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Hawai`i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Re: Operating Budget
Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating an additional
$127,655 into the Office of Housing and Community Development's Community Development
Block Grant(CDBG) account. The original appropriation ordinance for Program Year(PR) 2013
for CDBG funds was for$2,500,000,but$2,627,655 of funds were provided, requiring this
increase in order to accept and utilize all of the funds awarded. The additional monies will be
utilized to provide accessibility improvements to a County facility, and to construct a certified
kitchen for the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island.
The Office of Housing and Community Development emphasizes that no General Funds are
involved in these transactions. If there are any questions,please do not hesitate to call Noel
Fujimoto of the Office of Housing and Community Development at 961-8379.
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Form #: B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Office of Housing and Community Dev. DATE: 3/14/14
STAFF CONTACT: Noel Fujimoto PHONE: 961-8379
A. REQUEST:
The Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) is requesting a bill for an ordinance to
appropriate additional Program Year(PY) 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)funds of
$127,655.00. The additional CDBG grant funds of$127,655.00 will be used for the following activities:
Removal of Architectural Barriers -Americans with Disabilities Act
Compliance -Various County Facilities $75,000.00
Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island - Certified Kitchen Construction $52,655.00
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
The original appropriation ordinance for PY2013 CDBG funds reflected an anticipated amount of
$2,500,000.00. When the County received the actual amount from the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) it was $2,627,655.00. The additional CDBG funds of$127,655.00 will be utilized
for accessibility improvements in a County facility and construction of a certified kitchen in the Boys and Girls
Club of the Big Island. Both of these projects will benefit persons of low and moderate income from the
island of Hawaii.
The OHCD is requesting approval of the attached appropriation ordinance by the Finance Committee, and its
recommendation for adoption by the Hawaii County Council. The OHCD emphasizes that no county General
Funds are involved in these transactions.
SIGNED: igt DATE:
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Department Head
GRANT SUMMARY
(Supplement to B-52,Request for Council Action)
Type of Grant Appropriation being requested: (New or an additional appropriation)
❑ New(for this fiscal year period). OR ® Additional appropriation(to an existing grant);
Is a draft agreement attached? Has the original grant notification been transmitted to
❑ Yes ❑No Council? ® Yes ❑No
Name of Grant Program: Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
Grantor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)
County Grantee Department or Agency: Office of Housing and Community Development(OHCD)
County Grantee Contact Person: Noel Fujimoto Phone Number: 961-8379
Amount of Grant: $2,627,655.00 (original appropriation $2,500,000.00+addtl$127,655.00)
Grant Period(Commencement& Completion): 7/1/2013 -6/30/2018
Purpose of Grant: These funds will be utilized to encourage the development of viable communities by
providing decent housing,suitable and safe living environments, and providing
accessibility for disabled individuals to public facilities. Projects utilizing CDBG funds
will benefit persons of low and moderate income throughout the island of Hawaii.
County Match required?: ❑ Yes /1 No
If yes, Matching Amount? Budgeted in account# :
In-kind? Explain:
Explanation:
County's personnel requirements: Amount of new position(s)?
Qty: Permanent: ❑ Temporary: ❑, Duration:
Full-time: ❑ Part-time: ❑, Time Element:
Qty: Contractual: ❑ Explain:
Explanation: N/A
Additional Comments about Grant:
B-52 Grant Summary Form