and certifications. The OHCD respectfully requests that this item be considered at the Council meeting of May 6, 1998. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Edwin Taira, of the OHCD, at ext. 8379. 019 3L, En cls. 1roxu. kQ. - Ozt.o - \ - h • W EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ._~Sp[Kp.Y1.T.¢''t .6u.+wgN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER' 6321C2.LHY _ AM 0 9 19~3 I^ , APPLICATION FORMAT FOR U.S. Oecarcmenc u,. 1998 EDI-SPECIAL PR( ?CTS and U' in Development N APPLICANT INFDHMATIf3Pt / . Legal Name Yid Address / Orziani atlotaal Udt: CZ) County of Hawai'i County of Hawaii 50 Wailuku Drive Hilo, HI 96720 Name and Telephone N®ber of Contact Perna (give ors credal; 0) Edwin S. Taira, (808) 961-8379 Type of Applicant (check the appropriaue bas/): Congrradorul District(s): CSC Project Include Contrstction: (45) EX Unit of General Goverrtmmt Applicant: 9nel lZ Yes G Housing Authority Project: 2nd ? No C3 College or University ? other Nonprofit Participating Parties (see espfa,tutio,u on bath ofform); enter tome, type and function of any participating parties: C 72 NAME TYPE FUNCTION Not Applicable Project Description (must conform to description in HUD Appropriations Committee Conference Report mien is quoted to the invitation lever from HUD to Applicant) (use additional pages if needed): C9) See Attached. Cyr Ct9nl Amount (rent to exceed mteatuu appropriated): S 500,000-00 TO THE a KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. DATA IN TIUPS APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. DOCUMENTIJAS BEEN DULY r BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND BY TIIE GOVERNING THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY t i t Type Name of Authorized Reproentatlve: Type Title of Authorized Repreentatlve: Type Phone Number of Authorized Repreentatlv<: Stephen K. Yaluashiro Mayor, County of Hawai' i (808) C)r1-a')I t Extension' Slenature of Authorized Reprnentitlvc: Date Authorized Representative Slgned: 1998 SPECIAL PURPOSE GRANT APPLICATION INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN PUNA, HAWAII PROJECT DESCRIPTION The County of Hawaii proposes to fund improvements for an emergency access road that would connect State Highway 11 to State Highway 130, passing through the Hawaiian Acres and Ainaloa Subdivisions in Puna, Hawaii. (See attached location map) 1. Economic, social, or physical need addressed by the project: The primary purpose of the project is to provide police, fire, and other emergency vehicles an alternative access to lower Puna. Currently lower Puna is served by only one access road. A major fire or volcanic eruption could cut off thousands of residents. 2. Key components or phases of the project, estimated cost and start/completion dates: Component Estimated Cost Start Date Completion Date Environmental Assessment $ 10,000 07/01/98 10/15/98 Bid/Award/Contract $ 5,000 11/01/98 01/01/99 Construction $2,480,000 01/01/99 06/01/99 Grant Closeout $ 5.000 06/01/99 07/01/99 TOTAL $2,500,000 The project will be completed in 2 phases. The first phase will utilize the $500,000 of SPG and $1,000,000 of County funds to complete 8 Road and F Road. The County is currently seeking funds of $1,000,000 to complete Phase 2, which involves Ainaloa Blvd. 3. Entity responsible for implementing the project: The County of Hawaii's Office of Housing & Community Development (OHCD) along with the County of Hawaii' Department of Public Works will be responsible for the implementation of the project and compliance with the Special Purpose Grant requirements. The OHCD is responsible for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Shelter Grant Programs and is familiar with the federal requirements. In addition, the OHCD is currently implementing HUD's Special Purpose Grant from fiscal year 1995. The County of Hawaii was awarded $1.6 million for the Hamakua Affordable Housing Project. The County has spent 98% of the funds and has complied with Part 85, OMB Circular A-87, the audit requirements of A-133, Part 58 Environmental Requirements, and other applicable federal regulations. The last payment request for $17,482 is expected in April, 1998 and the County will close the grant by May, 1998. The County of Hawaii has been working on the Infrastructure Development project and working with the Puna community since 1992. Norman Olesen, Executive Assistant will be the project coordinator and implement and manage the construction activities. 6265c.lhy • FIGURE 1 LOCATION MAP - PUNA EMERGENCY ROAD Elevenmik H eYe ~ o 3 ~ ~ urtlpoum )9 V4 ERV N i M DS ` KAW tl r 1 h ntai . WAIIAN S zzs ~P ' P C Al OA y3 ~ ~ ~ lQJ Source: USGS County Series. Scale: 1:100,000 Hawaii County, Sheet 2 of 3 North 1980 2 OMB Approval No. 03Aa.00-t2 ASSURANCES -CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Public rcporung burden for this collection of information is esumated to average 15 minutes per response, including ume for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden esumate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348.0032), Washington, DC 20503 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additonal assurances. If such is the case, you will be nofmtied. 