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From: Chris d'Avella Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 1:03 PM To: BF Committee Subject: Letter of support for Maui Nui Botanical Gardens Attachments: Letter of Support for Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.pdf

Aloha,

Please find my letter of support for Maui Nui Botanical Gardens attached.

Mahalo,

Chris d'Avella Garden and Nursery Manager Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Inc. Mailing Address: P0 Box 6040, Kahului, HI 96733 Located at 150 Kanaloa Ave. across from the football stadium. Phone: (808) 249-2798 www.MNBG.org MAUI NUI BOTANICAL GARDENS CONSER'ING HA WAIL4N PLANTS & CULTURAL HERITAGE

April 18, 2018

Budget and Finance Committee, Maui County Council Budget Chairman, Riki Hokama 200 South High St., 8th Floor Wailuku, HI 96793

Honorable Members of the Council:

I am writing to urge you to support Mayor Arakawa's FY20 19 budget request for Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.

My name is Chris d'Avella. I am the Garden and Nursery Manager at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.

The Garden supports the community by acting as a year-round source of propagation material and horticultural advice. We work with researchers to collect some of the most culturally significant Hawaiian crops and varieties. Crops like kalo, kO, mai'a, 'uala and 'awa. We maintain over 150 rare heirloom cultivars and endangered species. In fiscal year 2017 we distributed about 5,500 plants and other propagation material, the majority of which were donated free of charge to over 40 community groups and to many more individuals.

It is because of the funding made possible by this committee, we are able to continue to support the local community. Mahalo for your consideration.

Sincerely, j aLL Chris d'Avella Maui Nui Botanical Garden 150 Kanaloa Ave. Kahului, HI 96732

P.O. Box 6040 Kahului, UI 96733 Tel: (808) 249-2798 Fax: (808) 249-0325 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ninbg.org College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Cooperative Extension Service UNIVERSITY of HAWAI'1 MANOA

Request for Support of Budget Line for UH CTAHR Maui Cooperative Extension and Removal of this Budget line from the Department of Environmental Engineering back to the Office of Economic Development

Good Morning, Mr. Chairman and Council Members, my name is Cindy Reeves and I am the Maui County Administrator for UH Mãnoa CTAHR Cooperative Extension. I would like to thank you very much for your support in the past, and I am here today to request your continuing support of our $75,000 budget line item for FY 19.

In March, each of you received a copy of our most recent Final Report. Today, I would like to share summaries of the FY 17 projects, now in the final reporting stages, that you can find on the back of this page of your handouts, including:

*4..H Diversity of Agriculture Career Planning *4H'ers ACHIEVE—Livestock Skills and Quality Assurance *Development of a Protocol to Assess Soil Carbon at the Ranch-Scale *Investigating New, Rapid Soil Analytical Tools to Enhance Agricultural Nutrient Management on Maui, Moloka'I, Lãna'i *sponsoring Protection of the East Maui Watershed *protecting Swine Health on Maui and Moloka'i

Summaries of the FY 18 Projects, on the following page of your handouts, just began implementation this past January, and include: *Moloka'i Field Demonstration on Effectiveness of Using Oleander as an Axis Deer Hedgerow-Fence to Protect Interior Farm Cash Crops *Management of frit fly, a challenging turfgrass/golf course pest on Maui *Maui County Coffee Grower Training on Integrated Pest Management of Coffee Berry Borer (Maui & Moloka'i) *Grower and Community Evaluation of new Taro Varieties on the Islands of Maui & Moloka'i *FSMA Water Requirement Compliance Research and Outreach (Maui, Moloka'i, Lãna'i) *youth Bee-Keeping Workshop Series *GET Local Maui Nui—Food-borne illness prevention *Expanding Turmeric Production in Maui County

You will also hear from some of my colleagues today about a few of these projects, but none of them would have happened, without the funding we receive from Maui County.

Last year, you asked me "what got cut when our $100,000 FY 16 budget line was cut to $75,000 in both FY 17 & 18", so the last page of your handouts provides you with a list of all the projects that went unfunded in each of those years. Please consider that if our budget line were increased, so too, would the number of funded projects be increased, to better meet the needs of Maui County.

CTAHR-Maui is able to marshall University expertise from across the state, to do work specific to Maui County. We continue to provide Maui County with incredible bang for its buck, with honesty, integrity and exemplary education and outreach programs. Also, we support moving our budget line, and indeed all of the Ag Promotion programs from the Department of Environmental Engineering back to OED in the County budget, because, as we all know, Ag IS Economic Development!

I thank you for your support in the past, and I humbly request that our budget line be supported in the FY 19 budget. Thank you!

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Maui Extension Office, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Building 214 Kahului, Hawaii 96732 Telephone: (808) 244-3242 Fax: (808) 244-7089 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ctahr.hawaii.edu An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution United States Department of Agriculture Cooperating CTAHR Maui County Grant Proposals Funded in FY 17 (Expires Dec 31, 2018)

4-H Diversity of Agriculture Career Planning. The year-long Diversity of Agriculture Project will expose youth to agriculture and careers in agriculture through a variety of lenses including technology, science, business, culture, and arts in addition to hands-on learning and agriculture practice. Topics will address agribusiness; farm-to-table; GPS and biotechnology; food science; sustainability; design; animal science; indigenous plants; and career planning. The goal is to entice Maui County youth to pursue farming and agriculture careers to sustain agriculture on Maui.

4-H'ers A.C.HJ.E.V.E. (Ag-related Competitiveness Highlighting Individual Excellence & Valuing Education). All 4-H livestock members on Maui and Molokai will participate in piloting a new 4-H Livestock Skills Checklist as part of their 4-H livestock projects. Club learning will be coupled with workshops, so members will have an extra opportunity to gain more in-depth information on different subjects related to the skills checklist and for local, State and National competitions.

Development of a Protocol to Assess Soil Carbon at the Ranch-scale. Soil organic carbon is a key metric of long-term soil health, ecosystem productivity, and long-term profitability of managed ecosystems. The goal of this project is to develop a protocol for assessing soil carbon and its variability at the ranch-scale in Maui's heterogeneous rangelands. This project will develop a ranch-level soil carbon assessment protocol and explore the relationships between soil carbon reservoirs and ecosystem characteristics. These objectives will be achieved through a combination of field sampling and mapping. A spatially extensive soil sampling survey will be conducted across a local ranch. Samples will be measured for soil carbon, and coupled with measurements of plant communities, local microclimates, and edaphic characteristics. Geospatial mapping will be used to evaluate the spatial variability of soil carbon and to determine the most cost-effective sampling design for Maui's heterogeneous rangelands.

Investigating Neu, Rapid Soil Anal tical Tools to Enhance Agricultural Nutrient Management on Maui. Molokal and I Atha' I. The purpose of this project is to improve Maui County agricultural and environmental sectors by increasing farmer adoption of soil test-based nutrient management. This project will focus on two goals: I) create an extension tool for soil nutrient and soil health analysis; and 2)increase farmer adoption Of soil nutrient best management practices. The second phase will consist of on-farm field trials to evaluate the use of soil test-based nutrient management practices to reduce fertilizer inputs, improve soil health, and maintain high crop yields (May - October 2017). Field days and workshops will be organized throughout the project period to increase farmer awareness and knowledge of soil testing to maintain crop growth and improve soil health.

Sponsoring Protection of the East Maui Watershed. This is an outreach proposal to explore relationships with visitor industry partners for developing a donor base of conservation-minded, thrill-seeking indivduals to sponsor conservation management in the East Maui Watershed (EMW). The vision is to create an entreprenuerial mechanism to leverage public investments by offering locals and visitors opportunities to sponsor and volunteer on watershed operations.

Swine Health in Maui Count%. Swine farm productivity is limited by health challenges, which often intersect with management challenges. In addition, the health landscape is changing rapidly with the new Veterinary Feed Directive and other antibiotics moving from over-the-counter sales to prescription only sales. The remaining non-prescription medications tend to have long withdrawal times, such as 42 days for Mecadox, a common feed additive. This leads to human health concerns when piglets are sold as suckling pigs, an important market on Maui. The project will bring a swine veterinarian with extensive consulting experience on both large and small farms to Maui and Molokai islands. By working with local veterinarians and extension faculty, this expert will build capacity in swine farm evaluation and development of recommendations. This project will benefit Maui county by increasing the efficiency of swine production for producers and improving food safety for consumers. CTAHR Maui County Grant Proposals Funded in FY 18 (Executed Jan 12, 2018)

Molokai Field Demonstration on Effectiveness of Using Oleander as an Axis Deer Hedgerow-Fence to Protect h Crops. This project will demonstrate the efficacy of Oleander, Nerium oleander, a branchy perennial shrub plant, to exclude axis deer from cropping areas when used as a living deer hedge-fence to help mitigate the expense of installing fencing.

Management of frit fly, a challenging turfgrass/golf pest, on Maui. --Frit fly is a less researched turfgrass insect pest in Hawaii, attacking young leaves of Bermuda grass varieties, and a nuisance pest on golf courses. This project will develop an IPM program to control fit fly, in collaboration with at least two golf courses on Maui.

Maui County Coffee Grower Training on Integrated Pest Management of Coffee Bern Borer—Educational training on integrated pest management of coffee berry borer will be conducted for Maui County coffee growers and other professional educators. Trainings will also include individualized and small group situational farm visits for pest diagnostics and management.

Grower and Community Evaluation of new Taro Varieties on the Islands of Maui and Molokai. New, disease- resistant taro varieties have been developed and will be evaluated by growers and community members on the Islands of Maui and Molokai. Field days will be held at the Kula Agricultural Park on the Island of Maui and at the Molokai Applied Research Farm.

