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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), Emergency Solution Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
(HOPWA) to assist in meeting the housing needs of Hawai'i's citizens
The County's Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) reviewed the 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.
Z. 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,
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
The County of Hawaii anticipates that the County's 2017 CDBG allocation will be $2,500,000.00. In
addition, the County anticipates receiving $100,000.00 of program income from the Residential Repair
Program (RRP) for a total of $2,600,000.00. To meet the County's five year 2015-2019 Consolidated
Plan, Priorities and Objectives, the following projects will be included in the 2017 Action Plan.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan, Part 2
2027 CDBG Projects
Hilo Adult Day Center - Construction - $800,000.00, Residential Repair Program - $354,645.00,
Kulaimano Elderly Renovations - $670,355.00, Food Basket - Emergency Food Transport - Acquisition -
$200,000.00, Boys and Girls Club - Fencing and Gym Renovations - $125,000.00, Administration,
Planning and Fair Housing - $450,000.00. Total: $2,600,000.00
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 Renovations project to incur pre -award
cost under the CDBG program that will not exceed 25% of current CDBG allocation. This is in accordance
with the CDBG regulations 24 CFR 570.200 (h) (1), Reimbursement for pre -award costs.
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM
Because the County of Hawaii is not receiving any HOME funds for 2017 the County has not requested
project proposals. The County of Hawaii anticipates receiving $25,000.00 of program income. Should
the County of Hawaii receive any program income it will be applied to the Tenant Based Rental
Assistance Program. If there are any cancelled or reprogramming of HOME funds it may be applied to
any eligible HOME project.
The 2017 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 starting construction on an adult day
care center and by installing fencing and gym renovations at the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island.
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
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Each year, The County of Hawaii reports its progress in meeting the five-year and annual goals in the
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). The County of Hawaii has consistently
satisfied program mandates and expended funds in a timely manner. Furthermore, the County of
Hawaii has successfully targeted funds to benefit low and moderate income persons and communities
throughout the island. A copy of the CAPER is available in the County of Hawaii Office of Housing &
Community Development. The report states that the County has accomplished the following during the
period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:
HOUSING AND SPECIAL NEEDS:
Provided 71 new households with Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Completed 60 senior rental units at the Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood, Phase I Project
Completed 10 Self -Help houses in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Phase IV in Keaau, Hawaii
Rehabilitated 9 homes RERP
HOMELESS:
Completed Point in Time Count
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Completed ROAB project at the Honokaa Tennis Courts and Honokaa Rodeo Arena
Completed construction of a certified kitchen for the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island
Completed site and infrastructure improvements for the Hilo Adult Day Care Center
FAIR HOUSING:
Held 25 Fair Housing Training sessions for property manager/homeless programs and
the general public
6 new landlords attended training
118 calls/inquiries were received and given assistance
1,000 inquiries on the County's Fair Housing website
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2 Fair Housing training with persons of limited English proficiency
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
The County is required to have a Citizen Participation Plan in its CP (see Appendix D). This plan describes
and outlines the County's plan to encourage and inform all citizens, especially persons of very low and
moderate income including minorities, non-English speaking and persons of Limited English Proficiency
(LEP), as well as persons with mobility, visual or hearing impediments, to participate in the development
of the County's CP, along with any amendments to the CP, and the County's performance report.
The citizen participation process as outlined in the Citizen Participation Plan includes public hearings,
consultation meetings, 30 -day review and comment period on the County's draft CP, Hawaii County
Housing Agency/Finance Committee Meetings/County Council Meeting and a public notice announcing
the availability of the County's final CP.
Public Hearings:
The County began its 2017 Action Plan Citizen Participation Process in October of 2016. The County held
its annual public hearings in Pahala, Pahoa, Kailua-Kona, Honokaa, and Hilo to present an overview of
the Consolidated Plan process and encouraged citizens to offer input concerning housing, homeless,
special needs and community development needs. In addition, the past use of funds and
accomplishments were discussed and available for comments. The County informed participants of the
County's CP priorities and if there were any concerns or comments. The draft 2017 Action Plan was
available for public review and comment from February 21, 2017 to March 22, 2017.
Public and Private Agencies Consultation Meetings:
In 2014, 2015 and 2016, the County again held consultation meetings during its annual public hearings
to hear the concerns or comments to the County's draft priorities for its 2015-2019 CP. An overview of
the draft priorities and goals were presented. The participants were asked to provide input on the
county's draft priorities and goals established as a result of community input at public hearings. Overall,
there were 46 participants: 25 in Hilo District, and 21 in Kona District, representing not-for-profit service
providers, housing services providers, developers, and county and state agencies. In addition to these
consultations, the OHCD also informed each Council Member representing all districts in the County of
Hawaii of the CP process and inquired if they had any projects that would meet the draft priorities
within their district. In addition and in its efforts to get additional feedback from as many community
members as possible, the County mailed need surveys to public service providers and other government
agencies. The County did a follow-up response inquiry and was able to get 37 responses from 100 mail
outs.
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5. 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 2017 Action Plan will be received throughout the 30 -day Public Comment
Period. The draft 2017 Action Plan was available for public review and comments from February 21,
2016 to March 22, 2017. No comments to the 2017 draft Action Plan were received.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
If public comments are received during the public comment period and are not accepted by the County
of Hawaii, the comments will be summarized here along with the County's reasons for not accepting
them.
7. Summary
The CP is a comprehensive planning document which identifies the housing and community
development needs and priorities for the County of Hawai'i for the next five years. It sets forth the
County's strategies and objectives in addressing these needs and provides a framework for the Annual
Action Plan, which details the specific projects and activities the county will undertake in each of the five
years to carry out the CP.
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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.
Agency Role
Name
Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator
Office of Housing & Community Development
HOME Administrator
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, 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 funds, it does receive HOME funds from the State of Hawaii, every three
years. Thus the County's OHCD manages and administers the use of HOME program funds for the County.
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Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
County of Hawaii - Office of Housing & Community Development
Alison Mukai
50 Wailuku Drive
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 2015-2019 Citizen Participation Process in October of 2013. The County utilized its
annual public hearings in Pahala, Pahoa, Kailua-Kona, Honokaa, and Hilo to present an overview of the
Consolidated Plan process and encouraged citizens to offer input concerning housing, homeless, special
needs and community development needs. In addition, the past use of funds and accomplishments
were discussed and available for comments. The County informed participants of the County's draft CP
priorities and if there were any concerns or comments.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(1))
In 2014, the County again held consultation meetings during its annual public hearings to hear the
concerns or comments to the County's draft priorities for its 2015-2019 CP. An overview of the draft
priorities and goals were presented. The participants were asked to provide input on the county's draft
priorities and goals established as a result of community input at public hearings. Overall, there were 46
participants: 25 in Hilo District, and 21 in Kona District, representing not-for-profit service providers,
housing services providers, developers, and county and state agencies. In addition to these
consultations, the OHCD also informed each Council Member representing all districts in the County of
Hawaii of the CP process and inquired if they had any projects that would meet the draft priorities
within their district. In addition and in its efforts to get additional feedback from as many community
members as possible, the County mailed need surveys to public service providers and other government
agencies. The County did a follow-up response inquiry and was able to get 37 responses from 100 mail
outs.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The State of Hawaii is the primary agency that provides homeless funds to homeless service
providers. The County actively participates in the Bridging the Gap (Neighbor island counties) and
Statewide (consisting of the State and Bridging the Gap) Continuum of Care. These groups focus on
approaches to ending homelessness. The County is also a component of the Interagency Council on
Homelessness - conglomerate of Government and service providers that seek solutions to address
statewide chronic homelessness through mainstream re -programming. Participation in the Continuum
also allows the County to acquire other HUD funds for activities that address homeless needs within the
County. The County will continue to participate in all levels of collaboration in a proactive effort to
address the needs to its homeless community.
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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
Refer to Section PR -10 Consultation of the County of Hawaii's 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for
a list of not-for-profit agencies, government agencies and citizens who have provided input at
the Consolidated Plan Hearings and Needs Survey.
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Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
Agency/Group/Organization
HAWAII COUNTY
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?
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 and is constantly 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
Continuum of Care Bridge the Gap
Narrative (optional)
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
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
The County conducts its Consolidated Plan citizen participation public hearings with the State of Hawaii - Hawaii Housing Finance and
Development Corporation along with its annual Action Plan. 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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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 2015-2019 Citizen Participation Process in October of 2013. The County utilized its annual public hearings in Pahala,
Pahoa, Kailua-Kona, Honokaa, and Hilo to present an overview of the Consolidated Plan process and encouraged citizens to offer input
concerning housing, homeless, special needs and community development needs. In 2014, the County again informed its citizens of the
County's draft CP priorities and encouraged citizens for their input. Citizen Participation was also achieved through a Community Need
Assessment Survey which was mailed out to local State and County Agencies along with non-profit organization service providers.
The following schedule and task was utilized to inform and encourage citizens of the Consolidated Plan and its process.
DATE and TASK:
September 2013 - Informed and invited Administration, County Departments and Council Members on the start of the 2015-2019 Consolidated
Plan (CP) process and solicit comments or possible projects to meet objectives with the current and future CP.
May 2014 - Community Need Surveys mailed to State and County Agencies and non-profit service providers.
October 2014 § Public Notices published and Island wide Public Hearings/Meetings were held to discuss draft CP priorities along with 2015-2019
Consolidated Plan Process & Annual Action Plan.
March 2015 - Draft CP and published public notice announcing the CP availability for public review and comment.
April 2015 - Draft CP submitted to Hawaii County Housing Agency and Hawaii Council Meetings for review and approval. Public Notice informs
citizen of the meetings and comments.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order ! Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL {If
applicable)
1
Non -
Public Meeting targeted/broad
community
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The County utilized
input from its public
hearings, meetings
and surveys to access
and review its
priorities and set
objectives and goals
that will meet the
needs of its citizens.
The County's
assessment was to
ensure that the
County's priorities
were flexible and
accommodating to
meet various range of
activities to meet the
County's CP
priorities.
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Overall, there were
46 participants: 25
in Hilo District, and
21 in Kona District,
representing not-
for-profit service
providers, housing
services providers,
developers, and
county and state
agencies.
No comments were not
accepted.
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach _ Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments URL (If
not accepted applicable)
and reasons
Local Gov't
Representatives
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Local Gov't
Representatives
Non-
targeted/broad
community
The OHCD also
informed the County
of Hawaii's Council
Members of the
Consolidated Plan
Process, meetings
and inquired if they
had any projects that
would meet the
priorities within their
districts.
Efforts to get
additional feedback
from as many
community members
as possible, the
County mailed need
surveys to public
service providers and
other government
agencies.
