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Announcements

The list below provides a summary of recent announcements that have been posted to the various website pages located under the Government menu. You may follow these links to their originating pages in order to review the announcement in more detail along with any document links that may be associated with the selected announcement.

Published 2-22-23
February 28, 2023 Planning Commission Agenda

February 28, 2023 Planning Commission Agenda

Published 2-22-23
02-08-2023 Public Hearing re: Bill No. 2891, Draft 1

Approved 02-22-2023

Published 2-22-23
02-08-2023 Council Meeting Minutes

Approved 02-22-2023

Published 2-22-23
02-01-2023 Finance & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes

Approved 02-16-2023

Published 2-22-23
IFB 3864 Furnishing and Delivery of Automated Refuse Carts
Tabulation

Published 2-21-23
01/20/23 Minutes

2023_0120_BOE OP Minutes Approved

Published 2-21-23
Bagged trash only in Hanapepe 2/23 and 2/24

The trash chute at the Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station will be unavailable Feb. 23 to Feb. 24 for repairs, weather permitting.

Refuse carts will be staged at the transfer station and will accept bagged trash only.

Weather permitting, all other services, including green waste and metal recycling, are scheduled to be available at the Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station at the dates above.

Published 2-21-23
11/28/2022 Minutes DRAFT

Charter Review Commission Minutes

Published 2-21-23
02/27/23 Agenda Packet

Charter Review Commission Meeting

Published 2-21-23
KCRS Kilauea HI5 Redemption Site Closed Today

Due to wet and rainy conditions, the KCRS Kilauea HI5 Redemption site will be closed today. 

Published 2-19-23
Transfer Stations Closed 2/20/23

In recognition of President's Day, all Refuse Transfer Stations will be closed on Monday, February 20.

Published 2-18-23
2/18/23 Kekaha CRC early closure due to weather

2/18/23

The HI5 redemption center in Kekaha operated by KCRS has closed early due to bad weather conditions.  Mahalo. 

Published 2-18-23
2/18/23 Kekaha CRC early closure due to weather

2/18/23

The HI5 redemption center in Kekaha operated by KCRS has closed early due to bad weather conditions.  Mahalo. 

Published 2-17-23
2023-EX-78 Hawthorne Pacific Corporation

Service and Maintenance for Equipment at Kekaha Landfill

Published 2-16-23
02-22-2023 Special Council Meeting

Agenda

Published 2-16-23
02-22-2023 Council Meeting

Agenda

Published 2-16-23
02-16-2023 Special Council Meeting Recap

for the 02-16-2023 Special Council Meeting 

Published 2-16-23
2023 01-11 LCC Open Session Minutes - Draft

Liquor Control Commission Minutes-Draft

Published 2-16-23
2023-02-22 LCC AGENDA

Liquor Control Commission Meeting

Published 2-16-23
2022 02-24 PC Agenda

Police Commission Meeting

Published 2-16-23
LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

Kaua‘i County Housing Agency

Legal Public Notice for Public Comment

In accordance with 24 CFR 91 of the federal regulations relative to citizen participation for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Community Housing Development Organization (HOME-CHDO) Funds under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Kaua‘i County Housing Agency (KCHA) gives notice of the following project to utilize PY22 HOME-CHDO grant funds:

Proposed Project:                                Scattered -Lot Development Project

                                                              Wailua House Lots, TMK4-1-011-106

                                                              Wailua, Kauai, Hawaii 96746

Organization:                                         Kaua‘i County Housing Agency

Total Grant Funding PY21:                   $450,005.85

Description: Development of the Scattered Lot Development of the Wailua House Lots, consisting of on-site parcel improvements for approximately 0.5222 acreage of land to CPR into three lots for the construction of three single family residences.

