Community Project Funding for Health Initiatives

Community Project Funding for Health Initiatives is a grant from Various Congressional Appropriations (via HHS) that funds targeted community health projects through the House Appropriations Committee's Community Project Funding process. Awards range from $100,000 to $5,000,000 for specific local health improvements identified by individual Members of Congress.

Eligible recipients are limited to nonprofit organizations and government entities; for-profit businesses and individuals are not eligible. Projects must demonstrate community support and are subject to audit by the Inspector General. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, local governments, and health providers.

Requests must be submitted through a constituent's Member of Congress.

Community Project Funding | U.S. House of Representatives Community Project Funding Community Project Funding I am continuing my service on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, responsible for directing over $1. 7 trillion of annual federal discretionary spending throughout our country.

Our Committee’s responsibilities reach all federal government efforts, including agriculture, defense, veterans, science, energy, environment, justice, homeland security, labor, health and human services, education, transportation, housing and foreign affairs. In 2021, the House adopted a submissions process for Community Project Funding (CPF) requests by individual Members for specific projects and purposes.

This is because Members know our districts and their unique needs and priorities, and should be able to direct some federal funding to specific projects rather than leave those decisions to federal administrators without that knowledge. A similar procedure in prior years was known commonly as “earmarking”.

Although it was mostly applied fairly and correctly (we have many examples of critical projects in Hawai’i that would not have been completed without directed funding from our Congressional delegation), it was abused and rightly suspended. CPF is subject to strict limitations to avoid similar abuse. CPF requests may only be directed to governments or non-profits, not for-profit businesses or individuals.

They must have demonstrated community support, and are subject to audit by the independent Government Accountability Office. They are limited in number, and the total amount of all approved CPFs for all Members cannot exceed 0. 5% of all appropriations for the year.

Finally, all Members must publicly disclose their CPF requests together with required information on each request. In preparing my own CPF requests, I consulted with Hawai’i state and county governments and non-profits, applied my own knowledge and beliefs as to district needs, considered whether a project could obtain federal funding through other means, and made some difficult decisions given my limited number of CPF requests.

There is no assurance that any or all of my CPF requests will be approved in the amounts requested or at all. Please view my CPF Constituent Guide for more information on this process. My CPF requests for Fiscal Year 2026 (October 1, 2025-September 30, 2026) were submitted in May 2025.

The deadline for FY 2027 requests will likely be March 1, 2026. To discuss a proposal for Fiscal Year 2027, please contact my DC office . You can also view my FY 2026 CPF Constituent Guide for more information.

INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES Papakōlea Sewer Improvement Projects Project Recipient: Hawaiʻi Department of Hawaiian Recipient Address: 91-5420 Kapolei Parkway, Amount Requested: $5,000,000 Project Description: The Hawaii Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is a state agency responsible for administering the federal Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1922.

Its responsibilities include installing and maintaining infrastructure on the Hawaiian home lands created by that act. Papakolea in Honolulu is one of the Hawaiian home lands. It was established in 1934, and has a current population of about 1,300, the majority being Native Hawaiian.

As the infrastructure in Papakolea ages, the sewer system has become susceptible to cracks, root intrusions and other defects that diminish the effectiveness of the service lines. In order to maintain an effective sewer system, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has set forth on a sewer line rehabilitation/replacement program.

Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would help bring the sewer system up to code and reduce any disruptions in service to the 1,300 residents of Papakōlea. Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C 1381 et seq.

Financial Disclosure Certification Letter Emergency Operations Center IT Modernization Project Recipient: Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) Recipient Address: 4204 Diamond Head Road, Amount Requested: $1,500,000 Project Description: The funding would be used for the procurement and installation of touchscreen monitors for a new information wall in the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Operations Center.

Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because modern IT infrastructure is essential for emergency response communications and instantaneous information sharing, particularly when multiple agencies and jurisdictions are involved in an emergency response. Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 614 of the Robert T.

Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5196c), as amended by section 202 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 Financial Disclosure Certification Letter MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS AND RELATED AGENCIES Red Hill Water Treatment Facility Project Recipient: Department of the Navy Recipient Address: Department of the Navy, 1000 Navy Pentagon, Room 4D652, Washington D. C.

203500 Amount Requested: $90,000,000 Project Description: The funding would be used to construct a drinking water treatment facility for removing potential contaminants and ensuring that the water at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam meets all federal and state drinking water standards.

In November 2021, approximately 14,000 gallons of a mix of water and fuel entered Red Hill’s lower access tunnel and contaminated Pearl Harbor’s drinking water system. The fuel affected almost 100,000 residents, forcibly displacing more than 3,500 military families into temporary lodging and sickening many residents and their pets. Since the incident, the military has stopped drawing drinking water from the shaft.

