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Executive Summary
AP 05 Executive Summary 24 CFR 91.200(c),91.220(b)
1.Introduction
The County of Hawai`i is required to submit a Consolidated Plan (CP)to the U.S.Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD)in order to receive its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds.The purpose of the County’s CP is to ensure that jurisdictions receiving direct federal assistance
utilize and develop a plan for its housing and related needs of very low ,low ,and moderate income
families in a way that improves the availability and affordability of decent,safe and sanitary housing
within a suitable living environment.The County’s CP has three major sections:Housing &Special
Needs Housing;Homeless;and Community Development.
The County’s CP provides goals,priorities,needs,and data used to develop the plan for how the County
intends to administer the HUD CDBG Program.The State of Hawai`i’s CP provides background,
direction,and a plan for how the State intends to administer HUD’s Home Investment Partnership
Program (HOME),Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG),and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
(HOPWA)to assist in meeting the housing needs of Hawai`i’s citizens.
The County’s Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD)reviewed the 2011 Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing and noted that the following impediments were completed:
Develop video to increase awareness of Fair Housing violations.
Develop Fair Housing Information on County Website
Conduct studies to determine progress in removing barriers.
Although these impediments were completed,the OHCD would still like to include them in the Analysis
of Impediments (AI)because we will still be updating the video for Marshallese,Ilocano and Spanish
speaking families,updating the AI and monitoring the County website.The 2011 AI (Appendix E)is
applicable for the 2015 2019 Consolidated Plan.
2.Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
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This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to
another location.It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs
assessment,the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)PROGRAM
The County of Hawaii anticipates that the County's 2016 CDBG allocation will be $2,491,306.00.In
addition,the County anticipates receiving $133,592.04 of program income from the Residential
Emergency Repair Program (RERP)for a total of $2,624,898.04.To meet the County's five year 2015
2019 Consolidated Plan,Priorities and Objectives,the following projects will be included in the 2016
Action Plan.
2.Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan,Part 2
2016 CDBG Projects
Mobile Homeless Outreach Service Program Vehicle Acquisition $68,455.00,Hilo Adult Day Center
Construction $455,429.00,Kamakana Villages Family Rental Phase I Infrastructure Improvements
$350,000.00,Residential Repair Program $344,514.04,Kamakana Villages Senior Affordable Housing
Infrastructure Improvements $350,000.00,Pahala Fire Station Wildland Fire Pumper Apparatus
$565,000.00,Boys and Girls Club Facility Improvements –Fencing $91,500.00,Administration,Planning
and Fair Housing $400,000.00,Total :$2,624,898.04
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 for the Pahala Fire Station Wildland fire Pumper Truck Acquisition
project to incur pre award cost 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
Because the County of Hawaii is not receiving any HOME funds for 2016 the County has not requested
project proposals.The County of Hawaii anticipates receiving $25,000.00 of program income.Should
the County of Hawaii receive any program income it will be applied to the Tenant Based Rental
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Assistance Program.If there are any cancelled or reprogramming of HOME funds it may be applied to
any eligible HOME project.
The 2016 CDBG projects meet the Objectives and Outcomes which are identified in the County’s 2015
2019 Consolidated Plan.The housing projects meet the affordable housing objective by creating new
affordable housing and sustaining existing housing through renovations and repairs.The public facility
projects meet the suitable living environment objective by starting construction on an adult day care
center and by acquiring a Wildland fire pumper apparatus.
3.Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
3.Evaluation of past performance
Each year,The County of Hawaii reports its progress in meeting the five year and annual goals in the
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER).The County of Hawaii has consistently
satisfied program mandates and expended funds in a timely manner.Furthermore,the County of
Hawaii has successfully targeted funds to benefit low and moderate income persons and communities
throughout the island.A copy of the CAPER is available in the County of Hawaii Office of Housing &
Community Development.The report states that the County has accomplished the following during the
period of July 1,2014 to June 30,2015:
HOUSING AND SPECIAL NEEDS:
Provided 6 new households with Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Completed 20 rental units at the Ulu Wini Housing Project
Provided 127 homebuyer education/counseling sessions –14 Section 8 clients attended
Rehabilitated 10 homes RERP
HOMELESS:
Completed Point in Time Count
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Completed acquisition of fire ladder truck for the Waiakea Fire Station
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Completed the re roofing at Yano Hall Senior Center
Completed ROAB project at the North Kohala Senior Center
Completed ROAB design for the Kona Imin Center
Completed plans and design for the Hilo Adult Day Care Center
FAIR HOUSING:
Held 26 Fair Housing Training sessions for property manager/homeless programs and the general public
5 new landlords attended training
109 calls/inquires on County’s Fair Housing website
2 Fair Housing training with persons of limited English proficiency
4.Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
4.Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process
The County is required to have a Citizen Participation Plan in its CP (see Appendix D).This plan describes
and outlines the County’s plan to encourage and inform all citizens,especially persons of very low and
moderate income including minorities,non English speaking and persons of Limited English Proficiency
(LEP),as well as persons with mobility,visual or hearing impediments,to participate in the development
of the County’s CP,along with any amendments to the CP,and the County’s performance report.
The citizen participation process as outlined in the Citizen Participation Plan includes public hearings,
consultation meetings,30 day review and comment period on the County’s draft CP,Hawai`i County
Housing Agency/Finance Committee Meetings/County Council Meeting and a public notice announcing
the availability of the County’s final CP.
Public Hearings:
The County began its 2016 Action Plan Citizen Participation Process in October of 2015.The County held
its annual public hearings in Pahala,Pahoa,Kailua Kona,Honokaa,and Hilo to present an overview of
the Consolidated Plan process and encouraged citizens to offer input concerning housing,homeless,
special needs and community development needs.In addition,the past use of funds and
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accomplishments were discussed and available for comments.The County informed participants of the
County’s CP priorities and if there were any concerns or comments.The draft 2016 Action Plan was
available for public review and comment from February 17,2016 to March 18,2016.
Public and Private Agencies Consultation Meetings:
In 2014 and 2015,the County again held consultation meetings during its annual public hearings to hear
the concerns or comments to the County’s draft priorities for its 2015 2019 CP.An overview of the draft
priorities and goals were presented.The participants were asked to provide input on the county’s draft
priorities and goals established as a result of community input at public hearings.Overall,there were 46
participants:25 in Hilo District,and 21 in Kona District,representing not for profit service providers,
housing services providers,developers,and county and state agencies.In addition to these
consultations,the OHCD also informed each Council Member representing all districts in the County of
Hawaii of the CP process and inquired if they had any projects that would meet the draft priorities
within their district.In addition and in its efforts to get additional feedback from as many community
members as possible,the County mailed need surveys to public service providers and other government
agencies.The County did a follow up response inquiry and was able to get 37 responses from 100 mail
outs.