No comments were No comments were not
received. accepted.
The County did a
follow-up response
inquiry and was
able to get 37
responses from 100
mail outs.
No comments were not
accepted.
Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
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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.
Priority Table
Program Source Uses of Funds
of
Funds
CDBG public -
federal
Expected Amount Available Year 1
Annual Program Prior Year Total:
Allocation: Income: Resources: ': $
$ $ $
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 2,500,000 100,00
0 2,600,000
Expected
Amount
Available
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Narrative Description
With the ever changing political and
economic environment at the federal
level, it is difficult to accurately project
the amount of CDBG funds that the
County will receive over the 2015-2019
ConPlan period.
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Program
Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1
Annual Program
Allocation: Income:
$ $
Prior Year Total:
Resources: 1 $
Expected
Amount
Available
Reminder
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$
Narrative Description
HOME public - Acquisition
federal Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily
rental new
construction
Multifamily
rental rehab
Other
Other
New
construction for
ownership
TBRA
The HOME funds are received by State
Hawaii Housing Finance and
Development Corporation (HHFDC) and
1 the State in turn allocates the HOME
funds to the counties. Prior to 2012 the
HOME funds were evenly distributed to
the three neighbor -island County's. In
2012 the HHFDC decided to change the
method of distributing the HOME funds.
The HHFDC decided to allocate the
HOME funds on a three year rotation
basis beginning with Hawaii County
followed by Kauai County and Maui
County. The designated County will
receive the entire allocation of HOME
funding Tess 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
0 2,825,000 three year period.
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Foundation grants to assist low and very
low income projects
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Program Source Uses of Funds
of 1 Annual
Funds ' Allocation:
1 $
Expected Amount Available Year 1
Program
Income:
Prior Year
Resources:
Other public - ' Other
state
1,550,000 0
Total:
0 1,550,000
Expected
Amount
Available
Reminder
of ConPlan
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Narrative Description
State Grant in Aid funds for CDBG
0 projects.
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. The CDBG funds in 2017 are being leverage by over $4 million of additional resources which
includes State and private foundation grants.
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.
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AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name
Infrastructure -
Construction
Start
Year
End
Year
Category
2015 2019
Non -Housing
Community
Development
Public Facilities = 2015
Improvements
2019
Non -Housing
Community
Development
Geographic
Area
County of
Hawaii
County of
Hawaii
Needs
Addressed
Housing
Public
Facilities
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Public
Facilities
CDBG:
$925,000
Foundation
Grants:
$2,750,000
State Grant in
Aid:
$1,550,000
2015
2019
Affordable
Housing
Homeless -
Rehabilitation
2015
2019 Homeless
Housing -
Rehabilitation
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2015 2019
Affordable
Housing
County of Housing
Hawaii
County of
Hawaii
County of
Hawaii
Non -Public
Facilities
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Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 1511 Persons Assisted
Housing
CDBG:
$1,025,000
Rental units rehabilitated: 49
Household Housing Unit
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 10 Household
Housing Unit
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Sort
Order
Goal Name
Public Health and
Safety
Housing ® TBRA
Start
Year
2015
2015
End
Year
2019
2019
Category
Non -Housing
Community
Development
Affordable
Housing
Geographic
Area
County of
Hawaii
Needs
Addressed
Public
Health and
Safety
County of Housing
Hawaii
Funding
CDBG:
$ 200,000
Goal Outcome Indicator
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 13649 Persons Assisted
9
10
Housing -
Elderly/Special
Needs Rental Units
Housing - Affordable
Rental Units
Homeless -
Construction
Table 6 — Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
Goal Name
Goal
Description
Goal Name
2015 2019 Non -Homeless
Special Needs
2015
2019
2015
2019
Affordable
Housing
Homeless
County of Housing
Hawaii
County of
Hawaii
County of
Hawaii
Housing
Housing
Infrastructure - Construction
Public Facilities - Improvements
Goal
Description
The non-profit, Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation (HICDC), will construct a new 12,000 sq. ft. Adult Day
Care Facility for physically and mentally challenged adults. Also, the non-profit Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island will
utilize CDBG funds to install a security fence around the Boys and Girls Club property and for gym renovations.
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Goal Name
Housing - Homebuyer
Goal
Description
4
Goal Name
Homeless - Rehabilitation
Goal
Description
5
Goal Name
Housing - Rehabilitation
Goal
Description
The County continues to support the loans to low and moderate income households for repairs to existing owner
occupied housing units. Also, the County's Existing Housing Division will utilize CDBG funds to rehabilitate the Kulaimano
Elderly Housing project. This will benefit 49 low and moderate income senior residents and 1 resident manager.
6
Goal Name
Public Health and Safety
Goal
Description
The non-profit Food Basket, Inc. will utilize CDBG funds to acquire 2 refrigerator box trucks or cargo vans to transport
food throughout the County to food programs that service low and moderate income residents as well as to transport
food during emergencies or times of natural disasters.
7
Goal Name
Housing - TBRA
Goal
Description
The County will continue to fund TBRA to provide rental housing to eligible low and very low income families.
Housing - Elderly/Special Needs Rental Units
8
Goal Name
Goal
Description
The County will continue to fund projects which address the needs for elderly/special needs housing.
9
Goal Name
Housing - Affordable Rental Units
Goal
Description
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10
Goal Name
Homeless - Construction
Goal
Description
Table 7 — Goal Descriptions
Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate -income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide
affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b):
Refer to Section SP -45 Goals Summary of the County of Hawaii's 20152019 Consolidated Plan.
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AP -35 Projects — 91.220(d)
Introduction
For the 2017 CDBG allocation there were a total of 5 CDBG projects that were selected. It consisted of 2
housing projects, 2 public facility projects and 1 public services project. The 2 housing projects ranged
from the rehabilitation improvements to a senior rental housing project and owner occupied
rehabilitation loans. The 2 public facilities project involves site work and construction of an adult day
care facility and the installation of security fencing at a youth facility. The public service project involves
the acquisition of vehicles to provide efficient and increase food delivery to low and income residents
throughout the county.
#
Project Name
1
Hilo Adult Day Center - Construction
2
Residential Repair Program
3
Kulaimano Elderly Renovations
4
Food Basket - Emergency Food Transport - Acquisition
5
Boys and Girls Club Facility Improvements - Security Fencing
6
CDBG Administration, Planning and Fair Housing
Table 8 — Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
Refer to Section SP -25, Priority Needs, of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan.
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Project Summary Information
Table 9— Project Summary
1 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Projects
Hilo Adult Day Center- Construction
Infrastructure - Construction
Needs Addressed
Funding
2
Description
Target Date
Public Facilities
CDBG: $800,000
Foundation Grants: $2,750,000
State Grant in Aid: $1,550,000
The non-profit Hawaii Island Development Corporation (HICDC) will
utilize CDBG funds to construct a new 12,000 square foot Adult Day care
Facility for physically and mentally challenged adults. This activity is
eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public Facility and Improvements.
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
6/30/2018
It is anticipated that the facility upon completion will serve 511
physically and mentally challenged senior adult citizens who meet the
CDBG program National Objective 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(2)(i)(A) low and
moderate income limited clientele.
Mohouli Street, Hilo Hawaii 96720. Census Tract 205
Construction of a new 12,000 square foot facility.
Residential Repair Program
Housing - Rehabilitation
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Description
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
The County of Hawaii Existing Housing Division will utilize CDBG funds to
administer and existing single family residence rehabilitation loan
program. This program is eligible under 24 CFR 570.202(b)(2)(9)(11).
Rehabilitation loans will be for general home repairs at the request of
low and moderate income households.
6/30/2018
The Residential Repair Program will provide 5-10 low interest deferred
loans to very low, low and moderate income homeowners to repair and
preserve their dwelling units that they occupy as their primary
residence. The National Objective is 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(3) low and
moderate housing activities.
Island wide.
Provide loans to owner occupied residence for testing and improving
single family residential properties for repair and to correct deteriorated
and hazardous conditions.
3
Project Name
Target Area
Kulaimano Elderly Renovations
Goals Supported Housing - Rehabilitation
Needs Addressed
Funding
Housing
CDBG: $670,355
Description
Target Date
The County of Hawaii Existing Housing Division will utilize CDBG funds to
design and rehabilitate the Kulaimano Elderly Housing project.
Rehabilitation improvements are not limited to roof replacement,
structural redesign to meet current building codes, accessibility updates,
possible abatement of hazardous material, energy efficiency upgrades
and security fencing. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.202 (b)(2)
eligible rehabilitation and preservation.
6/30/0018
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
The CDBG funding will benefit 49 low and moderate income senior
residents and 1 resident manager at the Kulaimano Elderly Housing
Project. This meets the CDBG program National Objective 24 CFR
570.208 (a)(3) Housing Activities.
Kulaimano Elderly, 28-2947 Kumula PI., Pepeekeo, Hawaii. Census Tract
201 TMK 2-8-07:73
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Planned Activities
Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Pending possible County funds, the Existing Housing office will utilize
County funds under 24 CFR 570.200(h)(1) pre -award to conduct the
environmental assessment and initiate the design phase of the
project. The remaining CDBG funds will be obligated to repairs
prioritized by project design.
Food Basket - Emergency Food Transport - Acquisition
Public Health and Safety
Public Services
CDBG: $200,000
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
The non-profit Food Basket, Inc. will utilize CDBG funds to acquire either
2 refrigerated box trucks or cargo vans to transport food throughout the
County to food programs that service low and moderate income
residents as well as to transport food during emergency or times of
natural disaster. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201 (e) public
service.
Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
The acquisition of refrigerate vehicles will allow Food Basket, Inc. to
quantifiable increase by 20% its food level of distribution and food
pickup to the neediest children, seniors, disabled and families and
individuals. The ability to transport food with refrigeration capacity will
maintain the food quality and meet food safety standards. The activity
will meet the CDBG program National Objective 24
CFR570.208(a)(2)(i)(A) low and moderate income limited clientele.
Food Basket, Inc., 40 Holomua St., Hilo Hawaii 96720 and 73-4157 Ulu
Wini Place Bay3, Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740.
Acquisition and manufacturing of 2 refrigerated box or cargo vans.
Boys and Girls Club Facility Improvements - Security Fencing
Needs Addressed
Funding
Public Facilities - Improvements
Public Facilities
CDBG: $125,000
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Description
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
The non-profit Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island will utilize CDBG
funds to acquire and install a security fencing to surround its Hilo Club
Facility. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201.(c) Public Facility
and Improvements. This project supplements an on-going 2016 CDBG
funded project in which CDBG funds will be utilized to clear and remove
existing trees encompassing the property perimeter for proper fence
installation.