Written comments may be submitted via email to sfranco@kauai.gov  or via U.S. mail to: Kaua‘i County Housing Agency, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 330, Līhu‘e, Hawai‘i 96766, Attn: Steve Franco.  The 30-day comment period will commence on February 16, 2023.  All comments received by March 18, 2023, will be considered.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call 808-241-4444 or email housing@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Upon request, this notice or amendments are available in alternate formats, such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.

By Order of the Mayor

County of Kauai

Derek S.K. Kawakami

Mayor                                                                                      

Publish Date:  February 16, 2023

Published 2-16-23
Public Notice for Program Year 2022 HOME & HTF Project Funding

COUNTY OF KAUAI

LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

 

February 16, 2023

Responsible Entity: County of Kauai

Kauai County Housing Agency 4444 Rice Street, Suite 330

Lihue, Hawaii 96766

(808) 241-4444

Project Name:               Lima Ola Phase I, Multi-Family Affordable Housing Development

Project Summary:         New construction rental housing project consisting of 45 residential units in 12 residential buildings to provide affordable housing for Kauai’s workforce. Non-residential improvements include parking stalls, onsite management office, community room and laundry room.Lima Ola Phase I Multi-Family’s units will be affordable to households who are 80% and below Kauai’s median household income. The project will feature a mix of unit sizes and offer accessible units to those with mobility and sensory impairments.

Project Location: Project site is situated in the District of Koloa, Kauai, on approximately 2.67 acres identified as lot 45 in the Lima Ola Subdivision.

Funding: HOME Investment Partnership Program ($2,250,029.00) National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Program ($3,369,981.00)

This Notice shall satisfy three separate but related procedural requirements for activities undertaken By the County of Kauai.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN

In accordance with 24 CFR 91 of the federal regulations relative to Citizen Participation for the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) and other Community Planning and Development Programs (CPD) under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Kauai County Housing Agency (KCHA) give notice of the above mentioned project utilizing PY22 HOME and HTF funds.

Written comments may be submitted via email to sfranco@kauai.gov or via U.S. mail to Kauai County Housing Agency, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 330, Lihue, Hawaii 96766, Attn: Steve Franco. The 30-day comment period will commence on February 16, 2023. All comments received by March 18, 2023 will be considered.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS (RROF)

On or about March 6, 2023, the County of Kauai will submit a request to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) for the Release of HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program funds authorized by Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended and National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Program funds authorized by Title I of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) of 2008, Section 1131 (Public Law 110-289).

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI)

The County of Kauai has determined that the projects will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Kauai County Housing Agency, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 330, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii 96766, and may be examined or copied weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or clicking the link: Environmental Assessments Determinations and Compliance findings for HUD-assisted Projects 24 CFR Part 58(PDF, 631KB) .

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Kauai County Housing Agency, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 330, Lihue, Hawaii 96766, Attn: Steve Franco or by email at sfranco@kauai.gov. All comments received prior to March 3, 2023, will be considered by the County of Kauai, prior to authorizing the submission of a request for the release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The County of Kauai certifies to HHFDC that Derek S.K. Kawakami, in his capacity as Mayor, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brough to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HHFDC’s approval of the certification satisfies their respective responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the County of Kauai to use Program funds for these projects.

OBJECTIONS TO THE RELEASE OF HOME AND HTF FUNDS

HHFDC will accept objections to its release of funds and the County of Kauai’s certification for a period of fifteen

(15) days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following basis: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the County of Kauai; (b) the County of Kauai has omitted a step or failed to make decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of release of funds by HHFDC; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project(s) is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sect. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, 677 Queen Street, Suite 300, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, Attn: Keri Higa, Planner or keri.higa@hawaii.gov . Potential objectors should contact HHFDC at (808) 587-0577 to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR COUNTY OF KAUAI (TGI1405193       2/16/23)

Published 2-16-23
2023-EX-77 EMC Corporation

EMC Storage Products and Services

Published 2-16-23
IFB 3856 - Fifteen (15) Each Police Marked Patrol Vehicles Complete with Audible-Visual Emergency Equipment
Notice of Award
Alternative Procurement

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