HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-09 South Kohala AC Meeting PacketMitchell D. Roth Mayor
Lee E. Lord Managing Director
West Hawai‘i Office 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 Phone (808) 323-4770 Fax (808) 327-3563
County of Hawai‘i
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Zendo Kern Director
Jeffrey W. Darrow
Deputy Director
East Hawai‘i Office 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 Phone (808) 961-8288 Fax (808) 961-8742
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
SOUTH KOHALA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the South Kohala Action
Committee in accordance with the provisions of Section 92-7, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes.
NOTE: Pursuant to Act 220, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, which amended the Sunshine Law to
allow meetings to be remotely conducted online, effective January 1, 2022, Action Committee
meetings may be viewed live on YouTube, joined through Zoom, or may be attended at the
location listed below.
DATE: Monday, May 9, 2022
TIME: 5:00 P.M.
PLACE: This meeting will be held by Interactive Conference Technology (ICT) through
Zoom. The public may provide verbal testimony at the meeting by joining
online or calling into the Zoom meeting. Members of the public may also
attend via Zoom, watch the live stream on the Planning Department’s YouTube
channel, or attend the in-person on site location listed below.
To register for verbal testimony please contact staff at cdp@hawaiicounty.gov
or (808)961-8188.
Zoom registration link: https://tinyurl.com/2p8sv3ym
To view the live stream on YouTube, click the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/CountyofHawaiiPlanningDepartment
If internet connection is lost, the public meeting will be automatically recessed
to restore communication. If lost connection exceeds 30 minutes, the meeting
will be terminated.
In-Person site location:
West Hawaiʻi Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy.
Community Hale, building G
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The Action Committee will consider the draft minutes for the
South Kohala Action Committee Meeting on March 14, 2022.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: Written testimony may be submitted via email at
cdp@hawaiicounty.gov or in person at the Hilo or Kona Planning Department, up to two (2)
business days prior (Thursday, May 05, 2022) to the meeting (see the Notice Section below). In
addition, members of the public may provide oral testimony at the meeting on any of the agenda
items. To register for access to the Zoom meeting please email cdp@hawaiicounty.gov. With
discretion of the Chair of the CDP Action Committee, comments may be made either during the
public comment portion of the agenda or just prior to the relevant business item and may be
limited to three (3) minutes in length per agenda item.
BUSINESS:
1. Infrastructure Priority Discussion. Director Kern requests that the Action Committee
provide key infrastructure project ideas in the South Kohala district. Planning staff will
record the projects identified, including written input submitted post meeting, to then
be provided to the Director. Note that these infrastructure projects may not be directly
referenced in the CDP. A summary of the input will be shared back to the AC and
included in the minutes of this meeting.
2. Action Committee Project Prioritization Discussion. The Action Committee will
continue their discussion to identify priority implementation projects and interests for
2022. Discussion will include exploring mutual interests between Action Committee
members to create investigatory subcommittees and community liaison groups, as
applicable. Joint initiatives with community members or partner organizations are
encouraged.
3. Framework for Action Committee Hosted Meetings. To follow up on their previous
discussion regarding Action Committee hosted meetings, the Action Committee will
continue to clarify the frameworks, establish roles/responsibilities, and efforts to ensure
adherence to Sunshine Law requirements.
4. Update on the budget. Planning staff will provide a brief update on the current County
budget adoption process. The next public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2022-23
Operating and Capital Improvement Project budgets is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17
through Thursday, May 19.
AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING: Agenda item suggestions from the Action Committee and
Planning Staff for the Joint AC Meeting on August 17, 2022 and the South Kohala Community
Development Plan Action Committee meeting on September 12, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT
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This agenda and all related documents are available in the Planning Department’s South Kohala
Community Development Plan Action Committee folder via the County of Hawaiʻi Public
Documents Repository: https://records.hawaiicounty.gov/Weblink/1/fol/17198/Row1.aspx.
These documents may also be requested from the Planning Department by calling (808) 961-
8288 or emailing cdp@hawaiicounty.gov.