FSMA Water Requirement Compliance Research and Outreach--Research and outreach to assist growers to understand and meet Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Rule and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) requirements for agricultural water. Water treatment system field days, training videos, and handouts will be developed to identify water treatment options, develop a protocol for testing and treating agricultural water, and develop training videos for water treatment and monitoring to meet farm food safety requirements.

Youth Bee-Keeping Workshop Series--Develop and implement a workshop series for Maui youth, ages 13-17, to educate them in beekeeping management and entrepreneurial opportunities associated with beekeeping. Coordinate beekeeping mentorship for youth participating in the workshop and further support participants in their beekeeping efforts and enterprises.

GET Local Maui N ui--As a means to mitigate food-borne illness in Maui County, UH Manoa Maui Cooperative Extension in collaboration with community and faculty partners will conduct a GET (Grow, Eat, Think) Local campaign to increase consumer knowledge.

Expanding Turmeric Production in Maui County--Turmeric is a growing commodity in Hawaii. This project seeks to identify additional commercially viable varieties of turmeric and understand plant qualities to expand this niche market in Maui County. CTAHR Maui County Grant Proposals Received but NOT Funded in FY 17 & FY 18

Website Development for Maui Floriculture and Nursery Industry

Nutritional evaluation of breadfruit as an alternative animal feedstuff in Maui County

Proposal to develop a new crop for Maui County, Wax flower

Promotion of locally grown fruits & veggies on Maui & Moloka'i

FY 18

Lana'i On-Farm Trials and Demonstrations on Crop Production Technologies and Methodologies

Maui County Coffee Grower Training on Integrated Pest Management of Coffee Berry Borer

Efficient Water Management Strategies in Farmlands of Maui.

Moloka'i Native Bee Project

Preservation of fresh Maui produce using Supercooling Technology

Evaluation of new Taro Varieties on the Islands of Maui and Moloka'i

Serosurveillance of Feral Swine in Maui County

Validation and application of a PCR assay for Rat Lungworm infection in dogs and cats in Maui County

Use of Pueo (Hawaiian Short-eared Owl) as an alternative and more efficient pest control agent for avian agricultural pests, in addition to rodents, through enhancement of Pueo nesting habitat in areas adjacent to agricultural crops J

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From: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 1:30 PM To: BF Committee Subject: BF-1: Ocean Safety @ Black Rock Attachments: 2018041 8_MCPA.pdf

Attn: Maui County Budget & Finance Committee

Attached is written testimony on behalf of the MAUI COUNTY PARAMEDICS ASSOCIATION (MCPA) in support of FY2019 budget appropriations for Ocean Safety lifeguard coverage at Pu'u Keka'a (Black Rock) beach.

In addition, I will do my best to attend this evening's hearings and provide testimony in person.

Thank you,

David Kingdon, MPH, Paramedic

Kingdon Consulting, LLC POB 2011; Wailuku, HI 96793 kingdonconsulting.com 808.554.2789

This electronic message and all contents contain information from Kingdon Consulting, LLC, which may be privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately and destroy the original message and copies. Maui County Paramedics Association P.O. Box 911 Puunene,HI 96784

Serving Maui County since 1993 *CV,

Riki Hokama, Chair Budget and Finance Committee Maui County Council 200 S. High St., 7th Floor Wailuku, HI 96793

Chair Hokama and members of the Budget and Finance Committee:

The Maui County Paramedics Association strongly supports the FY2019 budget appropriation that would provide Ocean Safety lifeguard coverage at Pu'u Keka'a, or Black Rock.

Black Rock has consistently ranked as one of the top three deadliest beaches in the entire State of Hawaii. In the ten years from 2007 to 2016, there were (24) fatal cases of drowning at Black Rock. There have been exponentially greater numbers of non-fatal drowning and other injuries at that location, some leading to lifelong disability.

For well over a decade, our paramedics and EMTs have been advocating for greater injury prevention at Black Rock. Our EMS providers are extraordinarily dedicated and skilled, however when we arrive at a patient's side who is already in cardiopulmonary arrest due to drowning, the chances of a successful resuscitation are negligible. It is heartbreaking for our paramedics to routinely pronounce deaths at Black Rock that could have been prevented.

Survival from a water emergency is dependent on primary injury prevention, early recognition, and immediate rescue. As an EMS educator who regularly provides medical training to Ocean Safety Officers, I can attest that they are highly competent in all of these aspects of injury prevention and emergency response.

From all outward appearance of Pu'u Keka'a, it is perfectly understandable that visitors and residents alike would not fully appreciate the level of risk inherent at Black Rock. A properly equipped and staffed lifeguard tower will be a critical step towards education and mitigation of that risk.

Please ensure funding of Ocean Safety lifeguard coverage for Pu'u Keka'a, or Black Rock. Your action will literally save numerous lives.

Respectfully,

David N. Kingdon, MPH, Paramedic On behalf of the Maui County Paramedics Association V

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From: Dawn Lono Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 11:19 AM To: BE Committee Subject: Written Testimony from Hana Attachments: Scan0237.pdf 'OHANA MAKAMAE, INC. Hina Fauiil uiv ( cnh.r

April 121, 2018

This is a written testimony of my experience that Ohana Makamae has helped me to become the man I was intended to be. My journey began at the front door of there facility with a slight feeling of shame and misery and the way my life was going out of control, I had a feeling of welcome when I walked in the building almost four years ago. The employees that were working at the time made me feel very comfortable. I had explained to the counselor at the time that I wanted to change my life and I need some help and support to fight against this obsession

in my mind from drugs and alcohol. The counselor at that time put me into there intensive out patient program and also admitted roe into there sober living house. The recommendation from the counselor at that time best suited my needs. With structured living I progressed learning how

to deal with cravings and situations that might Lest my sobriety. Ohana Makamae has helped me

to become an independent drug and alcohol free man. I never excepted to be were I am at now in

my life , I am a current student at university of Hawaii working towards getting my certification to be come a certified Substance Abuse Counselor ,I am also the lead Substance Abuse

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From: Elaine Gallant Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 10:20 AM To: BE Committee Subject: 2019 Proposed Budget Testimony for Maui County

Aloha and mahalo for accepting the following testimony on my behalf.

Elaine Gallant 167 Kualapa Place Lahaina, HI 96761 808-667-2038 [email protected]

Yesterday on FaceBook a friend of mine posted: Tried to drive to the other side today from Lahaina. It took me 20 minutes to get to Prison Street. Called to cancel my appointment. Turned around and went back home. Folks can Maui do some serious road planning?

Well, according to the 2019 proposed budget, countywide road planning is at hand. The only problem is that while new and improved conditions for current countywide traffic problems is included, it allocates little relief for West Maui. Yet there are plenty of timeshares, hotels, homes, and business locations slated for development, all of which will only bring more traffic and people.

My husband and I have been blessed to live on Maui's West Side for over sixteen years, but due to our increased traffic concerns, might soon secede from all businesses and people we've relied upon "on the other side." These are connections we've nurtured throughout our time on Maui and include Mom & Pop shops as well as larger stores. We will miss them as much as we're certain they will miss us once we decide (like my FaceBook friend) to cancel all appointments and go back home.

Allow me to name a few that will one day lose our support:

Our Physicians in Kahului

Our CPA (Wailuku)

Our Lawyer (Wailuku)

Our Dentist (Kahului)

My Hairdresser & Beautician (Kahului)

We will no longer shop, dine, or enjoy recreational facilities in Kahului, Wailuku, Makawao, Paia, Waikapu, Wailea, Kihei. There will be no golf. No visiting friends in Haiku. No heading up to Haleakala. It'll be goodbye Costco, Macy's, and Whole Foods and ta-ta Target, Home Depot, and Lowes. We'll buy online and have it delivered. And already we've cancelled our beloved membership with the MACC...after 16 years! We also attend fewer lao Theater shows and no longer visit the Maalaea Harbor Shoppes or the Aquarium. Above all, I'm certain we're not alone, as indicated by my FaceBook friend who's already attested to withdrawing from the "other side" due to traffic.

West Maui people follow a General Rule: You must leave Lahaina at your earliest convenience and return before 2 PM. Otherwise you'll "crawl" all the way home. Because of the very real anxiety this causes, I carry a snack and bottle of water in my car. Just in case. I also post stalled traffic pictures in either direction on FaceBook, while threatening to start a complaint campaign to the Mayor and Governor.

Given that one day more people will seclude themselves to only the West Side due to traffic alone, how can the proposed budget of $48.26M for Public Works not include funds to decrease traffic or improve West Maui's situation? It's nice to see, however, that there's room within it for the $17.023M (7.5%) slated largely to fund the West Maui Reliable Capacity at Mahinahina. Or that beautiful new Civic Centers will be constructed in Wailuku and Hana, but we ... the people of West Maui ... need traffic relief.

Help us stop the traffic insanity! Either by improving roads, implementing better traffic patterns, or imposing fees on cars brought onto the island. We need less, not more traffic. It's killing us over here ... literally! The stats on the increased number of fatal accidents and incidences of road rage should support my argument. We're at a tipping point.

Mahalo for taking the time to read and register my testimony, Elaine Gallant BF Committee

From: gary weiss Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 10:08 AM To: BF Committee Subject: 2019 Budget Comments Attachments: 2019 Budget comments.docx

April 18, 2018

Dear Mayor Arakawa and Council Members:

I am not a budget expert, but have reviewed various aspects of the proposed budget with a neighbor who is. There are several important issues which hopefully are being addressed.

1. So much of the budget is not explained in enough detail. For example, under Affordable Housing Fund (p. 289) there is "OTHER COSTS"45 million dollars, with total of $7million. What are those other charges??? We see that throughout the budget. How do we know that waste or other misuse is not occurring. Please analyze this and see all the "Other Costs", and questions some of these. There is no way these are all accurate!

