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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:37:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Department of Energy Announces $24 Million for Algal Biofuels Research</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:46:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[June 28, 2010 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today the investment of up to $24 million for three research groups to tackle key hurdles in the commercialization of algae-based biofuels. The selections will support the development of a clean, sustainable transportation sector—a goal of the Department&#8217;s continued effort to spur the creation of [...]]]></description>
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<p>The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today the investment of up to $24 million for three research groups to tackle key hurdles in the commercialization of algae-based biofuels. The selections will support the development of a clean, sustainable transportation sector—a goal of the Department&#8217;s continued effort to spur the creation of the domestic bio-industry while creating jobs. Developing cost-effective renewable transportation fuels is a key component of the Administration&#8217;s strategy to cut greenhouse gas emissions and move the nation toward energy independence.</p>
<p>&#8220;Partnerships such as these focus the creative powers of the public, private, and academic sectors on key challenges facing the development of renewable energy for transportation,&#8221; said Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Cathy Zoi. &#8220;The United States must find effective ways to hasten the development of technologies for advanced biofuels made from algae and other renewable resources to reduce our need for foreign sources of oil.&#8221; Zoi made the announcement while speaking today at the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) 2010 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.</p>
<p><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&amp;enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTg4MzEwMiZtZXNzYWdlaWQ9UFJELUJVTC04ODMxMDImZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xMjc2NTY2MDMwJmVtYWlsaWQ9YWxvaGFAZ3JlZW5jb2xsYXJ0ZWNoLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9YWxvaGFAZ3JlZW5jb2xsYXJ0ZWNoLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&amp;&amp;&amp;103&amp;&amp;&amp;http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=359" target="_blank">Full story</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 05:04:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Farming Automation and Robotics Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>grencoll</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Something tells me we&#8217;ve already got some really bright minds working on this in a local high school robotics class and if you&#8217;re one of them, I salute you and I&#8217;m at your service. (Lame video at bottom.) Robotic and automated farming resources: Technologist + Food Producers Poster on Flickr Make: Farm Robot Roundup Carnegie [...]]]></description>
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<p>Something tells me we&#8217;ve already got some really bright minds working on this in a local high school robotics class and if you&#8217;re one of them, I salute you and I&#8217;m at your service. (Lame video at bottom.)</p>
<h2>Robotic and automated farming resources:</h2>
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<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rogueapron/4127784319/sizes/l/">Technologist + Food Producers Poster on Flickr</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2006/03/farm_robot_round_up.html">Make: Farm Robot Roundup</a> </li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ri.cmu.edu/news_view.html?news_id=43&amp;menu_id=238">Carnegie Mellon Developing Automated Systems To Enable Precision Farming of Apples, Oranges</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://singularityhub.com/2009/04/14/mit-and-the-constant-robotic-gardeners/">MIT and the Constant Robotic Gardeners</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.service-robots.org/applications/agriculture.htm">Agriculture &amp; Harvesting Robots at the Robotics and Automation Society website</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/1531/automated-robotic-precise-innovative-agricultural-techniques-to-combat-environmental-locale-specific-issues-resulting-in-amelioration-of-the-emancipated-condition-of-the-local-populace-of-africa">Automated, Robotic, Precise, Innovative Agricultural Techniques to combat environmental, locale specific issues resulting in amelioration of the emancipated condition of the local populace of Africa.</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://dvice.com/archives/2009/01/robotic_rice_pl.php">Robotic rice planter leads the way for fully automated farms in Japan</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.csail.mit.edu/csailspotlights/feature2">PRECISION AGRICULTURE: SUSTAINABLE FARMING IN THE AGE OF ROBOTICS</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://growbot.wordpress.com">Growbot Garden Blog</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2009/01/14/robot-suit-helps-farm-workers/">Robot Suit Helps Farm Workers</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2009/11/30/134841_on-farm.html">The Future of Grain Growing</a> </li>