5.Summary of public comments
The draft 2016 Action Plan was available for public review and comments from February 17,2016 to
March 18,2016.No comments to the 2016 draft Action Plan were received.
6.Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
If public comments are received during the public comment period and are not accepted by the County
of Hawaii,the comments will be summarized here along with the County’s reasons for not accepting
them.
7.Summary
The CP is a comprehensive planning document which identifies the housing and community
development needs and priorities for the County of Hawai`i for the next five years.It sets forth the
County’s strategies and objectives in addressing these needs and provides a framework for the Annual
Action Plan,which details the specific projects and activities the county will undertake in each of the five
years to carry out the CP.
AnnualActionPlan20166OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)PR05Lead&ResponsibleAgencies–91.200(b)1.Agency/entityresponsibleforpreparing/administeringtheConsolidatedPlanDescribetheagency/entityresponsibleforpreparingtheConsolidatedPlanandthoseresponsibleforadministrationofeachgrantprogramandfundingsource.AgencyRoleNameDepartment/AgencyCDBGAdministratorOfficeofHousing&CommunityDevelopmentHOMEAdministratorOfficeofHousing&CommunityDevelopmentTable1–ResponsibleAgenciesNarrative(optional)TheCountyofHawai`i’sOfficeofHousingandCommunityDevelopment(OHCD)managesandadministerstheuseoftheCommunityDevelopmentBlockGrant(CDBG)ProgramfundsfortheCounty.AstheleadagencyanddirectrecipientofCDBGfunds,theOHCDisresponsibletocompletetheplanningandsubmissionprocessfortheCounty’sCP.TheStateofHawai`iistherecipientoftheHOME,ESG,andHOPWAfundsandistherefore,requiredtosubmitaCPtoHUDbeforeitcanreceivetheseprogramfunds.TheCountyisnotrequiredtoaddresstheState’sprogramsinitsCP,butwillreferenceandincludeportionsoftheState’sCPasitrelatestotheCounty’shousingrelatedandhomelessneeds.AlthoughtheCountyofHawaiiisnotadirectrecipientofHOMEfunds,itdoesreceiveHOMEfundsfromtheStateofHawaii,everythreeyears.ThustheCounty’sOHCDmanagesandadministerstheuseofHOMEprogramfundsfortheCounty.ConsolidatedPlanPublicContactInformationCountyofHawaiiOfficeofHousing&CommunityDevelopment
AnnualActionPlan20167OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)NoelM.Fujimoto50WailukuDriveHilo,Hawaii96720PhoneNumber:(808)9618379Fax:(808)9618685Email:ohcdcdbg@hawaiicounty.gov
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1.Introduction
The County began its 2015 2019 Citizen Participation Process in October of 2013.The County utilized its
annual public hearings in Pahala,Pahoa,Kailua Kona,Honokaa,and Hilo to present an overview of the
Consolidated Plan process and encouraged citizens to offer input concerning housing,homeless,special
needs and community development needs.In addition,the past use of funds and accomplishments
were discussed and available for comments.The County informed participants of the County’s draft CP
priorities and if there were any concerns or comments.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health,mental health
and service agencies (91.215(l))
In 2014,the County again held consultation meetings during its annual public hearings to hear the
concerns or comments to the County’s draft priorities for its 2015 2019 CP.An overview of the draft
priorities and goals were presented.The participants were asked to provide input on the county’s draft
priorities and goals established as a result of community input at public hearings.Overall,there were 46
participants:25 in Hilo District,and 21 in Kona District,representing not for profit service providers,
housing services providers,developers,and county and state agencies.In addition to these
consultations,the OHCD also informed each Council Member representing all districts in the County of
Hawaii of the CP process and inquired if they had any projects that would meet the draft priorities
within their district.In addition and in its efforts to get additional feedback from as many community
members as possible,the County mailed need surveys to public service providers and other government
agencies.The County did a follow up response inquiry and was able to get 37 responses from 100
mailouts.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families,families with
children,veterans,and unaccompanied youth)and persons at risk of homelessness.
The State of Hawaii is the primary agency that provides homeless funds to homeless service providers.
The County actively participates in the Bridging the Gap (Neighbor island counties)and Statewide
(consisting of the State and Bridging the Gap)Continuum of Care.These groups focus on approaches to
ending homelessness.The County is also a component of the Interagency Council on Homelessness
conglomerate of Government and service providers that seek solutions to address statewide chronic
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homelessness through mainstream re programming.Participation in the Continuum also allows the
County to acquire other HUD funds for activities that address homeless needs within the County.The
County will continue to participate in all levels of collaboration in a proactive effort to address the needs
to its homeless community.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s)of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds,develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds,and develop funding,policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The County of Hawaii is not a recipient of Emergency Solution Grant Funds.The State of Hawaii
allocates these funds to eligible homeless providors.
2.Describe Agencies,groups,organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing,social service agencies and other
entities
AnnualActionPlan201610OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)Table2–Agencies,groups,organizationswhoparticipated1Agency/Group/OrganizationHAWAIICOUNTYAgency/Group/OrganizationTypeHousingServicesHousingServicesElderlyPersonsServiceshomelessServiceFairHousingOthergovernmentCountysee201519ConsolidatedPlan,PR10ConsultationforistofgovernmentandnotforprofitagenciesWhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?HousingNeedAssessmentBrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?Alistofnotforprofitorganizations,governmentagencies,andotherswhoprovidedinputatthe20152019ConsolidatedPlanhearingsandNeedsSurveyarelistedinSectionPR10Consultationofthe20152019ConsolidatedPlan.IdentifyanyAgencyTypesnotconsultedandproviderationalefornotconsultingTheCountyutilizedamaillistfromitspreviousConsolidatedPlansandisconstantlyupdatedthroughparticipation,meetings,trainings,etc...tocontactasmanyprovidersandgovernmentagenciestoensureproperconsultation.TheCountydoesnotprecludeorexcludeanypublicorprivateagenciesparticipation.
AnnualActionPlan201611OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)Otherlocal/regional/state/federalplanningeffortsconsideredwhenpreparingthePlanNameofPlanLeadOrganizationHowdothegoalsofyourStrategicPlanoverlapwiththegoalsofeachplan?ContinuumofCareBridgetheGapTheStateiswritingthegoalstotheState'sStrategicPlan,pleaserefertotheState'sConsolidatedPlan.Table3–Otherlocal/regional/federalplanningeffortsNarrative(optional)TheCountyconductsitsConsolidatedPlancitizenparticipationpublichearingswiththeStateofHawaiiHawaiiHousingFinanceandDevelopmentCorporationalongwithitsannualActionPlan.TheCountyandStateconductstwomeetingsannuallyintheEastandWestsidefotheislands.TheCountyalsoinformsandinvitesitsunitsoflocalgovernmentagenciestoparticipateinthesepublicmeetings.