2. There is a proposed 16% Budget Increase from 2018 with 2019 Spending of $882M representing roughly $5,500 for every person in the county! That is an enormous number, and would normally result in much progress in the areas needing work.This budget excludes school expenditures, airport operations, or maintenance costs of the three largest resorts (Kaanapali, Wailea, Kapalua), making it even more bloated for what we are getting.

3. Funding is grossly insufficient for 2 main areas: Roads/Highways and Water-related issues.

4. Roads/Highways- Only .3% of Proposed $227M Capital Improvement Budget- grossly underfunded. The piecemeal approach to the dangerous West Side traffic situation is negligent. We need a comprehensive complete plan with 4 lanes from the Maalea area (over the Pali) to Kapalua. Proper funding with additional use of bonds would make this possible before a life-altering event occurs (Pali shutdown). We cannot rely on Oahu providing the complete funding, that will never happen. The negative effects are felt daily with simple rides to and from the airport unpredictable. Worker commutes are unacceptable. The mayor and council members know this. Do something about it. Seek expert help. It is there.

5. Water problems- this is grossly underfunded and involves multiple issues. First is the water treatment plant and associated pollution near North Beach. The council is well aware of this and the recent upheld judgment against Maui County. The budget grossly underfunds resolving this issue. Again, this has been reviewed by expert and solutions are possible but not being accomplished. Also, the county is negligent in planning large above ground water tank near the Kaanapali Coffee farm, when experts have shown us that spending a bit more could hide much of it below ground and with other methods. More funds, creativity and more diligent use of experts are needed. We have experts who are willing to offer solutions with nothing expected in return- time to think outside the box and use your resources. Our beaches are one of our most precious resources. I know people who have contracted infections at North Beach related to the high enterococci content, which occurs at times. Please solve this- it's not difficult. Part of the water problem is related to erosion and sea water- How to deal with climate change, sea walls, beaches, etc. More funding should be directed toward specific areas which are about to be affected.

6. In conclusion, I feel that the budget should be reviewed for waste and accuracy. "Other costs" is not good enough for our review. More money, and comprehensive solutions, should be devoted to West Side traffic and water issues. Mayor Arakawa, you and several council members are reaching the end of your time in current office. Now is the time to take a bold step forward with a new approach to the chronic problems which plague Maui- Traffic and Water issues. Please think outside the box, consult top outside experts, and use creative funding/bonds etc. with more budget allocation to these areas. This can be accomplished. It's been done in many places around the country. Thanks for your time and service.

Gary Weiss MD (16 year full time Maui resident)

167 Kualapa P1

Lahaina, Hi 96761

8086672038 April 18, 2018

Dear Mayor Arakawa and Council Members:

I am not a budget expert, but have reviewed various aspects of the proposed budget with a neighbor who is. There are several important issues which hopefully are being addressed.

1. So much of the budget is not explained in enough detail. For example, under Affordable Housing Fund (p. 289) there is "OTHER COSTS"-$S million dollars, with total of $7million. What are those other charges??? We see that throughout the budget. How do we know that waste or other misuse is not occurring. Please analyze this and see all the "Other Charges", and questions some of these. There is no way these are all accurate!

2. There is a proposed 16% Budget Increase from 2018 with 2019 Spending of $882M representing roughly $5,500 for every person in the county! That is an enormous number, and would normally result in much progress in the areas needing work. This budget excludes school expenditures, airport operations, or maintenance costs of the three largest resorts (Kaanapali, Wailea, Kapalua), making it even more bloated for what we are getting.

3. Funding is grossly insufficient for 2 main areas: Roads/Highways and Water- related issues.

Part of the water problem is related to erosion and sea water- How to deal with climate change, sea walls, beaches, etc. More funding should be directed toward specific areas which are about to be affected.

Gary Weiss MD (16 year full time Maui resident) 167 Kualapa P1 Lahaina, Hi 96761 8086672038 BF Committee

From: Harriet Witt Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 4:34 PM To: BF Committee Subject: your support for keeping Agriculture under the OED?

Dear County Council Budget Committee members:

Please support family farmers growing our food - and our economy - by keeping Agriculture under the Office of Economic Development, instead of moving it to Environmental Management. Moving ag to DEM would weaken it because: (1) DEM is inexperienced with grants programming (2) DEM would be staffed by civil servants, instead of qualified ag advocates (3) Since Kula Ag park is chartered under OED, ag funding needs to be under OED to prevent fragmented funding. (4) OED has already developed important relationships between the Farm Apprentice Mentoring Program and local resources; these relationships will be lost if ag is moved under DEM. Growing our own food - and therefore our local economy - is too important to be overseen by civil servants.

Mahalo for your interest and for all that you do. Aloha, Harriet Witt 43 Puu Koa Place, Haiku BF Committee

From: Harriet Witt < [email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 12:40 PM To: BF Committee Subject: budget support for Common Ground Collective

Dear Budget Committee,

For the sake of our economy, I encourage you to support Common Ground Collective as a solution to the growing problem of real estate prices that are prohibitively high for farmers. An economy that depends on the mainland for its food is doomed to fail. CGC can help Maui to develop an economy of food self-sufficiency. This is possible because CGC uses a model that's proven successful in many places. Following this model develops necessary relationships between wealthy landowners and others who are skilled at growing food in ways that promote soil health.

Thank you for your attention. Aloha, Harriet Witt, 43 Puu Koa Place, Haiku

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From: Howard Robboy Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 9:33 PM To: budget.office©co.maui.hi.us; BF Committee Subject: NOT in favor of proposed tiered property tax increase

Dear Maui County Leaders,

We own a home that is taxed at a higher property tax rate than others whose home is assessed less. It simply means that we contribute more in taxes to the County of Maui than others. Now you are proposing that we should pay a much greater amount while we use a minimum of the local infrastructure — we have no kids in schools.

Remember, we have chosen to have a second home in Maui. We could make the decision to have that second home elsewhere. It is expensive to get here and food and amenities are very expensive once we arrive.

We spend four months of the year here and contribute to Maui in many ways by providing employment for people in restaurants, entertaining, shopping and all the cleaners, painters, landscapers, pest-control, and repairmen that are doing work on homes in our development.

Pay attention to Amazon in Seattle. They weren't appreciated by the city and made the decision to build a second headquarters elsewhere. Seattle sure wishes they could do it all over again. Well, there are no do-overs.

Please reconsider.

Howard Robboy 13100 Wailea Alanui #17, Wailea, HI 96753 Cell: 206-390-38041 Email: HowardRcccinc.org BF Committee

From: Jessica Crouse Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 7:39 PM To: BF Committee Subject: Budget testimony for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui

Aloha Maui County Council Members,

I am e-mailing you on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui. I have had the pleasure of volunteering as a "Big Sister" since October 2015. In the past two and a half years, I have experienced how passionate, engaged, and dedicated the staff and leadership of this agency is. Their efforts have created significant positive experiences for the lives of Maui's children. It has been a joy to see not only the growth and development of my own "Little Sister", but also the growth and development of other children engaged in both the Community Match pairings and the programs they run from their Mentor Center. Through their programs, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui helps children learn how love, mentoring, and support can take many forms, how to receive and embrace that aloha, and in turn how to pass it on to mentor and support others as well.

The services Big Brothers Big Sisters provides are meeting a critical need in our community to support our youth. I hope that they will continue to be supported with adequate funding to run and expand their programs.

Mahalo for your time and consideration,

Jessica Crouse Coflege oiTropicI Agriculture and HunTian 4 go Coo,erathe Ezion Smice iA UNIVERSITY of HAWAI'1 MANOA

Request for Support of Budget Line for UH Mänoa (CTAHR) Maui Cooperative Extension

Good Morning and thank you, Mr. Chairman and Council Members, for this opportunity to request support for the full budget line item for UH Mänoa CTAHR on Maui. My name is Kyle Caires and I am an Extension Agent, working with 4-H youth and livestock producers on Maui, Moloka'i and Lãna'i.

First, I would like to thank you for your past support of CTAHR programs in Maui County. My projects entitled, " 4-Hers A.C.H.I.E.V.E., and Swine Health in Maui County, were recipients of FY20 17 funding, and I wanted to provide a summary of activities and impacts from those programs in Maui County.

2018 marks the 100th year of 4-H livestock programs on Maui! My OED supported youth program has hosted over 30 workshops, clinics and camps for 4-Hers at various learning centers (farms, ranches, meat processors, agricultural markets, local high school, and university property) to teach Maui County youth the best management practices (BMPs) for successfully raising livestock.

OED funding has helped purchase curriculum and develop sets of learning materials for 4-Hers to use on Maui, Moloka'i and Lana' i. The OED funded workshops were well attended by youth, and their leaders, to cover topics that include genetic selection, animal health, nutrition, meat science and pasture management to address gaps in their knowledge base. Some highlights include:

• Youth that participated in these programs set historic marks with their own animal projects in 2017, with carcass quality levels that top the previous 99 years of the program for Market Beef, Lamb and Swine projects. • Maui 4-Hers excelled on the national stage, as the 2017 and 2018 livestock judging teams supported by OED earned the highest team scores in decades, an increase of 225 points over previous Hawai'i all-star teams at the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, an event where 4-5 points decides team outcomes. • Maui county 4-Hers showcased their knowledge at the Hawai' i State Farm Fair, earning 1st and/or 2"' place in nearly every category of skill development contests, with record high point totals relative to last ten years. • Logan Lung (at right), a Maui 4-Her, learned to detect and diagnose internal parasites in sheep and goats, and became the youngest FAMACHA certified individual in the country at 10 years of age • 4-Hers attended a Livestock Genomics workshop and learned how to collect DNA from their animals for testing. • Maui 4-Hers have increased their visibility in the community with service projects, and have brought livestock as exhibits for the public at the Maui Ag Fest and the Maui Fair. Through OED funding we also developed a Swine Health workshop series on Maui and Moloka'i with on-farm visits, disease survelliance, and seminars, to help swine producers improve biosecurity, boost animal health, and comply with the new federal guidelines, without losses in animal productivity. Maui and Moloka'i pork producers have descreased antibiotic use and experienced minimal production losses over the past year, especially during wet weather, while producers on other islands and the US mainland have suffered massive losses. This project helped address specific needs to Maui County, as no other funding sources were available to fund this unique project. Feedback from producers has been great, and the impact of this program is already paying dividends!