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<p><strong>Also see school garden projects</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://malaai.org/">Mala`ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea</a> </li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://kohalacenter.org/schoolgardensblog/">Hawaii Island School Garden Network Blog on the Kohala Center website</a></li>
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		<title>Telecommuting Slide Shows</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 01:35:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<div style="padding:5px 0 12px">View more <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/">presentations</a> from <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/TelecommutingKate">Kate Lister</a>.</div>
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		<title>Broadband Grant</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:26:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Type: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office: Rural Utilities Service CFDA: 10.787 Federal FON: RIN-0572-ZA01 Multipart Grant: No App Due: 03/29/2010 Solicitation Date: 01/22/2010 Relevance: 1 Match Required: No Actual Funds: $2,200,000,000 (Confirmed) Summary: The purpose of this program is to facilitate broadband deployment in rural communities. Ultimately, this program is designed to foster [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Type:  Federal<br />
Agency:  U.S. Department of Agriculture<br />
Office:  Rural Utilities Service<br />
CFDA: 10.787<br />
Federal FON: RIN-0572-ZA01<br />
Multipart Grant:  No	App Due:   03/29/2010<br />
Solicitation Date:   01/22/2010<br />
Relevance:  1</p>
<p>Match Required:   No<br />
Actual Funds:   $2,200,000,000 (Confirmed)<br />
Summary:<br />
The purpose of this program is to facilitate broadband deployment in rural communities. Ultimately, this program is designed to foster economic development in remote areas and improve the quality of life for rural residents. All projects must ensure that 75 percent of the funded area is in a rural region that lacks sufficient access to high-speed broadband service. Funding may also be provided for projects serving non-remote and underserved rural areas that have at least 50 percent of the premise in the area without broadband service at the rate of five Mbps.</p>
<p>The administering agency will favor projects that request a higher percentage of loan funds. Extra points will be assigned to projects that provide significant assistance to critical community facilities, promote rural economic development, support persistent poverty counties, serve chronically underserved areas, demonstrate cost effectiveness, offer low-cost service options, and/or provide for geographical diversity.</p>
<p>eCivis Alert: This program has received funding through the economic stimulus bill formally known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Save this funding opportunity now by clicking the tan &#8220;Save&#8221; or &#8220;Save/Assign&#8221; button at the top of this page to be alerted by email about any changes or new information.</p>
<p>In a previous fiscal year, the program officer stated that the number of awards that the funding agency will issue depends on the highest ranking applications and the amount of funding they are requesting.</p>
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		<title>Hawaii County Local Food Legislation &#8211; Resolution 265</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Hawaii County Food Legislation is available for review. Testimony will be heard on the Nov. 3rd PWIRC Council meeting at 1pm. Can&#8217;t attend? Email Testimony, before Noon on April 21st, to the Council at large: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us Call or E-mail Your Council Member: 961-8225 Hawaii County Local-Food-Resolution-265-Draft-01-2008-2010.pdf Related: State Food Legislation HB 1226 &#8211; GMO preemption bill resources. A [...]]]></description>
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<p>New Hawaii County Food Legislation is available for review.</h2>
<p>Testimony will be heard on the Nov. 3rd PWIRC Council meeting at 1pm.</p>
<p>Can&#8217;t attend?<br />
Email Testimony, before Noon on April 21st, to the <span style="background-color: #feff82;">Council</span> at large: <a style="color: #436976; background-color: transparent; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: #cccccc; border-bottom-style: solid;" href="mailto:counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us"><span style="background-color: #feff82;">council</span>testimony@co.<span style="background-color: #feff82;">hawaii</span>.hi.us</a></p>
<p>Call or E-mail Your <span style="background-color: #feff82;">Council</span> Member: 961-8225</p>
<h3><a title="Hawaii County Food Resolution 265" href="http://greencollartech.com/wp-content/uploads/Local-Food-Resolution-265-Draft-01-2008-2010.pdf" target="_blank">Hawaii County Local-Food-Resolution-265-Draft-01-2008-2010.pdf</a></h3>
<p><strong>Related</strong>:</p>
<p>State Food Legislation</p>
<ul>
<li><a title="GMO preemption bill" href="http://www.hawaiiseed.org/take-action/current-actions/hb-1226-gmo-preemption-bill/" target="_blank">HB 1226 &#8211; GMO preemption bill resources.</a></li>
<li><a title="GMO preemption bill" href="http://www.hawaiiseed.org/take-action/current-actions/hb-1226-gmo-preemption-bill/" target="_blank"></a><a title="HB 1271 - State Food Legislation" href="http://greencollartech.com/wp-content/uploads/Food-Bill-HB1271_CD1_.pdf" target="_blank">A Bill for an Act &#8211; H.B. 1271</a> &#8211; did not pass</li>
