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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0972.001 2008-2010 William P. Kenoi � . Nancy E. Crawford Mayor : * „�i Director • ,•:�;=== wew -��: Deanna S. Sako f,T! Oi• Deputy Director County of Hawaii Finance Department 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2103• Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961 -8234 • Fax(808)961 -8248 October 13, 2010 The Honorable J Yoshimoto, Chairman, and Members of the Hawai`i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE: Bill 311 - An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds The referenced bill to authorize issuance of general obligation bonds is included on the Finance Committee agenda for October 19, 2010. We request that you please substitute the attached Project Listing for the listing that was included with Communication 972, transmitting the referenced bill. The Project Listing has been amended to include appropriate Hawaiian Diacritics that were inadvertently omitted in the original transmittal. Thank you for your attention to this change. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 961 -8234. Sincerely, 6\1 F646+4 Nancy Crawford Director of Finance Attachment C07„ No, q72.. 1 Ref. to ei � c- Da te 19 20]0 Hawai County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. PROJECT LISTING Kawaihae Housing Closure - $1,000,000 This project fulfills a federal requirement that the defunct housing site be returned to its original condition. Funding will provide for the removal of the units and transport to Puna, demolition of slabs, closure of cesspools and soil remediation. Kaloko Housing Project - $4,000,000 The Kaloko Housing Project creating 40 housing units is progressing on schedule and contemplates occupancy in November 2011. It will create a safe haven for the most vulnerable in our community. Several phases of the project are planned, and the requested funding will provide for site work and construction of 16 additional units. Pool Drainage Covers - $500,000 Seven of the County's swimming pools (Kohala, KCAC, Konawaena, Kawamoto, NAS, Pahoa and Pahala have drains that require the installation of anti - vortex, anti - suction covers in order to comply with a federal mandate. These will eliminate the risk of persons being entrapped by the drains due to high rates of suction. Installation of the drain covers is another step in our on- going process of making improvements to maximize public safety. Hawaiian Paradise Park (HPP) -New Park Development - $5,500,000 This project takes advantage of land to be donated by the HPP Owners Association to provide recreational facilities for the under - served area of lower Puna, also the fastest growing area of the island. This will be the only public park between Kea'au and Pahoa and will provide a safe place to pursue positive leisure activities that benefit seniors, children and the entire community. The 20 acre park site will include large grassed and fenced areas for ball parks, restroom facilities, a new 3 -court covered playcourt structure, parking lot with lighting, and onsite water storage tank for potable water to service the park. Kikala Keokea New Park Development — $100,000 The project will provide initial momentum for much needed park facilities in the Kalapana area and leverage the energy of the volunteers who are working to make the park a reality. Funding will provide water service connection, and purchase of fill and topsoil for landscaping /lawn areas, grassing, and basecourse for temporary driveway and parking areas. Long range plans are for the development of a new public park site in the Kalapana area on a currently undeveloped 4+ acre parcel set aside by the State to the County for park and recreational purposes. The local residents of the area have united to work with the county on a community volunteer based park development effort. Project Listing Page 2 North Kohala Recreational Facilities Repair and Upgrade - $2,000,000 North Kohala has limited recreational facilities and these facilities are utilized by the whole community, providing the primary source of recreation and entertainment in the area. Upgrade of the existing facilities, such as Kamehameha Park and Keokea Beach Park will allow community members and visitors to enjoy the full range of use that the parks are intended to provide. Specific repairs and upgrades will include the pavilions and facilities at Keokea Beach Park (closed since October 6, 2006 Kiholo Bay earthquake), replacement of the existing condemned grandstand structure at Kamehameha Park (closed since October 6, 2006 Kiholo Bay Earthquake) with a new primary seating structure for the main ball fields, and various other projects to restore the usability and ensure longevity of recreational facilities in North Kohala for the benefit of the community. Banyan Beach Parking Lot - $300,000 This project will meet both recreational and public safety needs by providing much needed parking for one of the most popular beach parks along Ali`i Drive. Traffic congestion caused by the current lack of off - street parking creates a hazardous situation. In addition to providing off - street parking, the makai side of Ali`i drive will be designated "no- parking ", which will enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety. The project will be ready for construction this month. Kapi`olani Street Extension - $8,700,000 This project will improve traffic flow, support the growth of one of Hilo's greatest assets, the university campus, and provide significant economic stimulus to the local community and the County as a whole. This project will lay the groundwork for a new era of growth with UH Hilo by providing a connector road that will open up nearly 42 acres on land in urban Hilo for development of badly needed student housing. The single largest impediment to growth for UH Hilo is a lack of housing for out -of -state and local students, and yet the university owns land next to campus where this housing can be built. The Kapi`olani Street extension will provide access to these lands while also providing a new two -lane transportation corridor that will ease traffic congestion. The road will include sidewalks and bikeways to accommodate and encourage alternative transportation modes. Puna Makai Alternate Roadway (PMAR) - $500,000 Lower Puna is the fastest growing area of the island and is accessed by a single State highway. The purpose of this allocation is to prepare a functional classification justification report (FCJR) to support the Puna Makai Alternate Roadway (PMAR) as conceptually proposed in the Puna Community Development Plan of September 2008. The PMAR is to connect Nandwale Estates and the City of Hilo with a second major collector roadway that qualifies for federal funding assistance. Funding will provide for the preliminary engineering necessary to meet FHWA application requirements and provide the opportunity to leverage County dollars in the construction of this vital alternate route. Project Listing Page 3 La'aloa Extension - $20,000,000 Additional mauka -makai connector roads are essential to improving traffic flow in the region, which in turn improves public safety and quality of life. This project will construct approximately 1,400 feet of new 60 foot wide road to extend the La'aloa Street from its present terminus to the Kuakini Highway. Construction also includes upgrading lower La'aloa Avenue thru White Sands Beach Estates Subdivision. The extension will provide a much needed mauka- makai connector road between Kuakini Highway and Ali`i Drive for the public health and safety when evacuation orders are issued and also provide for less traffic congestion on Ali`i Drive. The project will be ready to bid in January 2011. Energy Efficiency Upgrades (DPW) - $4,000,000 Energy audits conducted by the County's own "Green Team" have shown the benefits to be realized from reducing energy consumption and using alternative energy sources. This funding will allow upgrade of existing County of Hawaii facilities with energy conservation measures and renewable energy resources. County fire stations (Kailua -Kona, Keauhou, Waikoloa, Kohala Coast, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kea'au), the Kea'au police station, and South Hilo Baseyard facilities are slated for energy efficiency improvements. The installation of photovoltaic systems will, in the long term, reduce the County's energy bills and contribute to our island's energy sustainability. Wai`ohinu Transfer Station - $8,800,000 Upgrade of this facility in Ka`u will provide a structurally stable transfer station and create a regional recycling center. Additionally, this project will create the only commercial drop -off site other than the County landfills. The long distance from lower Ka`u to either landfill constitutes a significant financial burden to commercial enterprises in the district. Creation of this regional facility will have both economic and environmental benefits. Waimea Recycle and Transfer Station Garage - $100,000 This high priority public safety project is needed to address high wind conditions blowing debris, damaging reusable items and causing closure of the redemption and reuse facilities. The new structure will withstand high wind conditions. In order to minimize the cost the design will be done in -house and the construction cost will be kept to a minimum.