Without question, the OED funding we receive at CTAHR is important to the success of 4-H youth development and the livestock industry for Maui county, and we look forward to your continued support for many years to come.

Mahalo!

RECEIVED AT ______MEETING ON 4-1040 Maui Extension Office, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Building 214 Kahului, Hawaii 96732 Telephone: (808) 244-3242 Fax: (808) 244-7089 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ctahr.hawaii.edu

Performance Analysis of Hawaii 4-H Livestock Judging Teams at National Contest. Youth participants in the 4-H ACHIEVE project include members of (A) the 2017 team, and (B) the 2018 team. (C) The educational programming made possible by this Maui County O.E.D. funded project translated to an average increase of 225 points for both the 2017 and 2018 teams when compared to teams the previous three years at national competitions.,

Near perfect marks!

Superior end product quality for beef steer projects in 2017, with 100% of cattle grading Prime or Choice, without any yield grade 4's. • 11t time in the history of the IITt'rpTIrj' ',Trun 1''ri mit 'NIL program VWOV" 'K 610, .41 12 ,n Pork quality was also excellent, as 104 553K 0*0 1 .,' .' Kia market hog projects in 2017 ion achieved purple ribbon status! '.', :.:' : ::: .: time in the history of the program (99 years)

Significant increases in marbling and overall carcass merit was observed in 2017, when compared to results from the previous year. Data obtained from 2016 is reflective of the carcass merit observed in the program over the past twenty years. College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Cooperative Extension Service UNIVERSITY of HAWAI'I MAN0A

Request for Support of Budget Line for UH Mãnoa CTAHR Maui Cooperative Extension

Good Morning and thank you, Mr. Chairman and Council Members, for this opportunity to request your support for the budget line item for UH Mãnoa CTAHR on Maui. My name is Kylie Wong and I am an Extension Agent working in support of the edible crop industry with focuses on sustainable agriculture and farm food safety.

First, I would like to thank you for your previous support of CTAHR programs in Maui County. My project, entitled, "Investigating New, Rapid Soil Analytical Tools" was a beneficiary of your Maui County funding, and I would like to provide you with a summary of the outcomes and impacts of this program.

The purpose of this project was to improve Maui's agricultural sector by increasing farmer adoption of nutrient management based on soil tests. Excessive or "insurance" nitrogen that is applied to crops may go to waste, meaning wasted money for our growers. Equipping our farmers with tools for data-driven nutrient management decision making will increase profitability of farmers by reducing fertilizer inputs and the potential for excess fertilizer leaching and runoff.

This tool provides rapid results to Extension faculty and growers within 2 hours of sampling. Research at UH Mãnoa with partners at the University of California Extension has been conducted to verify the use of this tool for growers. This project complements the work that has been done in this area, and also assists with providing locally specific information to our farmers.

In this project, we conducted a field trial of pak choy grown under different rates of nitrogen based on farmer fertilization practices to determine a soil nitrate value that reduces the total amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied, while also maintaining crop yield.

Although more research and field trials are needed to establish soil nutrient critical values for all crops in Hawai'i, this project provided preliminary results for the ideal nitrogen fertilization of pak Choy. Based on our data, the amount of nitrogen that a farmer would typically apply for pak Choy can be reduced by half and maintain a statistically similar yield. With rising costs of nitrogen fertilizers, results from this trial coupled with future work can help farmers remain economically viable.

To share this technology with growers, we hosted a field day at the Kula Ag Park. In addition to the tool used in our trial, we showed growers another tool for real-time soil nitrate monitoring that is more affordable and easier to use.. Growers who participated in the field day were receptive to utilizing this technology, either on their own, or as a service provided by Extension. Additionally, the UH Maui College Ag and Natural Resources Program also intends to adopt this technology as part of their soil nutrient management curriculum.

This project would not have happened without the support of Maui County. I thank you all for your continued support of agriculture and UH Manoa CTAHR on Maui, and specifically for the funds that allowed me to complete my project and share information with growers.

I humbly request your support for the UH Mãnoa CTAHR budget line in the FY 19 budget. Thank you.

Maui Extension Office, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Building 214 Kahului, Hawaii 96732 Telephone: (808) 244-3242 Fax: (808) 244-7089 RECEIVED ATAT ' MEETING ON Email: [email protected] Website: www.ctahr.hawaii.edu - - An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution United States Department of Agriculture Cooperating Table 1. Pak choy yield. Treatments sharing letters are not statistically different and have statistically similar crop yields. Farmer practice is closest to 60kgfha (-54 lb/A).

Treatment (kg/ha) # Plots Harvested Mean Biomass (kg) Grouping

120 8 30.1425 A

60 8 23.7925 A B

30 8 20.8400 B C

15 8 19.3625 B C

0 8 14.5950 C

Figure 2. Pak Choy Field Layout Figure 1. A pak choy plot treated with 30 kg/ha of nitrogen fertilizer

Watch a 3-minute video, recorded at the farmer field day, on these rapid soil nitrate testing methods here: https://youtu.be/PFeY7yUnOuw

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From: Lee Chamberlain Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 8:55 PM To: BF Committee Cc: Elle Cochran Subject: WMG 2018 MBL testimony.docx WM GREENWAY PILOT PRJ BY17-304-378406 update. Attachments: WMG 2018 MBL testimonie.docx; West Maui Greenway 2018 update.doc

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Maui County Council Budget and Finance Committee Attn: Chair Riki Hokama 200 S. High Street Wailuku, Hawaii 96793

Subject: WM GREENWAY PILOT PRJ BY17-304-378406 Testimony.

Dear Chair Hokama and Members of the Budget and Finance,

West Maui Greenway Testimony

Aloha, and thank you for the opportunity to present testimony. The Maui Bicycling League, along with support from numerous national, state, and local partners, has been working closely with the County to pursue the West Maui Greenway. From the success of our design charrette following with the Mayor proposed budget in 2016 of $1.5 million dollars in support of the 'simple' project implementation of the WMG, to our Hawaii Tourist Authority (HTA)-funded Love the West Maui Greenway celebration last year, we have seen tremendous support for the concept of the Greenway from the West Maui Community and we are here to further support efforts that continue this important project.

We thank and commend the County of Maui for seeing this opportunity and developing the WMG phase 1 pilot project, which covers .7 mile from Keawe St. to Fleming road on the existing Sugar Cane Tracks. We support their application for federal funds to complete this phase I project, through the upcoming Transportation Alternatives Program Grant. We encourage the County Council to support the existing work as well as the future work, and to provide the needed matching funds (20% of the TAP application funding request) so that there can be enough funding for this phase I pilot by the County. As these funds are committed to the WMG implementation for a key area that has dense housing and shopping areas, we also encourage the County to be diligent in their outreach to adjacent land owners in these early stages of design development.

We believe that through community support and relationships with neighbors, this component will be a well utilized and essential component of the greenway. We would also like to remind the County that should, for whatever reason, this part of the proposed greenway be too costly, that there is an alternative route mauka on the existing cane haul road. This alternative route was included as a priority one project in the Maui Bike Plan and shall remain an alternative, should that be needed. We believe that the greenway, in either location, will persist as an important improvement for health, safety, traffic, and enjoyment of those who live in Maui, as well as our visitors.

We understand that the costs for the County to create the community's vision of a fully connected and safe multi-use trail, or Greenway, can exceed current County funding availability.

Based on the expenditures to date and the condition of much of the greenway, we believe that a public- private partnership may allow MBL to reduce both the cost and time needed to provide a greenway for the West Maui community. We therefor propose, with the guidance, technical experience, and support of the West Maui Tax Payers Association, that the Maui Bicycling League enter into an agreement partnership to raise funds and develop the Greenway, as exampled for the WM Skate Park and Fire Station.

The MBL proposes the WMG would continue as a non-profit proposed project in concert with the County. The Hawaii Bicycling League, with its current infrastructure would be the fiscal sponsor of the project allowing Maui Bicycling League to take on the fundraising and management of the project.

By enabling the WMG to continue as a non-profit proposed proiect would allow the Non-Profit MBL ability to seek private funding, through grants and other sources, increasing the ability to accomplish the project with much less cost and with more efficiency. We truly believe that we can rely on the skills and expertise of our private community to develop a greenway at a reduced cost and improved timeline.

This continued non-profit proposed proiect would ultimately tie into the existing work that the County is completing and connect the remaining 25 miles as outlined in the Hawaii Bike Plan, as the Counties existing portion will incase not quite one mile.

We have the community support, drive, and expertise to take this on and would cherish the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Maui residents. Thank you for this opportunity to testify to you.

Lee Chamberlain

Community Advocate

West Maui Greenway

Maui Bicycling League West Maui Greenway update. 2018

In 2016, County Council was gracious enough to grant $300,000 of CIP funds for the planning and design of the West Maui Greenway.

1) Public Works reports that it has limited resources to independently do planning and design for a Greenway requiring the need to outsource the planning and design.

a. To outsource, a necessity exists that a "Scope of Work" be developed to solicit outside providers defining the work to be accomplished.

2) On September 13, 2017 Department of Public Works completed a Scope of Work to Unemori Engineering to complete task 1 of a conceptual design for the WMG Pilot now distanced between Fleming road and Keawe Street (seven tenths of a mile).