<li><a title="HB 1271 Committee Report" href="http://greencollartech.com/wp-content/uploads/Food-Bill-HB1271_CD1_CCR180_.pdf" target="_blank">Conference Committee Report regarding H.B. 1271, H.D. 3, S.D. 2</a> (Development of local food and energy businesses &#8211; Barrel Tax.)</li>
</ul>
<p>County Funded Agricultural Plan</p>
<ul>
<li><a title="Hawai  County Kohala Center Agricultural Plan" href="http://greencollartech.com/2009-county-hawaii-agricultural-development-plan.htm" target="_blank">Kohala Ag Plan Draft</a> (<strong>Important</strong> &#8211; Nov. 4th in Pahoa is the last day on the schedule to give input on the draft)</li>
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<h5>- -</h5>
<h5>Big Mahalos to Vicki Dunaway for the information.<br />
<a style="color: #3333cc;" href="http://www.smalldairy.com/" target="_blank">http://www.smalldairy.com</a> &#8212; for small dairies</h5>
<p>Included in Vicki&#8217;s email is a note from Nancy Redfeather</p>
<blockquote><p><em>Aloha mai kakou,<br />
Here is a notice from Kareen about the first reading of the &#8220;Home Rule&#8221; Legislation.  It is called Resolution #265-09 and will come before the Council (Food and Energy Sustainability Committee &#8211; Chair Brenda Ford, Vice-Chair Pete Hoffmann) this coming Tuesday November 3 at 1pm in Hilo with tele-conferencing in Waimea and Kona.  If you cannot attend please send in testimony to </em><a style="color: #3333cc;" href="mailto:counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us" target="_blank"><em>counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us</em></a><em> and refer to Resolution #265-09.</em></p>
<p><em>I am on Oahu that day for the Children&#8217;s Nutrition Summit but will surely send in testimony.  It should be interesting.</em></p>
<p><em> </em><em>Aloha and Mahalo,<br />
Nancy Redfeather<br />
322-2801</em></p></blockquote>
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		<title>2009 County of Hawaii Agricultural Development Plan</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Media Release Found on : http://hawaii-agriculture.com The public will have a final opportunity in late October and November to provide input into the 2009 County of Hawaii Agricultural Development Plan, being prepared for the Department of Research and Development by Agricon Hawaii LLC and The Kohala Center. The Kohala Center is conducting islandwide listening sessions [...]]]></description>
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<h2>The public will have a final opportunity in late October and November to provide input into the 2009 County of Hawaii Agricultural Development Plan, being prepared for the Department of Research and Development by Agricon Hawaii LLC and The Kohala Center.</h2>
<p>The Kohala Center is conducting islandwide listening sessions prior to finalizing the plan, which is intended to guide the revitalization of agriculture as a basis for the island’s economic development by focusing on measures designed to increase the production of food for local consumption and support the growth of export products.</p>
<p>The preliminary draft of the plan will be available for review by Oct. 10 at kohalacenter.org/agplan.html.</p>
<h3><a href="http://greencollartech.com/wp-content/uploads/County-of-Hawaii-Agriculture-Plan-DRAFT-2-May-2009.pdf">Download and read the Initial Draft of the Kohala Agrculture Plan</a></h3>
<p>After the fall round of public sessions, The Kohala Center will incorporate public input and present the final draft to the county Department of Research and Development in early December.</p>
<p>In addition to attending a listening session, the public can provide suggestions and comments to Guy Kaulukukui, director of The Kohala Center’s Food Self-Reliance Program, at <a href="mailto:agplan@kohalacenter.org">agplan@kohalacenter.org</a> or 887-6411.</p>
<p>The sessions are 6-8 p.m. at the following dates and locations:</p>
<p>* Tuesday, Oct. 20, Kohala High School Cafeteria</p>
<p>* Wednesday, Oct. 21, Kona Outdoor Circle</p>
<p>* Thursday, Oct. 22, Waimea Community Center</p>
<p>* Tuesday, Oct. 27, Pahala Community Center</p>
<p>* Wednesday, Oct. 28, Aupuni Conference Room, Hilo</p>
<p>* Thursday, Oct. 29, Paauilo School Cafeteria</p>
<p>* Wednesday, Nov. 4, Pahoa Community Center</p>
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		<title>American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding and Green Collar Job Resources on Hawaii Island</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for your participation, feedback and suggestions for improving these resources. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Stimulus money) Resources for Hawai`i Island An effort to provide organized resources for Hawai&#8217;i Island businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies seeking grants and funding initiatives from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Green-Collar Job Resources for Hawai`i Island [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking for your participation, feedback and suggestions for improving these resources.</p>
<p><a href="http://greenhawaiijobs.com/hawaii-stimulus-funding-resources"><img class="alignleft" style="margin: 0px;" title="U.S. Stimulus Funding Resources for Hawai`i Island" src="http://greenhawaiijobs.com/wp-content/uploads/green-hawaii-island-recovery.jpg" alt="U.S. Stimulus Funding Resources for Hawai`i Island" width="99" height="108" /></a></p>
<h2><a title="U.S. Stimulus Funding Resources for Hawai`i Island" href="http://greenhawaiijobs.com/hawaii-stimulus-funding-resources" target="_blank">American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Stimulus money) Resources for Hawai`i Island<br />