This has placed a great strain on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam as the Red Hill shaft supplied an estimated 15 to 20 percent of the total water supply for the base. Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the permanent loss of the Red Hill water supply would significantly reduce the water resources available to meet the demands at the joint base and strain military operations.

The military also has an obligation to remediate the Red Hill drinking water shaft. Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 10 U.S.C. Chapter 16 Financial Disclosure Certification Letter TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES Aloha Tower Repair and Observation Deck Renovation Project Recipient: Hawaiʻi Department of Recipient Address: 79 S.

Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, Amount Requested: $3,000,000 Project Description: Completed in 1926, the Aloha Tower is a historic landmark standing guard over Honolulu Harbor. Its 10th floor houses an observation deck, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the harbor and Koolau Mountain Range. The tower’s observation deck has been closed due for many years due to safety concerns regarding its fire suppression system and elevators.

The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation has embarked on repairs and is on track to reopen its deck to the public by September 2026. However, it has not been renovated since 1986 and has cracked spalling, faded interpretive signage and outdated restroom facilities. The Department of Transportation seeks to invest these funds in restoring the Aloha Tower's grandeur.

This includes renovating the observation deck and refreshing the exterior, ensuring it regains its rightful place as a historic symbol of Hawaii and remains accessible and pleasant for tourists and Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would revitalize a beloved historic landmark for both tourists and locals.

Federal Nexus: The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. Financial Disclosure Certification Letter Construction of a Single-Span Bridge Project Recipient: Kalihi Waena Elementary School Recipient Address: 1240 Gulick Ave.

Honolulu, HI Amount Requested: $5,000,000 Project Description: Kalihi Waena Elementary urgently requires funding for the replacement of deteriorating bridges connecting the State's largest public housing complex, The Towers of Kuhio Park, Richard Lane and surrounding areas to the school.

The current bridges pose significant safety risks, with structural damage and lack of ADA compliance hindering accessibility for students and community members, especially the elderly and physically challenged. Funding is needed for a single-span bridge from KPT to Kalihi Waena Elementary, including an ADA-compliant ramp to Richard Lane, to ensure safe and accessible passage for all.

Failure to address this issue would disproportionately burden the community, particularly students who rely on walking to school, exacerbating already challenging circumstances. This project aligns with the FY25 Economic Development Initiative program's goals, promoting community development, enhancing safety and addressing a compelling local need for improved infrastructure and accessibility.

Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it aligns with the Fiscal Year 2025 Economic Development Initiative program's goals of promoting community development, enhancing safety and addressing a compelling local need for improved infrastructure and accessibility.

Federal Nexus: TThe project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4), and/or 5305(a)(5). Financial Disclosure Certification Letter Project Recipient: City and County of Honolulu Recipient Address: 530 S.

King Street, Honolulu Hawaii, 96813 Amount Requested: $7,500,000 Project Description: City and County of Honolulu purchased the building for this purpose and now seeks support to convert the seventh or eighth floor into a family shelter or affordable housing.

Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the City and County of Honolulu purchased the building for this purpose and now seeks support to convert the seventh or eighth floor into a family shelter or affordable housing. Federal Nexus: The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2) and 5305(a)(4).

Financial Disclosure Certification Letter Highlands Intermediate School's Media Center Infrastructure Project Project Recipient: Highlands Intermediate School Recipient Address: 1460 Hoʻolauleʻa St, Pearl City, HI 96782 Amount Requested: $300,000 Project Description: Highlands Intermediate School is in urgent need of modernizing its media center to accommodate the growing student population and foster collaborative learning environments.

The proposed renovations aim to revolutionize the space, facilitating innovative teaching methods and empowering students to explore various multimedia formats. The introduction of a partition and sound booth will enable the segregation of activities within the media center, providing students with designated areas for focused work and creative endeavors.

This initiative seeks to enhance the overall educational experience and promote technological literacy among the student body. By investing $300,000 in this project, Highlands Intermediate aims to not only expand their student capacity but also cultivate a collaborative maker space that encourages innovation, creativity and exploration.

This endeavor reflects the school’s dedication to providing the highest quality education and equipping students with the skills necessary to thrive in the digital age. Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will create an accessible, inclusive learning environment, promote economic development and address a compelling local need for improved educational infrastructure.

Federal Nexus: The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4), and/or 5305(a)(5). Financial Disclosure Certification Letter Network Infrastructure and Community Connectivity Project Project Recipient: Hawaii Broadband Office Recipient Address: 250 S.

Hotel Street, Honolulu 96813 Amount Requested: $975,000 Project Description: Renovation for community centers to update broadband infrastructure equipment. Palama Settlement, Kukui Center, Susannah Wesley Center, Lanakila Multipurpose Center, Hawaii Tech Academy, Hui o Hauula.

Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it enhances opportunities for these communities by promoting access to education, job training, telehealth, and other essential online services that support community well-being and economic development. Federal Nexus: The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).