AnnualActionPlan201612OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)AP12Participation–91.105,91.200(c)1.Summaryofcitizenparticipationprocess/EffortsmadetobroadencitizenparticipationSummarizecitizenparticipationprocessandhowitimpactedgoalsettingTheCountybeganits20152019CitizenParticipationProcessinOctoberof2013.TheCountyutilizeditsannualpublichearingsinPahala,Pahoa,KailuaKona,Honokaa,andHilotopresentanoverviewoftheConsolidatedPlanprocessandencouragedcitizenstoofferinputconcerninghousing,homeless,specialneedsandcommunitydevelopmentneeds.In2014,theCountyagaininformeditscitizensoftheCounty’sdraftCPprioritiesandencouragedcitizensfortheirinput.CitizenParticipationwasalsoachievedthroughaCommunityNeedAssessmentSurveywhichwasmailedouttolocalStateandCountyAgenciesalongwithnonprofitorganizationserviceproviders.ThefollowingscheduleandtaskwasutilizedtoinformandencouragecitizensoftheConsolidatedPlananditsprocess.DATEandTASK:September2013InformedandinvitedAdministration,CountyDepartmentsandCouncilMembersonthestartofthe20152019ConsolidatedPlan(CP)processandsolicitcommentsorpossibleprojectstomeetobjectiveswiththecurrentandfutureCP.May2014CommunityNeedSurveysmailedtoStateandCountyAgenciesandnonprofitserviceproviders.October2014PublicNoticespublishedandIslandwidePublicHearings/MeetingswereheldtodiscussdraftCPprioritiesalongwith20152019ConsolidatedPlanProcess&AnnualActionPlan.March2015DraftCPandpublishedpublicnoticeannouncingtheCPavailabilityforpublicreviewandcomment.April2015DraftCPsubmittedtoHawaiiCountyHousingAgencyandHawaiiCouncilMeetingsforreviewandapproval.PublicNoticeinformscitizenofthemeetingsandcomments.
AnnualActionPlan201613OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)CitizenParticipationOutreachSortOrderModeofOutreachTargetofOutreachSummaryofresponse/attendanceSummaryofcommentsreceivedSummaryofcommentsnotacceptedandreasonsURL(Ifapplicable)1PublicMeetingNontargeted/broadcommunityTheCountyutilizedinputfromitspublichearings,meetingsandsurveystoaccessandreviewitsprioritiesandsetobjectivesandgoalsthatwillmeettheneedsofitscitizens.TheCounty'sassessmentwastoensurethattheCounty'sprioritieswereflexibleandaccommodatingtomeetvariousrangeofactivitiestomeettheCounty'sCPpriorities.Overall,therewere46participants:25inHiloDistrict,and21inKonaDistrict,representingnotforprofitserviceproviders,housingservicesproviders,developers,andcountyandstateagencies.Nocommentswerenotaccepted.
AnnualActionPlan201614OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)SortOrderModeofOutreachTargetofOutreachSummaryofresponse/attendanceSummaryofcommentsreceivedSummaryofcommentsnotacceptedandreasonsURL(Ifapplicable)2LocalGov'tRepresentativesNontargeted/broadcommunityTheOHCDalsoinformedtheCountyofHawaii'sCouncilMembersoftheConsolidatedPlanProcess,meetingsandinquirediftheyhadanyprojectsthatwouldmeettheprioritieswithintheirdistricts.Nocommentswerereceived.Nocommentswerenotaccepted.3LocalGov'tRepresentativesNontargeted/broadcommunityEffortstogetadditionalfeedbackfromasmanycommunitymembersaspossible,theCountymailedneedsurveystopublicserviceprovidersandothergovernmentagencies.TheCountydidafollowupresponseinquiryandwasabletoget37responsesfrom100mailouts.Nocommentswerenotaccepted.Table4–CitizenParticipationOutreach
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AnnualActionPlan201616OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)ExpectedResourcesAP15ExpectedResources–91.220(c)(1,2)IntroductionTheCountyofHawaiiOfficeofHousingandCommunityDevelopmentisadirectrecipientofCDBGfunds.ItsannualallocationisdeterminedbyHUDonaformulabasisandisdirectlyaffectedbythefederalbudget.TheCountyreceivesapproximately$2.5millionannuallyanddistributesthesefundsonarequestforproposalbasis.PriorityTableProgramSourceofFundsUsesofFundsExpectedAmountAvailableYear1ExpectedAmountAvailableReminderofConPlan$NarrativeDescriptionAnnualAllocation:$ProgramIncome:$PriorYearResources:$Total:$CDBGpublicfederalAcquisitionAdminandPlanningEconomicDevelopmentHousingPublicImprovementsPublicServices2,491,306133,59202,624,89810,300,000Withtheeverchangingpoliticalandeconomicalenvironmentatthefederallevel,itisdifficulttoaccuratelyprojecttheamountofCDBGfundsthattheCountywillreceiveoverthe20152019ConPlanperiod.
AnnualActionPlan201617OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)ProgramSourceofFundsUsesofFundsExpectedAmountAvailableYear1ExpectedAmountAvailableReminderofConPlan$NarrativeDescriptionAnnualAllocation:$ProgramIncome:$PriorYearResources:$Total:$HOMEpublicfederalAcquisitionHomebuyerassistanceHomeownerrehabMultifamilyrentalnewconstructionMultifamilyrentalrehabNewconstructionforownershipTBRA00002,825,000TheHOMEfundsarereceivedbyStateHawaiiHousingFinanceandDevelopmentCorporation(HHFDC)andtheStateinturnallocatestheHOMEfundstothecounties.Priorto2012theHOMEfundswereevenlydistributedtothethreeneighborislandCounty's.In2012theHHFDCdecidedtochangethemethodofdistributingtheHOMEfunds.TheHHFDCdecidedtoallocatetheHOMEfundsonathreeyearrotationbasisbeginningwithHawaiiCountyfollowedbyKauaiCountyandMauiCounty.ThedesignatedCountywillreceivetheentireallocationofHOMEfundinglesstheallowableadministrativefundingwhichwillberetainedbytheHHFDC.ThismakesitalittledifficultforHawaiiCounty,aswellas,thenonprofitorganizationstoplanoutprojectsoverathreeyearperiod.LIHTCpublicstateOther523,00000523,0000StateLIHTCforRentalHousingprojects.OtherprivateHousing00000.