</a><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;">An effort to provide organized resources for Hawai&#8217;i Island businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies seeking grants and funding initiatives from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.</span></h2>
<p><a title="Find and Post Green Collar Jobs in Hawaii" href="http://greenhawaiijobs.com/find-or-post-green-jobs"><img class="alignleft" style="margin: 0px;" title="Green-Collar Job Resources for Hawai`i Island" src="http://greenhawaiijobs.com/wp-content/uploads/green-collar-jobs-for-hawaii.jpg" alt="Green-Collar Job Resources for Hawai`i Island" width="216" height="144" /></a></p>
<h2><a title="Green-Collar Job Resources for Hawai`i Island" href="http://greenhawaiijobs.com/find-or-post-green-jobs" target="_blank">Green-Collar Job Resources for Hawai`i Island<br />
</a><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;">An efffort to provide resources for employers, job seekers, green collar workers and various organizations interested in learning more about Green Collar Jobs on Hawai&#8217;i Island.</span></h2>
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		<title>Stimulus Watch &#8211; Projects in Hawaii County, Hawaii</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 21:54:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Below are the &#8220;shovel-ready&#8221; projects for which this city submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report as listed by StimulusWatch.org. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not at the link [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Below are the &#8220;shovel-ready&#8221; projects for which this city submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report as listed by <a title="StimulusWatch.org" href="http://StimulusWatch.org">StimulusWatch.org</a>. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not at the link below.</p>
<h2>The total cost of all the projects submitted by Hawaii County is <strong>$501,100,000</strong></h2>
<h3>To Vote on these projects or leave a comment, visit this page:<a href="http://www.stimuluswatch.org/project/by_city/Hawaii%20County/HI"></p>
<p>http://www.stimuluswatch.org</a></h3>
<p><a href="http://hawaii.gov/gov/recovery/infrastructure/Hawaii%20ARRA%20Map%203.JPG">Also check out this map at Hawaii.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Description and</strong><span><strong> </strong></span><strong>Cost</strong></p>
<p>Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision District Park, development of 20-acre park site in rapidly growing subdivision with severely underserved recreational needs in an economically disadvantaged area<span> </span>$10000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>West Hawaii Maintenance Facility, replace existing building in Kealakekua with shops and offices for Public Works&#8217; traffic building and automotive divisions<span> </span>$3500000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>South Hilo Highway Baseyard Storage to replace equipment storage warehouse that had to be demolished after the roof was damaged in high winds.<span> </span>$1000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Puna Gymnasium and ball fields, development of indoor recreational spaces and outdoor fields for economically disadvantaged community with severely underserved recreational needs<span> </span>$15000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hamakua Highway Maintenance Base Yard to replace existing metal quonset hut that no longer meets safety codes; needs major repairs; and is not on county property. Replacement would be built on county land and centralize operations<span> </span>$5000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Highway Division Office Extension, additional Hilo office space required for additional personnel to manage roadway responsibilities<span> </span>$1000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Upgrade land-mobile radio public safety communications system and migrate system to 700-800MHz range to comply with FCC mandate. Improves public safety and emergency response by adding radio coverage to areas of the island that are now without coverage.<span> </span>$89000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>South Kohala Baseyard Storage to replace inadequate existing facility and secure equipment and supplies.<span> </span>$1000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hina Lani Resurfacing; resurface 5 miles of highly deteriorated urban street<span> </span>$6000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Traffic signal upgrades from Traconex control cabinets to 170s, 10 signal locations to provide additional controller capabilities for signal coordination and standby power during power interruptions<span> </span>$1000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Island-wide accessibility improvements and removal of architectural barriers for Parks to meet ADA requirements<span> </span>$10000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Haao Springs drainage channel repair and improvements include repairing damaged concrete lining and enforcing the channel slopes, providing concrete lining between culvert and existing concrete lining and providing concrete wing walls at culvert inlet<span> </span>$4000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Public Works Facilities ADA compliance, island-wide facilities in ADA compliance B Priority and C Priority in accordance with county self-evaluation and transition plan for accessibility to public facilities<span> </span>$4000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Palani Road/Kamakaeaha Avenue Intersection Improvements including addition of left turning lane to increase intersection capacity and reduce congestion<span> </span>$5000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Replacement of Puna Highway Maintenance Warehouse, which is currently inadequate and no longer used. Needed to secure storage of equipment and supplies. Additional space needed to address additional roadway responsibilities.