NOTICE: The purpose of the public hearings is to afford all interested persons a reasonable
opportunity to be heard on the above items. A person desiring to submit oral or written
testimony shall indicate their name and whether the testimony is on their behalf or as a
representative of an organization or individual. Written testimony can be submitted via email
or hard copy. Hard copies should include an original and nine copies and be submitted no later
than 4:30pm two days prior to the hearing date.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, other reasonable modification, or language
interpretation to access this meeting please contact the Planning Department at (808) 961-
8288 as soon as possible, but no later than five working days prior to the meeting date, to
arrange for accommodations. “Other reasonable modification” refers to communication
methods or devices for people with disabilities who are mentally and/or physically challenged.
If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawai‘i County Clerk within five days of
becoming a lobbyist. (Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawai‘i County Code). A lobbyist means,
“any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any
month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or
administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials.”
(Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawai‘i County Code). Registration forms and expenditure
report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk-Council, 25 Aupuni Street,
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720.
SOUTH KOHALA CDP ACTION COMMITTEE
Mitchell D. Roth
Mayor
Lee E. Lord
Managing Director
Zendo Kern
Director
Jeffrey W. Darrow
Deputy Director
County of Hawai‘i
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SOUTH KOHALA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
Phone (808) 961-8288 • Fax (808) 961-8742
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Thursday, March 14, 2022 1
DRAFT Meeting Minutes 2
CALL TO ORDER 3
Chair Smith called the South Kohala Community Development Plan (SKCDP) Action Committee 4
(AC) to order at 5:16 P.M. Due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting 5
was held via the Zoom interactive video platform. 6
ROLL CALL 7
AC Members Present: Karen Anderson, Pete Hendricks, Tristie Licoan (Vice Chair), Kevin 8
McLaughlin, Scott Nagata, Bill Sanborn, Ruth Smith (Chair) 9
AC Members Absent-Excused: Julia Alos and Mark Gordon 10
County Staff: Planners – Heather Bartlett, Keiko Mercado, Jaslyn Nathaniel 11
Two (2) members of the public attended the meeting via Zoom. The meeting was also available 12
for synchronous viewing via the COH Planning Department YouTube Livestream. The livestream 13
is available at South Kohala CDP Action Committee Meeting March 10, 2022 - YouTube. 14
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None 15
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 16
1. Welcoming Scott Nagata to the South Kohala Action Committee: Committee Member Nagata 17
introduced himself as this was his first official committee meeting. He shared his eagerness 18
to learn more about Waimea and South Kohala and looked forward to sharing interests and 19
concerns that come up in the community. 20
2. Ports of Entry Biosecurity Program: Ms. Bartlett informed that this program was brought to 21
attention by the Chair of the Puna CDP AC. She explained that the Puna AC put forward a 22
letter supporting the continuation of the program. The Puna AC requested that the letter be 23
shared with other Action Committees to unify support across Hawaiʻi Island, as the 24
discontinuation of the program would affect the entire island. 25
Program information available here: 26
https://records.hawaiicounty.gov/Weblink/1/doc/115336/Page1.aspx 27
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Chair Smith informed that as the AC is an advisory committee, she did not feel comfortable 28
sending a letter signed by the AC to the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council to be used for 29
legislative support. She encouraged each member to provide individual testimony, noting 30
that the Kawaihae and Hilo Harbors did not appear to be included in the Ports-of-Entry 31
program. 32
Vice Chair Licoan questioned whether the ships that arrive in the State get screened when 33
they arrive at the Island of Oʻahu before coming over to the other islands. Chair Smith shared 34
that as far as she knows, there are ships that come to Hawaiʻi Island harbors directly. 35
Committee Member McLaughlin provided comments on the program information pamphlet. 36
He shared that it would be beneficial for the organizers to provide information regarding 37