6/30/2018
The Hilo Boys and Girls club Facility is located in 100 Kamakahonu Street
in Hilo and serves a youth population in predominantly Census Tracts
203, 204 and 205. These Census Tracts qualifies under 24 CFR
570.208(a)(1) low and moderate income area benefit activity with a
55.62% low and moderate income designation.
Boys and Girls Club Hilo Facility, 100 Kamakahonu St., Hilo Hawaii.
Acquisition and install of 8 foot security fencing along 14.5 acre property
to minimize vandals, vagrancy and burglaries.
CDBG Administration, Planning and Fair Housing
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
mm,
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
CDBG: $450,000
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 document in accordance with federal rules.
6/30/2018
The National Objective its 24 CFR 570.206.
County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development, 50
Wailuku Drive, Hilo Hawaii 96720.
Planning and Administration.
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AP -50 Geographic Distribution -- 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
The County does not allocate funds based on geographic areas. The CDBG and HOME funds are
allocated through a request for proposal (RFP) process which rank and rates project for program
eligibility, need and meeting the County's priorities and objectives of the Consolidated Plan.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area
County of Hawaii
Percentage of Funds
Table 10 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Not applicable as the County does not allocate funds based on geographic areas.
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Affordable Housing
AP -55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)
Introduction
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless
Non -Homeless
Special -Needs
Total
Table 11- One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
180
40
66
286
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
RAnnftmmrmmemm
Rental Assistance
The Production of New Units
Rehab of Existing Units
Acquisition of Existing Units
Total 286
Table 12 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
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72
194
0
Discussion
For the 2017 CDBG allocation there were a total of 5 CDBG projects that were selected. It consisted of 2
housing projects, 2 public facility projects and 1 public services project. The 2 housing projects ranged
from the renovation of senior housing and owner occupied rehabilitation loans. The 2 public facilities
project involves the vertical construction of an adult day care facility and the installation of security
fencing and gym renovations at a youth facility. The public service project involves the acquisition of
refrigerator vehicles to provide emergency food transport throughout the island of Hawaii.
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AP -60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)
Introduction
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
The State Hawaii Public Housing Authority manages the public housing throughout the State of
Hawaii. Please refer to the State's Consolidated Plan.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
The State Hawaii Public Housing Authority manages the public housing throughout the State of
Hawaii. Please refer to the State's Consolidated Plan.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
The State Hawaii Public Housing Authority manages the public housing throughout the State of
Hawaii. Please refer to the State's Consolidated Plan.
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AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
Introduction
The County's Consolidated Plan includes the HUD's "Performance Measures Model." The Model sets
Objectives, Outcomes, Activities, Indicators, and Output for the next five years. Please see the attached
Homeless Performance Measures Model Chart for the County's Homeless objectives. Chronic
Homelessness is a priority of this administration and through the administration's efforts the West
Hawai'i Chronic Homelessness Intervention and Rehabilitation Project (CHIRP) and the East 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 will be working with the various service providers to provide
the management of the site in addition to coordinating the needed health care services for these clients.
The County also plans to work with the Child and Family Service to renovate the Kona Domestic Abuse
Shelter. The project proposes to enlarge and remodel the kitchen, create an interior private office
space, replace flooring, replace the playground equipment to include a safety fall surface and repair
wood railings. Incidents of domestic violence have increased substantially in the past three years. There
has been a corresponding increase in the number of community members seeking services at the Kona
Domestic Violence Shelter. With the increased usage at the shelter, the facility requires more frequent
maintenance, a larger kitchen to accommodate the victim's needs, and private space for the staff to
meet with victims. The long-term goal, for the shelter, is to prepare the victim for self-sufficiency and
independence. Once the victims of domestic violence and their children are safe, transitioning them to
permanent safe housing and providing and linking them to various services to accomplish this becomes
the main focus. In Fiscal Year 2014 the Shelter served 97 unduplicated families comprised of 95 women,
2 men and 68 children.
The County plans to allocate $200,000 of their 2017 CDBG allocation to The Food Basket, Inc. for the
purpose of acquiring refrigerator vehicles to transport perishable food items throughout the island of
Hawaii.
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Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
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 actually
drive to the beaches or areas that the unsheltered homeless stay to deliver hygiene products and advise
them of the support services that are available to them. Hope Services Hawaii, Inc. also advises the
homeless persons to come in so that the can discuss their case management and provide them with
shelter. Hope Services Hawai'i, Inc. also provides meals for the homeless and transportation to
appointments.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The County has a plan to address the emergency shelter, transitional housing and permanent housing
needs of homeless persons in West Hawaii. Recently, the County completed the West Hawaii
Emergency Shelter in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The shelter has 31 rooms available for homeless persons
every night and it is filled to capacity every night.
In December, 2014 the County completed construction of 24 transitional housing units and 72
permanent housing units in the Na Kahua Hale 0 Ulu Wini project in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
The County has 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 delivering 40' x 8' shipping containers that were
converted into 4 micro -housing units each. In addition to providing shelter, the OHCD will be working
with the various service providers and West Hawaii Chronic Homelessness Intervention and
Rehabilitation Project (CHIRP) participants to provide the management of the site in addition to
coordinating the needed health care services for these clients.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
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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 Hawai'i. The rental units provide Section 8 project -based vouchers which will
assist with rental subsidies, which is another program the Office of Housing and Community
Development administers. The goal is to prevent these individuals and families from becoming
homeless again by providing them with case management, counseling and employment and life skills
training. This allows for personal growth, family stability and job opportunities.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly
funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,
foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education, or youth needs.
The County does not have a formal policy for individuals being discharged from publicly funded
institutions and systems of care. These individuals would normally fall under the State's jurisdiction and
we as a County would follow the State's policy. However, under the County's Tenant Based Rental
Assistance (TBRA) program, preference is given to applicants who are homeless, victims of domestic
violence, aged -out foster care youths and families living in a transitional housing program.
Discussion
In respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs, the County is partially
funding, Phase II, of an elderly rental project, that is being developed by Hawaii Island Community
Development Corporation (HICDC), with HOME funds. The Mohouli Neighborhood Heights Senior
Housing Project will be a 120 unit elderly rental project located in Hilo, Hawaii. Phase I of the project
consisting of 60 units, began in April, 2012 and was completed in March, 2014. Phase II of the project
will consist of 30 units and began construction in January, 2017 and completion is scheduled for
December, 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 onsite
of the project. The HIAC would provide an adult day care program to the residents, as well as to other
seniors in the community. The HIAC program would further the health of the seniors by keeping them
engaged, physically and mentally involved, and in the presence of trained personnel that can respond to
their needs. The HIAC provides an adult day care program where elders attend for the day, they have
dignity, spend time with peers in activities of interest and are a part of the community. In the past, the
County has provided CDBG funds for the planning, design, site and infrastructure improvements for the
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HIAC project. In 2015, CDBG funds were provided for foundation and site improvements. 2016 CDBG
funds will be used for the vertical construction of the facility and is scheduled to start in February, 2017
and completion in December, 2017. A portion of the 2017 CDBG funds will be allocated to the Hilo Adult
Day Care project to supplement the vertical construction of the project. Part of the 2017 CDBG funds
will be allocated to the Food Basket, Inc. to acquire refrigerator trucks to transport perishable food
throughout the Big Island. The Kulaimano Elderly Renovations is another project that will be partially
funded with 2017 CDBG funds. Another 2017 CDBG project will be the Boys & Girls Club of the Big
Island which will use CDBG funds for fencing and gym renovations at the Boys & Girls Club. Lastly, the
Residential Repair Program will be utilizing 2017 CDBG funds to rehabilitate owner -occupied homes.
One year goals for the number of households to be provided housing through the use of HOPWA
for:
Short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to prevent homelessness of the
individual or family
Tenant -based rental assistance
Units provided in housing facilities (transitional or permanent) that are being
developed, leased, or operated
Units provided in transitional short-term housing facilities developed, leased, or
operated with HOPWA funds
Total
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AP -75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j)
Introduction
The major obstacles of producing affordable housing are the lack of financial resources, scarcity of
developable land and the lack of infrastructure. The County has identified the following barriers to
continue to address in its quest to provide affordable housing. The following barriers are fees, charges,
exactions, land use regulations, building codes, growth limitations and lack of resources.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
The County will undertake the following to reduce and/or remove affordable housing barriers.
* 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 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 growing needs for long-term services and supports (LTSS) and
Home and Community-based Services (HOBS).
*Collaborate with public and private providers of services to people with the most severe disabilities to
support with the most severe disabilities to 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
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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
The bottom line is that it is very expensive to build homes affordable for very low and low-income
families in Hawaii and 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 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 condition 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, 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
(Al) 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 AI; 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 Hawaii, disability issues are the most common basis for fair housing complaints. On
behalf of the collaborative group, HHFDC contracted with the University of Hawaii'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 actions steps for the next five years that
may help to address the issues. The 2016 Al may be viewed at the County of Hawaii's website:
htto://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/weblink/.aspx?dbid=l&id=85183&pagDocViewe=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
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
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other sources of funds (i.e. USDA, State, County and private) by providing federal funds to subsidize the
cost of housing. Another obstacle is the cost burden that the extremely -low and very -low income
households have to endure for housing in the County. The County hopes to continue funding the Tenant
Based Rental Assistance program (TBRA) with HOME funds to assist these extremely -low and very -low
income households with rental assistance so that they pay less than 30% of their income to housing
costs. Another obstacle is the lack of rental units, throughout the County, for extremely -low and very -
low income households. The County plans to work with management agencies and educate landlords
about the Section 8 Voucher program and the TBRA program.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The County of Hawaii plans to foster and maintain affordable housing for County residents by investing
CDBG funds in renovating an elderly housing project during the 2017 Program Year. High priority
affordable housing program strategies will include Homeowner Repair, Construction of a new Adult Day
Care Facility, Acquisition of refrigerated trucks for emergency food transport for the Food Basket, and
gym renovations and installation of a security fence around the Boys and Girls Club property.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Hawaii 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
available for lead free safe occupancy, thereby, increasing access to housing without LBP
hazards. Through the RRP, the County expects to test approximately 10 homes during 2017.
The other is the County's Section 8 Rental Assistance Payments Program which prohibits rental subsidy
for any unit that is built before 1978 if there is a family member under the age of 6 and the unit contains
peeling paint.
