PUBLIC NOTICE
CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (CARES ACT)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM AND
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS/HIV (HOPWA) PROGRAM
Through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) passed by the United States Congress on March 27, 2020 as Public Law 116-136, the City was awarded $4,872,982.00 in CDBG Funds, $2,429,569.00 in ESG Funds, and $95,143.00 in HOPWA Funds to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Coronavirus, or to mitigate the impacts created by coronavirus. Pursuant to the City and County of Honolulu’s (City) Citizen Participation Plan, and in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements regarding the City and County of Honolulu’s (City) Consolidated Plan, the City hereby provides a list of projects for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2020 (Twenty-Fifth (25th) Year Action Plan).
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
NEW AWARD OF $150,000
Department of Budget and Fiscal Services – Federal Grants Unit Program Administration
Project Description: Grant funds for administration of City HUD-funded CARES Act programs.
Funding Source: CDBG CV
Proposed Amount: $150,000
Location: 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 240, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
NEW AWARD OF $642,076.70
Department of Community Services – Community Based Development Division Program Administration
Project Description: Grant funds for administration of City HUD-funded CARES Act programs.
Funding Source: CDBG CV
Proposed Amount: $642,076.70
Location: 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 200, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
NEW AWARD OF $760,000
Department of Community Services – Team WorkHawaii
Project Description: Provision of grant funds for street outreach and homelessness prevention program for persons experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless, specifically targeting the unemployed or early-released detainees. CDBG funds will be used to provide health, drug abuse, education, fair housing counseling, and welfare services, eligible under 24 CFR §570.201(e), and will meet the CDBG national objective described in 24 CFR §570.208(a)(2)(i)(A).
Funding Source: CDBG CV
Proposed Amount: $760,000
Location: 1505 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 216, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
NEW AWARD OF $259,600
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center – Outreach, Food Security/Distribution and In-Home Pharmaceutical Delivery
Project Description: Provision of grant funds to provide new or quantifiably increased public services, such as the provision of equipment, supplies and materials necessary to carry out a public service. CDBG funds will be used to provide three service vehicles to Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center to perform increased outreach, food security/distribution, and in-home pharmaceutical delivery, eligible under 24 CFR §570.201(e), and will meet the CDBG national objective described in 24 CFR §570.208(a)(1).
Funding Source: CDBG CV
Proposed Amount: $259,600
Location: 86-260 Farrington Highway, Waianae, Hawaii 96792
NEW AWARD OF $318,787
Project Vision Hawaii, Mobile COVID-19 Testing
Project Description: Provision of grant funds to provide new or quantifiably increased public services, such as providing testing, diagnosis or other services at a fixed or mobile location. CDBG funds will be used to provide health services, eligible under 24 CFR §570.201(e), and will meet the CDBG national objective described in 24 CFR §570.208(a)(2)(i)(A).
Funding Source: CDBG CV
Proposed Amount: $318,787
Location: 1110 Nu’uanu Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
NEW AWARD OF $135,138
Hawaii HomeOwnership Center, Housing Stability through Housing Counseling and Legal Assistance
Project Description: Provision of grant funds to provide new or quantifiably increased public services, such as providing services that will help affected parties with housing counseling & legal assistance ranging from crisis budgeting, identifying local resources, foreclosure & eviction prevention services, & addressing consumer issues (e.g., predatory lending). CDBG funds will be used to provide assistance to homeowners and renters, eligible under 24 CFR §570.201(e), and will meet the CDBG national objective described in 24 CFR §570.208(a)(2)(i)(B).