Highlights include - a. 10 to 12 ft. wide asphalt-paved multi-use trail surface on the existing Lahaina-Kaanapaili Railroad tracks. b. Task List. TASK 1- Startup; Conceptual Planning; and, Land Surveying and Mapping TASK 2 (Deferred) - Preliminary Design; Public Informational Meetings; Environmental Studies and Permitting TASK 3 (Deferred) - Initiate Final Design through 30% PS&E, with Corresponding Permit Applications and Engineering Reports TASK 4 (Deferred) - Final Coordination and Bidding/Pricing TASK 5 (Deferred) - Construction Engineering Services TASK 6 - Reimbursable Expenses Budget

TASK 1 - Startup; Conceptual Planning; and, Land Surveying and Mapping: $287,910.00 Warren S. Unemori Engineering, Inc.: $263,760 CAD Photogrammetric Consultants Inc. $24,150

For new members of the Council What and Why - West Maui Greenway?

In review of "Bike Plan Hawaii" for West Maui in 2003, the goal was to establish a regional network of bikeways and pedestrian paths. • Promote residential communities that provide convenient pedestrian and bicycle access between residences and neighborhood commercial areas, parks and public facilities, The purpose was in order to minimize use of the automobile. - Constructed 25 miles of off-road multi-use paths (i.e. greenways) and 30 miles of on-road bike lanes with $6.7 million - 17% of visitors to the area report bicycling activity while there; this is approximately 680,000 bicyclists annually. - Annual economic impact of these bicyclists is $60 million. - 43% of visitors considered bicycling in their decision to vacation in the area - 52% of visitors that intend to make a return trip stated that bicycling was one of the main factors - The study also found that visitors that cycled had higher average incomes than those that didn't.

Bike Share Hawaii.

Bike share Hawaii is currently implementing 1000 Biki bikes and 100 docking stations into the community of Oahu. Once completed Bike Share Hawaii would like to come to Maui next. The minimum requirement however is, proper infrastructure must be in place.

Costs for West Maui Greenway.

Utilizing the existing Cane Haul Road, the West Maui Greenway Alliance, received a bid from Maui Paving Company, on January 29, 2016, to resurface 5.5 miles, lOft, wide, 2 inches thick with an Asphalt, Concrete Pavement Recycle mix for $807,500.

Environmental Assessment -_Exemption

Maui County Exemption List- January 2007, Exemption Class 2, Paragraph 2., provides an exemption from the EA for Bikeways and Multi-use paths.

Employing this exemption can ultimately save hundreds of thousands of dollars providing more money to be directly invested in the implementation and construction of the Greenway.

Love the West Maui Greenway Event.

This coming Saturday, April 22nd. We are hosting Love the West Maui Greenway Event was held on April 22, 2017 was heavily attended where people come to the event to learn more about the Greenway and have a fun filled educational Earth Day.

Through generous donations from various sponsors and the tireless effort from members of the West Maui Greenway Alliance the event was a Free, Fun Filled, Family event for everyone. Build It and they will come.

The West Maui Greenway Alliance views West Maui as an island on an island and the County of Maui has a unique opportunity to create a Pilot Project to validate projected outcomes as stated in the Hawaii Bike Plan and is seen in various other Greenway Projects throughout the world.

The Greenway may be viewed as low-hanging fruit.

A low-cost and quick solution to the ever-increasing dilemma of traffic congestion is to lure people away from the perceived social status and convenience of the private automobile. The number one and most prominent reason people depend exclusively on the automobile and do not cycle, as an alternative, is the fear and intimidation of the traffic on the roads.

The first step to change this is implementation of the Hawaii Bike Plan proposed facilities and create a safe separated path that can be used by resident and visitor alike as alternative mode of transport to the automobile.

By not implementing the Greenway Pilot: It's discriminatory.

By going all-in in the auto-oriented pattern and creating a car dependent environment, we're discriminating against those that cannot drive. The poor. The young. The elderly. The disabled.

The West Maui Greenway would encourage a safe alternative to community members enabling them to safely Bicycle and Walk creating more equality among the community.

The benefits of cycling in the community are well-documented, from greater neighborhood cohesion to better health and education outcomes, a boost to local business and a more equitable distribution of resources.

In the US, the second most popular outdoor activity is Bicycling with walking and jogging being first. As a world tourist destination, it makes sense to support these activities.

Where progress on safe infrastructure has been made the results speak for themselves. In New York, cycling levels have surged 80% in five years on the back of a 75% increase in bicycle lanes since 2005. In the last five years the on-street bike network has grown by nearly 300 miles in length, though just 45 miles of that is currently protected.

In Helsinki investment in bike infrastructure has been shown to deliver an eight fold return on investment paired with increases in cycling.

North Carolina Outer Banks - tourist-based beach community Professor Collin Buchanan, a civil engineer and town planner in '1963 wrote that Traffic is like lava, welling out of the towns, searing and scorching in long channels, and ever ready to invade new areas.

A low-cost and quick solution to the ever-increasing dilemma traffic congestion is to lure people away from the perceived social status and convenience of the private car.

Please support the West Maui Greenway. COA5_, "z",UNIVERSIT\ of F-i AWA I I MAoA

Good Morning, Mr. Chairman and Council members, thank you for this opportunity to request your support for the UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.

My name is Lynn Nakamura-Tengan. I am a food safety educator with the University of l-Iawai'i Cooperative Extension. Many of my programs focus on growing a healthy Maui County in terms of the economy, environment and the health of our people. We collaborate with our community partners to minimize duplication of services, maximize collaborative outreach, and leveraging resources beyond the county for the benefit of Maui county and its people.

First, I want to thank the County of Maui for being a great partner by providing funding support for delivering training on the Food Safety Modernization Act or FMSA to our growers and food manufacturers. These trainings help our food producers to understand and meet federal mandates and continue to provide safe, local food products for residents and visitors alike, without the burden of traveling to O'ahu or out of state. (refer to our website: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/ctahr/farmfoodsafety/)

Second, working with Maui County and other state and community agencies, we were part of a successful team effort to educate the public about the Rat Lungworm Disease and strategic actions individuals, growers, food establishments and others could take. It was an uncertain time as fear of serious illness had many people avoiding consumption of local produce. Knowledge of food safety practices on the farm enabled growers to educate and reassure buyers on the safety of local produce with good inspection, monitoring, and rinsing of produce. Again, working with our community partnerships to help our businesses and people. (refer to: http://manoa .hawai i .edu/ctahr!farmfoodsafety!rat-1 ungworm!)

Third, funding support has enabled us to leverage researchers at Manoa. Working with Dr. Yon Li, CTAHR food microbiologist, we were able to confirm the probiotic health properties of poi. With the popularity of probiotic foods like kim chee and yogurt, to improve gut health, knowing that poi also has these properties as well, opens the if opportunity for innovation by local entrepreneurs. Food entrepreneurs can use a local, culturally important food to create a niche in the value-added marketplace.

I thank the County Council for investing your dollars with the University of Hawai'i Cooperative Extension to help grow a healthy Maui County and humbly ask for your on-going support so we can continue to address the needs of Maui County's agriculture, emerging entrepreneurs, and people.

Maui Extension Office, 310 Kaahumanu Ave. Building 2 Kahului, Hawaii 967 Telephone (808) 244-3242 Fax. (808) 244-7C Email: kafu1E110 du VVebsife: www ctahr hawaii e An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution United States Department of Agriculture Cooperati BF Committee

From: Namea H. Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 1:04 PM To: BF Committee Subject: Aloha mai e Council Members Attachments: Nameaaea Testimony Budget Hearing 2018.pdf

Aloha mai e Council Members

Here is my Budget testimony in support and worker at Maui Nui Botanical Garden. MAUI NUI BOTANICAL GARDENS

CONSERVING HAWAIIAN PLANTS & CULTURAL HERITAGE

April 18, 2018

Budget and Finance Committee, Maui County Council Budget Chairman, Riki Hokama 200 South High St., 8th Floor Wailuku, HI 96793

Aloha mai e Honorable Members of the Council:

My name is Nameaaea Hoshino from Lahaina. I work at Maui Nui Botanical gardens as Kalo Variety Manager. We cultivate 71 Hawaiian kalo varieties. Working at MNBG going on my third year always been fulfilling to me to able to share my 'ike(knowledge)/ho'ona'auao(education)to the people of this place and from a far by teaching them about the Hawaiian culture & practices. In which people can reconnect themselves again back to the land and cultivate kalo. I've conducted two kalo workshops and planning to do another one this July 14, 2018 in focus of making traditional Hawaiian food practice kUlolo.

Also, this year I recently built a traditional dry stack rock wall and mala dedicated to Uncle Jerry Konanui, a longtime contributor and educator in Hawaiian cultivars of kalo and awa. Uncle Jerry played a crucial part in identifying and verifying kalo collections across the state and taught kalo and 'awa workshops at the Garden. He passed away in December of last year. On January 2018 a blessing ceremony was held at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens attended by 50 participants from Maui and the Konanui 'ohana. The participants were Maui kalo farmers and other people who honored his legacy by planting huli of Hawaiian kalo that they brought.

Now that Uncle Jerry has passed away, projects like Maui Nui Botanical Gardens are even more important to pass on knowledge to the next generation. My closing statement I like to say E kalo 'ai, a ko'u Makua. "The kalo that feeds is my parent." To be feed knowledge is to understand where it comes from the source.

Nameaaea Hoshino Maui Nui Botanical Garden 150 Kanaloa Ave. Kahului, HI, 96733

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Request for Support of Budget Line for UH Mãnoa CTAHR Maui Cooperative Extension

Good Morning and thank you, Mr. Chairman and Council Members, for this opportunity to request your support for the budget line item for UH Mãnoa CTAHR on Maui. My name is Nancy Ooki and I am a 4-H Youth Development Agent with Maui Cooperative Extension.

