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2019 ACTION PLAN
OF THE
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
(2015 - 2019)
AMENDED: May 20, 2020
AMENDED: August 27, 2020
DOCUMENT TITLE: HUD Funding Approval/Agreement Form (Grant Agreement) far
CDBG-CV2 Funds - $978,184.00
RECOMMENDED APPROVAL:
Housing Administrator
Office of Housing
and Community Development
Date: F ~ Z S . 2- U 1,1)
APPROVE AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Deputy Corporation tounseV
County of Hawaii
Date:
OMB Number 4040-0004
Expirat on Date 12/31,2022
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
' 1. Type of Submission:
• 2. Type of Application: 'If Revision, select appropriate letter s):
n Preapplication
❑ New
E: Other (spec_fyi
® Application
❑ Continuation '
Other (Specify):
Changed/Corrected Application
® Revision CDBG-CV1 and CDBG-CV2
' 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier.
Sa. Federal Entity Identifier.
5b. Federal Award Identifier
e -20 -EW -15-0002
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State:
7. State Application Identifier.
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
'a. Legal Name: lCounty of Hawaii
' b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (ElNIfIN);
' c. Organizational DUNS:
99-6000567
0996360730000
d. Address:
' Streell: 1990 Kinoole Street
Street2: ISuite 102
• city:
County/Parish:
' State: HI : Hawaii
Province:
•Country: USA: UNITED STATES
'Zip I Postal Code: 96720-5293
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:
Division Name
Frants Ma,nagemeat
OHCD
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matter: Involving this application:
Prefix: Mr. • First Name
IL .ianc
Middle Name:
' Last Name: Hosa o
Suffix:
Title: Housing Administrator
Organizational Affiliation.
County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Deve_:.pm--n,
elephone Number. gOB-961-8374
FaxNumber. 908-961-8685
mail: duane.hosaka@hawaiicounty.gov
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
H: County Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
Other (specify):
10. Name of Federal Agency:
O.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
14.228
CFDA Title:
Community Development Block/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii
• 12. Funding Opportunity Number.
N/A
` Title:
13. Competition Identification Number.
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
• 15. Descriptive Title of Appllcanrs Project:
CDHG-CV1 and CDBG-CV2 pro}ects and funding under the CARES Act to prevent, prepare for and respond
to the Corona virus (Covid-19).
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
16. Congressional Districts Of:
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' a. Applicant 'b. Program/Project ip I
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
Add Attachment -
17. Proposed Project:
' a. Start Date: lt)JO1J2020 ' b. End Date
18. Estimated Funding ($):
' a. Federal
2, 521, 217.00
• b. Applicant
' c State
" d. Local
' e. Other
'f Program Income
g. TOTAL
• 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
❑ a. This application was made avai;able to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
E] b. Program is subject to E O 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review
® c. Program Is not covered by E O. 12372
` 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.)
❑ Yes ® No
If "Yes", provide explanal-on and attach
21. `By signing this application, 1 certify (1) to the statements contained In the list of certifications" and (2) that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances" and agree to
comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. l am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
® ••IAGREE
•• The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet sne where you may obta-n this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
speck instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: Mr. . • First Namu F: a . r m
Mrdde Name:
' Last Name: Tim
Suffix:
"Title: Mayor, County of Hawaii
• Telephone Number. 808-961-8211 Fax Number
'Email: Rarry.Kim@hawaiicounty.gov
"Signature of Authorized Representative:
• Date Signed: ( O
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ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
OMB Number: 4040-0009
Expiration Date: 02/28/2022
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0042), Washington, DC 20503.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your projector program. If you have questions, please contact the
Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional
assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:, I certify that the applicant:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance,
and the institutional, managerial and financial capability
(including funds sufficient to pay the non -Federal share
of project costs) to ensure proper planning,
management and completion of project described in
this application.
2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General
of the United States and, if appropriate, the State,
the right to examine all records, books, papers, or
documents related to the assistance; and will establish
a proper accounting system in accordance with
generally accepted accounting standards or agency
directives.
3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the
terms of the real property title or other interest in the
site and facilities without permission and instructions
from the awarding agency. Will record the Federal
awarding agency directives and will include a covenant
in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part
with Federal assistance funds to assure non-
discrimination during the useful life of the project.
4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance
awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and
approval of construction plans and specifications.
5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate
engineering supervision at the construction site to
ensure that the complete work conforms with the
approved plans and specifications and will furnish
progressive reports and such other information as may be
required by the assistance awarding agency or Slate.
6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.
7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or
presents the appearance of personal or organizational
conflict of interest, or personal gain.
8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act
of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed
standards of merit systems for programs funded
under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in
Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of
Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
9. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning
Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§4801 el seq.) which
prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or
rehabilitation of residence structures.
10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non-
discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1681
1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29) U.S.C.
§794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse
Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as
amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation
Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health
Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee
3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,
rental or financing of housing; (i) any other
nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s)
under which application for Federal assistance is being
made; and (j) the requirements of any other
nondiscrimination statue(s) which may apply to the
application.
Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D (Rev 7-97)
Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102
11 Will comply, or has already complied, with the
requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable
treatment of persons displaced or whose property is
acquired as a result of Federal and federally -assisted
programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real
property acquired for project purposes regardless of
Federal participation in purchases.
12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C.
§§1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political
activities of employees whose principal employment
activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
13. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis -
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act
(40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§327-
333) regarding labor standards for federally -assisted
construction subagreements.
14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of
Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973
(P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood
hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase
flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction
and acquisition is $10,000 or more.
15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of
environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-
190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification
of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c)
protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d)
evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance
with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency
with the approved State management program
developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of
1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of
Federal actions to State (Clean Air) implementation
Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of
1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g)
protection of underground sources of drinking water
under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as
amended (P.L. 93-523); and, (h) protection of
endangered species under the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205).
16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of
1968 (16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting
components or potential components of the national
wild and scenic rivers system.
17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance
with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593
(identification and protection of historic properties), and
the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
1974 (16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 el seq).
18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and
compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133,
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit
Organizations."
19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other
Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies
governing this program.
20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(8) of
the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (NPA) of 2000, as
amended (22 U.S.C. 7104) which prohibits grant award
recipients or a sub -recipient from (1) Engaging in severe
forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time
that the award is in effect (2) Procuring a commercial
sex act during the period of time that the award is in
effect or (3) Using forced labor in the performance of the
award or subawards under the award
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL
TITLE
APPLICANT ORGANIFATION
DATE SUBMITTED
01&
SF -424D (Rev. 7-97) Back
The County is receiving $1,543,033.00 of CDBG-CV1 and $978,184.00 of CDBG-CV2 funds from the
CARES Act. The Substantial Amendment is required to receive, add new projects and activities for the
utilization of CDBG-CV1 and CDBG-CV2 funds and to Amend the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, Annual
Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan to include waivers allowed under the CARES Act and to change
the County's project selection and funding allocation during a disaster and emergency proclamation.
Executive Summary
AP -05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The County of Hawaii 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), National Housing Trust Fund (HTF), Emergency Solution Grant (ESG), and Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) to assist in meeting the housing needs of Hawai'i's
citizens. HOME and HTF funds are allocated between three neighbor -island counties on a three year
rotation.
The County's Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) reviewed the 2016 Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing and noted the following impediments were listed:
• Not allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU).
• Disallowance of multiple kitchens in house design.
• "Not in My Backyard" opposition to special needs group housing.
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2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
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 Hawai'i's 2019 CDBG allocation will be $2,646,713.00. In addition, the County anticipates
receiving $100,000.00 of program income from the Residential Repair Program (RRP) for a total of
$2,746,713.00. The anticipated program income will be applied to the Kulaimano Elderly Housing Phase
III Renovations. To meet the County's five year 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, Priorities and Objectives,
the following projects will be included in the 2019 Action Plan.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan, Part 2
2019 CDBG Projects
Hale Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter - Renovations • $280,500.00, West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter -
Renovations - $195,250.00, West Hawaii Homeless Emergency Shelter Improvements $600,000.00,
Kulaimano Elderly Housing - Phase III Renovations $330,963.00 (plus $100,000.00 anticipated Program
Income), Kiheipua Family Shelter - Certified Kitchen Construction - $200,000.00, Hale Maluhia Shelter
Accessibility Improvements - $300,000.00, Boys and Girls Club - Accessibility Improvements -
$240,000.00, Administration, Planning and Fair Housing $500,000.00. Total: $2,746,713.00
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 for the Kulaimano Elderly Phase III Renovations project and West
Hawaii Homeless Emergency Shelter Improvements 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.