<span> </span>$1000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>ADA Curb Ramp Compliance Program, Waimea. Replace sidewalks and install curb ramps to comply with FHWA settlement agreement<span> </span>$1000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Kawailani/Pohakulani/Ainaola/Iwalani Traffic signal improvements to install synchronized signals, acquire property for highway realignment and make drainage improvements to improve vehicle and pedestrian safety<span> </span>$2500000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mamalahoa Widening from North Hawaii Community Hospital to MP56 to increase traffic capacity through the Kamamalu Intersection and reduce congestion<span> </span>$10000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Kaiminani Drive resurfacing; resurface 6 miles of highly deteriorated highway and construct 10 new drywells<span> </span>$6000000</p>
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<p>Construct a new police station in Captain Cook for current and future public safety needs in South Kona, including a firing range for police department training. Property has been acquired next to an existing police substation.<span> </span>$18000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mass transit base yard construction to include administrative building to serve the public and house staff, maintenance facility for vehicle repairs, bus wash bay and refueling station<span> </span>$10000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Kalanianaole Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation, Phase 2, repairs and upgrade of interceptor that serves much of the Hilo area. Failure of the interceptor would cause of spill of about 2.5 MG per day<span> </span>$8000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Palani Road transmission waterline; construct two concrete reservoirs and 12,500 feet of waterline south of Palani Road to the Liliuokalani subdivision.<span> </span>$14000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Install 16-inch water main in conjunction with state widening project of the Queen Kaahumanu Highway; includes installation of 25,000 linear feet of line from Kealakehe Parkway to Keahole Reservoir.<span> </span>$3750000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Backflow Prevention Compliance to install water system backflow prevention assemblies on 67 county Public Works facilities to comply with Department of Water Supply rules<span> </span>$1000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Construct Kaloko Housing Project to develop 24 transitional units for the homeless and 72 affordable rentals on a county-owned parcel; needed to prepare for the impending closure of the only homeless shelter in West Hawaii<span> </span>$18000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hokulia Bypass traffic calming measures, four new signals and markings, all mitigation needed due to partial opening of new bypass road<span> </span>$2050000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Papaikou and Kulaimano Dewatering, installation of identical and updated sludge dewatering systems at wastewater treatment plants<span> </span>$1600000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Komohana Heights Large Capacity Cesspool replacement; connection to sewer syatem will reduce bacterial levels within Hilo Bay and other parts of the East Hawaii shoreline<span> </span>$4000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Memorial Hospital large capacity cesspool replacement, including installation of pump and connection to municipal sewer<span> </span>$1000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Construct Kamanu Street Extension to connect Hina Lani Street to Kealakehe Parkway to reduce traffic congestion in West Hawaii<span> </span>$15000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Honokaa Large Capacity Cesspool replacement; per EPA mandate, replace cesspool system serving numerous public facilities including Honokaa Public School complex, state library, Health Department, Judiciary and elderly housing<span> </span>$17500000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>DPW Facilities Energy Systems will build solar energy systems, high-efficiency equipment replacements and other building energy efficiency improvements.<span> </span>$4000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Information technology disaster mitigation to move mission-critical network and information infrastructure to non-hazardous zones. Will ensure voice and data capabilities in times of crisis.<span> </span>$1200000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Lindsey Road Bridge replacement to increase carrying capacity of bridge in Waimea to meet current standards<span> </span>$9000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Backflow Prevention Compliance, county Parks, to comply with state and county requirements for safety of public drinking water<span> </span>$2000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Waimea Water System improvements; install 5,900 feet of 12-inch water line from Spencer Road to Opelo Road to provide transmission capacity in an area that regularly experiences low-pressure conditions.