Thank you for your support of CTAHR programs in Maui County including my program, Diversity in Agriculture. This project was developed to help mitigate a -. lowered interest in agriculture combined with an increased need for workers in order to help sustain the agriculture industry in Maui County.

I would like to provide you with a brief summary of the activities and results of this program.

The program exposed youth at Maui Waena Intermediate School to agriculture and careers as part of a 4-H club and incorporated expert guest speakers from the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.

PROGRAM CONTENT

Topics covered different areas of the food system and acquainted youth with the science, terminology, and real-life connections of the subject areas. For example, students learned the acronym FATTOM (Food, Acid, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, and Moisture) and their roles in shelf life and food stability as part of the Food Science meeting.

The Landscape Design project actually created a landscaped area at the front of the school and as part I' I of the Sustainability & Soil Science activities students learned about saturation, run-off, and field-capacity. Animal Science focused on meat quality, animal anatomy, and ranching and for Plant Science students identified the parts and functions of flowers and built their own hand-pollinators.

The final meeting was an overview of Indigenous Plants & Hawaiian Ethnobotany where students experimented with varieties of mamaki tea leaves and pounded taro into pai' i' ai.

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Maui Extension Office, 310 Kaahumanu Ave. Building 214 Kahului, Hawaii 96732 Telephone: (808) 244-3242 Fax: (808) 244-7089 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ctahr.hawaii.edu An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution United States Department of Agriculture Cooperating A counselor from UH Maui College and two educators from UH Mãnoa presented the Careers & Pathway to Agriculture activities and information on education options in Hawai'i.

Participants in the program were given pre and post surveys assessing their interest in some of the subject areas. Most surveys showed gains in knowledge and an increase in career interest. In addition to the surveys, youth were asked to review the entire program and share what they learned. A 5-minute video of their reflections is available online at: http://rnanoa.hawaii.edu/ctahr/dia/dia final report.nip4

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Students were given notebooks and objects to take home to share with their families, friends, and communities. These items are meant to spark discussions and to increase the knowledge and interest in agriculture and career topics beyond the youth who participated in the 4-H program.

FUTURE PLANNING

As the program was delivered presentations and activities were video and audio recorded. The next step is to populate a website with these artifacts for the purpose of creating interactive modules to reach additional middle school students in Maui County. DIVERSITY IN AGRICULTURE

This project would not have happened without the support of Maui County since this project was specifically designed to meet Maui County needs.

I respectfully request your support for the UH Mãnoa CTAHR budget line in the Fiscal Year 19 budget.

Thank you. BF Committee

From: Patti Adler Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 1:56 PM To: BE Committee; [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Tiered property tax rates proposed

To Whom it may concern,

I just received a copy of your property tax rate proposal and I'm very upset about it.

My husband and I live in one of the least pricey subdivisions in Wailea and we are retired college teachers. We don't have a pension and we are trying to live off of our savings here, on this island where things can be expensive. Our house is valued at over $1.5 million, especially because of the inflation in the housing market. That would mean a 50% increase in our property taxes, which is a staggering amount.

Your proposal does not differentiate between owner-occupied primary residential houses and those owned by people for investment or as a second house. Might there be some way to differentiate between these? As I started reading the proposal it looked, at first, like it would hit those other categories but not people like us. Might I suggest that you offer a lower tax rate for houses that are primary residences, even if they cost more than $1.5 million? This could be easily established through the presence of the homeowner exemption and/or by people who file their residential income taxes in Hawaii.

Otherwise it feels like this is just another way to try to extract more funds from our community to feed the rest of the island, and it's just not fair.

Please respond to my suggestion. Thank you for your consideration

Patti Adler, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado C: 808 269-3555 H: 808 874-5373 BF Committee

From: McAfee, Roni (OGG RM) Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 8:11 AM To: BF Committee Cc: Findlen, Fred (OGGRM); '[email protected]' Subject: Supportive Testimony for TODAY's County Budget Hearing for Maui Visitor Bureau Funding Attachments: MVBItr.4- 18-1 8.pdf

Aloha,

Please find attached Testimony for TODAY's County Budget Hearing for Maui Visitor Bureau Funding.

Please let us know if you have any questions or need anything additional.

Mahalo!

Roni McAfee Assistant to the General Manager

HYATT REGENCY MAUI RESORT AND SPA 200 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA T: +1 808 667 4470 E: ronimcafeehyatt.com mauLregency.hyatt.com

Hawaii's First LEED EBOM Certified Resort at the Silver Level 2017 AAA Four Diamond Award, 22 Consecutive Years 2017 Smart Meetings Best Outdoor Event Space" Smart Stars Award 2017 Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Award for Overall Beach Resort 2016 Conde Nast Traveler "Top Resorts in Hawaii" Readers' Choice 2016 Hyatt Thrive Leadership Award for Excellence in Environmental Sustainabihty 2016 Susan G. Kamen for the Cure "Largest Fundraiser for the Hawaii Affiliate"

Councilmember Riki Hokama Budget and Finance Committee Chair Maui County Council Kalana 0 Maui Building, 8th floor 200 S. High St. Wailuku, Hawaii 96793

Dear Chair Hokama:

Thank you for the opportunity to address the Budget and Finance Committee today. I am the General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Maui and support the Maui Visitor Bureau's County Funding for marketing Maui County.

The visitor industry is the economic driver for Maui County. Collectively, this industry employs over 25,000 residents and represents over 19,000 rooms. It is the largest employer of residents on the Island —directly employing approximately 40% of all residents (indirectly, 75%).

The visitor industry collectively contributed to the success of Maui County's economy with 2017 visitor spending at $4.7 billion. Maui County hotels, resorts and timeshare generated close to $120 million in Property taxes for FY18, representing 40% of all property taxes collected. Denied support may lead to low levels of tourism again, posing a potential harm of lost business and employment.

The Maui County visitor industry supports the community too. To mention just a few, Maui County has been the highest contributor to multiple annual Charity Walks; supports the Hospitality Academies in three High Schools: Baldwin, Lahainaluna and Maui High; provides $25,000 a year in scholarships to high school and UH Maui college students; distributes food during every holiday season; hosts the annual Kupuna dinner.

Here at the Hyatt Regency Maui our employees contribute over 550 volunteer hours annually with the following environmental and community efforts: beach clean-ups on Kaanapali beach; support all the schools in Lahaina with sustainability, education enrichment and future career development programs; continue the preservation of Honokowai Valley; participate in Relay for Life; provide an aide station for the Maui Marathon; coordinate a holiday meals and Christmas gifts at Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resources Center; host Hawaii's largest charitable event, the Susan G Komen - Maui Paddle for a Cure.

It has taken years for the Maui County visitor industry to rebuild from the Great Recession. Without its support, decreased marketing can lead to another downturn in visitor arrivals and spending. The Maui County visitor industry must continue to be a part of that both marketing and social media viewership.

Thank you again for the opportunity to testify in support of the Maui Visitor Bureau's County Funding for marketing Maui County.

Aloha,

Fred Find len General Manager Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa BF Committee

From: Robert Carroll Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 8:03 AM To: BF Committee Subject: FW: Open Space Fund request for Maka'alae Attachments: Maka'alae Open Space Budget Request Mayor 2018-0417.pdf

Testimony for the budget committee.

Original Message----- From: Scott Crawford [mailto:scottJaloha.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 11:49 PM To: Mayors. Officeco.maui.hi.us Cc: [email protected]; Robert Carroll ; Morris Haole ; Dawn Lono Subject: Open Space Fund request for Maka'alae

Aloha Mayor Arakawa,

Attached is a letter requesting Maui Open Space funds for acquisition of Maka'alae lands in Hana, on behalf of Ke Ao Hali'i, a Hana community nonprofit organization.

Mahalo, Scott Crawford President Ke Ao HaIi'i Save the Hana Coast HC1 Box 6, Hana, HI 96713

April 17, 2018

Mayor Alan Arakawa County of Maui VIA E-MAIL - [email protected]

Re: Open-space Funds for Acquisition of Maka'alae Lands

Aloha Mayor Arakawa,

Ke Ao Hali'I is a local Hana group recently organized to "Save the Hana Coast." It is the long- term purpose of the organization to acquire, or otherwise work with governmental or other land trust partners to protect, Hana lands for conservation, open space, agriculture and traditional Hawaiian cultural practice.

We are in discussions with Hana Ranch Partners regarding 46 acres of the Maka'alae coastline. This property includes some of the most pristine coastline in East Maui. The 46 acres includes TMK #s - 1-4-12-02, 21, 22, 01, 17, 27, 28, & 29 (see attached map).

We are requesting that monies in the amount of $1,500,000 from the County Open Space Fund budget be earmarked for assisting with this purchase.

We would be glad to meet with you to discuss the organization, its intention and answer questions you might have.

We appreciate your support in allocating these funds.

Mahalo nui ba,

Scott Crawford, President Ka Ao Hali'i (808) 281-2021 [email protected] cc: Councilmember Robert Carroll, East Maui

April 18, 2018

The Honorable Ricki Hokama Budget and Finance Committee Chair, Maui County Council

RE: Maui Visitors Bureau FY 2019 Budget Consideration

Aloha Chair Hokama and Councilmembers,

I'm Sherry Duong with the Maui Visitors Bureau. Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. I'm expressing my support of the proposed FY 2019 budget for the Maui Visitors Bureau. Tourism is a vital contributor to the health and vibrancy of our Maui, Lana'i and Molokai Islands. 75% percent of Maui County jobs directly and indirectly relate to tourism, representing the highest tourism-job-reliance of any county in the State, an industry that brought $4.7 billion to Maui County in visitor spending in 2017, don't know of any other industry in Maui County that can match that.

We want to ensure that Maui County remains an outstanding place to live and that residents enjoy a good quality of life. As such, our goal is for tourism initiatives to maximize benefits to the local economy while minimizing the burden on our infrastructure and ecosystem. We have heard concerns and have taken tangible steps in responding with smart initiatives that promote responsible tourism.