AnnualActionPlan201618OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)ProgramSourceofFundsUsesofFundsExpectedAmountAvailableYear1ExpectedAmountAvailableReminderofConPlan$NarrativeDescriptionAnnualAllocation:$ProgramIncome:$PriorYearResources:$Total:$OtherprivateMultifamilyrentalnewconstruction666,00000666,0000BankloanforSeniorHousingproject.OtherprivateOther1,965,000001,965,0000Owner'scontributionforCDBGprojects.OtherpublicstateOther1,250,000001,250,0000StateGrantinAidfundsforCDBGprojects.OtherpubliclocalPublicImprovements60,0000060,0000CountyfundsforCDBGprojectTable5ExpectedResources–PriorityTableExplainhowfederalfundswillleveragethoseadditionalresources(private,stateandlocalfunds),includingadescriptionofhowmatchingrequirementswillbesatisfiedThereisnomatchingrequirementforCDBGfunds.TheCDBGfundsin2016arebeingleveragebyover5millionofadditionalresourceswhichincludesState,County,owner'scontributionandprivatefoundationgrants.
AnnualActionPlan201619OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)Ifappropriate,describepublicallyownedlandorpropertylocatedwithinthejurisdictionthatmaybeusedtoaddresstheneedsidentifiedintheplanNone.Discussion
AnnualActionPlan201620OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)AnnualGoalsandObjectivesAP20AnnualGoalsandObjectives91.420,91.220(c)(3)&(e)GoalsSummaryInformationSortOrderGoalNameStartYearEndYearCategoryGeographicAreaNeedsAddressedFundingGoalOutcomeIndicator1InfrastructureConstruction20152019NonHousingCommunityDevelopmentCountyofHawaiiHousingPublicFacilitiesCDBG:$750,000LIHTC:$523,000Bankloan:$666,000PublicFacilityorInfrastructureActivitiesforLow/ModerateIncomeHousingBenefit:170HouseholdsAssistedOther:2Other2PublicFacilitiesImprovements20152019NonHousingCommunityDevelopmentCountyofHawaiiPublicFacilitiesCDBG:$1,111,929FoundationGrants:$1,886,070OwnerContributions:$78,930StateGrantinAid:$1,250,000countyrevolvingfund:$60,000PublicFacilityorInfrastructureActivitiesotherthanLow/ModerateIncomeHousingBenefit:12206PersonsAssisted3HousingHomebuyer20152019AffordableHousingCountyofHawaiiHousingHomeownerHousingAdded:10HouseholdHousingUnit
AnnualActionPlan201621OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)SortOrderGoalNameStartYearEndYearCategoryGeographicAreaNeedsAddressedFundingGoalOutcomeIndicator4HomelessRehabilitation20152019HomelessCountyofHawaiiNonPublicFacilities5HousingRehabilitation20152019AffordableHousingCountyofHawaiiHousingCDBG:$344,514HomeownerHousingRehabilitated:10HouseholdHousingUnit6PublicHealthandSafety20152019NonHousingCommunityDevelopmentCountyofHawaiiPublicHealthandSafetyCDBG:$68,455PublicserviceactivitiesotherthanLow/ModerateIncomeHousingBenefit:1000PersonsAssisted7HousingTBRA20152019AffordableHousingCountyofHawaiiHousingTenantbasedrentalassistance/RapidRehousing:20HouseholdsAssisted8HousingElderly/SpecialNeedsRentalUnits20152019NonHomelessSpecialNeedsCountyofHawaiiHousingRentalunitsrehabilitated:5HouseholdHousingUnit9HousingAffordableRentalUnits20152019AffordableHousingCountyofHawaiiHousing10HomelessConstruction20152019HomelessCountyofHawaiiHousingTable6–GoalsSummaryGoalDescriptions1GoalNameInfrastructureConstructionGoalDescriptionTheCountyanticipatesfunding2infrastructureprojectstosupportaccessandthedevelopmentofaffordablehousingandpublicfacilities.
AnnualActionPlan201622OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)2GoalNamePublicFacilitiesImprovementsGoalDescriptionThenonprofit,HawaiiIslandCommunityDevelopmentCorporation(HICDC),willconstructanew12,000sq.ft.AdultDayCareFacilityforphysicalllyandmentallychallengedadults.Also,theCountyFireDepartmentwillutilizeCDBGfundstoacquireanewType3WildlandfirePumperApparatustosupportfiresuppressionandemergencyoperationsinthePahala,NaalehuandOceanViewregions.Lastly,thenonprofitBoysandGirlsCluboftheBigIslandwillutilizeCDBGfundstoacquireandinstallasecurityfencearoundtheBoysandGirlsClubproperty.3GoalNameHousingHomebuyerGoalDescription4GoalNameHomelessRehabilitationGoalDescription5GoalNameHousingRehabilitationGoalDescriptionTheCountycontinuestosupporttheloanstolowandmoderateincomehouseholdsforrepairstoexistingowneroccupiedhousingunits.6GoalNamePublicHealthandSafetyGoalDescriptionThenonprofitHOPEServicesHawaiiInc.(HOPE)willutilizeCDBGfundstoacquire2fourwheeldrivepassengervehiclestoprovidesupportandoutreachservicestohomelessindividualsandfamilies.7GoalNameHousingTBRAGoalDescriptionTheCountywillcontinuetofundTBRAtoproviderentalhousingtoeligiblelowandverylowincomefamilies.8GoalNameHousingElderly/SpecialNeedsRentalUnitsGoalDescriptionTheCountywillcontinuetofundprojectswhichaddresstheneedsforelderly/specialneedshousing.
AnnualActionPlan201623OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)9GoalNameHousingAffordableRentalUnitsGoalDescription10GoalNameHomelessConstructionGoalDescriptionTable7–GoalDescriptionsEstimatethenumberofextremelylowincome,lowincome,andmoderateincomefamiliestowhomthejurisdictionwillprovideaffordablehousingasdefinedbyHOME91.215(b):
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AP 35 Projects –91.220(d)
Introduction
For the 2016 CDBG allocation there were a total of 8 CDBG projects that were selected.It consisted of 3
housing projects,3 public facility projects and 1 public services project.The 3 housing projects ranged
from the installation of infrastructure to develop rental and senior housing and owner occupied
rehabilitation loans.The 3 public facilities project involves the site work and construction of an adult
day care facility,acquisition of a Wildland Fire Pumper Apparatus to the installation of security fencing
at a youth facility.The public service project involves the acquisition of mobile vehicles to provide
outreach and support services to homeless persons.
#Project Name
1 Mobile Homeless Outreach Service Program
2 Hilo Adult Day Center Construction
3 Kamakana Villages Family Rental Phase 1 Infrastructure Improvements
4 Residential Repair Program
5 Kamakana Villages Senior Affordable Housing Infrastructure Improvements
6 Pahala Fire Station Wildland Fire Pumper Apparatus
7 Boys and Girls Club Facility Improvements Fencing
8 CDBG Administration,Planning and Fair Housing
Table 8 –Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
Refer to Section SP 25,Priority Needs,of the 2015 2019 Consolidated Plan.