Funding Source: CDBG CV
Proposed Amount: $135,138
Location: 1259 ‘A’ala Street, #201, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
NEW AWARD OF $2,607,380.30
IHS, The Institute for Human Services; Homeless Triage and Comfort Station
Project Description: Provision of grant funds for the rehabilitation of buildings and improvements, such as the acquisition and quick rehabilitation of a three story building located at 65 North Beretania Street in Honolulu to provide a Homeless Triage and CARES Station (HTCS) for COVID-19 response. CDBG funds will be used to provide public facilities and improvement, eligible under 24 CFR §570.201(c) Public facilities and improvements and will meet the CDBG national objective described in 24 CFR §570.208(a)(2)(i)(A).
Funding Source: CDBG CV
Proposed Amount: $2,607,380.30
Location: 546 Ka’a’ahi Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
ALTERNATE AWARD OF $3,708,750 (pending availability of funds)
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement; Project Hoowaiwai
Project Description: Provision of grant funds through a coordinated CDFI Emergency Response Strategy to coordinate a consortium of established community development organizations to apply their existing lending services to assist individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19, and provide technical assistance, grants, loans, and other financial assistance to establish, stabilize, and expand microenterprises that provide medical, food delivery, cleaning, and other services to support home health quarantine. CDBG funds will be used to provide assistance either through the recipient directly or through public and private organizations, agencies, and other subrecipients to facilitate economic development, eligible under 24 CFR §570.201(o), and will meet the CDBG national objective described in 24 CFR § 570.208(a)(2)(i)(D) – Limited Clientele Nature/Location and/or 570.208(a)(4) – Low/Moderate Income Jobs.
Funding Source: CDBG CV
Proposed Amount: $3,708,750 (pending availability of funds)
Location: 91-1270 Kinoiki Street, Building 1, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program
NEW AWARD OF $80,985.63
Department of Budget and Fiscal Services – Federal Grants Unit Program Administration
Project Description: Grant funds for administration of City HUD-funded CARES Act programs.
Funding Source: ESG CV
Proposed Amount: $80,985.63
Location: 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 240, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
NEW AWARD OF $40,492.82
Department of Budget and Fiscal Services – Fiscal Program Administration
Project Description: Grant funds for administration of City HUD-funded CARES Act programs.
Funding Source: ESG CV
Proposed Amount: $40,492.82
Location: 650 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
NEW AWARD OF $121,478.45
Department of Community Services – Community Based Development Division Program Administration
Project Description: Grant funds for administration of City HUD-funded CARES Act programs.
Funding Source: ESG CV
Proposed Amount: $121,478.45
Location: 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 200, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
NEW AWARD OF $127,646
Catholic Charities Hawaii – Family Assessment Center Emergency Shelter Operating Costs
Project Description: Provision of grant funds for operating costs of an emergency shelter for homeless individuals, families, victims of domestic violence or youth, which includes maintenance, rent, repair, security, fuel, equipment, insurance, utilities, food, furnishings, and supplies necessary for the operations. ESG funds will be used to provide shelter operating costs, eligible under 24 CFR §576.102.
Funding Source: ESG CV
Proposed Amount: $127,646
Location: 1822 Ke’eaumoku Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
NEW AWARD OF $352,480
Family Promise of Hawaii – Camp Mokuleia Emergency Shelter Operating Costs
Project Description: Provision of grant funds for operating costs of an emergency shelter for homeless individuals, families, victims of domestic violence or youth, which includes maintenance, rent, repair, security, fuel, equipment, insurance, utilities, food, furnishings, and supplies necessary for the operations. ESG funds will be used to provide shelter operating costs, eligible under 24 CFR §576.102.
Funding Source: ESG CV
Proposed Amount: $352,480
Location: 245 North Kukui Street, #101, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
NEW AWARD OF $141,398
IHS, The Institute for Human Services – Yellow Zone POST Emergency Shelter Essential Services
Project Description: Grant funds for essential services at an emergency shelters for homeless families. ESG funds will be utilized to provide essential services, eligible under 24 CFR § 576.102.