Our recently released Maui County Tourism Industry Strategic Plan aspires to be a targeted action Plan, focusing on the four pillars: 1) Community- initiating honest conversations with the community to tackle challenges and leverage opportunities: 2) Culture-ensuring an authentic visitor experience that fosters appreciation of our Hawaiian and multi-cultural heritage: 3) Environment- increasing efforts to minimize adverse impacts on our natural environment and infrastructure 4) Visitors- exploring sustainable strategies for engagement with current and new markets.

We are tackling root problems head-on. For example, we created a partnership with the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council to increase environmental awareness among visitors. At the Aloha Classic Windsurfing tournament, participants were shown an interactive video about reef- damaging sunscreens, types of sunscreens to avoid, and types to use. MVB distributed hundreds of Hawaiian Sol's eco-friendly sunscreen at the event to help raise awareness among visitors. In addition, we have hosted 2 safety seminars for our industry partners.

RECEIVEDAT MEETING ON MVB has also created a safety video which includes ocean safety. This video was produced several years ago and is currently played at the airport. We have tried to have this video on airlines but have been met with resistances. We've also created "Tips for a Safe Vacation" brochure and distributed to hotels, condos and our safety seminars.

MVB assists visitors that have experienced some type of adversity while visiting. In 2017 we assisted 417 visitors, 131 with medical conditions, 31 deaths (14 natural causes, 17 drownings). You will also see MVB at the emergency management agency when they open the EOC for emergencies such as tsunami, hurricane, fire, or flooding ...doesn't matter what, it still affects our visitors therefore we are there to keep the hotels and condos informed so that they can share the message with the guest.

As you can see, contraire to the belief that Maui Visitors Bureau only brings visitors to Maui, we do much more behind the scene that many are not aware of.

Thank you for your continued support.

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Tips for a IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Emergency/Police/Fire/Ambulance 911

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS: 41 L5na'i Community Hospital 808-565-8450 L5na'i Police Dispatch (non-emergency) 808-565-8388 Maul Bus 808-871-4838 Vacation Maui Emergency Management Agency Hotline 808-986-1200 Maui Memorial Medical Center (Maui Health Systems) 808-244-9056 Maui Police Dispatch (non-emergency) 808-244-6400 Moloka'i General Hospital 808-553-5331 Moloka'i Police Dispatch (non-emergency) 808-553-5355 - Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii (VASH) 808-244-3530 , Visitor Information Line (24/7) 800-525-MAUI (6284) Weather, Surf& General Information 866-944-5025 or . 808-944-3756

RADIO STATIONS

In case of an emergency, listen to the following local stations:

•KAOI-AM 1110 •KNUQ-FM 103.3 / 103.9 •KMV I-AM 900 •KONI-FM 104.7 •KNUI-AM 350 •KPMW-FM 105.5 •KAIO-FM 95.1 / 97.7 •KPOA-FM 93.5 / 92.9 •KDLX-FM 94.3 •KHEI 107.5 •KLHI-FM 92.5 / 101.7 •KISS 99.9 / 99.3 •KMVI-FM 98.3

The Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii (VASH) is a non-profit organization that provides assistance twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. VASH assists visitors whose vacations are affected by crime or other emergencies.

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L -I IL_1___ You are visiting some of the most beautiful and pristine islands Beach Safety Tips in the world. The allure of our islands, and the friendly aloha of our •Swim at beaches with lifeguards. people, will embrace you and create memories to last a lifetime. But just •Before entering the water, check with lifeguards for information on as you would at home or when visiting any other destination, we encour- ocean conditions. age you to be mindful of your surroundings and various situations so that your •Never swim alone; use a buddy system. visit is indeed positive and memorable. •Look for and observe any warning signs. A red flag means it is unsafe to General Safety Tips enter the water. • Do not dive into waterfalls or unknown pools of water. Rocks are often •Don't fight if you're caught in a current. difficult to see. •Stay calm — panic will only tire you. •Drink plenty of water when hiking or spending a lot of time outdoors. •Swim across or perpendicular to the current. The altitude of some hikes and the intense tropical sun can be dangerous. •Wait for the current to release you — it will. •Island rainstorms can occur quickly and unexpectedly, and even brief •Swim parallel to shore and then make your way in. downpours can cause flash floods. If the water level suddenly rises in a •Never turn your back on the ocean. river, drainage canal or other waterway, immediately head for higher ground. •Be careful when standing near the shoreline or on rocks near breaking • Seat belts are required for all drivers and passengers. Car seats are required surf — waves can wash you into the ocean. for children under four years of age and booster seats for children under •If you see someone in trouble, alert a lifeguard or call 911. Unless you are an eight years of age. excellent swimmer, don't go into the ocean to assist the victim. • Use caution when driving on one-way bridges. Courtesy is to alternate every four to five cars. Warning Signs • Use sun block when outdoors as the sun's rays are harsher in the tropics. (please pay special attention to these signs where they are posted) • Please use eco-friendly sunscreen to protect our reefs. •It is illegal to text or talk on your cell phone while driving.

Protect Your Valuables DANGEROUS STRONG CURRENT SUDDENEN OREBREAK HIGH SURF SHARK DROP ENF • Do not leave valuables in your vehicle (this includes the trunk). *. C..0 ,..... •. SIGHTED •Do not leave valuables unattended at the beach or pool, including car keys. rxoouni. Darn eo Dui rw KEEP OUT • Avoid leaving itineraries exposed in your vehicle or hotel room. • Do not display parking passes unless necessary. •Carry cash separately from your credit cards. •Keep a list of credit card account numbers stored separately from the WAVES BREAK SHARP DANGEROUS ON LEDGE MAN-O-WAR JELLYFISH CORAL SHOREBREAK actual cards. • Store valuables in your hotel's safe deposit boxes, either in your room or at the front desk. •If you do not wish to utilize safe deposit boxes, please place all valuables Sirens out-of-view when leaving your room or retiring for the evening. • The State Emergency Siren System is tested every month on the first working day of the week, always at 11:45 a.m. for one minute. If longer, • Close and lock all doors when you leave your room. This should also be done when retiring for the evening. Screen doors can be easily cut and please turn on your radio station for special announcemnets. BF Committee

From: Sue Robboy Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 3:53 PM To: [email protected]; BF Committee Subject: NOT in favor of proposed tiered property tax increase

Dear Maui County Leaders,

Proposals to raise the taxes on our second home (and add higher taxes on rental cars as well) will cause us to relocate our second home to an area that is more affordable and has greater appreciation of our contribution to the local economy. We cannot afford all these continued taxes, on top of the cost to travel to Maui from the mainland, high cost of food, services, etc.

Please know that we have enjoyed our ten years of part-time residence. But we are only here 4 months of the year. The extra taxes will price us out.

Sincerely,

Sue Robboy 3100 Wailea Alanul Kihei V

BF Committee

From: Susan Halas Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 1:15 PM To: BF Committee; County Clerk Subject: Additional testimony Wailuku Civic Hub, Susan Halas CIP CBS-2789 April 18, 2018 Budget Hearing Central Area Attachments: totals op & cip 2019 budget.pdf; Wailuku civic hub 2 pages april 18, 2018.pdf

Dear B&F and Clerk's Staff:

I expect to give testimony tonight at the Central Maui Budget Hearing in council chambers beginning at 6 pm. Earlier I submitted written testimony. Here is additional testimony I will deliver in person (3 mm).

What follows is a little longer than the time limit,when I speak I will cut it down to fit that time. I am submitting the entire testimony so that the record will reflect my true thoughts.

I have included for B&F committee members and staff several attachments showing where the numbers mentioned were derived, as well as one link to a video with a virtual tour of the proposed project.

I would like to thank the BF staff and the Clerk's staff for their help, am very appreciative of their assistance. SH

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Additional TESTIMONY OF SUSAN HALAS IN OPPOSITION TO WAILUKU CIVIC HUB Appropriation $81,195,000 (CBS-2789) of the Capital Improvement Budget (CIP) for County of Maui (2019)

Mr. Chair and members of the Maui County Council

My name is Susan Halas. I live, work and own property on Vineyard St. in Wailuku. I have lived on Maui since 1976, most of that time I have lived in the Wailuku area. I am here tonight to give testimony related to the proposed Wailuku Civic Hub with a proposed CIP expenditure of $81,195,000.

Before I get into the main points I would like to thank Council Member Riki Hokama, the chair of Budget & Finance and Carol Ball, the Wailuku resident who chaired the Maui Redevelopment Agency, the group that put forward this proposal.

I know that they both have long wanted to do "something good for Wailuku" and that this proposal comes out of a sincere desire to make the town a better place. I am gratified that they have made this the largest single number in the CIP budget - because I think it shows both "sincerity of purpose" and "good faith."

That said, it is a very large and generous amount. Dare I say excessive?

At $81,195,000 --the Wailuku Civic Hub is the biggest single number in next year's Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) budget. The total CI for the coming year is almost $215 million which cover 117 different projects. The proposed amount for the Wailuku Civic Hub - garage and event venue - is almost 38% of the total amount to be spent countywide next year.

Let me say that again 38%!!

Its more than nine time bigger than all the money that is budgeted for homeless and affordable housing planning and land acquisition at $9,000,000.

It's sixteen times more than all the money we plan to allocate for countywide road improvements: budgeted at $5,000,000 for pavement, resurfacing and preservation throughout the county.

Because MRA Chair Ball was gracious enough to share all the particulars with me, I am pretty much up to speed on this proposal, but I doubt that the rest of the community knows very much about it. If you folks, in your wisdom give it final approval, it is scheduled to break ground in the not too distant future.

So while I am happy that Wailuku Town upgrades are the #1 CIP priority, I am not so sure that the Civic Hub is in line with the real needs and desires of Maui County.