The 2019 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/or sustaining existing housing through renovations and repairs. The public
facility projects meet the suitable living environment objective by renovating and rehabilitating the Hale
Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter, West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter, West Hawaii Homeless Emergency
Shelter, Hale Maluhia Men's Shelter, Kiheipua Family Shelter and the Boys and Girls Club.
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HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM
Habitat for Humanity - Puna Self -Help Housing Project $451,221.00, Total: $451,221.00
Should the County of Hawaii receive any program income it will be applied to the Tenant Based Rental
Assistance Program. If there are any cancelled or reprogramming of HOME funds it may be applied to
any eligible HOME project.
2 CDBG-CV Funding
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV1) and (CDBG-CV2) FUNDING
On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) informed the County
that it would receive $1,543,033 of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV1)
allocation from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)_ Along with the
CDBG-CV1 funds, the CARES Act authorized grant waivers and alternative requirements of statutes and
regulations pertaining to these funds. These waivers and alternative requirements are necessary to
expedite and facilitate the use of these funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus
(COVID-19).
On April 17, 2020, the County submitted its waivers to HUD to utilize a 5 -day comment period instead
of the minimum 30 -day public comment period for Substantial Amendments to its Consolidated Plan,
Citizen Participation Plan and Funding Allocation process.
In anticipation of receiving the CDBG-CV1 funds, the County published a public notice on April 26, 2020
to announce a substantial amendment to its 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan (CP), Annual Action Plan
(AAP) and Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). The amendments to the CP, AAP and CPP reflected the
allowed waivers for the CDBG-CV1 funds, changes in the County's project selection and funding
allocation process and the actual projects utilizing the CDBG-CV1 funds. The amendments to these
plans were available for a 5 day comment period from April 27 -May 4, 2020 for a substantial
amendment as allowed under the COVID-19 waiver.
On May 11, 2020, the County was notified of a second round of CDBG-CV2 funding allocation of
$978,184.00 from the CARES Act.
The County utilized a Request For Proposal (RFP) to announce the availablility of the CDBG-CV2
funds. Projects were reviewed and selected from the RFP for the CDBG-CV2 funds.
The projects selected and utilizing CDBG-CV1 and CDBG-CV2 are contained in AP -35 section of the AAP.
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3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
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 (OHCD) and on the County's website at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/office-
of-housing/. The report states that the County has accomplished the following during the period of July
1, 2017 to June 30, 2018:
HOUSING AND SPECIAL NEEDS:
Provided 64 households with Tenant Based Rental Assistance;
Completed the of construction of 30 rental units at the Mohoull Heights Senior Neighborhood
Phase II project;
Rehabilitated 5 homes for the Residential Repair Program (RRP);
Acquired 2 refrigerated trucks for the Food Basket for food distribution;
HOMELESS:
Completed Point in Time Count;
PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS
Completed the acquisition of the Pahala Fire Station - Wildland Fire Brush Truck;
Tree removal and perimeter fencing at the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island.-
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PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY
Acquired 2 vehicles to conduct mobile outreach services to homeless families and individuals;
FAIR HOUSING:
Conducted 14 Fair Housing training sessions for property managers/homeless programs and for
the general public;
114 calls/inquiries were received and given assistance and;
1,000 inquiries on the County's Fair Housing website.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
The County is required to have a Citizen Participation Plan in its CP. This plan describes and outlines the
County's plan to encourage and inform all citizens, especially persons of extremely -low, 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, County's draft
Annual Action Plan (AP), Hawaii County Housing Agency/Finance Committee Meetings/County Council
Meetings and a public notice announcing the availability of the County's final CP and AP.
Public Hearings:
The County began its 2019 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation Process in September of 2018. The
County held its annual public hearings in Keaau, Kailua-Kona, Honokaa, and Hilo to present an overview
of the Consolidated Plan process, to encourage citizens to offer input concerning housing, homeless,
special needs and community development needs and to discuss the past use of funds and
accomplishments. In addition, the members of the public were provided with information about the
2019 CDBG and 2018 HOME CHDO application process. The County informed participants of the
County's CP priorities and provided an opportunity for participants to provide their concerns or
comments.
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Hawaii County also utilized the public hearings to inform the public about the upcoming 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan process. Attendees were provided with surveys to gather information regarding the
needs of our communities. This information will be utilized to develop the needs, priorities and goals of
the upcoming 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
The draft 2019 Action Plan was available for public review and comment from February 25, 2019
through March 26, 2019.
Public and Private Agencies Consultation Meetings:
As stated above, in September 2018, the County conducted Public Hearings island -wide to inform the
public about the 2019 CDBG and 2018 HOME CHDO application process. Members of the public were
provided with information on the CDBG and HOME CHDO programs. An overview of the draft priorities
and goals were also presented. The participants were asked to provide input on the county's draft
priorities and goals established as a result of community input at the various public hearings. 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.
S. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
Public comments on the draft 2019 Action Plan was received throughout the 30 -day Public Comment
Period. The draft 2019 Action Plan was available for public view and comments from February 25, 2019
through March 26, 2019, No comments to the 2019 Annual 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.
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7. Summary
The CP is a comprehensive planning document which identifies the housing and community
development needs and priorities for the County of Hawaii 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.
CDBG-CV1 and CDBG-CV2
The County published a Public Notice for a 5 -day comment period as allowed under the CARES Act
waivers for the CDBG-CV substantial amendments and utilized a virtual public council meeting to hear
citizen comments on the substantial amendments to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, Annual Action
Plan and Citizen Participation Plan.
No comments were received regarding the substantial amendment.
The County will publish a Public Notice on August 17, 2020 to announce projects receiving CDBG-CV2
funding and its availability of the amended 2019 Action Plan.
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PR -05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant
program and funding source.
f Role Name
CDBG Administrator HAWAII COUNTY Office of Housing & Community Development
HOME Administrator HAWAII COUNTY Office of Housing & Community Development
HTF Administrator HAWAII COUNTY Office of Housing & Community Development
Table 1— Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The County of Hawai'i's Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) manages and administers the use of the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds for the County. As the lead agency and direct recipient of CDBG funds, the OHCD is responsible
to complete the planning and submission process for the County's CP.
The State of Hawaii is the recipient of the HOME, HTF, ESG, and HOPWA funds and is therefore, required to submit a CP to HUD before it can
receive these program funds. The County is not required to address the State's programs in its CP, but will reference and include portions of the
State's CP as it relates to the County's housing -related and homeless needs.
Although the County of Hawaii is not a direct recipient of HOME and HTF funds, it does receive HOME and HTF funds from the State of Hawaii,
every three years. Thus the County's OHCD manages and administers the use of HOME and HTF program funds for the County.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
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County of Hawai'i - Office of Housing & Community Development
Royce Shiroma
1990 Kinoole Street, Suite 102
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone Number: (808)961-8379
Fax: (808)961-8685
Email: ohcdcdbg@hawaiicounty.gov
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AP -10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1)
1. Introduction
The County began its 2019 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation Process in September of 2018. The
County held its annual public hearings in Keaau, Kailua-Kona, Honokaa, and Hilo to present an overview
of the Consolidated Plan process, to encourage citizens to offer input concerning housing, homeless,
special needs and community development needs, and to discuss the past use of funds and
accomplishments. In addition, the members of the public were provided with information about the
2019 CDBG and 2018 HOME CH DO application process. The County informed participants of the
County's CP priorities and provided an opportunity for participants to provide their concerns or
comments.
HawaV i County also utilized the public hearings to inform the public about the upcoming 2020-2024
Consolidated Pian process. Attendees were provided with surveys to gather information regarding the
needs to our communities. This information will be utilized to develop the needs, priorities and goals of
the upcoming 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
The draft 2019 Annual Action Plan was available for public review and comment from February 25, 2019
through March 26, 2019.
The OHCD also informed County agencies and 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.
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(1))
In September 2018, the County conducted Public Hearings island -wide to inform the public about the
2019 CDBG and 2018 HOME CHDO application process. Members of the public were provided with
information on CDBG and HOME programs. An overview of the draft priorities and goals were also
presented and reviewed. The participants were asked to provide input on the county's draft priorities
and goals established as a result of community input at the various public hearings. 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 provided them with an opportunity to inform the County of any projects
that would meet the draft priorities within their district.
