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Maui District 13 Set to Receive $63M in Funds and Aid
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With the approval of the State Budget by the House and Senate, Rep. Lynn DeCoite announced that District 13, which includes; Haʻikū, Hāna, Kaupo, Kipahulu, Nāhiku, Pāʻia, Kahoʻolawe, Molokini, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi is set to receive $61,616,000 in Capital Improvement Project Funds and was awarded $1,425,000 in Grant In Aid.
Rep. Lynn DeCoite announces that District 13 (East Maui, Molokai and Lanai) is set to receive $61,616,000 in CIP Funds and $1,425,000 in GIA Awards. Photo Courtesy
“District 13 is the only true canoe district in the State, with three separate islands and rural communities, these funds are essential. I appreciate all the work the Finance, CIP and GIA chairs did to allocate these funds and am thankful for the time they took to discuss our community’s needs with me.” stated Rep. DeCoite. “The funding coming to our district includes funding to repair our schools, protect our natural resources on Kaho’olawe, Airport improvements, and much needed roadway upkeep and rockfall mitigation along Hāna Highway.”
“I am also thankful for the $1.4 million that was awarded to our community non-profits. These funds go directly to the organizations that serve as the backbone of our communities.” Rep. DeCoite continued, “The services these organizations provide across our district give back ten times what they receive.”
District 13 CIP Funds:
| Title | Description | Amount |
| Haiku Elementary School, Maui | Plans, design and construction to replace roof; ground and site improvements; equipment and appurtenances | 500,000 |
| Kualapu’u Elementary School, Molokai | Plans, design and construction to replace roof; ground and site improvements; equipment and appurtenances | 230,000 |
| Lanai High and Elementary School, Lanai | Plans, design and construction for building renovations; ground and site improvements; equipment and appurtenances | 1,434,000 |
| Hawaiian Home Lands Lot Development, Molokai | Design and construction for the development of scattered lots side improvements, Ho’olehua, Molokai | 3,000,000 |
| Kahoolawe Island Reserve Native Dryland Forest Planting, Kaho’olawe | Plans, Design, construction and equipment for Kahoolawe island Reserve Commission to support for native dryland forest restoration, management and maintenance. | 3,000,000 |
| Hana Airport, Baseyard renovation, Maui | Design and construction for renovations to the baseyard building and other related improvements | 2,000,000 |
| Molokai Airport, Terminal and Utility Improvements. Molokai | Design and construction for terminal improvements. Improvements include electrical and sewer replacement or upgrades, installation of new restrooms and other related improvements. | 7,250,000 |
| Kalaupapa Airport, Airport Improvements, Molokai | Construction for the installation of a new aircraft rescue and fire fighting (arff) garage, renovation of the terminal, replacement of airfield lighting and other related improvements | 4,500,000 |
| Lanai Airport, Baseyard renovation, Lana’i | Design and construction for renovations to the baseyard building and other related improvements | 2,000,000 |
| Lanai Airport, restroom facilities, Lana’i | Construction for new restrooms near the gates and other related improvements. | 1,000,000 |
| Remove Hana Pier Superstructure, Hana Harbor, Maui | Design and construction of improvements to remove the Hana Pier superstructure. (B Funds) | 2,000 |
| Remove Hana Pier Superstructure, Hana Harbor, Maui | Design and construction of improvements to remove the Hana Pier superstructure. (E Funds) | 3,700,000 |
| Hana Highway Bridge Preservation Plan, Maui | Land acquisition and design for developing a bridge preservation plan for Hana Highway in the vicinity of the Hana Preservation District. *This project is deemed necessary to qualify for federal aid financing and/or reimbursement. (N Funds) | 2,600,000 |
| Hana Highway Bridge Preservation Plan, Maui | Land acquisition and design for developing a bridge preservation plan for Hana Highway in the vicinity of the Hana Preservation District. *This project is deemed necessary to qualify for federal aid financing and/or reimbursement. (E Funds) | 650,000 |
| Hana Highway Improvements, Huelo to Hana, Maui | Construction for improving, upgrading and/or repairing roadways, bridges, walls, drainage structures, guardrails, and other facilities on route 360 Hana Highway. | 4,000,000 |
| Hana Highway Mitigation, Maui | Plans, design and construction to mitigates Rockfalls, vegetation and potential landslide areas along the slopes of Hana highway route 360 at various locations | 20,000,000 |
| Hana Highway Rockfall Mitigation, Huelo to Hana. Maui | Construction to mitigate rockfalls and potential landslide areas along the slopes of route 360 Hana Highway at various locations. | 2,000,000 |
| Paia Bypass, Maui | Design for alternative traffic improvements in the vicinity of Paia town. *This project is deemed necessary to qualify for federal aid financing and/or reimbursement. (N Funds) | 3,000,000 |
| Paia Bypass, Maui | Design for alternative traffic improvements in the vicinity of Paia town. *This project is deemed necessary to qualify for Federal aid financing and/or reimbursement. (E Funds) | 750,000 |
| Total | 61,616,000 |
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District 13 GIA Awards
| Organization | Description | Award
(FY 18) |
(MOF) |
| Hui No’eau | Handicap accessible and safety improvements | 95,000 | C |
| La’a Kea Foundation | Expanding the 12-acre La’a Kea Community on in Paia, Maui with desperately needed affordable housing for low-income and intellectually/developmentally disabled adults. | 300,000 | C |
| Maui Youth and Family Services, Inc. * | For construction of a new facility to continue to provide much needed substance abuse treatment services, homeless youth services Behavioral health And other support services for Maui’s underserved Youth, families and adults | 400,000 | C |
| Boys and Girls Club of Maui, Inc. | Great Futures Hawai’i Program: Improving the outcomes for Hawaii’s Youth | 150,000 | A |
| Hale Mahaolu * | Funding for the Adult Personal Care Program. | 200,000 | A |
| Hana Health | Health Center operating funds | 200,000 | A |
| Lana’i Culture and Heritage Center | Lanai Curatorial & Cultural Literacy Initiative | 55,000 | A |
| Tri- Isle Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc.* | Grants Management Capacity-Building and Operating Costs | 25,000 | A |
| Total | 1,425,000 |
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*Provides Services County/ District wide.
| MOF = Method of Financing | |
| A= General Fund | P= Federal Grants |
| B= special funds | R= Private contribution |
| C = General Obligation Bond fund | S= County Fund |
| D = General Obligation bond Fund with Debt Service to be paid from Special funds | T= Trust fund |
| E = Revenue bond fund | U = Interdependent Transfer Fund |
| J = Federal Aid Interstate Fund | W = Revolving fund |
| K= Federal Aid Primary Fund | V = Federal Stimulus |
| M = Federal Aid Urban Fund | X= Other Funds |
| N = Federal Funds | |
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