AnnualActionPlan201625OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)ProjectsAP38ProjectsSummaryProjectSummaryInformationTable9–ProjectSummary1ProjectNameMobileHomelessOutreachServiceProgramTargetAreaGoalsSupportedPublicHealthandSafetyNeedsAddressedPublicHealthandSafetyFundingCDBG:$68,455DescriptionThenonprofitHopeServicesHawaiiInc.(HOPE)willutilizeCDBGfundstoacquire2fourwheeldrivepassengervehiclestoprovidesupportandoutreachservicestohomelessindividualsandfamilies.ThesemobilevehicleswillallowstafftoreachremoteareastoestablishinitialcontactandconductneedsassessmentswithinthelargegeographicareasofourCounty.ThesevehiclesarenecessarytocontinuetoassistthenonprofitinreachingandestablishoutreachsupportservicestothecurrentandtheincreasingnumberofvarioushomelesspopulationwhichhavebeenidentifiedintheannualStateofHawaiiHomelessPointInTimeCount.Thisprojectiseligibleunder24CFR570.201(e).PublicServices.TargetDate6/30/2017EstimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivitiesItisanticipatedthattheacquisitionofthesevehicleswillassistHOPEservicestooutreachto1000homelessindividualswhoaredeemedlowandmoderatelimitedclienteleNationalObjective24CFR570.208(a)(2)(i)(A).LocationDescriptionIslandwide
AnnualActionPlan201626OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)PlannedActivitiesTheprojectwillinvolvetheacquisitionof2newvehicleseligibleunder24CFR570.201(e)PublicServices.Thesevehicleswillassistinprovidingoutreachservicesalongwithaccessinghomelessneedstohomelessindividualsandfamilies.2ProjectNameHiloAdultDayCenterConstructionTargetAreaGoalsSupportedPublicFacilitiesImprovementsNeedsAddressedPublicFacilitiesFundingCDBG:$455,429FoundationGrants:$1,886,070OwnerContributions:$78,930StateGrantinAid:$1,250,000DescriptionThenonprofitHawaiiIslandDevelopmentCorporation(HICDC)willutilizeCDBGfundstoconstructanew12,000squarefootAdultDayCareFacilityforphysicallyandmentallychallengedadults.Thisactivityiseligibleunder24CFR570.201(c)PublicFacilityandImprovements.TargetDate6/30/2017EstimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivitiesItisanticipatedthatthefacilitywillserve511physicallyandmentiallychallengedsenioradultcitizenswhomeettheCDBGprogramNationalObjective24CFR570.208.(a)(2)(i)(A)lowandmoderateincomelimitedclientele.LocationDescriptionMohouliStreet,HiloHawaii96720.CensusTract205PlannedActivitiesConstructionofanewfacility.3ProjectNameKamakanaVillagesFamilyRentalPhase1InfrastructureImprovementsTargetAreaGoalsSupportedInfrastructureConstructionNeedsAddressedHousing
AnnualActionPlan201627OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)FundingCDBG:$350,000LIHTC:$523,000Bankloan:$145,000DescriptionCDBGfundswillbeutilizedforonoffsiteinfrastructureimprovementstosupportthedevelopmentandconstructionof85familyorientedresidentialrentalunithousingprojectinKamakanaVillagesatKeahuolumasterplannedcommunity.Theinfrastructureimprovementsareeligibleunder24CFR570.201(c)PublicFacilityandImprovements.TargetDate6/30/2017EstimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivitiesItisanticipateduponbuildoutthat85lowandmoderateincomeunitswillbeavailableforlowandmoderateincomeindividualsandfamilies.Thisprojectwillalsohave20unitsthatwillbesubsidizedbyProjectBasedSection8.TheNationalObjectiveis24CFR570.208(a)(3)lowandmoderatehousingActivities.TocomplywithCDBGHousingActivitiesforrentalhousingandtodetermineFairMarketRent,theCountyofHawaiiwillimposeitsSection8Standardstodetermineaffordablerents.LocationDescriptionManawaleaStreet,KailuaKona,Hawaii96740.CensusTract215.04PlannedActivitiesCDBGfundswillbeusedtopayfortheinstallationofonoffsiteinfrastructureimprovementsnotlimitedtostormdrainandsanitarysewerssystemsandwaterandelectricalutilityimprovementstopreparethevacantsiteforrentalhousingconstruction.4ProjectNameResidentialRepairProgramTargetAreaGoalsSupportedHousingRehabilitationNeedsAddressedHousingFundingCDBG:$210,922countyrevolvingfund:$133,592
AnnualActionPlan201628OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)DescriptionCDBGfundswillbeusedtoadministerandexistingsinglefamilyResidenceRehabilitationProgram(RRP).Thisprogramiseligibleunder24CFR570.202(b)(2)(9)(11).TheprojectwasformerlycalledtheResidentialEmergencyRepairProgrambutisbeingamendedtoexpandtheprogramtoincludegeneralhomerepairsattherequestsofitsapplicantsneeds.ThetotalamountofCDBGfundstothisprojectis$344,514.04ofwhich$210,922.00willbefromthe2016CDBGallocationandalongwiththeadditionalanticipatedprogramincomeof$133,592.04.TargetDate6/30/2017EstimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivitiesTheResidentialRepairProgramwillprovide510lowinterestdeferredloanstoverylow,lowandmoderateincomehomownerstorepairandpreservetheirdwellingunitsthattheyoccupyastheirprimaryresidence.TheNationalObjectiveis24CFR570.208(a)(3)lowandmoderalhousingActivities.LocationDescriptionIslandwidePlannedActivitiesProvideloanstoowneroccupiedresidencefortestingandimprovingsinglefamilyresidentialpropertiesforrepairandtocorrectdeterioratedandhazardousconditions.5ProjectNameKamakanaVillagesSeniorAffordableHousingInfrastructureImprovementsTargetAreaGoalsSupportedPublicFacilitiesImprovementsNeedsAddressedHousingFundingCDBG:$350,000Bankloan:$521,000DescriptionCDBGfundswillbeutilizedforonoffsiteinfrastructureimprovementstosupportthedevelopmentandconstructionof85unitSeniorHousingProjectintheKamakanaVillagesatKeahuolumasterplannedcommunity.Theinfrastructureimprovementsareeligibleunder24CFR570.201(c)PublicFacilitiesandImprovements.TargetDate6/30/2017
AnnualActionPlan201629OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)EstimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivitiesItisanticipatedthatthe85unitSeniorHousingProjectwillproviderentalhousingforlowincomeseniorswithinthe3060%AreaMedianIncomeorless.Thisprojectwillalsohave15unitsthatwillbesubsidizedbyProjectBasedSection8.TheNationalObjectiveis24CFR570.208(a)(3)lowandmoderatehousingActivities.TocomplywithCDBGHousingActivitiesforrentalhousingandtodetermineFairMarketRent,theCountyofHawaiiwillimposeitsSection8Standardstodetermineaffordablerents.LocationDescriptionKaekaStreet,KailuaKona,Hawaii96740.CensusTract215.04PlannedActivitiesCDBGfundswillbeusedtopayfortheinstallationofonoffsiteinfrastructureimprovementsnotlimitedtostormdrainandsanitarysewerssystemsandwaterandelectricalutilityimprovementstopreparethevacantsiteforseniorhousingconstruction.6ProjectNamePahalaFireStationWildlandFirePumperApparatusTargetAreaGoalsSupportedPublicFacilitiesImprovementsNeedsAddressedPublicHealthandSafetyFundingCDBG:$565,000DescriptionTheCountyFireDepartmentwilluseCDBGfundstoacquireanewType3WildlandFirePumperApparatuswithfoaminjectioncapabilitiestosupportfiresuppressionandemergencyoperationsinthePahala,NaalehuandOceanViewregions.Thisactivityiseligibleunder24CFR570.201(c)PublicFacilitiesandImprovements.TargetDate6/30/2017EstimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivitiesTheWildlandFirePumperwillservicethedistrictofKauwhichincludesNaalehu,PahalaandHawaiianOceanViewlocatedinCensusTract212whichqualifiesunderNationalObjective24CFR570.208(a)(1)LowandModerateIncomeAreaBenefitActivitywith59.11%lowandmoderatedesignation.LocationDescriptionPahalaFireStation,961149KamaniStreet,Pahala,Hawaii96777.CensusTract212.PlannedActivitiesAcquisitionofanewWildlandFirePumperapparatus.