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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 - a conglomerate of government and service providers that seek solutions to address
statewide chronic homelessness through mainstream re -programming. Participation in the Continuum
of Care 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 providers.
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
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Table 2 —Agencies, groups, organizations who
1 Agency/Group/Organization
Agency/Group/Organization Type
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
HAWAII COUNTY
Housing
Services - Housing
Services -Elderly Persons
Services -homeless
Service -Fair Housing
Other government - County
see 2015-19 Consolidated Plan, PR -10 Consultation for list of
government and not -for profit agencies
Housing Need Assessment
A list of not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, and others
who provided input at the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan hearings and
Needs Survey are listed in Section PR -10 Consultation of the 2015-2019
Consolidated Plan.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
The County utilized a mail list from its previous Consolidated Plans which is continuously updated through participation, meetings, trainings, etc.
to contact as many providers and government agencies to ensure proper consultation. The County does not preclude or exclude any public or
private agencies participation.
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care Bridging the Gap The State is writing the goals to the State's Strategic Plan, please refer to the
State's Consolidated Plan.
Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
The County conducts its Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan citizen participation public hearings with the State of Hawai'i , Hawai'i
Housing Finance and Development Corporation. The County and State conducts two meetings annually in the East and West side of the
islands. The County also informs and invites its units of local government agencies to participate in these public meetings.
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AP -12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal -setting
The County began its 2019 Action Plan Citizen Participation Process in September of 2018. The County held its annual public hearings in Keaau,
Kailua-Kona, Honokaa, and Hilo to present an overview of the Consolidated Plan process, to encourage citizens to offer input concerning
housing, homeless, special needs and community development needs, and to discuss the past use of funds and accomplishments. In addition,
the members of the public were provided with information about the 2019 CDBG and 2018 HOME CHDO application process. The County
informed participants of the County's CP priorities and provided an opportunity for participants to provide their concerns or comments.
Hawaii County also utilized the public hearings to inform the public about the upcoming 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan process. Attendees were
provided with surveys to gather information regarding the needs of our communities. This information will be utilized to develop the needs,
priorities and goals of the upcoming 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
The draft 2019 Annual Action Plan was available for public review and comment from February 25, 2019 through March 26, 2019.
The OHCD also informed County agencies and 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.
The following schedule and task was utilized to inform and encourage citizens of the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Acction Plan and its
process.
DATE and TASK:
July 2018 - Informed and invited Administration, County Departments and Council Members on the start of the 2019 Annual Action Plan (AP)
process and solicited comments or possible projects to meet objectives with the current priorities within the Con Plan.
September 2018 - Public Notices published and Island wide Public Hearings/Meetings were held in conjunction with the State of Hawaii,
Hawaii Housing Finance Development Corp. (HHFDC), to inform the public about the 2019 CDBG and 2018 HOME CHDO application process.
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February 2019 - Prepared draft AP. Published public notice announcing the AP availability for public review and comment.
April 2019 - Draft AP submitted to Hawaii County Committee and Hawai'i Council for review and approval. Public Notice informs citizen of the
meetings and comments.
April 2020 - Draft substantial amendments to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan. Public Notice
published to inform citizens of the substantial amendments and a virtual Council Meeting was held.
June 2020 - Request For Proposal was published to announce the availability of CDBG-CV2 Funds.
July 2020 Proposals were accepted, reviewed and projects selected for CDBG-CV2 funds.
August 2020 - A Public Notice was published to announce the project selection for CDBG-CV2 funds and public comment. The 2019 Action Plan
was Amended and submitted to HUD for review and approval.
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Sort Order
Mode of Outreach
Target of Outreach
Summary of Summary of Summary of comments
response/attendance comments received not accepted
and reasons
UR! (If
applicable)
The County utilized
input from its public
hearings, meetings
and surveys to access
and review its
Overall, there were
priorities and set
51 participants: 26
objectives and goals
in Hilo District, and
that will meet the
25 in Kona District,
Non-
needs of its citizens.
representing not
No comments were not
Public Meeting
targeted/broad
The County's
for-profit service
accepted.
community
assessment was to
providers, housing
ensure that the
services providers,
County's priorities
developers, and
were flexible and
county and state
accommodating to
agencies.
meet various range of
activities to meet the
County's CP
priorities.
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Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attendance
Non -
Local Gov't
2 targeted/broad
Representatives
� community
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The OHCD also
informed the County
of Hawai'i's Council
Members of the
Consolidated Pian
Process, meetings
and provided them
with the opportunity
to inform the County
of any projects that
would meet the
priorities within their
district.
Summary of Summary of comments URL (If
comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
No comments were No comments were not
received. accepted.
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Expected Resources
AP -15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development is a direct recipient of CDBG funds. Its annual allocation is determined by
HUD on a formula basis and is directly affected by the federal budget. The County receives approximately $2.5 million annually and distributes
these funds on a request for proposal basis.
Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year
1
Expected
Narrative Description
of
Annual Program Prior Year
Total:
Amount
Funds
Allocation: Income: Resources:
$
Available
$ $ $
Remainder
of ConPlan
Acquisition
$
CDBG
public -
With the ever changing political and
federal
Admin and
economic environment at the federal
Planning
level, it is difficult to accurately project
Economic
the amount of CDBG funds that the
Development
County will receive over the 2015-2019
Housing
ConPlan period.
Public
Improvements
Public Services 2,646,713 100,000 0
2,746,713
713646
2,646,713
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Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 i Expected
of AnnualProgram Prior Year Total: Amount
Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ $ Remainder
of ConPlan
HOME I public - I Acquisition
federal Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily
rental new
construction
Multifamily
rental rehab
New
construction for
ownership
TBRA 451,221 0 0 451,221 2,826,221
Other public - Acquisition
federal Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Public
Improvements
Public Services
Other 978,184 0 0 978,184 978,184
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Narrative Description
The HOME funds are received by State
Hawai'i Housing Finance and
Development Corporation (HHFDC) and
the State in turn allocates the HOME
funds to the counties on a 3 year
rotation. The designated County will
receive the entire allocation of HOME
funding less the allowable administrative
funding which will be retained by the
HHFDC. This makes it a little difficult for
Hawaii County, as well as, the non-profit
organizations to plan out projects over a
three year period.
On May 11, 2020, HUD informed the
County of a second CDBG-CV2 allocation
of $978,184.
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Program
Source
of
Funds
Other
public -
federal
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ $ Remainder
of ConPlan
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Public Services
Other
1,543,033 I 01 0 11,543,033 11,543,033
Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table
Narrative Description
On March 27, 2020, in response to the
COVID-19 public health crisis, Congress
enacted the Coronoavirus Aid, Relief and
Economic Security Act (CARES Act)(Public
Law 116-136) making available in
supplemental CDBG funding for grants to
prevent, prepare for, and respond to
COVID-19. On April 2, 2020, the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) informed the
County that it would receive $1,543,033
of Community Development Block Grant
Coronavirus (CDBG-CV).
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
There is no matching requirement for CDBG funds.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
None.