Other actions/plans to be undertaken to reduce lead-based paint hazards include:
• Distribute pamphlets to applicants of the RERP notifying them of potential lead-based paint
hazards; and
• Conduct Clearance testing on homes that was found to have lead under the 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 and very -low income households. This would limit the
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households from paying more than 30% of their income to housing costs. Another program the County
would like to administer is the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) that targets the extremely -low and
very -low income households. The National Housing Trust Fund can be used to acquire, construct or
rehabilitate rental housing and rent to extremely -low and very -low income households. In rural areas
the NHTF law considers households with income below poverty line as very -low income. By
administering the NHTF it will help the County reduce the number of poverty -level families.
In addition, the County is administering the Department of Labor's Workforce Innovation Opportunity
Act (WIOA) program which require a one-stop shop. The one-stop concept allows a client to access
various services from a central location, which includes self-sufficiency and financial literacy
programs. The mandatory partners in the one-stop shop are: WIOA programs, Native American
programs, migrant and seasonal farm worker programs, veteran employment program, adult education,
welfare -to -work, senior community service employment programs, vocational rehabilitation services for
the blind programs, Hawaii Community College and HUD employment and training programs.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The County will continue to participate in: CDBG/HOME Quarterly Coordinator's Meetings which
coordinates state-wide activities and performance measures; the State-wide Continuum of Care group
which meets every other month to collaborate on homeless issues; the Inter -Agency Council on
Homelessness which meets every other month to enable better access to mainstream programs and to
end chronic homelessness; HOME State Recipient Group which meets periodically to coordinate HOME
program and projects; quarterly meeting with Fair Housing Officers from the State and other counties
and State-wide Housing Directors which meets monthly to collaborate on housing issues.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The County will do the following to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies:
• Expand an email list to notify interested citizens and organizations of upcoming events.
• Include video conferencing in its citizen participation activities.
Discussion
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Program Specific Requirements
AP -90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(I)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(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.
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is
as follows:
The County of Hawaii does not use any other forms of investment except those listed in Section
92.205.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used
for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
On Homebuyer activities the County of Hawaii will recapture the total amount of HOME funds
expended for a project when the recipient fails to comply with the terms of its agreement with the
County, or refuses to accept conditions imposed by the County, HHFDC, or HUD; when the recipient
sells or otherwise transfers any real or personal property purchased or constructed with the HOME
funds within the applicable period of affordability; and when the recipient ceases to use the
property constructed, rehabilitated and/or renovated with HOME funds for the applicable period of
affordability, following the issuance of final payment for the project by the County.
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired
with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:
The County of Hawaii adheres to the recapture provisions and recoups the entire amount of the
HOME investment from the homebuyer, if the house does not continue to be the principal residence
of the homebuyer's family for the entire period of affordability.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is
rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that
will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
The County of Hawaii has never used HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily
housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds and has no intention of using HOME funds for this
purpose in the future.
Discussion
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Appendix A: Maps and Charts
2017 Action Plan
hart 1: HOUSING & SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING GOALS
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homage of affordable rental units
or low -/moderate income
households
Provide Tenant Based
Rental Assistance
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
20
20
29
29
20
100 low/mock-rate income households
assisted with ongoing monthly subsidies
X
11R 2
Shortage of affordable rental units
Construct new or
rehabilitate affordable
rental units
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
0
0
0
1
I
2 affordable rental units 140 unit years
ofaffordability)
X
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X
SN 1
Shortage of affordable rental units
for low-income elderlti and special
needs households
Construct new or
rehabilitate affordable
rental units for elderly
and/or special needs
households
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
0
5
3
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0
30 affordable elderly rental units (600
unit years of affordability)
Rehabilitate 36 affordable rental units for
special needs households (540 unit years
of affordability)
X
110 I
Need for education and counseling
for potential homebuyers
Provide homebuyer
education and counseling
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
5
5
5
5
5
25 training sessions of which 50% of the
participants become homeowners, 2%
lake steps to improve purchasing ability=
& 25% decline to purchase
X.
110 2
Shortage of affordable for -sale
housing
1
Construct affordable for-
sale housing
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
10
10
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10
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38 homeownership/for-sale affordable
units (760 unit years of affordability)
constructed
Ss
X
110 3
Lack of financial resources for
low -/moderate- income
households pursuing
homeownership
Rehabilitate homes of low-
/moderate -income
homeowners that address
health and safety
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
10
10
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10
10
50 owner occupied units rehabilitated to
meet health and safety standards
X
X
IIA 1
Appropriate. efficient, and
effective use of funds
Provide effective program
administration
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
n/a
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n/a
n/a
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Meet timeliness requirements in
accordance regulations
nla
nla
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
1IA 2
Appropriateefficient, and
effective use of funds
Conduct !lousing Study to
measure progress and needs
of housing market
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
0
1
0
0
0
Better service community through
program enhancement made possible bit
current data
n/a
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n/a
n/a
n/a
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OBJ Code
PROBLEM/NEED
ACTIVITY
OUTPUT
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INDICATORS
OUTCOME
OBJECTIVE
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Sustainability (3)
Decent Housing (DH)
Econ Opportunity (EO)
Suitable Living Environ
(SL)
FH 1
Lack of community awareness
afhousing rights and resources
Conduct fair
housing training for
non-English
speaking and
limited English
proficiency families
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
1
0
I
0
I
3 training sessions which
will increase awareness of
laws/resources by 50%
X
X
FH 2
Luck of community awareness
of housing rights and resources
Develop video for
RH trainings to
increase awareness
of avenues for
reporting housing
violations
Goal
Funded
Underway
Co'npleled
0
0
1
0
0
1 video which will increase
awareness of avenues for
reporting housing violations
by 20%
X
X
FII 3
Lack of community awareness
of housing rights and resources
Develop a plan to
identify smaller
landlords and
increase
participating in FH
training
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
4
4
4
4
4
20 new landlords will attend
training and 750 will have
increased awareness
X
X
FII 4
Lack of community awareness
of housing rights and resources
Research, develop
and implement a
plan to create and
link FH info to the
count website
Gnal
Funded
Underway
Completed
1141
100
100
100
100
500 hits on the new website
a of which 75% will have
increased awareness
X
X
FII 5
Lack of community awareness
of housing rights and resources
Participate in
periodic meeting
with the other FH
officers
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
3
3
3
3
3
15 meetings
X
X
FI 16
Lack of community awareness
afhousing rights and resources
Conduct FH
training seminars
island -wide
Goal 1
Funded
Underway
Completed I
2
2
2
2
2
10 seminars which will increase
awareness for 75%ofthe
attendees
X
X
F11 7
Luck of community awareness
Provide technical
Support and
Goal
n1a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n=a
75% of calls will have
increased awareness of
X
X
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of housing rights and resources
disseminate FH
information to
100% of calls
referred to County
FH Officer
Funded
Underway
Completed
laws/resources
FII 8
Lack of community awareness
of housing rights and resources
Attend FH training
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
I
0
_
1
_
0
I
3 training sessions for staff
which will increase
knowledge
n/a
1 n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
RI 9
Lack of coordinated, long-
range FII plan
conduct an analysis
of impediments to
identify barriers to
FH
Goal
Funded
Undenvay
Completed
0
1
0
0
0
I studies to determine
progress in removing
barriers and new barriers
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
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OBJ Code
PROBLEM/NEED
ACTIVITY
OUTPUT
2015/16
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INDICATORS
OUTCOME
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No safe place to sleep for
unsheltered homeless
Construct homeless
shelter in West
Goal
funded
0
0
I
0
0
I new shelter will create 32
homeless beds
X
X
Hawai`i
Underway
Cotnplcted
1 IM 2
No safe place to sleep for
victims of domestic violence
Rehabilitate a
homeless shelter for
victims of domestic
violence
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
0
I
0
0
0
1 renovated shelter will benefit
740 households and provide
victims of domestic violence with
overnight shelter
X
X
I IM 3
Inability to obtain federal
funding due to incomplete data
conduct a point in
time count
Goal
funded
1
I
1
1
I
5 studies to determine the
number of homeless persons
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Underway
Completed
,
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Chart 4: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GOALS
OBJ Code
PROBLEM/NEED
ACTIVITY
OUTPUT
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BENEFIT INDICATORS
OUTCOME
OBJECTIVE
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Sustainability (3)
Decent Housing (DH)
Econ Opportunity (EO)
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IN I
Lack of infrastructure to
develop housing
Construct infrastructure
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
1
0
0
I
0
2 infrastructure projects to
enable access to affordable
housing and public facilities
X
X
PF I
Lack of public safety
facilities which protect the
public
Construct fire/police
and/or solid waste
facilities
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
0
0
0
0
1
1 public facilities constructed or
acquired to increase health and
safety of the residents
X
X
PF 2
Lack of accessible public
facilities
Remove architectural
barriers at various
county facilities
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
1
0
2
0
1
4 accessible public facilities
X
X
PF 3
Deteriorated neighborhood
and lack of public facilities
Construct and/or repair
public facilities i.e.
childcare, youth and
senior centers;
healthcare, homeless
and recreation facilities
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
1
1
I
I
1
5 improved public facilities
which will benefit 2,526
low/moderate income people.