AnnualActionPlan201630OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)7ProjectNameBoysandGirlsClubFacilityImprovementsFencingTargetAreaGoalsSupportedPublicFacilitiesImprovementsNeedsAddressedPublicFacilitiesFundingCDBG:$91,500DescriptionThenonprofitBoysandGirlsCluboftheBigIslandwillutilizeCDBGfundstoacquireandinstallasecurityfencetosurrounditsHiloClubFacility.Thisactivityiseligibleunder24CFR570.201(c)PublicFacilityandImprovements.TargetDate6/30/2017EstimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivitiesTheHiloBoysandGirlsClubFacilityislocatedin100KamakahonuStreetinHiloandservesayouthpopulationinpredominantlyCensusTracts203,204and205.TheseCensusTractsqualifiesunder24CFR570.208(a)(1)LowandModerateIncomeAreaBenefitactivitywitha55.62%lowandmoderateincomedesignation.LocationDescription100KamakahonuStreet,HiloHawaii.CensusTract203PlannedActivitiesAcquisitionandinstallationof68ft.securityfencingalonga14.5acrepropertytominimizevandalism,vagrancyandburglaries.8ProjectNameCDBGAdministration,PlanningandFairHousingTargetAreaGoalsSupportedNeedsAddressedFundingCDBG:$400,000
AnnualActionPlan201631OMBControlNo:25060117(exp.07/31/2015)DescriptionCDBGfundswillbeusedtoadministerandcoordinatetheCounty'sCDBGandFairHousingprogramstoensureeffectiveandtimelyprojectimplementationinaccordancewithallapplicableHUDrulesandregulations.CDBGfundswillalsobeusedtofundpresentandfutureplanningdocumentsinaccordancewithfederalrules.TargetDate6/30/2017EstimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivitiesTheNationalObjectiveis24CFR570.206.LocationDescriptionOfficeofHousingandCommunityDevelopment,50WailukuDrive,HiloHawaii96720.PlannedActivitiesPlanningandAdministration.
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AP 50 Geographic Distribution –91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low income and
minority concentration)where assistance will be directed
The County does not allocate funds based on geographic areas.The CDBG and HOME funds are
allocated through a request for proposal (RFP)process which rank and rates project for program
eligibility,need and meeting the County's priorities and objectives of the Consolidated Plan.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
County of Hawaii
Table 10 Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Not applicable as the County does not allocate funds based on geographic areas.
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Affordable Housing
AP 55 Affordable Housing –91.220(g)
Introduction
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 180
Non Homeless 40
Special Needs 66
Total 286
Table 11 One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 20
The Production of New Units 72
Rehab of Existing Units 194
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 286
Table 12 One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
For the 2016 CDBG allocation there were a total of 8 CDBG projects that were selected.It consisted of 3
housing projects,3 public facility projects and 1 public services project.The 3 housing projects ranged
from the installation of infrastructure to develop rental and senior housing and owner occupied
rehabilitation loans.The 3 public facilities project involves the site work and construction of an adult
day care facility,acquisition of a Wildland Fire Pumper Apparatus to the installation of security fencing
at a youth facility.The public service project involves the acquisition of mobile vehicles to provide
outreach and support services to homeless persons.
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AP 60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
The State Hawaii Public Housing Authority manages the public housing throughout the State of Hawaii.
Please refer to the State’s Consolidated Plan.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
The State Hawaii Public Housing Authority manages the public housing throughout the State of Hawaii.
Please refer to the State’s Consolidated Plan.
If the PHA is designated as troubled,describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
The State Hawaii Public Housing Authority manages the public housing throughout the State of Hawaii.
Please refer to the State’s Consolidated Plan.
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AP 65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities –91.220(i)
Introduction
The County’s Consolidated Plan includes the HUD's “Performance Measures Model.”The Model sets
Objectives,Outcomes,Activities,Indicators,and Output for the next five years.Please see the attached
Homeless Performance Measures Model Chart for the County’s Homeless objectives.Chronic
Homelessness is a priority of this administration and through the administration's efforts the West
Hawai`i Chronic Homelessness Intervention and Rehabilitation Project (CHIRP)and the East Hawai`i
Homeless Coalition was established.These new forums now bring the various County Departments to
the table to develop collaborations between local government,nonprofit,and service providers.
The County plans to construct 32 micro housing units in West Hawaii,to provide long term transitional
housing for the chronic homeless.The County of Hawaii,Office of Housing and Community
Development (OHCD),plans to have the units ready for occupancy before the end of the 2016 calendar
year.
In addition to providing shelter,the OHCD will be working with the various service providers to providee
the management of the site in addition to coordinating the needed health care services for these clients.