Discussion
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Goal Name
Start
End
Category
Geographic
Needs
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
Order
Year
Year
Area
Addressed
1
Housing -TBRA
2015
2019
Affordable
County of
Housing
HOME: $0
Tenant -based rental assistance / Rapid
Housing
Hawaii
Rehousing: 0 Households Assisted
2
Housing -
2015
2019
Affordable
County of
Housing
CDBG: $0
Rental units constructed: 0 Household
Affordable Rental
Housing
Hawaii
Housing Unit
Units
3
Housing -
2015
2019
Non -Homeless
County of
Housing
CDBG:
Rental units rehabilitated: 50
Elderly/Special
Special Needs
Hawaii
$330,963
Household Housing Unit
Needs Rental Units
5
Housing -
2015
2019
Affordable
County of
Housing
CDBG: $0
Homeowner Housing Added: 3
Homebuyer
Housing
Hawaii
HOME:
Household Housing Unit
$451,221
6
Housing -
2015
2019
Affordable
County of
Housing
CDBG: $0
Other: 0 Other
Rehabilitation
Housing
Hawaii
7
Homeless -
2015
2019
Homeless
County of
Housing
CDBG: $0
Housing for Homeless added: 0
Construction
Hawaii
HOME: $0
Household Housing Unit
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Goal Name
Start
End
Category
Geographic
Needs
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator I
Order
Year
Year
Area
Addressed
$
Homeless -
2015
2019
_
Homeless
County of
Public
CDBG:
Homeless Person Overnight Shelter:
Rehabilitation
Hawaii
Facilities
$1,100,000
489 Persons Assisted
HOME: $0
Overnight/Emergency
Shelter/Transitional Housing Beds
added: 0 Beds
Other: 0 Other
9
Infrastructure -
2015
2019
Non -Housing
County of
Housing
CDBG: $0
Other: 0 Other
Construction
Community
Hawaii
Public
Development
Facilities
Other: 0 Other
10
Public Health and
2015
2019
Non -Housing
County of
Public
CDBG: $0
Safety
Community
Hawaii
Health and
CDBG-CVS:
Development
Safety
$1,293,000
12
Public Facilities -
2015
2019
Non -Housing
County of
Public
CDBG:
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Improvements
Community
Hawaii
Facilities
$715,750
Activities other than Low/Moderate
Development
Income Housing Benefit: 848 Persons
Assisted
13
Public Service -
2015
2019
Non -Housing
County of
Public
CDBG: $0
Public service activities other than
Transportation
Community
Hawaii
Services
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Development
Benefit: 0 Persons Assisted
Table 6 — Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
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Goal Name
Housing - TBRA
Goal
Description
2
Goal Name
Housing - Affordable Rental Units
Goal
Description
3
Goal Name
Housing - Elderly/Special Needs Rental Units
The County's Office of Housing and Community Development Division will utilize CDBG funds to continue the
rehabilitation improvements to the Kulaimano Elderly Housing project. This will benefit 49 low and moderate income
senior residents and 1 resident manager.
Goal
Description
5
Goal Name
Housing - Homebuyer
Goal
Description
The Non-profit, Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island will utilize HOME CHDO funds for the construction of 3 self-help
home in the Puna District.
6
Goal Name
Housing - Rehabilitation
Goal
Description
7
Goal Name
Homeless - Construction
Goal
Description
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Goal Name
Homeless - Rehabilitation
Goal
The Non-profit, HOPE Services Inc., will utilize CDBG funds to continue the renovation improvements of its men's shelter,
Description
for roof replacement and for accessibility improvements.
The Non-profit, HOPE Services Inc., will also utilize CDBG funds to continue the renovation improvements to its family
shelter. These renovations include but are not limited to the construction of a certified kitchen.
The Office of Housing and Community Development will utilize CDBG funds to design and construct necessary
improvements at the West Hawai) Emergency Shelter in Kona. These improvements include but are not limited to, fire
suppression sprikler systems, security lighting and fencing, installation of solar water heaters, photovoltaic panels and an
accessible water fountain.
9
Goal Name
Infrastructure - Construction
Goal
Description
10
Goal Name
Public Health and Safety
Goal
The County will be distributing $1,293,000 of CDBG-CV funding to 3 non-profit service providers to purchase and
Description
distribute food and meals to low and moderate income persons throughout the County. This activity is eligible under the
waiver of the 15% public service activity and the amount of people and households served will be determined after the
service is completed and reported by the non-profits. The County is also allocating CDBG-CV funds to a non-profit
provider to provide emergency and rental assistance to low and moderate income households impacted by the Covid-
19. It is estimated that this service will allow low and moderate income households to remain in decent, affordable
housing and prevent possible homelessness.
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Public Facilities - Improvements
Goal
The non-profit, Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island will utilize CDBG funds for ADA improvements not limited to
Description
accessible parking, pathways to its youth play areas along with exterior lighting at its Hilo facility.
The non profit, Child and Family Service Real Property Inc (CFS) will utilize CDBG funds for the renovation of its East
Hawai'i shelter. CDBG funds will be utilized for the design and construction of the rehabilitation of the shelter, which
includes but is not limited to, re -roofing, flooring replacement, interior renovations to 3 bathrooms, the storage and
kitchen and the installation of security perimeter fencing and gates.
The non-profit, Child and Family Service Real Property Inc. (CFS) will utilize CDBG funds for the renovation of its West
Hawaii Shelter. CDBG funds will be utilized to design and construct security enhancements not limited to perimeter
fencing, lighting, cameras and interior renovations to 3 bathrooms.
13
Goal Name
Public Service - Transportation
Goal
Description
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AP -35 Projects — 91.220(d)
Introduction
For the 2019 CDBG allocation there are a total of 7 CDBG projects that were selected. It consists of 1
housing project and 6 public facility projects. The 1 housing project consists of rehabilitation
improvements to a senior rental housing facility. The 6 public facilities projects involves the
rehabilitation and/or renovation of 5 homeless shelters and 1 youth facility.
On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) informed the County
that it would receive $1,543,033 of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV)
allocation from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Along with the
CDBG-CV funds, the CARES Act authorized grant waivers and alternative requirements of statutes and
regulations pertaining to these funds. These waivers and alternative requirements are necessary to
expedite and facilitate the use of these funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus
(COVID-19).
On April 17, 2020, the County submitted its waivers to HUD to utilize a 5 -day comment period instead of
the minimum 30 -day public comment period for Substantial Amendments to its Consolidated Plan,
Citizen Participation Plan and Funding Allocation process.
In anticipation of receiving the CDBG-CV1 funds, the County published a public notice on April 26, 2020
to announce a substantial amendment to its 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan (CP), Annual Action Plan
(AAP) and Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). The amendments to the CP, AAP and CPP reflected the
allowed waivers for the CDBG-CV funds, changes in the County's project selection and funding allocation
process and the actual projects utilizing the CDBG-CV funds. The amendments to these plans were
available for a 5 day comment period from April 27 to May 4, 2020 for a substantial amendment as
allowed under the COVID-19 waiver.
The County allocated the CDBG-CV1 funds to 4 non-profit service providers for public service projects
and activities that serve low and moderate income persons impacted by COVID-19.
On August 17, 2020, the County published a Public Notice notifying citizens that it allocated CDBG-CV2
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funds to 4 projects to prevent, prepare and addressed impacts of COVID-19.
Projects
#
Project Name
1
Hale Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter - Renovations
2
West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter- Renovations
3
West Hawaii Homeless Emergency Shelter Improvements
4
Kulaimano Elderly Housing - Phase III Renovations
5
Kiheipua Family Shelter- Roof/Certified Kitchen Construction
6
Hale Maluhia Shelter - Accessibility Improvements
7
Boys and Girls Club - Accessibility Improvements
8
Administration, Planning & Fair Housing
9
CDBG-CV-The Food Basket Pandemic Emergency Food Program
10
CDBG-CV-Hope Services Emergency Rent and Mortgage Assistance Program
11
CDBG-CV-Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island - Meal Preparation and Delivery
12
CDBG-CV-Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council -Meal Preparation and Delivery
13
CDBG-CV Administration and Planning
14
CDBG-CV2-The Food Basket Emergency Food Distribution Equipment Acquisition
15
CDBG-CV2-Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island Mobile Youth Outreach Services
16
CDBG-CV2 Na Kahua Hale O Ulu Wini - Laundry and Utility Improvements
17
CDBG-CV2 Project Vision Hawaii - Mobile Health and Hygiene Services
18
CDBG-CV2 Administration and Planning
Table 7 - 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.
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Project Summary Information
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Project Name
Hale Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter - Renovations
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Public Facilities - Improvements
Needs Addressed
Public Facilities
Funding
CDBG: $280,500
Description
The non-profit, Child and Family Services Real Property, Inc., will utilize
CDBG funds to design and construct renovations to its Hilo Domestic
Abuse Shelter. Renovations will include roofing, storage, kitchen and
bathroom renovations, as well as security enhancements, not limited
to, perimeter fencing, gates, built-in security systems and exterior
lighting. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201 (c) Public
Facilities and Improvements.
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
This project will include the design and/or renovations to the shelter.
2
Project Name
West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter - Renovations
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Public Facilities - Improvements
Needs Addressed
Public Facilities
Funding
CDBG: $195,250
Description
The non-profit, Child and Family Services Real Property, Inc., will utilize
CDBG funds to design and construct renovations to its West Hawaii
Domestic Abuse Shelter. Renovations will include, but will not be
limited to, bathroom renovation and security enhancements not
limited to perimeter fencing, gates, built-in security systems and
exterior lighting. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public
Facilities and Improvements.