X
X
PS I
Lack of transportation
service
Acquire vehicles and
trans services which
provide transport to the
elderly and low income
households
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
0
0
0
1
_
0
1 vehicles will provide additional
transportation services
X
X
EC I
Lack of funds for job training
Provide job training 10
low and moderate
income person
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
0
0
0
0
I
1 job training program which assists
10 persons to gain employment
X
X
CDA
I
Complex rules and
regulations to follow
Provide effective
program administration
in accordance with
rules and regulation
Goal
Funded
Underway
Completed
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5 times the CDBG allocation is
the maximum balance of CDBG
funds unexpended in April of
every year
n=a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
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TABLE 1: Low -/Moderate -income population {2010 Census
Census Tract
% Low/Mod Income
201
49.0%
202
52.5%
203
63.0%
204
42.8%
205
63.:7%
206
;35.4%,
207.01
35.1%
207.02
21.5%
208.01
21.9%
208.02
32.8%
209
26.9%
210.03
49.3%
210.05
59.7%_:,
210.10
55.1%
210=.11'
46.2%
210.13
47.7%
211.01
56.5%
211.06
50.5%
212.02
59.1%
213
36.9%
214.02
36.5%
215.02
30.3%
215.09
90.7%
215.07
28.9%
215.09
34.2%
216.01
30.9%
216.09
30.2%
217.02
20.5%
217.04
24.9%
218
36.2%
219.02
29.1%
220
93.6%
221.02
16.3%,,
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TABLE 2: Race and Ethnicity Distribution (2010 Census
Race
Population
Percent
White
62,348
33.7%
Black or African American
1,020
0.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native
869
0.5%
Asian
41,050
22.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
22,389
12.1%
Other single race
2,868
1.5%
Black or African American and While
509
0.3°o
American Indian or Alaska Native and White
2,147
1.2%
Asian and White
8,918
4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native and Black
or African American
474
0.3%
Other races of two or more
42,487
22.9910
Total
185,079
100.0°0
Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
21,383
11.6°1'o
Not Hispanic or Latino
163,696
88A%
Total
185,079
100.0%
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/434 en Kotula
CT 216
3625% LM
Kawaihae
CT 2 17 04
2492% =1A
Wavnea
CT 2"02
20564 LM
Kataoa
CT 215 OT
2649%L>L1
Forth Kona
CT 215 02
30-3554 LL
Keaiakena
C 215 4
403:U
See INSET MAPA
Honoka a-Kukuitsai
Cr 219.02
29.19% LL
Paaunau-PaIu o
CT 220
4389% L14
Noah Hio
CT 221,02
'826% LAI
N.4
443/41.47,,13,
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41Ir
&44-
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56.54% UM
Pahoa
CT 211 06
5,31" 5% LAI
COUNTY OF HAWAII
ISLAND MAP
LowiMod Income Areas
by Census Tracts
Paoslcou
Cr 201
49.055, LAI
See INSET MAP C
F1de
CT 20L02
52.54% uM
CT21_12
4773% L-
Ifawalian Paradise Park
CT 210.05
59.TO% L!M
South Kor
CT 213
3445 LAI
Volcano Ut View
CT 210 11
48255; LAI
Kau
CT 212.02
59.11% LAI
Ameba
CT 21003
4536'r.L Li
Lipper Puna
CT 210.10
55.11% UM
Low/Mod Income Household Areas
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Information abased on 2010 Census
COUNTY OF HAWAII
INSET MAP A
Low/Mod Income Areas
by Census Tracts
Information based on 2010 Census
COUNTY OF HAWAII
INSET OF MAP C
Low/Mod Income Areas
by Census Tracts
Keawkahs-Panaewa
CT 206
35.47% LIM
Fea ihai
CTS
26.94% LIM
Low/Mod Income Household Areas
QUM Income Census Tracts
1--1 Nan UM Census Tracts
n 7
Information is baf d on 2010 Census
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COUNTY OF HAWAII
ACTION PLAN CDBG PROJECTS
FOR 2017
ISLAND -WIDE:
Residartiat Repair Program
Food Basket
Emergency Food Transport
Aquisition
Low/Mod Income Household Areas
® L/M Income Census Tracts
Non LM Income Census Tracts
Information is based on 2010 Census
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Appendix B:
Needs Consultations and Comments, Public
Notices, and Approvals
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Needs Consultations and Comments:
Feedback from the surveys distributed and input on needs from the public hearings are
summarized below:
Housing:
• Affordable rental housing
• Affordable for -sale housing
• Affordable housing for persons with special needs
• Affordable and appropriate housing for persons with mental illness
• Affordable housing for persons with developmental and physical disabilities
• Elderly housing
• Service worker housing (West Hawai' i)
• Self -Help housing
• Home -financing options for low-income families
• Rehabilitation loans
Homeless:
• Emergency shelter (West Hawaii)
• Transitional housing for victims of domestic violence
• Transitional housing for families
Self-esteem and life planning training
Parent education programs
• Decrease in housing barriers
• Appropriate support services to retain housing
• Homeless prevention (rental deposit, rental assistance)
• Improved methods of data collection
• Partnerships established to end homelessness
Community Development:
• Vocational job training
• Homebuyer counseling
• Employment development centers
• Community centers
• Senior centers
• Youth centers
• Public safety facilities
• Rural healthcare facilities
• Fire stations, equipment and rescue/emergency medical coverage
• Enhanced solid waste management facilities
• Development of new park sites
• Enhancement of existing park sites
• Removal of Architectural Barriers
• Infrastructure to adhere to County building code
• Off-site infrastructure
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• On-site infrastructure
• Funding for soft costs
• Transportation vehicles
• Neighborhood center for educational purposes
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PUBLIC NOTICE ON PUBLIC MEETINGS
And REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
For COUNTY OF HAWAII -s 2017
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
The County of Hawaii's Office of Housing & Community Development
(OHCD) is currently planning for its 2017 Consolidated/Action Plan
process for the aforementioned program.
As required by federal regulations,,. the County will hold a series of
public hearings and has selected the following locations and times
in an effort to encourage comments and views from persons of very
low and moderate income.
Date:
Time:
Place,
Date
Time:
Place:
Date:
Time:
Place:
PAHALA PUBLIC HEARING
October 10, 2016
10:00 a.m.
Pahala Community Center
KONA PUBLIC HEARING
October 13, 2016
10:00 a.m.
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy.
Mayor's Office Conference
Room, 2nd Floor
PAHOA PUBLIC HEARING
October 10, 2016
2:30 p.m.
Pahoa Community Center
HONOKA'A PUBLIC HEARING
October 11, 2016
10:00 a.m.
Honoka`a Gym/MPR Room
HILO PUBLIC HEARING
October 14, 2016
10:00 a.m.
1990 Kino'ole Street
Existing Housing Conference Room
The purpose of the public hearings is to hear views and comments
from citizens an housing and community development needs and the
past performance of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development's (HUD's) CDBG Program.
The County encourages its citizens, especially persons of low and
moderate income, minorities and non-English speaking persons, as
well as persons with disabilities, to attend the public hearings and
share their comments and views.
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Persons requiring special needs (i.e., sign language or bilingual
interpreters) may call the OHCD at V/TT 961-8379 at least seven (7)
days prior to the hearings so arrangements may be made to
accommodate them. Citizens who are unable to attend these hearings
may submit or fax (808/961-8685) testimony pertaining to their
housing and community development needs by October 14,,. 2016 to Susan
K. Akiyama, Housing Administrator, Office of Housing and Community
Development, 50 Wailuku Drive, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.
After the public hearing,, OHCD staff will be available to discuss
the procedures and guidelines for applying for the County's 2017
CDBG program. OHCD staff will provide technical assistance to
groups/agencies requesting assistance in developing proposals.
2017 CDBG PROJECT PROPOSAL FORMS
The County's five-year 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan (CP) describes
the County's housing and community development needs, funding plans,
priorities and objectives, and includes the County's Annual Action
Plan for the use of CDBG Program funds. The County of Hawaii is,
therefore, seeking eligible applicants to submit project proposals
to be included in its 2017 Annual Action Plan to HUD.
The County expects to receive approximately $2,500,000 for its CDBG
Program.
In order to receive federal funding all applicants will be required
to have a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
number and be actively registered with current information in the
Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to applying for CDBG
funding. The applicant will have to submit proof that they have a
DUNS number and are actively registered in the CCR system with their
project proposal packet.
Project proposals submitted to the OHCD must comply with the program
criteria, meet eligibility requirements, program objectives, and be
consistent with the County's priorities and objectives as contained
in the County's 2015-2019 CP.
All original project proposals and two (2) copies must be received
by 4:30 p.m. on January 11, 2017, by the OHCD, 50 Wailuku Drive,
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-2456 or OHCD Kona Office,
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740.
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The proposal forms and federal guidelines covering the eligible
activities will be available at the public hearings and at the
following locations beginning October 17, 2016, Monday through
Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on holidays. Proposal forms
will also be mailed, upon request, after October 17, 2016.
OFFICE OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Hilo Armory
50 Wailuku Drive
Hilo, Hawai'i 96720
Phone: 961-8379
OFFICE OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
West Hawai'i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy.
Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740
Phone: 323-4305
In addition, copies of the County's current CP; Citizen
Participation Plan and past performance of CDBG funds are also
available at the Office of Housing and Community Development, 50
Wailuku Drive, Hilo, Hawaii.
A brief description of the CDBG Program are as follows:
Community Development Block Grant Program:
Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Public
Law 93-383) created the CDBG Program, which became effective January
1, 1974. Under the CDBG Program, a community is able t develop a
flexible, locally designed comprehensive community development
strategy in order to address the program's primary objective:
"...development of viable urban communities, by providing decent
housing and suitable living environments and
expanding economic opportunities principally for persons of low and
moderate income.'
Under the CDBG program, grants or loan assistance may be used by
eligible public agencies, private non-profit organizations, and
Community Based Development Organizations (CBDO), (non-profit
organization) for the following activities provided that these
activities either 1) principally benefit low and moderate income
families, 2) aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and
blight, or 3) meet other community development needs having a
particular urgency.
Range of Eligible Activities for the use of CDBG Program Funds:
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* Acquisition of real
property.
* Acquisition, construction,
reconstruction,
rehabilitation or
installation of public
facilities.
* Provision of public
services, provided it
a new service or a
quantifiable increase
a service now being
provided and does not
exceed 15% of the County's
allocation.
* Payment of the non-federal
share in connection with
other federal programs
undertaken as part of the
development program.
* Assist privately owned
utilities.
* Code enforcement in
deteriorated areas expected,
together with public
improvements and services,
to arrest the area's
decline.
is
in
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Disposition of real property.
Clearance, demolition and
removal of buildings and
improvements.
Interim assistance to immedi-
ately arrest deterioration and
alleviate emergency conditions.
Urban renewal completion.
Relocation payments.
Loss of rental income incurred
in holding housing units for
displacees.
Removal of material and archi-
tectural barriers restricting
mobility of elderly and disabled
persons.
Historic preservation.
Assistance to sub -recipients to
carry out activities listed.
Renovation of closed school
buildings.
Micro enterprise assistance.
Planning activities.
Rehabilitation of privately
owned building and low income
public housing.
OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COUNTY OF HAWAII
By: Susan K. Akiyama
Housing Administrator
William P. Kenai, Mayor
County of Hawai'i
(Hawai'i Tribune -Herald: Oct. 3, 2016)
(West Hawai'i Today. Oct,. 3, 2016)
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COUNTY OF HAWAII
CONSOLIDATED PLAN NEEDS SURVEY FOR
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PART I. ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION
1) Organization Name:
Address:
Phone: Fax:
Person completing this form:
2) Is your organization incorporated: Yes ❑
3) Is your organization a: (Check all that apply)
❑ 501(c)(3) Non -Profit
El Trade or Professional Organization ❑
❑ Other (Please Specify):
E-mail:
Date:
No ❑
Government
Advocacy Group
4) El Hawai`i Resident
5) What is your organization's geographic area? (choose one)
❑ Hawai`i
❑ Statewide
❑ Specific Communities, Please specify:
6) What is your organization's primary purpose or function? (Choose one)
Services provider
Advocacy group
Homeless shelter provider
Homeless service provider
For-profit business
❑ Other, Please specify:
O Neighborhood association
❑ Trade association
O Non-profit housing developer
❑ For-profit housing developer
7) What is your organization's primary constituency? (Check all that apply)
Neighborhood residents
Homeless persons
Persons with disabilities
Persons with AIDS
Mobility impaired
Chronically mentally ill
Developmentally disabled
❑ Other, please specify:
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Homeowners
Elderly population
Low-income persons (<80% of MFI)
Very low income persons (<50% of MFI)
Veterans
Renters
Public Housing residents
PART IL GENERAL PRIORITIES
Based on the constituency your organization serves; please indicate what you believe is the relative
priority for each broad type of housing, homelessness, and community development need by checking
the appropriate box.