how they are implementing the program and if they have been successful. He noted that 38
though the pamphlet provides description on what the program does and on the types of 39
pests, it does not mention any statistics on their success in intercepting the invasive species. 40
He felt that that information would help to justify the continuation of the program. 41
Additional information about Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council available here: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/hisc/ 42
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 43
Committee Member Sanborn made a motion to approve the November 8, 2021 minutes. Motion 44
seconded by Committee Member Licoan. Motion passed with 6 votes aye, 1 abstain, 0 votes nay. 45
Committee Member Hendricks made a motion to approve the January 19, 2022 minutes. Motion 46
seconded by Committee Member Sanborn. Motion passed with 7 votes aye, 0 votes nay. 47
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: One (1) member of the public provided oral testimony: 48
Margaret Wille, representing herself, testified on Agenda Item 2. She requested that the 49
connector road in Waimea, from Māmalahoa Highway to Kawaihae Road, be put as a priority 50
project for the Federal funding. She shared that her interest in this project started in 2006 during 51
the Cherry Blossom Festival, and five ambulances were delayed by traffic on the way to the 52
hospital which resulted in dire consequences. She explained that the only way through town is 53
by the single intersection. Ms. Wille shared that a 2006 planning effort found that two parts of 54
the connector road would be critical to the area and the county as it would provide alternative 55
access. She shared that a community vote was done during that time and the majority agreed 56
with the project, but there was not enough funding to execute it. She encouraged this project to 57
be set as a priority as there is available Federal funding now. 58
BUSINESS: 59
1. Information Sharing: Sharon Hirota, from the County Office of Housing and Community 60
Development, presented an overview of several programs and centers that were launched in 61
partnership with community based organizations. She encouraged AC members to share 62
these programs with their networks: 63
• Emergency Rent Assistance – Provides financial assistance to help residents ensure 64
housing stability by helping them to get caught up on rent and utility payments. 65
• Landlord/Tenant Mediation Center – Provides landlord/tenant mediation services. After 66
the lifting of the moratorium, there was a temporary modification to the landlord-tenant 67
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code that requires landlords and tenants to go through a mediation process before 68
entering into the court system. 69
• Coordination Center – Provides free centralized service that helps residents navigate 70
critical financial, housing, and health-related issues. The Center’s objective is to ensure 71
that lack of knowledge about available resources does not stand between residents and 72
the help they need and is designed to help residents with one-on-one coaching and 73
connectivity to community-based and government supported services. 74
• Homeowner Assistance – Provides Hawaiʻi homeowners who are experiencing financial 75
hardship associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and have incomes at or below 150% of 76
the area median income with assistance that will lead to long-term mortgage resolution. 77
The program grants up to $30,000 to assist homeowners with paying past due mortgages 78
or reduce monthly payments. 79
• Financial Empowerment Centers – Provides free, one-on-one financial counseling as a 80
public service to all residents. Centers are staffed with trained counselors to help 81
residents manage money, decrease debt, improve credit, and access all other services 82
offered by the centers to find financial stability. 83
Committee Member Sanborn acknowledged the negative impression that many landlords 84
have with regards to the Section 8 program. He questioned if there were efforts to help shift 85
away from the negative perceptions so landlords would be more willing to work with the 86
Section 8 program. Ms. Hirota informed that OHCD had hired a staff member who’s focus is 87
landlord engagement and meeting with organizations and various individuals to shift the 88
negative mindset. She further explained their efforts towards partnering to provide better 89
case management for clients. She also noted that it is more common to hear the negative 90
stories than the positive, and the County is committed to changing that. 91