Funding Source: ESG CV
Proposed Amount: $141,398
Location: 546 Ka’a’ahi Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
NEW AWARD OF $178,549
Parents and Children Together (PACT) – OHIA Emergency Shelter Essential Services
Project Description: Grant funds for essential services at an emergency shelters for homeless families. ESG funds will be utilized to provide essential services, eligible under 24 CFR § 576.102.
Funding Source: ESG CV
Proposed Amount: $178,549
Location: 1485 Linapuni Street, Suite 105, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
NEW AWARD OF $164,948
Family Promise of Hawaii – Homeless Prevention due to COVID-19
Project Description: Provision of grant funds for a homeless prevention program, which includes short-term or medium-term rental assistance, financial assistance, and housing relocation and stabilization services, excluding moving costs. ESG funds will be used to provide homeless prevention assistance, eligible under 24 CFR §576.103.
Funding Source: ESG CV
Proposed Amount: $164,948
Location: 245 North Kukui Street, #101, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
NEW AWARD OF $310,828
IHS, The Institute for Human Services – Homeless Prevention due to COVID-19
Project Description: Provision of grant funds for a homeless prevention program, which includes short-term or medium-term rental assistance, financial assistance, and housing relocation and stabilization services, excluding moving costs. ESG funds will be used to provide homeless prevention assistance, eligible under 24 CFR §576.103.
Funding Source: ESG CV
Proposed Amount: $310,828
Location: 546 Ka’a’ahi Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
NEW AWARD OF $625,035.10
Aloha United Way – Homeless Prevention due to COVID-19
Project Description: Provision of grant funds for a homeless prevention program, which includes short-term or medium-term rental assistance, financial assistance, and housing relocation and stabilization services, excluding moving costs. ESG funds will be used to provide homeless prevention assistance, eligible under 24 CFR §576.103.
Funding Source: ESG CV
Proposed Amount: $625,035.10
Location: 200 North Vineyard Boulevard, Suite 700, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
NEW AWARD OF $285,728
The Salvation Army – Homeless Prevention due to COVID-19
Project Description: Provision of grant funds for a homeless prevention program, which includes short-term or medium-term rental assistance, financial assistance, and housing relocation and stabilization services, excluding moving costs. ESG funds will be used to provide homeless prevention assistance, eligible under 24 CFR §576.103.
Funding Source: ESG CV
Proposed Amount: $285,728
Location: 2950 Manoa Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS/HIV (HOPWA) Program
NEW AWARD OF $76,114.40
Gregory House Program – Financial Assistance and Support Services for Persons with HIV/AIDS
Project Description: Provision of funds for tenant-based rental assistance, short-term rent/mortgage/utility assistance, supportive services, and administrative expenses to support persons with HIV/AIDS. HOPWA funds will be utilized to provide the following: Project- or tenant-based rental assistance ($57,360.12), eligible under 24 CFR 574.300(b)(5); STRMU ($3,088.27), eligible under 24 CFR 574.300(b)(6); Supportive services ($10,338.75), eligible under 24 CFR 574.300(b)(7); and Payment of reasonable administrative expense ($5,327.26), eligible under 24 CFR 574.300(b)(10)(ii).
Funding Source: HOPWA CV
Proposed Amount: $76,114.40
Location: 200 North Vineyard Boulevard, Suite A310, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
NEW AWARD OF $19,028.60
Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center – Support Services for Persons with HIV/AIDS
Project Description: Provision of grant funds for supportive services to support persons with HIV/AIDS. HOPWA funds will be utilized to provide supportive services, eligible under 24 CFR §574.300(b)(7).
Funding Source: ESG CV
Proposed Amount: $19,028.60
Location: 677 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Interested parties may submit written comments by May 18, 2020, to: the City & County of Honolulu, Department of Community Services, Community Based Development Division, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 200, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 or by email to dcscbdd@honolulu.gov.
Pamela A. Witty-Oakland, Director
Department of Community Services
By order of KIRK CALDWELL, MAYOR
City and County of Honolulu
(SA1279121 5/13/20)