Indicate whether that category of need is, in your opinion, I) Highest Relative Need compared to all
the others, 2) Above Average Relative Need compared to others, 3) about Average Relative Need
compared to all others, 4) Below Average Need compared to all others, or 5) the Lowest Relative Need
compared to all others.
Also, if you have any data or additional information which supports your ranking which you would
Iike us to consider, please enclose it with your response to this survey.
Needs Category
Highest
Relative
Need
Above
Average
Need
Average
Relative
Need
Below
Average
Need
Lowest
Relative
Need
(1) Housing
❑❑ ❑❑❑ ❑❑ 0000❑
❑❑ ❑❑❑ ❑❑ 0000❑
Rental Housing
❑
❑
Homeowner Housing
■
■
■
(2) Special Needs Housing
(Non- Homeless)
Elderly
❑
❑
❑
Persons with AIDS
❑
❑
❑
Persons with Disabilities
❑
❑
❑
(3) Homelessness
Homeless Individuals
❑
❑
❑
Homeless Families
❑
❑
❑
(4) Community Development
Economic Development
❑
❑
■
Public Facilities
❑
❑
❑
Infrastructure
❑
❑
❑
Public Services
■
❑
■
Neighborhood Planning
❑
■
■
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PART III. SPECIFIC PRIORITIES
In this section, the County is looking for more detailed input regarding specific needs and priorities as
they relate to the general categories identified in Part [I of this survey. If you feel that you or your
organization is unable or unqualified to give an informed opinion on the relative needs within any of
these more specific categories, just check off the box at the top of the survey table marked "Unable to
Judge Relative Needs".
Based on the constituency your organization serves, please indicate what you believe is the relative
priority for each specific need by checking the appropriate box. Indicate whether that type of need is,
in your opinion, 1) Highest Relative Need compared to all others, 2) Above Average Relative Need
compared to all others, 3) about Average Relative Need compared to all others, 4) Below Average
Need compared to all others, or 5) the Lowest Relative Need compared to all others.
Rental Housing Needs by Household Type
Unable to Judge Relative Needs
Renter Housing by Household Type
Non -Elderly 1 -person households
Small Families (2-4 persons)
Large Families (5+persons)
Elderly (1 or 2 person households)
Other renters (e.g. unrented 2+
person households)
Highest
Relative
Need
Above
Average
Need
0
0
Average
Relative
Need
0
Below
Average
Need
Lowest
Relative
Need
Rental Housing Needs by Income Level
Unable to Judge Relative Needs
Renter Housing by Annual
Household Income
Highest
Relative
Need
Above
Average
Need
Average
Relative
Need
Below
Average
Need
Lowest
Relative
Need
Extremely low income
■
❑
■
❑
❑
Very low income
■
❑
0
0
0
Low income
❑
0
0
❑
0
Moderate income
❑
❑
❑
❑
0
Middle income
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
Upper income
❑
0
❑
0
❑
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Homeowner Housing Needs by Household Type
❑ Unable to Judge Relative Needs
Homeowner Housing By Type
Highest
Relative
Need
Above
Average
Need
Average
Relative
Need
Below
Average
Need
Lowest
Relative
Need
First-time Homebuyers (all)
❑
0
0
■
❑
Elderly Homeowners
❑
❑
■
■
0
Families (2+ related persons)
❑
❑
0
•
❑
Non -Elderly (1 -person household)
❑
❑
❑
❑
■
Other homeowners (unrelated 2+
person households)
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
Homeowner Housing Needs by Income Level
❑ Unable to Judge Relative Needs
Homeowner Housing By Annual
Household Income
Highest
Relative
Need
Above
Average
Need
Average
Relative
Need
Below
Average
Need
Lowest
Relative
Need
Extremely low income
❑
❑EIDE❑❑
❑❑❑❑❑❑
❑❑❑❑❑❑
■
Very low income
❑
0
Low income
■
❑
Moderate income
❑
❑
Middle income
❑
❑
Upper income
❑
❑
Special Needs Housing (Non -Homeless)
❑ Unable to Judge Relative Needs
Special Needs Housing By Sub-
Population Type
Highest
Relative
Need
Above
Average
Need
Average
Relative
Need
Below
Average
Need
Lowest
Relative
Need
Elderly (all)
❑❑D❑ ❑❑❑❑❑❑❑
■
❑
❑
❑
Frail Elderly
0
❑
0
0
Developmentally Disable
❑
❑
❑
0
Physically Disable
❑
❑
■
0
Chronic Substance Abuse
❑
1
■
❑
Seriously Mentally III
❑
❑
1
❑
Dually Diagnosed (Substance
❑
❑
❑
❑
Abuse & Mentally Ill)
Veterans
0
0
0
❑
Persons with HIVAIDS
❑
❑
❑
■
Youth (<18 yrs. Old)
❑
❑
■
■
Victims of Domestic Violence
❑
0
0
■
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Homeless Needs by Population and Sub -Population
Unable to Jud>:e Relative Needs
Homeless Population and
Sub -Population Type
Highest
Relative
Need
Above
Average
Need
Average
Relative
Need
Below
Average
Need
Lowest
Relative
Need
(1) General Population
0000 0000❑❑❑ ❑❑
0000❑❑❑ 00❑
❑❑❑ 0000❑❑❑
Individuals
❑
❑
❑
•
Families with Children
❑
■
■
❑
(2) Specific Sub -Populations
0
(2) Supportive Services
Elderly (all)
❑
❑
❑
❑
Frail Elderly
❑
❑
❑
❑
Developmentally Disabled
❑
0
❑
0
Physically Disabled
❑
❑
0
0
Chronic Substance Abuse
■
❑
0
❑
Seriously Mentally 111
❑
0
0
■
Dually Diagnosed (Substance
❑
❑
❑
❑
Abuse & MentalIy [11)
Veterans
❑
❑
■
■
Persons with HIV/AIDS
❑
■
❑
■
Youth (<18 yrs. Old)
0
■
0
0
Victims of Domestic Violence
❑
❑
❑
0
Unmet Needs of the Homeless by Type of Need
❑ Unable to Judge Relative Needs
Type of Unmet Homeless Needs
Highest
Relative
Need
Above
Average
Need
Average
Relative
Need
Below
Average
Need
Lowest
Relative
Need
(1) Shelter & Housing
0000❑❑❑ 00❑
❑❑❑ 0000❑❑❑
Emergency Shelter
❑
0
0
Transitional Housing
0
■
0
Permanent Housing
0
■
0
(2) Supportive Services
Job Training
❑
❑
❑
Case Management
0
0
❑
Childcare
❑
❑
■
Substance Abuse Treatment
■
❑
■
Mental Health Care
■
0
0
Housing Search & Placement
❑
❑
❑
Life Skills Training
❑
❑
❑
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Community Development Needs: Economic Development
Unable to Judse Relative Needs
Economic Development
Highest
Relative
Need
Above
Average
Need
Average
Relative
Need
Below
Average
Need
Lowest
Relative
Need
Commercial/Industrial Acquisition
❑
❑
❑
0
❑
Rehabilitation/New Construction
❑
❑
❑
❑
Health Facilities
Direct Financial Assistance
0
❑
0
0
0
(Business Loans)
❑
❑
Youth Centers
❑
■
Brownfield's Remediation
❑
❑
0
❑
■
(Clean up of Contaminated Sites)
Senior Centers
0
0
❑
❑
Micro -Enterprise Assistance
❑
❑
0
■
❑
Business Technical Assistance
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Community Development Needs: Public Facilities
Unable to Judge Relative Needs
Public Facilities
Highest
Relative
Need
Above
Average
Need
Average
Relative
Need
Below
Average
Need
Lowest
Relative
Need
Neighborhood Facilities
0
0
❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑
0
0
Parks/Recreational Facilities
❑
❑
❑
❑
Health Facilities
❑
❑
0
0
Parking Facilities
0
0
❑
❑
Youth Centers
❑
■
0
❑
Child Care Centers
❑
❑
❑
0
Senior Centers
0
0
❑
❑
Historic Preservation
❑
❑
❑
❑
(Non -Residential Buildings)
Community Development Needs: Infrastructure
❑ Unable to Judge Relative Needs
Infrastructure
Highest
Relative
Need
Above
Average
Need
Average
Relative
Need
Below
Average
Need
Lowest
Relative
Need
Water/Sewer Improvements
0
❑
■
0
0
Solid Waste Disposal
0
❑
❑
0
❑
Flood Drain Improvements
❑
❑
0
0
0
Infrastructure for Econ. Development
0
❑
0
0
❑
Street Improvements
❑
❑
0
❑
❑
Sidewalk Improvements
❑
■
❑
❑
❑
Removal of Architectural Barriers
❑
❑
❑
0
❑
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Community Development Needs: Public Services
Unable to Jude Relative Needs
Public Services
Highest
Relative
Need
Above
Average
Need
Average
Relative
Need
Below
Average
Need
Lowest
Relative
Need
Handicapped Services
0
0
0
❑
❑DEED❑DEED❑
Transportation Services
❑
❑
■
❑
Substance Abuse Services
❑
❑
0
❑
Employment Services
❑
0
❑
0
Health Services
❑
0
❑
0
Mental Health Services
❑
❑
❑
❑
Crime Awareness
0
❑
❑
■
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Return Survey to:
Office of Housing & Community Development
50 Wailuku Drive
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Or email to:
ohcdcdbg@co.hawaii.hi.us
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Appendix C:
Monitoring Plan
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This section describes the standards and procedures by which the County uses to monitor
activities carried out in furtherance of its CP. The intent is to ensure the long-term
compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including the comprehensive
planning requirements.
Upon approval of the CDBG and HOME program funds, the County of Hawai' i meets
with each recipient. During this meeting, the County explains the contents of the
agreement and all of the requirements for the specific project. The County has developed
various checklists (bid, construction, labor standards, acquisition, etc.) that are distributed
to each recipient.