Target Date
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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
This project will include the design and/or renovations to the shelter.
3
Project Name
West Hawaii Homeless Emergency Shelter Improvements
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Homeless - Rehabilitation
Needs Addressed
Public Facilities
Funding
CDBG: $600,000
Description
The Office of Housing and Community Development Division will utilize
CDBG funds to design and construct necessary improvements at the
West Hawai'i Emergency Homeless Shelter in Kona. These
improvements are not limited to the installation of a fire suppression
sprinkler system, security lighting and fencing, solar water heaters,
photovoltaic panels and an accessible water fountain. The activities
are eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public Facilities and
Improvements.
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
This project will include the the design and/or renovation
improvements. The Office of Housing and Community Development
(OHCD) will utilize county funds under 24 CFR 570.200(h)(1) Pre -award
to conduct renovation activities at the project site.
4
Project Name
Kulaimano Elderly Housing - Phase III Renovations
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Housing - Elderly/Special Needs Rental Units
Needs Addressed
Housing
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Funding
CDBG: $330,963
Description
The Office of Housing and Community Development Division will utilize
CDBG funds to continue to renovate necessary improvements at the
Kulaimano Elderly Housing Project. The renovation activities have
been determined by the Physical Needs Assessment conducted for the
elderly housing project. The renovations and/or improvements will
include, but are not limited to, the planning and design for the Phase III
Renovations, address and abatement of hazardous material at the
project, external ADA accessible paths, site drainage, interior ADA
renovations within the community center which includes, but are not
limited to, bathroom renovations and relocation of drinking fountain.
This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.202(b)(2) Eligible
Rehabilitation and Preservation.
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
This project includes the design and/or renovations to the facility as
stated above in the project description. The Office of Housing and
Community Development (OHCD) will utilize county funds under 24
CFR 570.200(h)(1) Pre award to conduct renovation activities at the
project site.
Kiheipua Family Shelter Roof/Certified Kitchen Construction
5
Project Name
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Homeless - Rehabilitation
Needs Addressed
Public Facilities
Funding
CDBG: $200,000
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Description The Non profit, HOPE Services Hawai'i, Inc., will utilize CDBG funds to
plan and design the renovations to the current kitchen to meet the
Department of Health's Certified Kitchen requirements to feed
homeless families at the Hilo Shelter. These renovations include, but
are not limited to, the conversion of the current kitchen to include
permanently fixed commercial grade appliances, sink, food
preparation areas, shelving and other kitchen items necessary to meet
the Department of Health "Food Safety Code" regulations. This activity
is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public Facilities and Improvements.
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Planned Activities I This activity involves the renovation of the current kitchen to meet the
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
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Project Name
Hale Maluhia Shelter - Accessibility Improvements
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Homeless - Rehabilitation
Needs Addressed
Public Facilities
Funding
CDBG $300,000
The Non-profit, HOPE Services Hawai'i, Inc., will utilize CDBG funds for
Description
ADA accessibility improvements at the Hale Maluhia homeless men
and homeless senior men and women's shelter. These improvements
include, but are not limited to, accessible routes, parking, ramps,
bathroom and other interior modifications to meet ADA requirements.
This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public Facilities and
Improvements.
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
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Location Description
Planned Activities
This activity includes the accessibility renovations to the shelter.
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Project Name
Boys and Girls Club - Accessibility Improvements
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Public Facilities - Improvements
Needs Addressed
Public Facilities
Funding
CDBG: $240,000
Description
The Non-profit, Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island, will utilize CDBG
funds for ADA accessibility improvements to its Hila Gym facility which
include, but are not limited to, accessible parking and pathways to its
youth play areas along with exterior lighting. This activity is eligible
under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public Facilities and Improvements.
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
This activity involves accessiblity improvements to the Hilo club
facility.
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Project Name
Administration, Planning & Fair Housing
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Housing - Elderly/Special Needs Rental Units
Public Health and Safety
Public Facilities - Improvements
Public Service - Transportation
Needs Addressed
Public Health and Safety
Federal Mandates
Public Facilities
Infrastructure
Public Services
Funding
CDBG. $500,000
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Description
CDBG funds will be used to administer and coordinate the County's
CDBG and Fair Housing programs to ensure effective and timely project
implementation in accordance with all applicable HUD rules and
regulations. CDBG funds will also be used to fund present and future
planning documents in accordance with Federal rules. The National
Objective is 24 CFR 570.206.
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
Planning and administration
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Project Name
CDBG-CV-The Food Basket Pandemic Emergency Food Program
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Public Health and Safety
Needs Addressed
Public Services
Funding
CDBG-CV1: $543,000
Description
The non profit The Food Basket will utilize CDBG-CV funds to lease and
purchase refrigerated vehicles and acquire food from local farmers,
ranchers and local distributors to be either prepared or packaged into
meals and to be distributed through Its community food partners who
deliver and serve food to low and moderate income persons and
households. This is a result of Covid-19 where The Food Basket altered
its programs to limit the risk to clients, volunteers, staff and partner
agencies. The Food Basket also implemented a new drive-through
Ohana Food Drop program which delivers meals and food to low and
moderate income communities located in low and moderate income
census tracts. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(e) Public
Service. These activities are both an increase in service to its existing
food partnership distribution process and a new service as a result of
the Covid-19 requiring food to be prepared and delivered to
households and persons who are sheltered in place and unable to
receive food at its normal distribution sites.
Target Date
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Estimate the number
The Food Basket Pandemic Emergency Food Program will purchase,
and type of families
lease vehicles, distribute and deliver food as well as provide meals to
that will benefit from
over 150 food partner agencies who serve the County's vulnerable
the proposed
populations (homeless, elderly, children and households living in
activities
poverty) through its feeding programs as well as distributes meals and
food to rural communities within low and moderate income census
tracts. This public service activity meets the CDBG Program National
Objective 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(i)(A) Low and Moderate Income
Limited Clientele.
Location Description
40 Holomua Street, Hilo Hawaii.
Island -wide.
Planned Activities
The Food Basket is partnering with local farmers, distributors and food
agencies to provide food and meals to low and moderate residents
who have been impacted by Covid-19 by acquiring fresh perishable and
frozen food to be packed as meals and delivered to rural communities
in low and moderate income census tracts.
CDBG-CV-Hope Services Emergency Rent and Mortgage Assistance
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Project Name
Program
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Public Health and Safety
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Housing
Funding
CDBG-CV1: $300,000
Description
The non-profit Hope Services, Hawaii will utilize CDBG-CV funds to
assist and service low and moderate income households who have
been impacted by Covid-19 for emergency rent or mortgage payment
assistance. Eligible applicants must be impacted by Covid-19,
household income limits below 80% and cannot be receiving other
federal housing subsidies. Assistance will be capped at $2,000 per
household. The non-profit estimates it will serve approximately 150
low and moderate income households. This activity is eligible under 24
CFR 570.201(e) Rental and Mortgage Assistance. This activity is a new
service and is a result of the non profit altering its homeless program
services and delivery functions to help low and moderate income
households impacted by Covid 19.
Target Date
12/31/2020
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Estimate the number The non-profit estimates that it may assist up to 150 households. This
and type of families project will meet the CDBG National Objective 24 CFR
that will benefit from 570.208(a)(2)(i)(C) and require income eligiblility requirements which
the proposed limit the activity exclusively to low and moderate income
activities households. Eligible households impacted by Covid-19 will be provided
a one-time rent or mortgage payment not to exceed $2,000. Payments
will be made directly to the landlord, bank or mortgage company.
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ation Description
357 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo Hawaii.
r
Island -wide.
The non-profit is developing an application and self -certification
Planned Activities
criteria and will advertise, accept and review income documentation
from post-covid households who are at or below 80% AMI.
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project Name
CDBG-CV-Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island - Meal Preparation and
Delivery
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Public Health and Safety
Needs Addressed
Public Services
Funding
CDBG-CV1: $200,000
Description
The non-profit Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island (BGCBI) will utilize
CDBG-CV funds to purchase food supplies and equipment necessary to
prepare food for meals at certified kitchen to serve the vulnerable
populations (homeless and poverty level household families, elderly
and children living in poverty). BGCBI will lease or purchase vehicles to
deliver the prepared meals to persons and households residing in rural
communities in low and moderate census tracts. This activity is eligible
under 24 CFR 570.201(e) Public Service. This activity is a new service
and is a result of the non-profit altering its program services to feed
residents who have been impacted by Covid-19 and limit the risk to
clients, volunteers, staff and partner agencies.
Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number The BGCBI Meals and Preparation and Delivery Progam will purchase,
and type of families prepare and lease vehicles to deliver meals to homeless shelters and
that will benefit from known low income public housing sites whose primary residents are
the proposed low and moderate income households. This project activity meets the
activitiesi CDBG program National Objective 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(i)(A)(D) Low
and Moderate Income Limited Clientele.
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Location Description 1100 Kamakahonu Street, Hilo Hawaii.
i Island -wide.
Planned Activities The non-profit will use CDBG-CV funds to purchase food, prepare
healthy and nutritional meals at its certified kitchen in Hilo and Kona
and lease vehicles to deliver meals to the most vulnerable populations
(homeless and poverty level houshold families, elderly and children
living in poverty) at homeless shelters and public housing complexes
due to the impact of Covid-19.
12 1 Project Name CDBG-CV-Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council -Meal
Preparation and Delivery
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Public Health and Safety
Goals Supported
Public Services
Needs Addressed
Funding
CDBG-CV1: $150,000
Description
The non-profit Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council (HCEOC)
will utilize CDBG-CV funds to purchase food, equipment and supplies
not limited to ovens, food wrapping machine, plates and utensils and
food service equipment necessary to prepare meals for seniors and
disabled persons in the County of Hawaii. This activity is eligible under
24 CFR 570.201(e) Public Service. This activity is a new service and is a
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
result of the non-profit altering its program services and delivery
functions due to Covid-19.
12/31/2020
The HCEOC Meals and Preparation Program will provide meals to
seniors and disabled persons in the County who are referred to HCEOC
through programs who are assisting and service seniors and the
disabled population. This project activity will meet the CDBG Program
National Objective 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(i)(A) Low and Moderate
Income Limited Clientele.
47 Rainbow Drive, Hilo Hawaii.
Island -wide.
Planned Activities The non-profit will utilize CDBG-CV funds to purchase food and prepare
meals at its certified kitchen to deliver to seniors and disabled
residents impacted by Covid-19.
Project Name I CDBG-CV Administration and Planning
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Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Public Health and Safety
Public Service - Transportation
Needs Addressed
Public Health and Safety
Public Services
Funding
CDBG-CV1: $250,033
Description
The County of Hawaii's Office of Housing and Community Development
will utilize CDBG-CV funds to administer and coordinate the County
CDBG-CV projects and funded programs to ensure effective and timely
project implementation in accordance with all applicalbe HUD rules
and regulations. This is eligible under 24 CFR 570.206 Program
Administration.
Target Date
12/31/2020
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
1990 Kinoole Street, Suite 102, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.
Planned Activities
Planning and Administration.
CDBG-CV2-The Food Basket Emergency Food Distribution Equipment
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project Name
Acquisition
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Public Health and Safety
Needs Addressed
Public Services
Funding
CDBG-CV2: $223,500
Description
The non-profit The Food Basket will be utilizing $223,500.00 of CDBG-
CV2 funds to purchase equipment not limited to refrigerated vehicles,
lift -gated truck, forklifts, pallet jacks, trailer, etc. This equipment is
necessary to carry out its new and expanded food distribution and
delivery services to low- and moderate income communities and food
service providers. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(e)
Public Service.
Target Date
6/30/2021
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Estimate the number
As a result of Covid-19, The Food Basket has altered and increased its
and type of families
food distribution methods to deliver large quanties of food at various
that will benefit from
Ohana Food drops by hauling pallets and frozen meals within
the proposed
refrigerated trucks. The food drops are delivered and distributed at
activities
low and moderate rural communities and food distribution sites
throughout the island. This public service activity meets the CDBG
Program National Objective 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(2)(i)(A) Low and
Moderate Income Limited Clientele.
Location Description
40 Holomua Street, Hilo, Hawaii
Island -wide
Planned Activities
The Food Basket has begun to purchase large amount of produce and
local protein from local farmers and has partnered with local
restaurants to create ready -to -eat frozen meals for distribution. The
Food Basket will acquire the necessary equipment to effectively
provide its increase in its new food distribution and food delivery
methods.
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project Name
CDBG-CV2-Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island Mobile Youth Outreach
Services
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Public Service - Transportation
Needs Addressed
Public Services
Funding
CDBG-CV2: $376,000
Description
The non-profit Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island will be utilizing
$376,000.00 of CDBG-CV2 funds to deliver new services not limited to
childcare, academic support, homework technology, youth resource
transportation and daily nutritional supplementation for homeless
families and low income households residing in low income census
tract communities during the academic school year This program is a
new service and eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(e) Public Service.
Target Date
7/30/2021
Estimate the number
It is anticipated that these services will benefit over 500 low and
and type of families
moderate households residing in Census Tracts 203, 204, 205, 210, 211
that will benefit from
and 212 which has a total low and moderate income service area of
the proposed
61%. This new activity will meet the National Objective 24 CFR 570.208
activities
(a)(1)(i) Low and Moderate Income Area Benefit.
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Location Description
100 Kamakahonu Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
Census Tracts 203, 204, 205, 210, 211, 212.
Planned Activities
The Boys and Girls Club will begin to solicit for site coordinators, youth
specialist, tutors a5 well as procure for supplies, equipment, etc.. for its
Outreach Program. The Boys and Girls Club has also applied for County
Cares funds for this new program to respond to needed services as a
result from Covid-19.
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Project Name
Improvements
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Public Facilities - Improvements
Needs Addressed
Public Facilities
Funding
CDBG-CV2: $175,000
Description
The Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD)
Community Development Division will use $175,000 of CDBG-CV2
funds for necessary facility improvements to expand, renovate and
upgrade the laundry room facility located in the Community Center at
the Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Project. The Laundry room
improvements is necessary to provide new solar hot water heaters and
to expand the facility to allow for additional washers and dryers while
meeting social distancing requirements for low income tenants. This
activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public Facilities and
Improvements.
Target Date
6/30/2021
Estimate the number
This project will provide 96 low income families with hot water and
and type of families
additional space for more washers and dryers at the community
that will benefit from
laundry facility. This project will meet the CDBG Program National
the proposed
Objective 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(2)(i)(A) Low- and Moderate-Income
activities
Limited Clientele.
Location Description
73-4180 Ulu Wini Place, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
Planned Activities
The OHCD Community Development Division will begin to procure for
the design improvements and prepare the facility for the necessary
upgrades to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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Project Name
CDBG-CV2 Project Vision Hawaii - Mobile Health and Hygiene Services
Target Area
County of Hawaii
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Goals Supported
Public Health and Safety
Needs Addressed
Public Services
Funding
CDBG-CV2: $110,000
Description
The non-profit Project Vision Hawaii will utilize $110,000.00 of CDBG-
CV2 funds to hire outreach workers, mobile manager, equipment
purchase, vehicle maintenance and necessary supplies to operate its
mobile hygiene unit that provides hot private showers at various
County locations and connects homeless people with services and
resources such as vision and health screenings, referrals for various
forms of assistance and basic necessities such as dental supplies, hair
care products, water bottles and first aid supplies. This service is a new
and quantifiable increase in service attributed from Covid-19 and
eligible 24 CFR 570.201(e) Public Service.
Target Date
6/30/2021
Estimate the number
The mobile health and hygiene program will outreach to homeless
and type of families
individuals and provide hot showers and health, hygiene and human
that will benefit from
service referrals to over 200 homeless individuals throughout the
the proposed
County. This project will meet the CDBG Program National Objective 24
activities
CFR 570.208.(a)(2)(i)(A) Low- and Moderate -Income Limited Clientele.
Location Description
Island -Wide
Planned Activities
This project will create positions for outreach coordinators and a
mobile manager and the necessary equipment and supplies to provide
health and hygiene services to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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Project Name
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Goals Supported
Public Health and Safety
Needs Addressed
Public Health and Safety
Funding
CDBG-CV2: $93,684
Description
The Office of Housing and Community Development will use
$93,684.00 of CDBG CV2 funds for program administration and project
over site implementation in accordance with all applicable HUD rules
and regulations. The National Objective is 24 CFR 570.206 Program
Administration.