Delighted as I am to see my neighborhood vaulted to the mega-bucks top spot in the money line, I can not support this appropriation as envisioned and here are some of the reasons why:

This gigantic new construction will irreversibly change the face and scale of Wailuku Town and open it to gentrification and speculation. Wailuku is one of the last unspoiled small towns on Maui, and one of the last places where some rents and homes are still affordable. Building the Civic Hub at great expense adds little in the way of actual parking spaces, and what is built will be a magnet for the homeless. Despite the grand scale there are few benefits to present residents and smaller property owners. The construction alone will shut down Wailuku for two years or more.

As a licensed real estate broker specializing in Wailuku I'd like to give you all little update on what's going on in town right now:

Actually the town is doing pretty well: the Umi sushi shop on Vineyard is very busy, the new Escape Room venue on Market is drawing good reviews.The Wai Bar that opened a few months back on Market is picking up a clientele; the Wailuku Coffee Company is always full and busy, to name a few.

The Maui Academy of Performing Arts- MAPA (which already owns the old Dollar Store on Main) has also recently purchased the Wailuku Promenade (also on Main) for a price reported to be about $5 million.

There have been some good recent sales, including the old Wailuku Federal Credit union at the top of Mill St. to Kamehameha Schools for just under a million dollars.

Also in the neighborhood Tamura's is building a large grocery local style grocery store next door to the post office in the Millyard which should open within the year.

On my block alone there are new restaurants, several new property owners and multiple property renovations underway. There are also a number of transactions in escrow and being negotiated that indicate even more favorable prospects for our neighborhood may not be far off.

In other words things are moving right along in a positive and reasonable manner and all of these improvements are being privately funded. But back to the Civic Hub proposal

Although there have been a number of events to ask for input on this project I don't think the complete plan has ever been widely circulated in our neighborhood nor have any of the details been revealed or discussed. I do not think this is an oversight or an accident.

But that's not the main point.

The main point is if our primary goal is "affordable" housing," I do not see how we can veer off course and spend $81.1 million on a parking structure and events venue that provides only a few more spaces than presently exist and build a "civic center" for which there has been - at least to my knowledge - little or no demand.

Over the years various insiders have attempted to dominate the planning process for this area. So far the only results have been to narrow Market St. and remove quite a bit of parking and add a monthly community event. Otherwise I don't see many changes.

I do see a big influx of homeless and more random violence, mental illness, substance abuse and crimes from small to large. For example, the Jodo Mission, the long time Buddhist congregation on Central Avenue had it's historic bell stolen recently. Police coverage of the area is thin. Maintenance of what already exists is sketchy at best.

As I said earlier, Wailuku is actually doing quite well -- very little of it is distressed; it is one of the last reasonably priced areas for both residential and commercial property and it seems to be turning the the corner on its own. Individual property owners are buying, selling, leasing, making improvements.

Our neighorhood is really looking to the county for much more down-to-earth assistance, like fixing the roads and sidewalks, adding more police and public safety officers, goals that can be accomplished with considerably less expense.

In fact we have been very pleased with the results from 'Wailuku Clean and Safe" which has helped to provide a security presence in the area and has helped in the maintenance of the main business area.

Though I personally can recognize and appreciate a truly grand gesture when I see one, (and in this case I know that it comes from the heart), I don't really think there is a lot of support for the plan as presently conceived.

I oppose the Wailuku Civic Hub as not wanted, not needed and providing few actual benefits to the residents or business people of my neighborhood.

Even though I oppose this particular appropriation and this particular plan, I commend you for being bold and I hope you will continue to keep Wailuku on the front burner and in the CIP budget - but maybe not on such a lavish scale.

I'm not asking you to eliminate this funding. I am asking you to cut it back substantially and reconsider what the money will be used for, and to put the bulk of the money toward our top priorities, housing, water and infrastructure.

I have attached the link of a virtual video tour to my testimony and also several pdfs showing where the numbers I cited come from. I would be happy to answer any question you may have.

Here's a link to a virtual tour of the proposed project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7korQqb3s8&feature=voutu.be.

Susan Halas 1939A Vineyard St. Wailuku, HI 96793 (808) 244-7777 (808) 280-9205 cell 2#OIt 41 3* 1A Id? ov A's 2' 'ailuku-Kahului Community Plan Area' a. Government Facilities (1) Bond Fund (I) Wailuku Civic Hub 77,000,

(2) General Fund (i) Wailuku Civic Hub 2,000,000 (ii) Real Property Assessment Office 30,000

(3) Lapsed Bond Proceeds (i) Wailuku Civic Hub 2,195,000

C. Department of Fire and Public Safety 1. Countywide a. Government Facilities (1) General Fund (I) Countywide Fire Facilities 308,000

2. Lanai Community Plan Area a. Government Facilities (1) General Fund (i) Lanai Fire Station Improvements 100,000

3. Molokai Community Plan Area a. Government Facilities (1) General Fund (i) Pukoo Fire Station Relocation 300,000

D. Department of Housing and Human Concerns 1. Countywide a. Other Projects (1) Bond Fund (i) Acquisitions for Homeless Sheltering and Affordable Housing

E. Department of Management 1. Countywide a. Other Projects (1) Bond Fund (I) Public Safety Radio System Replacement 1,200,000

F. Department of Parks and Recreation 1. Countywide a. Parks and Recreation (1) General Fund (i) Countywide Parks Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 250,000 Improvements (ii) Countywide Park Playground Improvements 1,000,000 (iii) Countywide Parks Facilities 500,000 (iv) Countywide Light Ordinance Compliance 1,100,000

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ljtrithJ (i) ,ALaa Moul 1Iiitacity 6,100,000 (JtI Mijjource Development - ----J---- -____ TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT APPROPRIATIONS C)r op __214,922,000

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS (OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS) 819,962,082

30 ArvcjAl%*A C 3, C. ssameteliq CBS-3567 f. Central Maul Landfill Land Purchase 250,000 Acquisition of 17 acres to complete the Central Maui Landfill subdivision parcel, __ approved by the County Development Services Agency in 2009. CBS-5019 g. Central Maul Landfill Phase III 250,000 Design and Hawaii Department of Health, Solid Waste Branch permitting for Phase Ill ,• at the Central Maul Landfill Facility. CBS-1 131 h. Walluku-Kahulul Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Compliance Sewer 2,000,000 Rehabilitation onstructlon, rehabilitation and/or replacement of major gravity sewer lines that have reached the and of their useful life and/or have been found to be damaged or in disrepair via video investigation or other means. Includes construction of lao Valley ______Line replacement. CBS-5034 I. Walluku-Kahulul Recycled Water Pump Station 600,000 Design and construction of a recycled water pump station to pump treated effiuentto potential agricultural and other users and convey to the County's Soil Aquifer Treatment basins. CBS-5035 J.Walluku-Kahulul Wastewater Reclamation Facility (WWRF) Emergency Effluent 450,000 Force Main Design and replacement of an existing 850 linear feet of force main pipe from the Wastewater facility storage pond to the headworks.

7. West Maul Community Plan Area CBS-1 124 a. West Maui Recycled Water System Expansion 500,000 Design, permitting and construction of upgrades, modifications and additions to the West Maui recycled water distribution system. This includes a new tank and force main in Kaanapali. CBS-1 161 b. Napill No. 3 Force Main Replacement 1,800,000 Design and replacement of a 2,074 foot long, 16 Inch diameter ductile iron pipe force main within Lower Honoapiilanl Road (between Hui Nui Place to Hoohui Road). CBS-1 174 c. NapIli No.4 Force Main Replacement 1,800,000 Design and replacement of a 2,040 foot long, 14" diameter ductile iron pipe force main within Lower Honoapiiiani Road (between Hui Road "F" and Napilihau St.). CBS-1 180 d. NapIll Wastewater Pump Station No. 4 Modifications 400,000 34 Design and construct upgrades (pumps, motors, generators, etc.) and required modifications (building, piping, electrical) to the existing pump station.

Deoartment of Finance 1. Countywide CBS-1218 a. Countywide Equipment 4,020,000 Purchase of equipment for: Department of Environmental Management (Solid Waste Operations) In the amount of $2,120,000 for (4) 28-Cubic-Yard Automated Refuse Trucks ($460,000 each) and (1) Roll-off Truck for Residential Drop-off at Central Maui Landfill in ($280,000); and Department of Fire and Public Safety (Fire/Rescue Operations) In the amount of $1,900,000 for (2) 1500 GPM Pumper Trucks for Napili and Walluku Fire Stations ($950,000 each).

2. Walluku-Kahulul Community Plan Area CBS-2789 a. Walluku Civic Hub 81,195,000 Acquisition, design, planning, permitting, construction and construction management of a Multi-Use Facility In the Walluku redevelopment area. CBS-5058 b. Real Property Assessment Office 30,000 31 Interior design for the Real Property Assessment Office to be located in the Wailuku Civic Hub.

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BF Committee

From: Dawn Lono Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 11:19 AM To: BF Committee Subject: Written Testimony from Hana Attachments: Scan0237.pdf Good Morning Maui County Council Budget and Finance Committee1

My name is Wainani Lind and I am the Assistant Director of Hana Youth Center.

This morning I am requesting your continued support towards the Department of Housing and Human Concerns in their Grant Programs) of which Hana Youth Center is just one of many organizations that benefit from this funding process.

We are privileged to be included with several youth programs within Maui County and it is with the support of the Department of Human Concerns that we are able to provide for our youth in our small and isolated community, services with comparable standards to those throughout Maui nui.

Your consideration in providing the Dept of Human Concerns with funding allows us the continued opportunity to assist and support our families and address challenges and changes that continue to occur on our island.

I just want to say thank you for the hard work you do and your consideration towards the good that the Department of Human Concerns strives for. Mahalo i,O4 oO 00"nan'tLtrid