The checklist indicates the process and the documentation requirements. The checklist
also requires that the County approve agreements, documents, notices, etc. prior to its use
or execution. This ensures that the documents meet the federal requirements of the
program. Recipients are required to submit all executed and completed documents to the
County for its files. Recipients are also subject to audits and monitoring visits by
auditors and HUD. This is an ongoing process. The County works with the recipient
through every step of the project. Training and technical assistance is done immediately
if errors or non-compliance are found.
For projects involved with facility rehabilitation or construction, the County conducts site
visits to verify work progress, to conduct labor interviews, and verify project progress
payments.
In addition, the agreement executed between the County and recipient requires the
recipient to submit monthly status reports to the County.
This ongoing monitoring process is preferred to the usual monitoring and audit of
projects during the middle or at the completion of the project. This system enables the
County to work with the recipients through every step of the project implementation.
The process ensures compliance prior to executing any actions, instead of reviewing files
after the fact.
For the HOME Investment Partnership Program, the County is responsible for monitoring
the County of Hawaii HOME Projects. The County provides technical assistance and
monitoring during project development and implementation, as well as during the
appropriate period of affordability. The County maintains documentation of its project
monitoring for review by the State during their monitoring of the County's HOME
Program.
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Appendix D:
Citizen Participation Plan
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
A Plan for Citizen Input and Involvement in the
Community Development Block Grant
HOME Investment Partnership Programs
of the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
County of Hawai' i
Office of Housing and Community Development
50 Wailuku Drive
Hilo, Hawai' i 96720
Telephone: (808) 961-8379
Approved: January 13, 1995
Amended: May 6, 1998
Amended: December 15, 2009
Amended: May 15, 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
II. ENCOURAGEMENT OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
A. Public Notices
B. Public Hearings/Meetings
C. Public Comment Period
II1. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
IV. PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION
V. COMPLAINTS OR GRIEVANCE
VL SCHEDULE
VII. CRITERIA FOR AMENDMENT TO CONSOLIDATED PLAN
EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT 1 mm. CONSOLIDATED/ACTION PLAN AND CDBG'HOME
APPLICATION SCHEDULE
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I. INTRODUCTION
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, established by Congress
through the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The
purpose of the CDBG Program is to provide decent housing, a suitable living
environment, and expand economic opportunities, principally for persons of low
and moderate income. The County has received CDBG funds from 1976 to the
present.
In order for the County to receive its annual CDBG grant and in an effort to
coordinate and condense the planning and application aspects of the CDBG
Program, HUD has replaced the past CDBG application process with the
submission of the Consolidated Plan. The County's Consolidated Plan also serves
as an information resource for the State of Hawai'i's Consolidated Plan submission
and application for funding under HUD's HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)
Program.
The Consolidated Plan is a single plan which will describe the County's needs,
priorities, funding plans, proposed projects and certify compliance with CDBG
Program requirements. The Consolidated Plan covers a five (5) year period. In
addition, the County's Consolidated Plan also includes the County's HOME
Projects for information purposes.
In addition, Section 104 (a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974, as amended, requires that the County certify and now adopt as part of the
Consolidated Plan process a detailed citizen participation plan which shall contain
the following:
Provides for and encourages citizens participation in the development of the
Consolidated Plan, any substantial amendments to the Plan and past
performances report of CDBG activities, with particular emphasis on
participation by persons of low and moderate income, residents of slum and
blighted areas, low and moderate income neighborhoods, minorities and
non-English Speaking persons and persons with disabilities in which CDBG
funds are proposed to be used;
2. Encourages the consultation with public housing authorities with emphasis
for participation of residents of public and assist housing developments in
developing and implementing the Consolidated Plan as well as to obtain
views on housing and community development needs and non -housing
development needs;
3. Provides citizens, units of local government and other interested parties on
the amount of funds available, range of eligible activities, plans to minimize
displacement and the amount of CDBG funds that will benefit low and
moderate income persons;
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4. Provides citizens with reasonable and timely access to public meetings,
information, and availability of the Consolidated Plan, substantial
amendments and performance records relating to the grantee's proposed use
of funds and actual use of the funds;
5. Provides for technical assistance to groups, representative of persons of low
and moderate income that requests such assistance in developing proposals
and questions related to housing and community development needs,
proposed activities, and program performance;
6. Provides public notices for public hearings to obtain citizens' views and to
respond to proposals and questions at all stages of the CDBG process,
including at least the development of needs, priorities, goals and the review
of proposed activities, and the review of program performance, which
hearings shall be held after adequate notice and times and locations
convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries and with accommodations for
the disabled;
7. Provides for a timely written answer to written complaints and grievances,
within fifteen (15) working days, where practicable;
8. Identifies how the needs of non-English speaking residents will be met in
the case of public hearings where a significant number of non-English
speaking residents can be reasonably expected to participate.
a. Provide for person with special needs may request reasonable
accommodations to participate in hearings (e.g., large print, taped
materials, sign language, interpreter, or translator for non-English
speaking participants, at least seven (7) days prior to the public
hearings).
This Citizen Participation Plan describes how the County will comply with the
above requirements to keep the public informed of CDBG/HOME programs,
projects, and activities and provide the opportunity for public input. All citizens,
including the elderly, minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of low and
moderate income, and members of the business community, civic groups,
community associations, public agencies, and ethnic -cultural groups, are
encouraged to give input to the CDBG/HOME Programs.
II. ENCOURAGEMENT OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Citizens will be encouraged to be involved in all stages of the Consolidated Plan
Process. Citizens may submit their views and priorities by calling, faxing, and
writing or speaking directly to staff of the Office of Housing and Community
Development at: 1) public hearings, 2) public meetings, 3) during public comment
periods, and/or 4) at any time during the year. Citizens will be informed of such
opportunities for input through public notices.
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A. Public Notices
Public notices will appear in newspaper(s) of general circulation and the
County website to:
1) Announce the location & purpose of the public hearings, amount of
federal assistance, range of activities that may be undertaken with
CDBGHOME funds, including the estimated amount that will
benefit persons of low- and moderate income and availability of
CDBG,HOME proposals to the public;
2) Announce the participation in the development of the Consolidated
Plan and any substantial amendments to the Consolidated Plan;
3) Announce the availability of the Citizen Participation Plan for public
review and comment;
4) Announce the availability of the draft Consolidated Plan for public
review and comment;
5) Announce the meeting of the County Housing Agency;
6) Announce the meeting of the Hawai'i County Council;
7) Announce the availability of the final Consolidated Plan; and
8) Announce the availability of the Consolidated Annual Performance
Evaluation Report.
Public hearing notices will also state that the OHCD will provide bilingual
opportunities to persons or groups who speak and/or read a primary
language other than English upon request by the person or group. In
addition, the OHCD will provide services of an interpreter for the hearing
impaired, large print and taped materials upon request by the person or
group.
The public hearings will be held at a location that is accessible to persons
with disabilities and at a time and location convenient to potential and actual
beneficiaries. The public hearings may be conducted via video
conferencing.
Citizen or groups are requested to call at least a week prior to the hearing so
arrangements can be made.
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B. Public Hearings/Meetings
Public hearing(s) will be held to hear citizens' housing and community
development needs, comments on the progress of past CDBG/HOME
projects, Consolidated Plan and Citizen Participation Plan, and to explain
the Consolidated Plan Process.
A public meeting will be held by the Hawai'i County Housing Agency
(HCHA))Finance Committee (FC) for the purpose of approving projects
submitted on the Consolidated Plan for which the Office of Housing and
Community Development is recommending CDBG/HOME funding through
its annual Action Plan. Following the action of the HCHA/FC, a public
meeting of the Hawai'i County Council will be held to authorize the Mayor
to sign and submit the County's Consolidated Plan and/or its Action Plan to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These
public meetings shall be held in Hilo at the Hawai`i County Council room,
unless otherwise announced.
A public notice will be published and meeting agendas will be posted at the
Hawaii County Council room at least seven (7) days prior to the public
meetings. These public meetings are open to the public. Interested persons
will have an opportunity to submit data, views or arguments in writing as
well as provide oral testimony on the proposed CDBG/HOME activities.
Any comments or views expressed at the public meeting will be considered
for relevance and incorporated or attached into the Consolidated Plan,
and/or Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER).
C. Public Comment Period
In addition to the opportunity to present comments at public hearings and
public meetings„ citizens will have the opportunity to comment on: I) the
draft Citizen Participation Plan, Consolidated Plan and/or Action Plan prior
to its submittal to the HCHA/FC and County Council, and 2) the proposed
CAPER Reports prior to its submittal to HUD. Public comment periods
shall not be less than 30 days for the draft Consolidated Plan and any
substantial amendment to the Consolidated Plan; not less than one week for
the final Consolidated Plan, Citizen Participation Plan; and 15 days for
CAPER Reports.
III. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Technical assistance will be provided by the staff of the Office of Housing and
Community Development (OHCD) to any groups of persons requesting assistance
in developing CDBG/HOME project proposals. OHCD staff will also be available
to answer questions and to provide assistance during the public hearings and/or
meetings.
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IV. PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION
In order to provide opportunities for citizens, public agencies and other interested
parties to participate in the Consolidated Plan Process, the County will publish
public notices to notify all interested parties on the various stages of the
Consolidated Plan. In addition, a summary of the proposed Consolidated Plan will
also be published and available for comment. CDBG/HOME proposal forms and
Federal guidelines covering eligible activities will be available at the public
hearings and at the following locations Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., except holidays.
Office of Housing and
Community Development
(Hilo Armory)
50 Wailuku Drive
Hilo, Hawai' i 96720-2456
Phone: 961-8379
Office of Housing and
Community Development
(West Hawaii Civic Center)
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy
Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740
Phone: 323-4305
The draft/proposed and final Consolidated Plan as well as the Action Plans will also
be available on the County of Hawaii Web Site for review.
V. COMPLAINTS OR GRIEVANCE
Citizens may submit complaints or grievances regarding the Consolidated Plan
process by writing to the Office of Housing and Community Development. The
Office will make every reasonable attempt to provide a written response to any
written complaint or grievance within 15 working days of its receipt.
All comments and/or opinions received will be considered for relevance when
preparing the final Consolidated/Action Plan, any amendments to the Plan, or
performance reports. A summary of comments will be attached to the final
Consolidated/Action Plan, amendments to the Plan, or performance reports.
VI. SCHEDULE
Exhibit 1 is a sample schedule for the Consolidated Plan which reflects the
foregoing provisions.