Committee Member Anderson questioned the efforts to work with churches as she knows 92
many churches assist with housing people. Ms. Hirota informed that there are two coalitions 93
working to share out about the programs and they are always open to partnering with and 94
equipping the churches to be able to share as well. She shared that there is a West Hawaiʻi 95
faith-based Hui that is connected to Community Alliance Partners and Janice Jones, with the 96
Latter-Day Saints church, is one of the leaders. 97
Committee Member McLaughlin questioned if there were statistics and other information 98
available regarding the homelessness issues on Hawaiʻi Island, as he did not have a good 99
understanding of the scope of the problem and wished to learn more. Ms. Hirota informed 100
that each year, in partnership with their homeless providers, the County is required to 101
compile a report called the Annual Point in Times Count. The report contains information on 102
those that are unsheltered, i.e. those who are single, married, with children, etc. The report 103
also shows how many people have entered and moved out of homelessness, with year-to-104
year comparisons. Ms. Hirota informed that part of the goal in providing these services is to 105
ensure homelessness decreases. She will share the report with the AC when it comes out. 106
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Presentation slides available here: 107
https://records.hawaiicounty.gov/Weblink/1/edoc/115262/Communication%20No.%202022-07%20-108
OHCD%20Financial%20Empowerment%20Presentation.pdf 109
Additional information available here: 110
https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/office-of-housing 111
2. Communication No. 2022-06: Letter to Director Kern Regarding CDP Priorities for Federal 112
Infrastructure Funding: Chair Smith introduced a draft letter addressed to the Planning 113
Director seeking support for CDP established priorities for Federal infrastructure funding. She 114
hoped the AC would move to finalize and send the letter. 115
Committee Member Anderson made a motion to finalize and send the letter. Motion 116
seconded by Vice Chair Licoan. 117
Committee Member Anderson shared that the road between Mauna Lani and Puakō will 118
serve as an emergency evacuation route for the Puakō community. There is a locked gate at 119
each end and fire break exits at different points along Puakō. She informed that the Puakō 120
Community Association, Mauna Lani, and the County work together to maintain their 121
portions of the road. Committee Member Anderson shared that this item on the original 122
letter may be removed, as it has been completely fulfilled. 123
Community Member Jojo Tanimoto shared her concerns with regards to needing a connector 124
road in Kailapa for emergency evacuation as there is only one road in and out of the 125
subdivision. She expressed the necessity for this route as the neighborhood houses the only 126
emergency shelter for the broader Kawaihae area. Ms. Tanimoto requested that the AC add 127
this to the letter as another priority item. 128
Committee Member McLaughlin suggested that the letter include a note to explain that the 129
list of items are not ordered by level of priority as they are all equal priorities. 130
Further discussions were had on each priority item which resulted in the AC agreeing to the 131
following letter amendments: 132
• Remove the item regarding Waiaka Bridge as that would be for the State to address 133
• Amend subitem B in the item regarding transportaion and circulation in Waimea to 134
specify the Parker Ranch connector road to Kamāmalu, and remove subitem D 135
• Include additional item to addess constructing an emergency access route in and out 136
of the Kailapa coummunity 137
Committee Member McLaughlin made a motion to amend the original motion to include the 138
amendments to the letter as suggested by the AC. Motion seconded by Committee Member 139
Sanborn. Motion passed with 6 votes aye, 1 abstain, 0 votes nay. 140
Original motion to finalize and send the letter with amendments passed with 6 votes aye, 1 141
abstain, 0 votes nay. 142
Communication No. 2022-06.3 available here: 143
https://records.hawaiicounty.gov/Weblink/1/edoc/115431/Communication%20No.%202022-06.3%20-144
Letter%20to%20Director%20Infrastructure%20Priorities%20-%20Final.pdf 145
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3. Action Committee Priority Setting Exercise: 147
Committee Member McLaughlin made a motion to move Agenda Item 3 to the May 9, 2022 148
meeting. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Licoan. Motion passed with 7 votes aye, 0 votes nay. 149
4. Framework for Action Committee Run Meetings: Ms. Mercado informed that some Action 150
