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2021 ACTION PLAN FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII'S
2020 — 2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CP)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM
The Hawaii County Council has approved its 2021 Annual Action Plan with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and has authorized the Mayor
to execute and submit its 2021 Action Plan (AP) to HUD for its federal programs.
The County of Hawaii will utilize its 2021 CDBG/HOME/HTF allocation for the following
projects:
2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
The County of Hawaii estimates receiving $2,699,374.00 for its 2021 CDBG allocation.
This amount is an approximation and the County will proportionally adjust its proposed
project funding levels by increasing or decreasing the actual project amounts to the
actual funds received. In addition, the County anticipates receiving $100,000.00 of
additional program income from the Residential Repair Program (RRP) for a total
$2,799,374.00. To meet the County's five (5) year 2020-2024 CP, Priorities and
Objectives, the following projects will be included in the 2021 AP.
2021 CDBG Projects
Ulu Wni Low Income Housing Wastewater Treatment
ON 07011 off,
Plant — Repairs
$1,420,889.00
Ulu Wni Low Income Housing Certified Kitchen — Conversion
$
495,500.00
Hale Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter — Interior and Exterior
Renovations
$
225,760.00
West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter — Interior and Exterior
Renovations
$
157,225.00
Administration, Planninq & Fair Housinq
$
500,000.00
Total $2,799,374.00
The CDBG project amount for all projects may change to accommodate the actual
amount of grant funds or program income received or if there are any cancelled
project(s) or reprogramming of CDBG funds. In its efforts to expedite and timely
implement its projects, the Public is advised that the County of Hawaii may utilize
County funds to incur pre -award cost for the above mentioned projects under the CDBG
program that will not exceed 25% of current CDBG allocation. This is in accordance
with the CDBG regulations 24 CFR 570.200(h)(1), Reimbursement for pre -award costs.
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM
The State of Hawai'i is required to submit its 2020-2024 CP and AP to HUD for the 2021
HOME program. The County of Hawaii anticipates it will receive approximately
$2,850,000.00 for the 2021 HOME Program. In addition, the County anticipates
receiving $75,000.00 of program income for a total of $2,925,000.00.
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To prepare for the 2021 HOME program, the County requested project proposals and
will submit the following projects to the State of Hawai'i HHFDC for approval.
2021 HOME Projects Amount
County of Hawaii Home — Tenant Based Rental
Assistance Program (TBRA) $ 2,035,200.00
Habitat for Humanity — Affordable Homes for $ 450,000.00
Puna Families
University Heights Home Reconstruction $ 289,800.00
OHCD Administration $ 150,000.00
Total $ 2,925,000.00
The amount for the all HOME projects may change to accommodate the actual
allocation of HOME Project funds, program income received or if there are any
cancelled or reprogramming of HOME funds. The Administration amount will change to
the actual allocation of Administration funds received from the State. In its efforts to
expedite and timely implement its projects, the Public is advised that the County of
Hawaii may utilize County funds to incur pre -award costs under the HOME Program that
will not exceed 25% of the current HOME allocation amount. This is in accordance with
the HOME regulations 24 CFR 92.212(c), Pre -award Costs, Project Costs.
HOUSING TRUST FUNDS (HTF) PROGRAM
The State of Hawai'i is required to submit its 2020-2024 CP and AP to HUD for the 2021
HTF program. The County of Hawai'i anticipates it will receive approximately
$3,306,921.00 for the 2021 HTF Program.
To prepare for the 2021 HTF program, the County requested project proposals and will
submit the following projects to the State of Hawai'i HHFDC for approval.
2021 HTF Projects Amount
West Kawili Street Senior/Veteran Housing $ 3,132,873.00
OHCD Administration $ 174,048.00
Total $ 3,306,921.00
The amount for the HTF project may change to accommodate the actual allocation of
HTF Project funds, program income received or if there are any cancelled or
reprogramming of HTF funds. The Administration amount will change to the actual
allocation of Administration funds received from the State.
As required by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the
County's Final 2021 AP will be available on
https W //www.ha.wa..i...i..coun.ty.gov/d.epa.rtmen.ts/off.i.ce-ref-housi.n.g for
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public review from May 7, 2021 to May 13, 2021, and at the following locations Monday
through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on holidays:
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Office of Housing and
Community Development (OHCD)
1990 Kino'ole Street, Suite 102
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone: (808)961-8379
Office of Housing and
Community Development
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy.
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
Phone: (808)323-4305
As required by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, a Plan to Minimize
Displacement and the County's Final Annual Community Assessment Report for its program
year 2019 with HUD will also be available for public review at the OHCD in Hilo and Kailua-
Kona.
Office of Housing & Community Development —
County of Hawaii
By: Susan K. Kunz
Housing Administrator
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Mayor, County of Hawaii
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: May 6, 2021)
(West Hawai' i Today: May 6, 2021)
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