VII. CRITERIA FOR AMENDMENT TO CONSOLIDATED PLAN
The County will determine the necessity to amend its approved
Consolidated/Action Plan whenever it is presented with the following decisions:
1. Makes a change in its allocation priorities or changes its method of
distribution of funds;
2. Carries out a new activity not previously described in the approved Action
Plan; or
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3. Changes the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity.
The County will determine whether a change or amendment is substantial in nature
as it relates to changes in purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity.
The County's basis for a substantial change will hinder on whether the activity
continues to assist the original beneficiaries.
Should the County determine that an amendment is substantial in nature, then a
public notice will be published for thirty (30) days to receive comments on the
substantial amendment before the amendment is implemented. Subsequently, if an
amendment is not substantial in nature then a public notice will be published for a
two (2) week comment period to inform citizens of the County's amendment(s) to
the plan.
In situations where there is a surplus of CDBG/HOME funds which will be
transferred to existing approved projects to offset project deficits, the County will
not publish a public notice to announce these transfer of funds.
In cases of emergencies and/or in situations as declared by the Mayor, or in his
absence his authorized representative, to be of particular urgency because existing
conditions pose a serious and immediate hazard or threat to the health and welfare
of the public which is a direct result from flooding, tidal wave (tsunami),
earthquake, or other natural causes, the County will utilize its unencumbered
CDBG funds for eligible CDBG/HOME activities as determined by the OHCD, to
alleviate these threatening conditions. Due to the immediate urgency of these
situations, the County will at a later date publish a public notice to inform its
citizens of the actual expenditure of these CDBG funds.
In all case scenarios above, the County will submit a description of its
amendment(s) to HUD on its proposed changes.
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EXHIBIT 1
"SAMPLE"
CONSOLIDATED/ACTION PLAN AND
CDBG/HOME APPLICATION SCHEDULE
DATE TASK
(Month, Day, Year)
(Month, Day, Year)
Public hearing to hear the Housing & Community
Development needs and explain the application
procedures, and Consolidated/Action Plan process.
Hilo: County Council Room,
Pahala Community Center,
Honoka'a: Honoka'a Gym,
Pahoa: Neighborhood Center,
(Time, a.m./p.m.)
(Time, a.m./p.m.)
(Time, a.m./p.m.)
(Time, a.m./p.m.)
(Month, Day, Year) CDBG/HOME Project proposals due to the OHCD
(Month, Day, Year) OHCD to review, rank, and select CDBG/HOME Projects
for the County's Consolidated/Action Plan to HUD.
(Month, Day, Year) OHCD to draft the County's proposed
Consolidated/Action Plan
(Month, Day, Year) Public notice appears in newspapers, announcing the
availability of the proposed Consolidated/Action
Plan for public review and comment
(Month, Day, Year) Comment period for the County's proposed
Consolidated/Action Plan (30 days required).
(Month, Day, Year) Deadline to submit documents for Hawai"i County
Housing Agency (HCHA) Finance Committee (FC) meeting
(Month, Day, Year) HCHAIFC meeting to approve projects
(Month, Day, Year) Deadline to submit documents for Hawaii County
Council meeting
(Month, Day, Year)
(Month, Day, Year)
Council meeting to authorize Mayor to sign and submit the County's
ConsoIidated/Action Plan to HUD
Obtain Mayor's signature
(Month, Day, Year) Public Notice appears in newspapers summarizing the final
Consolidated/Action Plan
(Month, Day, Year) Consolidated/Action Plan due
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Many elements of this document may be completed electronically,
however a signature must be manually applied and the document must be submitted
in a f er form to the Field Office.
NON -STATE GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated
plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which
means it will conduct an analysis of Impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take
appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and
maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as
amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential
antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding
under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying
the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;
2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about -
a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
b. The grantee's policy of maintaining a druggree workplace;
c. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the
workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given
a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment
under the grant, the employee will -,
a. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
b. Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute
occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction;
5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph
4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of
convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other
designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has
designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification
number(s) of each affected grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph
4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted
a. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination,
consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
b. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation
program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or
other appropriate agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of
paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
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Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
8. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member
of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress
in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making
of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement;
9. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection
with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit
Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with
its instructions; and
10. 1t will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants,
and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all
subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable)
and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding,
In accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA
funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and
implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
H Kim
Name
Mayor, County of Hawai' i
Title
25 Au uni Street
Address
Hilo Hawaii, 96720
City/State/Zip
808/961-8211
Telephone Number
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Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies
community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community
development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons
of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
11. Maximum Feasible Priority - With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it
certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities
which benefit low and moderate income families or aid In the prevention or elimination of slums or
blight. The Action Plan may also Include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet
other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a
serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources
are not available);
12. Overall Benefit - The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during
program year(s) 2017, 2018, 2019, (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three
specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate Income in a
manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit
such persons during the designated period;
13. Special Assessments - It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public Improvements assisted
with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against
properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or
assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public Improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue
sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public
improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with
CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or
assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue
sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties
owned and occupied by moderate income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be
made against the property for public Improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the
jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force — It has adopted and is enforcing;.
14. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction
against any individuals engaged in nonviolent civil rights demonstrations; and
15. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from
a facility or location which is the subject of such nonviolent civil rights demonstrations within its
jurisdiction;
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Compliance With Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC
36013619), and implementing regulations.
Lead -Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead»based paint will comply with the requirements of
part 35, subparts A, 6, 3, K and R, of title 24;
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Harry Kim
Name
1
yla ±or Country of Hawaii
Title
Auuni Street
Address
Hila, Hawaii, 96720
City/State/Zip
808/961-8211
Telephone Number
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OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION
CDBG
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action
plan are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular
urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified
CDBG-assisted activities, which are designed to meet other community development needs
having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to
the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet
such needs.
Signature/Authorized Official
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
Date
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Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant -based
rental assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance Is an essential element of the
participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and
availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as
described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for
prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the
project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more
HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing;
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
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HOPWA Certifications
The HOPWA grantee certifies that:
Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by
available public and private sources.
Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose
specified in the plan:
1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or
acquisition of a facility,
2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non.,substantial rehabilitation or repair of a
building or structure.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Name
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Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
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ESG Certifications
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government will ensure the provision of the matching supplemental funds required by the
regulation at 24 CFR 576.51. I have attached to this certification a description of the
sources and amounts of such supplemental funds.
I further certify that the local government will comply with:
1. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.53 concerning the continued use of buildings for
which Emergency Shelter Grants are used for rehabilitation or conversion of buildings
for use as emergency shelters for the homeless; or when funds are used solely for
operating costs or essential services.
2. The building standards requirement of 24 CFR 576.55.
3. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56, concerning assurances on services and other
assistance to the homeless.
4. The requirements of24 CFR 576.57, other appropriate provisions of 24 CFR Part 576,
and other applicable federal laws concerning nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
5. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.59(b) concerning the Uniform Relocation Assistance
and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
6. The requirement of24 CFR 576.59 concerning minimizing the displacement of persons
as a result of a project assisted with these funds.
7. The requirements of 24 CFR Part 24 concerning the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.
8. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56(a) and 576.65(b) that grantees develop and
implement procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any
individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project
assisted with ESG funds and that the address or location of any family violence shelter
project will not be made public, except with written authorization of the person or
persons responsible for the operation of such shelter.
9. The requirement that recipients involve themselves, to the maximum extent practicable
and where appropriate, homeless individuals and families in policymaking, renovating,
maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program, and in providing
services for occupants of these facilities as provided by 24 CFR 76.56.
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10. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57(e) dealing with the provisions of and regulations
and procedures applicable with respect to the environmental review responsibilities
under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1 969 and related authorities as
specified in 24 CFR Part 58.
11. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.21(a)(4) providing that the funding of homeless
prevention activities for families that have received eviction notices or notices of
termination of utility services will meet the requirements that: (A) the inability ofthe
family to make the required payments must be the result of a sudden reduction in
income; (B) the assistance must be necessary to avoid eviction of the family or
termination of the services to the family; (C) there must be a reasonable prospect that
the family will be able to resume payments within a reasonable period of time; and (D)
the assistance must not supplant funding for preexisting homeless prevention activities
from any other source.
12. The new requirement of the McKinney-Vento Act (42 USC 11362) to develop and
implement, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, policies and
protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of
care (such as health care facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or correction
programs and institutions) in order to prevent such discharge from immediately
resulting in homelessness for such persons. I further understand that state and local
governments are primarily responsible for the care of these individuals, and that ESG
funds are not to be used to assist such persons in place of state and local resources.
13. HUD's standards for participation in a local Homeless Management Information
System (HMIS) and the collection and reporting of client -level information.
I further certify that the submission of a completed and approved Consolidated Plan with
its certifications, which act as the application for an Emergency Shelter Grant, is authorized
under state and/or local law, and that the local government possesses legal authority to
carry out grant activities in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations ofthe U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Signature/Authorized Official
Name
Title
Address
Date
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City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
Instructions Concerning Lobbying and Drug -Free Workplace Requirements
Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into
this transaction Imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure.
Drug -Free Workplace Certification
1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the
certification.
2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency
awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification,
or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other
remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug -Free
Workplace Act.
3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the
certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify
the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must
keep the Identity of the workplace(s) on file in Its office and make the information available for
Federal Inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's
drug-free workplace requirements.
4. Workplace Identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other
sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles
of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each
local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations).
5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee
shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see
paragraph three).
6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in
connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)
Check if there are workplaces on file that are not Identified here. The certification with regard to the
drugfree workplace is required by 24 CFR part 21.
Place Name
Street
City County
Office of Housing & Comm Dcv
50 Wailuku Drive
Hilo I iawai"i
State
Zip
96720
Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug -Free
Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the
following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in
Schedules I through V of the Controlled
Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through
1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of
sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the
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Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non -Federal
criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any
controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the
performance of work under a grant, including:
a. All "direct charge" employees;
b. all indirect charge" employees unless their Impact or Involvement is insignificant to the
performance of the grant; and
c. temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under
the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This deflnitlon does not include workers not on
the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement;
consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of
subreeipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces).
Note that by signing these certifications, certain documents must completed, in use, and on file for verification, These documents
include!
1, Analysis of impediments to Fair !lousing
2, Citizen Participation Plan
3a Anti -displacement and Relocation Man
Signature/Authorized Official
Name
Mayor, Count+ of Hawaii
Title
Address
Hilo, Hawaii, 96720
City/State/Zip
Date
808/961-8211
Telephone Number
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