Committees have expressed interest in hosting their own official meetings. She explained the 151
possibility of the ACs having the option to convene between the already scheduled quarterly 152
meetings and provided high-level framework for running these meetings. Sunshine Law 153
would need to be adhered to and Robert’s Rules followed. Ms. Mercado assured that 154
planning staff would provide templates and resource packets and would continue to make 155
connections as the AC needed. Staff would also continue to post the agenda and minutes to 156
ensure compliance with the Sunshine Law. 157
Committee Member McLaughlin mentioned that he had suggested having more informal 158
meetings hosted by AC members as a way to engage with members of the community 159
through casual discussion. He requested clarification on whether the proposal of AC run 160
meetings were related to or in parallel of his suggestion. He felt that the option for formal AC 161
run meetings should not replace the idea of having County supported informal sessions. Ms. 162
Mercado informed that a meeting hosted by more than two AC members would have to be 163
conducted formally per the Sunshine Law so the proposal would be in parallel to his 164
suggestion. 165
Presentation slides available here: 166
https://records.hawaiicounty.gov/Weblink/1/edoc/115433/Communication%20No.%202022-09%20-167
SK%20AC%20Meeting%20Framework.pdf 168
5. Election of Action Committee Officers: 169
Vice Chair Licoan made a motion to nominate Ruth Smith as the Chair of the South Kohala 170
CDP AC. Motion seconded by Committee Member Sanborn. Motion passed with 7 votes aye, 0 171
votes nay. 172
Vice Chair Licoan made a motion to nominate Kevin McLaughlin as the Vice Chair of the South 173
Kohala CDP AC. Motion seconded by Committee Member Sanborn. Motion passed with 7 174
votes aye, 0 votes nay. 175
PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: 176
1. Action Committee Priority Setting Exercise 177
2. Framework for Action Committee Run Meetings 178
ADJOURNMENT: Committee Member Licoan moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Committee 179
Member Anderson. The motion passed with 7 votes aye, 0 votes nay. 180
The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 P.M. 181
These meeting minutes and all related documents are available in the Planning Department’s 182
South Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee folder via the County of Hawaiʻi 183
Public Documents Repository. These documents may also be requested from the Planning 184
Department by calling (808) 961-8288 or emailing cdp@hawaiicounty.gov. 185
Communication No. 2022‐10County DepartmentProject Project DescriptionLocation/Benefit (Council District)2022‐23Total estimated project costDPW Waikoloa Road/Paniolo Avenue Intersection ImprovementsThis project will design and construct intersection improvements at the intersection of Waikoloa Road, Paniolo Avenue and Pua Melia Street.9 (9) 4,000 4,600 OHCD Ouli Ekahi Renovations & RepairOHCD is in the process of conducting a total physical needs assessment for the County’s 30+ year old Ouli Ekahi housing project off of Kawaihae Road that is on 4.75 acres with 33 units in 18 buildings. OHCD anticipates that the report will identify need repairs or renovations, including flooding issues and challenges with the existing wastewater system. The request is to design and complete all renovation and construction identified and recommended by the physical needs assessment report anticipated in spring 2022. This includes any and all related costs to complete the project.9 (9) 8,000 8,000 MTA Park and Ride LotsConstruct transit hubs in Pahoa, Kailua‐Kona as first priorities and then in Kea'au, Waimea, Waikola, Ocean View, Honoka'a, Prince Kuhio Plaza as second priorities. Rehabiliation of Mo'oheau Bus Terminal as a first priority. Transit hubs would include bus bays, shelters, benches, trash cans, bike racks, parking, building with community room/restroom, electric vehicle charging and secure bus parking.All 250 5,600 DEM Rural Transfer Station Repairs and EnhancementsThis project is for necessary infrastructure repairs and improvements to the rural transfer sites such as construction of recycling and green waste collection facilities and modifications to refuse collection facilities.All 2,000 21,974 DPR Repairs/Improvements to FacilitiesThe repair, renovation, upgrade, addition, modification, alteration, improvement, demolition, landscaping, development, etc. of park sites, facilities, amenities, infrastructure, utilities, components, etc. necessary to facilitate and support safe use thereof and to address the needs of department staff, programs, activities, communities, recreational groups, etc. to