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4�S�t�sOF N,�t, <br /> Harry Vim Roxcie L.Waltjen <br /> Mayor *' :• Director <br /> tTE CF•µA.,i <br /> Wil Okabe Maurice C.Messina <br /> Managing DirectorDeputy Director <br /> County of 7"abiat i <br /> DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION <br /> 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 6•Hilo,Hawaii 96720 <br /> (808)961-8311 9 Fax(808)961-8411 g w <br /> Email: parks recreationC&hawaiicounty� gov <br /> htta/w hawaiieounty. ov/Marls-and-recreation/ <br /> v.x <br /> October 1, 2019 <br /> Honorable Aaron Chung, Chairman <br /> and Members of the Hawaii County Council <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Subject: Department of Parks and Recreation's Evaluation of Applications for <br /> 2019 Public Access Open Space and Natural Resources Stewardship <br /> Grants <br /> Dear Chairman Chung and Members of the Hawaii County Council <br /> The Department of Parks and Recreation has received four applications seeking stewardship <br /> grants to maintain and preserve Hawaii County lands acquired through the Public Access, <br /> Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund. The fund balance was $3,208,485.84 <br /> as of September 30, 2019. <br /> I have completed my review of the applications and am pleased to present my evaluation of <br /> each proposal and determination about each applicant's ability to complete its respective project <br /> according to the submitted project plan. <br /> Kahua Olohu, Ka`u, Hawaii TMK: (3) 9-5-12:05 <br /> • Applicant Ho`omalu Ka`u ("Ho`omalu") is requesting $24,250 toward a project expected <br /> to cost$75,962. Its matching share would be $51,712 or 68 percent of the total project <br /> cost. Ho`omalu Ka`u submitted its application before the stated deadline and has <br /> provided the required documentation. <br /> This applicant proposes to continue to restore and prepare the property for traditional, <br /> cultural uses and practices associated with Makahiki. Their specific purpose for this <br /> calendar year is to clear the 13-acre property and establish a regular maintenance <br /> schedule, replace the fencing along the highway and acquire tools for long term <br /> maintenance of the property. Ho'omalu Ka'u continues to steward the subject property <br /> through the Hawaii County Open Space and Natural Resources Maintenance Fund <br /> Grant award since 2018 and so far has complied with the terms of its grant award. <br /> However, I have some concerns over the following budgetary items: <br /> 1. Food $ 2,000 <br /> In my opinion, the Project Budget needs to be revised to be compliant with the Hawaii <br /> County Charter. <br /> Comm. No. `•' <br /> County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Ref. To: ri <br /> :i <br /> Ref. Date 0 C T MIT— <br />