<span> </span>$1100000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Construct the 1,400-foot Laaloa Avenue extension from Kuakini Highway to create a new mountain-to-ocean connector road and add a new signalized intersection to improve traffic circulation in the area.<span> </span>$17000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Construct Alii Parkway, a 4.5-mile two-lane highway to reduce vehicular congestion on Alii Drive, Kuakini Highway and portions of Queen Kaahumanu Highway<span> </span>$15000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Pua Sewage Pump Station replacement of aging wastewater pumps, control and monitoring systems. Failure of the station could result in a sewage spill of 3 million gallons per day.<span> </span>$1800000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>North Kona Sewer and Reuse, installation of resuse infrastructure at the Queen Kaahumanu Highway in conjunction with the state highway widening project. Will serve planned development in the area and conserve limited potable water supplies.<span> </span>$20050000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant sludge removal, clearing lagoon treatment system is needed to restore plant to original design capacity of 5.1 MGD and to accommodate increased waste from local septic tanks<span> </span>$4000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Hurricane Shelter and Community Center, provide hardened shelter and community center facilities to an economically disadvantaged area with about 5,000 residents that is more than 30 miles from the nearest state-approved shelte<span> </span>$6000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Repair of the unlined Keopu Channel damaged in the 2007 earthquake and flood. TIMETABLE: Approx. 3,500 man day during a nine-month period.<span> </span>$5000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Naalehu and Pahala Large Capacity Cesspool Replacement , replace wastewater system serving Kau public schools, business districts and residences.<span> </span>$26350000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Kealakehe Wastewater Aeration upgrade to allow plant to accommodate sewage from local septic tanks; EPA has required septic tanks to replace cesspools, adding to the waste delivered to the plant<span> </span>$6000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Construct Makalei Fire Station to improve response times to communities currently served by personnel and vehicles seven miles away, reducing fire insurance costs.<span> </span>$9000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Install Kealakehe Wastewater Plant Photovoltaic System to reduce electrical costs and reduce reliance on imported oil<span> </span>$7000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Replace existing street lights with energy efficient lights on existing poles island-wide. Island of Hawaii has some of the highest electricity rates in the nation.<span> </span>$1000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Energy retrofits for county-owned multi-family elderly housing projects at Ouli Ekahi in Kawaihae and Kulaimano Elderly Housing in Pepeekeo; Island of Hawaii has some of the highest electricity rates in the nation.<span> </span>$900000</p>
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<p>Vehicle enhancement project, purchase of 30-45 passenger buses and 25-30 passenger buses to expand transportation services, providing easier access for the public to health care, educational institutions, youth activities and work sites<span> </span>$17000000</p>
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<p>Puna Makai Alternate Road EIS for a high-priority new road necessary to meet the transportation needs of a region expected to double in population to 70,000 by 2030<span> </span>$2000000</p>
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<p>Construct two-lane Ane Keohokalole (Mid-Level) highway linking Palani Road and Kealakehe, relieving congestion on surrounding roadways and opening 300 acres of state land up for development of affordable housing.<span> </span>$15000000</p>
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<p>Queen Liliuokalani Large Capacity Cesspool replacement, closing cesspool and connecting to Kealakehe Wastewater treatment plant to comply with EPA mandate, closure deadline 6/1/10<span> </span>$18500000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Bus Stop and Shelter project to construct 50 covered bus shelters to protect bus riders from the elements and encourage public transit use<span> </span>$1200000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Provide low-interest loans to homeowners to retrofit to increase energy efficiency; Island of Hawaii has some of the highest electricity rates in the nation.<span> </span>$1000000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Construct police station in economically disadvantaged Pahoa village next to new fire station to centralize public safety services in an area visible and accessible to the public.<span> </span>$4600000</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Installation of solar energy systems in homes for very low income elderly and disabled homeowners; Island of Hawaii has some of the highest electricity rates in the nation<span> </span>$500000</p>
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<p>Saddle Road resurfacing and reconstruction of 13 miles of highly deteriorated road from MP 43 to MP 56<span> </span>$15000000</p>
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