fully or best utilize the department's inventory of land and recreational developments to support the needs of the public. All 10,000 60,000 DPW Bridge RepairThis project is for bridge repair and maintenance for County in‐service bridges and County maintained bridges that are registered on the National Bridge Inventory.All 15,000 15,000 DPW Facilities ImprovementsThis project is for facilities improvements include (not limited to) additions, ADA compliance, energy efficiency, hazard mitigation, hardening, maintenance, renovations, repairs, etc.All 11,600 76,600 DPW FHWA Bridge Inspection and AppraisalThis project is for FHWA/DOT mandated inspection of County maintained in‐service bridges that are registered in the National Bridge Inventory (NBI).All 200 200 DPW Guardrail Safety Improvements ‐ Islandwide This project will install roadway guardrail improvements island wide. All 1,600 1,600 HPD Holding Cell Improvements (Reappropriation 5299.77)Plan, design, and construct to modify existing temporary detention facilities in the Hilo, Kona, Puna, North Kohala, and South Kohala districts to comply with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards, Chapters 71 and 72, which requires separating males, females, and/or juveniles that are detained at the same time. The holding cells shall be separated from each other by sight and sound.All 600 600 MTA Islandwide Bus SheltersConstruct bus shelters island‐wide, as well as replace damaged shelters or relocate bus shelters from areas that are no longer served by Hele‐On.All 300 2,400 MTA Bus Stop ADA ComplianceDesign and constuct ADA pads for passengers to board buses at safe locations along State and County right‐of‐way.All 625 1,265 MTA Hub and Spoke ConstructionConstruct transit hubs in Pahoa, Kailua‐Kona as first priorities and then in Kea'au, Waimea, Waikoloa, Ocean View, Honoka'a, Prince Kuhio Plaza as second priorities. Rehabiliation of Mo'oheau Bus Terminal as a first priority. Transit hubs would include bus bays, shelters, benches, trash cans, bike racks, parking, building with community room/restroom, electric vehicle charging and secure bus parking.All 1,950 38,300 MTA Bus Stop Signage Purchase 1,000 bus stop signs and decals for installation at each bus stop located throughout Hawai'i Island. All 400 407
Communication No. 2022‐10County DepartmentProject Project DescriptionLocation/Benefit (Council District)2022‐23Total estimated project costOHCD Affordable Housing Planning, Feasibility & Design To increase affordable housing, OHCD is focusing on utilizing State and County owned lands for development. The process to identify and determine lands suitable for affordable housing often requires planning, feasibility, engineering, survey and design services prior to acquisition from the State or seeking out public‐private partnerships for development. This funding will allow OHCD to absorb preplanning costs such as planning, feasibility, engineering, or design studies to prepare the parcel for housing development. This includes any and all related costs.All 1,000 3,000 OHCD Facilties Repairs/Maintenance and RenovationOHCD maintains several facilties throughout the island. Three of the facilties are more than 20 years old. The existing buildings are in need of constant renovations/repairs & maintenance. Repairs and maintenance & renovations of projects are medium to large scale. Repairs and maintenance are needed to ensure continued project viability. Some of the repairs we have scheduled include repainting and repairing the dry rot on stairs of 24 buildings at the Ulu Wini Housing project. This includes any and all related costs.All 750 9,350 PLNGState Research and Planning Program GrantThis project aims to utilize Federal research and planning funds managed by the Hawaii Department of Transportation through the State Planning and Research Program. Eligible activities for the SPR Program include planning of future highway programs and local public transportation systems, and planning of the financing so such programs and systems, including metropolitan and statewide planning. All100 100DPR Discretionary Projects‐ Council Districts 8, 9Council discretionary fund projects directed through our department are used to fund new improvements, repairs, upgrades, and modifications at various parks, utilizing community volunteers in combination with County resources. Projects, generally are smaller in scale and require extended timeframes and flexibility in funding due to the volunteer component and typically weekend only availability for implementation. However, funds may be applied towards larger projects in combination with other funds, that would likewise require a longer timeframe to complete.8, 9 (8‐9) 100 100