The County also plans to work with the Child and Family Service to renovate the Kona Domestic Abuse
Shelter.The project proposes to enlarge and remodel the kitchen,create an interior private office
space,replace flooring,replace the playground equipment to include a safety fall surface and repair
wood railings.Incidents of domestic violence have increased substantially in the past three years.There
has been a corresponding increase in the number of community members seeking services at the Kona
Domestic Violence Shelter.With the increased usage at the shelter,the facility requires more frequent
maintenance,a larger kitchen to accommodate the victim’s needs,and private space for the staff to
meet with victims.The long term goal,for the shelter,is to prepare the victim for self sufficiency and
independence.Once the victims of domestic violence and their children are safe,transitioning them to
permanent safe housing and providing and linking them to various services to accomplish this becomes
the main focus.In Fiscal Year 2014 the Shelter served 97 unduplicated families comprised of 95 women,
2 men and 68 children.
Describe the jurisdictions one year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
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Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons)and assessing their
individual needs
Hope Services Hawai`i,Inc.provides outreach services to assist the homeless persons.They actually
drive to the beaches or areas that the unsheltered homeless stay to deliver hygiene products and advise
them of the support services that are available to them.Hope Services Hawai`i,Inc.also advises the
homeless persons to come in so that the can discuss their case management and provide them with
shelter.Hope Services Hawai`i,Inc.also provides meals for the homeless and transportation to
appointments.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The County has a plan to address the emergency shelter,transitional housing and permanent housing
needs of homeless persons in West Hawai`i.Recently,the County completed the West Hawai`i
Emergency Shelter in Kailua Kona,Hawai`i.The shelter has 31 rooms available for homeless persons
every night and it is filled to capacity every night.
In December,2014 the County completed construction of 24 transitional housing units and 72
permanent housing units in the Na Kahua Hale O Ulu Wini project in Kailua Kona,Hawai`i.
The County plans to acquire and install 32 micro housing units,in West Hawaii,to provide long
term transitional housing for the chronic homeless.The County’s Office of Housing and Community
Development (OHCD)will be communicating with vendors who will be retrofitting and delivering 40’x 8’
shipping containers that will be converted into 4 micro housing units.In addition to providing shelter,
the OHCD will be working with the various service providers and West Hawaii Chronic Homelessness
Intervention and Rehabilitation Project (CHIRP)participants to provide the management of the site in
addition to coordinating the needed health care services for these clients.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families,families
with children,veterans and their families,and unaccompanied youth)make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living,including shortening the period of time that
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individuals and families experience homelessness,facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units,and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The County’s plan is to transition homeless persons from the West Hawai`i Emergency Shelter to the Ulu
Wini transitional housing and then to the permanent rental units in Ulu Wini or other permanent
housing units in West Hawai`i.The rental units provide Section 8 project based vouchers which will
assist with rental susidies,which is another program the Office of Housing and Community Development
administers.The goal is to prevent these individuals and families from becoming homeless again by
providing them with case management,counseling and employment and life skills training.This allows
for personal growth,family stability and job opportunities.
Helping low income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless,especially extremely
low income individuals and families and those who are:being discharged from publicly
funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities,mental health facilities,
foster care and other youth facilities,and corrections programs and institutions);or,receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address housing,health,social services,
employment,education,or youth needs.
The County does not have a formal policy for individuals being discharged from publicly funded
institutions and systems of care.These individuals would normally fall under the State’s jurisdiction and
we as a County would follow the State’s policy.However,under the County’s Tenant Based Rental
Assistance (TBRA)program,preference is given to applicants who are homeless,victims of domestic
violence,aged out foster care youths and families living in a transitional housing program.
Discussion
In respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs,the County is partially
funding,Phase II,of an elderly rental project,that is being developed by Hawai`i Island Community
Development Corporation (HICDC),with HOME funds.The Mohouli Neighborhood Heights Senior
Housing Project will be a 120 unit elderly rental project located in Hilo,Hawai`i.Phase I of the project
consisting of 60 units,began in April,2012 and was completed in March,2014.Phase II of the project
will consist of 30 units and is scheduled to begin in May,2016 and completion in May,2017.The County
is providing nutritional and transportation services to the residents.Hawaii Island Adult Care,Inc.(HIAC)
is working with HICDC to relocate their program on site of the project.The HIAC would provide an adult
day care program to the residents,as well as to other seniors in the community.The HIAC program
would further the health of the seniors by keeping them engaged,physically and mentally involved,and
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in the presence of trained personnel that can respond to their needs.The HIAC provides an adult day
care program where elders attend for the day,they have dignity,spend time with peers in activities of
interest and are a part of the community.In the past,the County has provided CDBG funds for the
planning,design,site and infrastructure improvements for the HIAC project.In 2015,CDBG funds were
provided for foundation and site improvements.2016 CDBG funds will be used for the vertical
construction of the facility and is scheduled to start in September,2016 and completion in September,
2017.Part of the 2016 CDBG funds will be allocated to the Mobile Homeless Outreach Service Program,
which is administered by HOPE Services Hawaii Inc.,and the CDBG funds will be used to acquire two
vehicles to assist in the outreach to homeless individuals.The Kamakana Villages Senior Affordable
Housing Infrastructure Improvements is another project that will be partially funded with 2016 CDBG
funds.The CDBG funds will be used for infrastructure improvements for the development and
construction of 85 units for a Senior Housing Project in Kailua Kona.
One year goals for the number of households to be provided housing through the use of HOPWA for:
Short term rent,mortgage,and utility assistance to prevent homelessness of the
individual or family
Tenant based rental assistance
Units provided in housing facilities (transitional or permanent)that are being
developed,leased,or operated
Units provided in transitional short term housing facilities developed,leased,or
operated with HOPWA funds
Total
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AP 75 Barriers to affordable housing –91.220(j)
Introduction
The major obstacles of producing affordable housing are the lack of financial resources,scarcity of
developable land and the lack of infrastructure.The County has identified the following barriers to
continue to address in its quest to provide affordable housing.The following barriers are fees,charges,
exactions,land use regulations,building codes,growth limitations and lack of resources.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls,tax policies affecting land,zoning
ordinances,building codes,fees and charges,growth limitations,and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
The County will undertake the following to reduce and/or remove affordable housing barriers.
*Coordinate landlord forums and promote benefits of its rental assistance program.
*Work with the Real Property Tax Division to inform landlords about the Affordable Rental Housing
Program.
*Educate the community (Non English or Limited English Proficiency)on tenant/landlord roles and
responsibilities under the Fair Housing Ac.
*Represent homeless needs to State agencies to encourage mainstream resourcing to address
homelessness.
*Administer Fair Housing training to particpiants island wide.
*Educate and provide communities and solicit support through various stakeholder venues about
needed housing programs.
*Support authorized pre emptions,pursuant to Hawaii Revise Statutes 46 15 to assist in expeding
development of affordable housing projects.
*Continue to maintian a housing website to increase housing and program information.
*Continue to revise Hawaii County Code,Chapter 11 to promote development of affordable housing.