4 As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act and the institutional, managerial and financial capability of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4728-4763) relating to prescribed (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share standards for merit systems for programs funded under of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in and completion of the project described in this Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of application. Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F). 2, Will give the awarding agency. the Comptroller General 9. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisonin¢ of the United States, and if appropriate, the State, Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 5801 et scq.) which through any authorized representative, access to and the prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or right to examine all records, books, papers, or rehabilitation of residence structures. documents related to the assistance: and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally 10. Will comply with all Federal statues relating to non- accepted ac ounun6 g standards or agency directives discrimination, These include but arc not limited to: (a) Tide Vl of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) 3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of, or changC the which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, terms of the real propcrty title, or other interest in chc color or national ongmt (b) Title IX of the Education site and facilities without permission and instruction, Amendments of 19'2, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1681- from the awarding agency. Wili record the Federal 1683, and 1685-1686) which prohibits discrimination on interest in the title of real propcrty in accordance with the basis of sex: (c) Section 505 of the Rehabilitation awarding agency directives and will include a covenant Act of 1973. as amended 1,29 U.S.C. § 794) which in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part prohibits discrimination of the basis of handicaps: (d) with Federal assistance funds to assure non- the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended discnmination during the useful life of the pmjcct. (42 U.S.C. 610t-61071) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age: (e) the Drug Abuse 5. Will comply with the requirements of the a„utan,_' 01fiec and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 93-255), as awarding agency with regard to the dratung, rc%ic% and amended, relating to non-discrimination on the basis of approval of construction plans and speclf icauun,_ drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended. relating to 5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or ensee t supervision at the e lorms with auc e the e alcoholism: (g) 5'_3 and 51_7 of the Public Health ensuurre that the complete work coonnforms Service Act of 191'_ (52 U.S.C. 290 dd-3 and 290 et-1). approved plan, and specifications and will be as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and rcgrequires reports the and such o h information as may ay be drug abuse patient records: (h) Tide VIII of the Civil required by the assistance award ding agency or State. Rights Act of 1968 (52 U.S.C. § 3601 tit sty.). as 6. Will initiate and complete the work within the amended, relating to non-discrimination in the sale, applicable ume Irume alter receipt of approval of the rental or financing of housing: (i) any other non- awarding agency discrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which apphcauon for Federal assistance is being made, -discrimination 7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employee, ironi j) the requucments on any o her non using their position, for a purpu,c that constitutes or and and J) the which may apply to the nccaugn. - - prncnis the appearance of pcnonal or organvauonaf conflict of interest. or personal gain. Priebe. EAltlon Umbl. Sun"M Form 4240 (R.v. w21 pn.ertb.d by o11a eimui.r •-1e2 Authorized for Local Reproduction 11. Will comply, or has already complied, with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91• reguircmcnts ul Titics II and 111 cal' the Uniform 190) and Eaccuuvc Order (EO) 11514; (b) noufication Relocation Assisunce and Real Property Acquisition of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91.646) which provides for, protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or evaluation of flood hazards in floodplams in accordance whose property is acquired as a result of Federal and with EO 11988: (c) assurance of project consistency with federally assisted programs. These requirements apply the approved State management program developed to all interests in real property acquired for project under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 purposes regardless of Federal participation in U.S.C.§§1451 ctseq.);(f)conformity of Federal actions purchases, to State (Clean Air) Implementauon Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. § § 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground U.S.C. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water political activities of employees whose principal Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93.523); and (h) employment activities arc funded in whole or in part protection of endangered species under the Endangered with Federal funds. Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205). 11 Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the 16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to 276a-7), the 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) related to protecting Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. § 276c and 18 U.S.C. § 87-1), components or pownual components of the national wild the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 and scenic rivers system. U.S.C. 327-333) regarding labor standards for federally assisted construction subagreemenis. 17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Secuon 106 of the National Hatonc Preservation 14. Will comply with the flood insurance purchase Act of 1966. as amended (16 U.S.C. § § 470), EO 11593 requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster (identification and preservation of historic properties). Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of rccipiens A spcaal flood hazard area to participate 1974 (16 U. S.C.§ § -469a- I et seq 1. in the program and to purchase flood insurance if Inc total cost of insurable corotrucuon and acqut,won is 18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and 510.000 or more. compliance audis in accordance with the Single Audit Actol'198-. 15. Will compl% with en.-uonmcmal standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution 19. Will comply with all applicable requiremens of all other of environmental quality control measures under the Federal laws, Ezecuuve Orders, regulations and policies governing this program. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE Stephen K. Yatnashiro Mayor, County of Hawai'i APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SL'RM ITTED County of Hawaii SF 4240 (R.r 492) 8uk Applicant Certifications The Applicant hereby assures and certifies that it will comply/ has complied with the following requirements, and will assure compliance with the following by any beneficiaries to whom grant funds are passed for purposes of carrying out the project, as applicable: 1) 24 CFR Part 85, OMB Circular A-87, and OMB Circular A-133 for grant administration by units of government. 2) 24 CFR Part 84, OMB Circular A-122 (or for Institutions of Higher Learning, OMB Circular A-21), and OMB Circular A-133, for grant administration by non-profit organizations. 3) The applicant has the capacity to administer the grant in accordance with applicable statutory and OMB requirements. 4) If the project involves construction, the applicant will: (1) obtain and maintain plans and specifications for the project, as appropriate; (2) ensure that the drawdown of grant funds allocated for construction costs will be at a rate not to exceed the percentage of project completion; (3) ensure that 10 percent of payments for project costs will be withheld from the construction contractor pending completion, (4) ensure that construction will not begin until all funds needed for construction completion have been committed to the project, 0 Executed this date of 199 By: (signature) stpihan K Vamashiro - (typed or printed name) Mayor County of Hawai'i (title) Warning: Section 1001 of Title 18 of the United States Code (Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure, 72 Stat: 967) applies to the above certification. 18 U.S.C.1001, among other things, provides that whoever knowingly and willfully makes or uses a document or writing containing any false, fictitious, fraudulent statement or entry, in any matter within the jurisdiction of any deparmtner or agency of the United States, shall be fined no more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both. Certification Regarding Lobbying Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. Executed this date of 19 By (Signature) Stephen K_ Vamachirn (Typed or printed name) Ma=~ C'niin ty of HaWcll'i (Title, if any) Covered action: Infrastructure Development in Puna, Hawai'i (Project name or activity) OOJMSV OF h,~'' AL SMITH L6i Phone: (808) 961-8267 Vim Chairman FAX: (808) 969-3291 1lF OVAL COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 April 9, 1998 Mr. James Y. Arakaki, Chair Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE: Resolution for 1998 Special Purpose Grant Program Pursuant to Section 1 (e) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawaii, this written approval is submitted in regards to Resolution No.2557" relating to the 1998 Special Purpose Grant Program, waiving said referral from the Hawaii County Housing Agency, in order that appropriate action can be taken by the Council at its next meeting. In reviewing the contents of the referral, it is deemed advisable that such waiver be granted. Al Smith, Vice-Chair Hawaii County Housing Agency Approved: ja m e, Y. Arakaki, Chair aw ii County Council AS/jmn