Target Date
6/30/2024
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the proposed
activities
Location Description 1 1990 Kino'ole Street, Suite 102, Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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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 CH DO funds are
allocated through a request for proposal (RFP) process which rank and rates projects for program
eligibility, need and for meeting the County's priorities and objectives of the Consolidated Plan.
CDBG-CVi and CDBG-CV2
For CDBG-CV1 funding and as allowed under the CARES Act the County has amended its customary
request for proposal process in selecting and distributing of CDBG funds and instead directly awarded
funds to organizations and agencies that target high priority activities as they address and alleviate
immediate conditions posing particular urgency to housing, public health and safety, federal mandates,
public facilities, infrastructure, public services and economic development to low and moderate income
households and persons impacted by Covid-19.
For CDBG-CV2 the County utilized its Request For Proposal process to select and distribute these
funds. These funds were targeted to activities that prevent, prepare for, and respond to Covid-19.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
f
County of Hawaii 100
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Not applicable as the County does not allocate funds based on geographic areas. However, preference
for the HTF program will be given to applicants who will develop affordable rental housing in areas
located near employment, schools, shopping, medical services and public transportation to support self-
suffieciency.
Discussion
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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 I
Homeless -7 937
Non -Homeless 400
Special -Needs 50
Total 1,387
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 50
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 50
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
For the 2019 CDBG allocation there are a total of 7 CDBG projects that were selected. It consists of 1
housing project, 6 public facility projects. The 1 housing project consists of rehabilitation improvements
to a senior rental housing facility. The 6 public facilities projects involves the rehabilitation and/or
renovation of 5 homeless shelters and 1 youth facility.
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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
Hawai'i. Please refer to the State's Consolidated Plan.
If the FMA 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.
Discussion
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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
Hawaii Chronic Homelessness Intervention and Rehabilitation Project (CHIRP) and the East Hawaii
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 completed construction of 23 micro -housing units in West Hawaii, in November,
2016. These units will provide long-term permanent supportive housing for the chronic homeless.
In addition to providing shelter, the OHCD is working with various service providers to provide the
management of the site in addition to coordinating the needed health care services for these clients.
In 2018, the County completed renovations to the Child and Family Services' Kona Domestic Abuse
Shelter. This project enlarged and remodeled the kitchen, created an interior private office space,
replaced flooring, replaced playground equipment to include a safety fall surface and repaired wood
railings. Incidents of domestic violence have increased substantially in the past 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 required more frequent
maintenance, a larger kitchen to accommodate the victim's needs, and a 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 these goals
becomes the main focus. In 2018 the Shelter served 69 unduplicated families comprised of 69 women,
and 63 children. The renovations that were completed in 2018 provided Child and Family Services with
the needed support to meet their long-term shelter/program goals.
The County plans to allocate a total of $1,575,750.00 of their 2019 CDBG allocation for the
rehabilitation/renovation of 5 homeless shelters. The necessary rehabiliation/renovations includes but
are not limited to, security enhancements, fencing, roof replacement, kitchen renovations, bathroom
renovations, interior shelter renovations, energy saving activities, accessibility improvements, and
building code compliance.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
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including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
Hope Services Hawaii, Inc. provides outreach services to assist the homeless persons. They provide
outreach to beaches and/or various 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 provides case management to homeless persons and works toward placing homeless persons into
shelters until permanent housing becomes available. Hope Services Hawaii, Inc. also provides meals for
the homeless and transportation to appointments.
In 2018, HOPE Services Hawaii Inc., utilized CDBG funds to procure design consultants for renovations
(re -roofing, accessibility improvements and kitchen improvements) to 2 of their homeless shelters.
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 Hawaii. The County completed the West Hawaii Emergency
Shelter in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i. The shelter has 31 rooms available for homeless persons. The rooms
are filled to capacity every night.
The County completed construction of 23 micro -housing units, in West Hawaii, to provide long-
term permanent supportive housing for the chronic homeless. The County's Office of Housing and
Community Development (OHCD) retrofitted and delivered 40'x 8' shipping containers that were
converted into 4 micro -housing units each. In addition to providing shelter, the OHCD is 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
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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii. The rental units at Ulu Wini provides Section 8 project -based vouchers
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which will assist with rental subsidies, which is another program administered by the Office of Housing
and Community Development. The goal is to prevent these individuals and families from becoming
homeless again by providing them with case management, counseling, employment and life skills
training. This allows for personal growth, family stability, job oportunities and self-sufficiency.
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 has partially
funded, Phase 11, of the Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood rental housing project, developed by
Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation (HICDC), with HOME funds. This project consists of
120 elderly rental housing units 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 consists of 30 units and
began construction in January, 2017. The construction of this project was completed in October
2017. Tenant occupancy started in November 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 to the same site as
the Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Housing project. Once completed, the HIAC will provide an
adult day care program to the residents of the Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Housing project,
as well as to other seniors in the community. The HIAC program will further the health of the seniors by
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keeping them engaged, physically and mentally involved, and 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, 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 and
2017 CDBG funds were provided to supplement the vertical construction of the facility. Construction to
the project began in February, 2017 and is anticipated to be completed in the first quarter of 2019.
Other projects that will be funded with 2019 CDBG funds are the renovations to 5 homeless shelters,
Hale Maluhia Shelter, Kiheipua Family Shelter, Hale Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter, West Hawaii
Domestic Abuse Shelter and West Hawai'i Homeless Emergency Shelter, renovations to the Kulaimano
Elderly Housing facility, and gym renovations and accessibility improvements to the Boys & Girls Club of
the Big Island.
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AP -75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.2200)
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 and
continue to address them 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.
* Continue to publicize and conduct fair housing workshops and seminars;
*Ensure the topics of affordable housing and fair housing choice are fully addressed within the Wrong
Door Network and all ADRCs (Aging and Disability Resource Centers);
*Publicize and promote the existence of, and assistance through, the housing "doors" in the No Wrong
Door Network;
*Collaborate with relevant organizations to advocate for the addition or upgrading of accessibility
requirements in major neighborhood and housing development projects;
*Collaborate with relevant organizations to advocate for a visit ability requirements for all new housing
construction (with the exception of ADUs and Ohana units);
*Collaborate with relevant organizations to advocate for increased funding to help lower-income
homeowners to cover the costs of modifications and renovations to make their home more accessible;
*Collaborate with relevant organizations to advocate for actions to ensure the paraprofessional
caretaking workforce is sufficient to meet the growing needs for long-term services and supports (LTSS)
and Home and Community-based Services (HCBS);
*Collaborate with public and private providers of services to people with the most severe disabilities to
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support their access to appropriate housing;
*Coordinate landlord forums and promote benefits of its rental assistance program;
*Represent homeless needs to State agencies to encourage mainstream resourcing to address
homelessness;
*Administer Fair Housing training to participants island -wide;
*Support authorized exemption, pursuant to Hawaii Revise Statutes 46-15 to assist in expediting the
development of affordable housing projects;
*Continue to maintain 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
opportunities;
*Provide resource information at community development planning meetings that are representative of
at -risk population housing needs;
*Continue to amend and/or streamline the General plan land use 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 recommend the elimination or
modification of onerous codes that do not affect health and safety;
Discussion:
It is very expensive to build affordable homes for the extremely -low, very low, and low-income families
in Hawaii. Without requirements for accessibility the choice for people with disabilities continues to
worsen. 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.
This will require a similar effort to provide accessible affordable housing. State, Federal and County
agencies, private non -profits, private social service providers, 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 continually being established to form tax incentives, low-interest interim financing, bond
financing, rental subsidies and other creative development techniques to provide accessible affordable
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housing. Despite all of these efforts, the availability of affordable housing will not be developed unless
massive funding is available.
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AP -85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)
Introduction:
One of the conditions to receiving Community Planning and Development (CPD) funds from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Community Development (HUD) such as the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs and the National Housing Trust
Program (HTF), is that grantees, such as the County of Hawaii, are required to affirmatively further the
purposes of the Fair Housing Act. To help identify impediments to fair housing choice, grantees conduct
an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) that analyzes existing conditions affecting fair
housing, identifies impediments to fair housing, and proposes an action plan outlining steps to reduce
the impediments. Generally, the Al is updated every five years to coincide with the Consolidated
Plan. HUD recently implemented its new Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) Tool, intended to replace
the Al; the anticipated implementation of the AFH is for the next five-year Consolidated Plan period of
PY2020-2024. In the interim, the State Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC),
in collaboration with other state and county agencies and with HUD guidance, elected to conduct an Al
focused on the state's most prevalent fair housing complaint. In Hawai'i, disability issues are the most
common basis for fair housing complaints. On behalf of the collaborative group, HHFDC contracted with
the University of Hawai'i's Center on Disability Studies to conduct an Al focused on impediments facing
people with disabilities. The Al was completed in November, 2016.