*Provide legislature recommendations to preserve affordable housing development and funding
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opportunities.
*Provide resource information at community development planning meetings that are representative of
at risk popoulation housing needs.
*Continue to amend and/or streamline the General plan landuse regulations and process.
*Continue to support applications for and to encourage funding agencies to approve start up and
capacity building grants.
*Continue to review and update the County building code and recommnetd the elimination or
modication of onerous codes that do not affect health and safety.
Discussion
The bottom line is that its is very expensive to build homes affordable for very low and low income
families in Hawaii.The strengths of the affordable housing delivery system in the County is derived from
the many different entities striving toward one common goal;to provide for more affordable housing in
Hawaii.State,Federal and County agencies,private non profits,private social service providors,private
lenders and private for profit developers are doing their part to respond to the urgency of the housing
situation in Hawaii.New programs are continully being established to form tax incentives,low interest
intermin financing,bond financing,rental susidies and other creative development techniques to
provide affordable housing.Despite all of these efforts the availability of affordable housing will not be
developed unless massive amounts of funding is available.
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AP 85 Other Actions –91.220(k)
Introduction
Listed below are the actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs,foster and
maintain affordable housing,reduce lead based paint hazards,reduce the number of poverty level
families,develop institutional structure,and enhance coordination between public and private housing
and social service agencies.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
One of the obstacles to meeting underserved needs is the production of affordable housing.The major
obstacles are the lack of financial resources and the lack of infrastructure.The County hopes to leverage
other sources of funds (i.e.USDA,State,County and private)by providing federal funds to subsidize the
cost of housing.Another obstacle is the cost burden that the extremely low and very low income
households have to endure for housing in the County.The County hopes to continue funding the Tenant
Based Rental Assistance program (TBRA)with HOME funds to assist these extremely low and very low
income households with rental assistance so that they pay less than 30%of their income to housing
costs.Another obstacle is the lack of rental units,throughout the County,for extremely low and very
low income households.The County plans to work with management agencies and educate landlords
about the Section 8 Voucher program and the TBRA program.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The County of Hawaii plans to foster and maintain affordable housing for County residents by investing
CDBG funds in infrastructure improvements for multiple housing projects during the 2016 Program
Year.High priority affordable housing program strategies will include Infrastructure improvements to
support access and development of affordable housing and senior housing,Homeowner
Repair,Construction of a new Adult Day Care Facility,Acquisition of a Type 3 Wildland Fire Pumper
Apparatus for the Pahala Fire Station,Acquire and install a security fence around the Boys and Girls Club
property and the acquistion of two vehicles to provide support and outreach services to homeless
individuals and families.
Actions planned to reduce lead based paint hazards
Hawaii County has two programs that consider the hazards of lead based paint poisoning.One,the
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Residential Repair Program (RRP),requires that lead based paint risk assessments be conducted for
homes built before 1978.If a dwelling is determined to have lead,mitigation measures are taken to
address the lead that is present.When the lead based paint concerns are corrected,the unit becomes
available for lead free safe occupancy,thereby,increasing access to housing without LBP hazards.
Through the RRP,the County expects to test approximately 10 homes during 2016.
The other is the County’s Section 8 Rental Assistance Payments Program which prohibits rental subsidy
for any unit that is built before 1978 if there is a family member under the age of 6 and the unit contains
peeling paint.
Other actions/plans to be undertaken to reduce lead based paint hazards include:
Distribute pamphlets to applicants of the RERP notifying them of potential lead based paint
hazards;and
Conduct Clearance testing on homes that was found to have lead under the RERP.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty level families
According to the 2010 Census,18.3%of the people in Hawaii County are below the poverty level.This is
above the State’s poverty level of 11.2%and this is mainly due to the high unemployment rate in the
County.The County plans to continue administering the Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program
(TBRA)that targets the extremely low and very low income households.This would limit the
households from paying more than 30%of their income to housing costs.Another program the County
would like to administer is the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF)that targets the extremely low and
very low income households.The National Housing Trust Fund can be used to acquire,construct or
rehabilitate rental housing and rent to extremely low and very low income households.In rural areas
the NHTF law considers households with income below poverty line as very low income.By
administering the NHTF it will help the County reduce the number of poverty level families.
In addition,the County is administering the Department of Labor’s Workforce Investment Opportunity
Act (WIOA)program which require a one stop shop.The one stop concept allows a client to access
various services from a central location,which includes self sufficiency and financial literacy programs.
The mandatory partners in the one stop shop are:WIOA programs,Native American programs,migrant
and seasonal farm worker programs,veteran employment program,adult education,welfare to work,
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senior community service employment programs,vocational rehabilitation services for the blind
programs,Hawaii Community College and HUD employment and training programs.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The County will continue to participate in:CDBG/HOME Quarterly Coordinator’s Meetings which
coordinates state wide activities and performance measures;the State wide Continuum of Care group
which meets every other month to collaborate on homeless issues;the Inter Agency Council on
Homelessness which meets every other month to enable better access to mainstream programs and to
end chronic homelessness;HOME State Recipient Group which meets periodically to coordinate HOME
program and projects;quarterly meeting with Fair Housing Officers from the State and other counties
and State wide Housing Directors which meets monthly to collaborate on housing issues.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The County will do the following to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies:
Expand an email list to notify interested citizens and organizations of upcoming events.
Include video conferencing in its citizen participation activities.
Discussion
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Program Specific Requirements
AP 90 Program Specific Requirements –91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table.The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1.The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2.The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan.0
3.The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4.The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5.The amount of income from float funded activities 0
Total Program Income:0
Other CDBG Requirements
1.The amount of urgent need activities 0
2.The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit
persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit A consecutive period of one,
two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70%
of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income.Specify the
years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.100.00%
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is
as follows:
The County of Hawaii does not use any other forms of investment except those listed in Section
92.205.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used
for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254,is as follows:
On Homebuyer activities the County of Hawaii will recapture the total amount of HOME funds
expended for a project when the recipient fails to comply with the terms of its agreement with the
County,or refuses to accept conditions imposed by the County,HHFDC,or HUD;when the recipient
sells or otherwise transfers any real or personal property purchased or constructed with the HOME
funds within the applicable period of affordability;and when the recipient ceases to use the
property constructed,rehabilitated and/or renovated with HOME funds for the applicable period of
affordability,following the issuance of final payment for the project by the County.
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired
with HOME funds?See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4)are as follows:
The County of Hawaii adheres to the recapture provisions and recoups the entire amount of the
HOME investment from the homebuyer,if the house does not continue to be the principal residence
of the homebuyer’s family for the entire period of affordability.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is
rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that
will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b),are as follows:
The County of Hawaii has never used HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily
housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds and has no intention of using HOME funds for this
purpose in the future.
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