The Al identified substantial impediments to fair housing choice facing people with disabilities in Hawaii
as 1) a lack of knowledge on the part of people with disabilities, the general public, landlords and
property managers about legal requirements and available resources to support people with
disabilities; 2) people with disabilities have tremendous difficulties obtaining affordable housing that is
accessible; 3) personnel lack attitude, skills and knowledge to serve and support people with disabilities
in the housing, social service, medical, caretaking, and related fields; and 4) service systems are not
well -coordinated to support people with disabilities, especially those with serious cognitive disabilities,
to obtain and retain suitable housing. The Al also proposed action steps for the next five years that may
help to address the issues. The 2016 Al may be viewed at the County of Hawai'i's website:
htt records.co.hawaii.hi.us weblink .as x?dbid=l&id=85183& a DocViewe=l&cr=1
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
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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. Additionally, beginning in 2018 the County hopes to receive funds from the National Housing
Trust Fund Program (HTF). This program will provide funding for the development of affordable rental
housing units to serve extremely -low income households. 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 Housing Choice Voucher program
and the TBRA program.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The County of Hawai'i plans to foster and maintain high priority affordable housing for County residents
by investing 2019 CDBG funds in the following activities: renovations to the Kulaimano Elderly Housing
Project, renovations and rehabilitation of 5 homeless shelters, Hale Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter,
West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter, West Hawaii Homeless Emergency Shelter, Kiheipua Family
Shelter and Hale Maluhia Shelter_
The County of Hawai'i will also utilize 2018 HOME CHDO funds to construct 3 self-help affordable single
family homes in the Puna District for homebuyers.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Hawai'i County has two programs that consider the hazards of lead based paint poisoning. One, the
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
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available for lead free safe occupancy, thereby, increasing access to housing without LBP hazards.
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 7 and the unit contains
peeling paint.
Other actions/plans to be undertaken to reduce lead-based paint hazards include:
• The distribution of pamphlets to applicants of the RRP notifying them of potential lead-based
paint hazards; and
• Clearance testing conducted on homes that were found to have lead under the RRP.
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 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 (HTF) that targets the extremely low households. The National
Housing Trust Fund can be used to acquire, construct or rehabilitate rental housing and rent to
extremely -low income households. In rural areas the HTF law considers households with income below
poverty line as very -low income. Administering the HTF will help the County reduce the number of
poverty -level families.
In addition, the County is administering the Department of Labor's Workforce Innovation Opportunity
Act (WIOA) program which requires 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, 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: County & State 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
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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(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(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%
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)
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
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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:
For 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 occupy the
property constructed, rehabilitated and/or renovated with HOME funds for the applicable period of
affordability.
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 Hawai'i 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 Hawai'i 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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Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(5)
1. Distribution of Funds
a. Describe the eligibility requirements for recipients of HTF funds (as defined in 24 CFR § 93.2).
Not Applicable. The County of Hawaii is not in rotation to receive HTF funds in 2019.
b. Describe the jurisdiction's application requirements for eligible recipients to apply for HTF funds.
Not Applicable. The County of Hawaii is not in rotation to receive HTF funds in 2019.
c. Describe the selection criteria that the jurisdiction will use to select applications submitted by eligible
recipients.
Not Applicable. The County of Hawaii is not in rotation to receive HTF funds in 2019.
d. Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on geographic distribution, which is a
description of the geographic areas of the State (including areas of low-income and minority
concentration) in which it will direct assistance during the ensuing program year.
Not Applicable. The County of Hawaii is not in rotation to receive HTF funds in 2019.
e. Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on the applicant's ability to obligate HTF
funds and undertake eligible activities in a timely manner.
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Not Applicable. The County of Hawaii is not in rotation to receive HTF funds in 2019.
f. Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on the extent to which rents for units in
the rental project are affordable to extremely low-income families.
Not Applicable. The County of Hawaii is not in rotation to receive HTF funds in 2019.
g. Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on the financial feasibility of the project
beyond the required 30 -year period.
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h. Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on the merits of the application in
meeting the priority housing needs of the jurisdiction (such as housing that is accessible to transit or
employment centers, housing that includes green building and sustainable development features, or
housing that serves special needs populations).
Not Applicable. The County of Hawaii is not in rotation to receive HTF funds in 2019.
L Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on the location of existing affordable
housing.
Not Applicable. The County of Hawaii is not in rotation to receive HTF funds in 2019.
j. Describe the jurisdiction's required priority for funding based on the extent to which the application
makes use of non-federal funding sources.
Not Applicable. The County of Hawaii is not in rotation to receive HTF funds in 2019.
2. Does the jurisdiction's application require the applicant to include a description of the eligible
activities to be conducted with HTF funds?
Yes
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3. Does the jurisdiction's application require that each eligible recipient certify that housing units assisted
with HTF funds will comply with HTF requirements?
Yes
4. Performance Goals and Benchmarks. The jurisdiction has met the requirement to provide for
performance goals, consistent with the jurisdiction's goals established under 24 CFR 91.215(b)(2), by
including HTF in its housing goals in the housing table on the SP -45 Goals and AP -20 Annual Goals and
Objectives screens.
Yes
5. Rehabilitation Standards. The jurisdiction must establish rehabilitation standards for all HTF-assisted
housing rehabilitation activities that set forth the requirements that the housing must meet upon project
completion. The jurisdiction's description of its standards must be in sufficient detail to determine the
required rehabilitation work including methods and materials. The standards may refer to applicable
codes or they may establish requirements that exceed the minimum requirements of the codes. The
jurisdiction must attach its rehabilitation standards below. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds for
the rehabilitation of housing, enter "N/A".
In addition, the rehabilitation standards must address each of the following: health and safety; major
systems; lead-based paint; accessibility; disaster mitigation (where relevant); state and local codes,
ordinances, and zoning requirements; Uniform Physical Condition Standards; and Capital Needs
Assessments (if applicable).
Not Applicable. The County of Hawaii is not in rotation to receive HTF funds in 2019.
6. Resale or Recapture Guidelines. Below, the jurisdiction must enter (or attach) a description of the
guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HTF funds when used to assist first-time
homebuyers. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds to assist first-time homebuyers, enter "N/A".
Not Applicable. The County of Hawaii is not in rotation to receive HTF funds in 2019.
7. HTF Affordable Homeownership Limits. If the jurisdiction intends to use HTF funds for homebuyer
assistance and does not use the HTF affordable homeownership limits for the area provided by HUD, it
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must determine 95 percent of the median area purchase price and set forth the information in
accordance with §93.305. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds to assist first-time homebuyers, enter
"N/A".
Not Applicable. The County of Hawai'i is not in rotation to receive HTF funds in 2019.
8. limited Beneficiaries or Preferences. Describe how the jurisdiction will limit the beneficiaries or give
preferences to a particular segment of the extremely low- or very low-income population to serve
unmet needs identified in its consolidated plan or annual action plan. If the jurisdiction will not limit the
beneficiaries or give preferences to a particular segment of the extremely low- or very low-income
population, enter "N/A."
Any limitation or preference must not violate nondiscrimination requirements in § 93.350, and the
jurisdiction must not limit or give preferences to students. The jurisdiction may permit rental housing
owners to limit tenants or give a preference in accordance with § 93.303 only if such limitation or
preference is described in the action plan.
Not Applicable. The County of Hawaii is not in rotation to receive HTF funds in 2019.
9. Refinancing of Existing Debt. Enter or attach the jurisdiction's refinancing guidelines below. The
guidelines describe the conditions under which the jurisdiction will refinance existing rental housing
project debt. The jurisdiction's refinancing guidelines must, at minimum, demonstrate that
rehabilitation is the primary eligible activity and ensure that this requirement is met by establishing a
minimum level of rehabilitation per unit or a required ratio between rehabilitation and refinancing. If
the jurisdiction will not refinance existing debt, enter "N/A."
Not Applicable. The County of Hawaii is not in rotation to receive HTF funds in 2019.
Discussion:
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