Financial Disclosure Certification Letter Safe Harbor Support for Housing Survivors of Domestic Violence Project Project Recipient: City and County of Honolulu Recipient Address: 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 200 Honolulu, HI 96817 Amount Requested: $3,000,000 Project Description: The Hawaii State Domestic Violence Action Center assists domestic violence survivors on the Island of Oahu through case management, legal services, courtroom accompaniment and counseling.

This project will expand the Domestic Violence Action Center’s existing housing program, which has demonstrated a 95% housing retention rate, to address the critical shortage of safe, affordable housing options for survivors and their children. The funds will support property acquisition and contracting with a project director to oversee property identification, purchase and building or renovation.

Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because providing stable housing through the Safe Harbor Initiative will reduce the extensive economic burden that domestic violence places on public systems by lowering legal costs, decreasing reliance on emergency services and supporting survivors in achieving employment and long-term self-sufficiency.

Federal Nexus: The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4), and/or 5305(a)(5).

Financial Disclosure Certification Letter Department of Land and Natural Resources for Hawaii Nature Center (HNC) Facilities Project Recipient: Division of Hawaii State Parks System Recipient Address: 2131 Makiki Heights Drive, Honolulu, HI 96822 Amount Requested: $895,000 Project Description: The Division of Hawaii State Parks, in partnership with the HNC, seek $895,000 to upgrade and expand its facilities to support its growing environmental education programs that serve over 8,000 children annually, including 6,500 from underserved Title I schools.

These enhancements will enable HNC to continue delivering hands-on, standards-aligned science education while expanding access to high-quality outdoor learning experiences. The proposed improvements include the renovation and expansion of classroom and office spaces, modernization of outdated restroom facilities and the replacement of its aging, above-ground constructed wetland wastewater system.

This system not only supports the center's operations but also serves as a living example of sustainable infrastructure for students. These upgrades will allow for increased program efficiency, improved hygiene and accessibility and expanded capacity for educational innovation.

Investing in this project ensures HNC can continue connecting Hawaii’s keiki (children) to nature in meaningful ways, fostering environmental stewardship and advancing green technology literacy.

Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it allows Hawaii Nature Center to operate with adequate facilities so that it can continue to provide the community with an impactful education and enriching connection to nature. Federal Nexus: The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C.

5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4), and/or 5305(a)(5).

Financial Disclosure Certification Letter COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE AND RELATED AGENCIES Pearl Harbor Invasive Coral Project Project Recipient: Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources Recipient Address: 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 330, Amount Requested: $1,000,000 Project Description: Two species of non-native soft corals, or “octocoral,” have been introduced by human activity to the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) watershed on Oahu.

These octocorals (Unomia stolonifera and Capnella spicata) have exhibited highly concerning invasive qualities and have spread within Pearl Harbor to an estimated 82 acres of seafloor. Removal efforts are ongoing, and have proven to be slow, difficult and costly.

There are preliminary reports that the invasion is being to spread outside of JBPHH, so a coordinated diver and eDNA survey effort of vulnerable areas outside of the current known invasion range is a top priority. Due to the scale of the invasion, it is not unlikely that the species may have already dispersed elsewhere in state waters.

The two species can easily propagate by fragmentation and have been known to attach to floating debris. If new invasion sites are identified, it is of the utmost importance to remove the invasives before they spread further and permanently damage Hawaii’s reefs.

State of Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources biologists have identified priority sites for surveys based on ocean currents and connectivity to the invasion zone, developed a database for survey mapping and created a protocol for in-water surveys.

Funding would support salaries for new contract coordination and technical positions, supplies, operating costs, technology and contract divers to ensure large areas can be surveyed, and public outreach efforts.

Surveys include visual in-water surveys by state divers and contractors, as well as further development of eDNA assays that build on an existing partnership with the University of Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because identification of the geographical scope of the spread of invasive octocorals will play a crucial role in stopping its dispersion, protecting the balance of Hawaii's marine ecosystem.

Federal Nexus: The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 16 U.S.C.

Financial Disclosure Certification Letter Fireshed Partnerships to Facilitate Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Recipient: University of Hawai'i at Recipient Address: 1910 East-West Rd Room 101, Amount Requested: $1,700,000 Project Description: Fueled by overgrown invasive grasses left behind from bygone agriculture and fanned by dry conditions, the 2023 Maui wildfires were a stark reminder of how poor land management can contribute to devastating natural disasters.

It also highlighted the urgent need for proactive fire management strategies. The University of Hawaii would like to conduct this project to reduce the probability of similar tragedies.

The project will establish fireshed partnerships to bring together owners and managers of the fire-prone, largely unmanaged lands surrounding the state’s most vulnerable communities to specify and initiate actions for large-scale cross-boundary wildfire risk reduction.

It will do so by mapping and determining available fire-related resources, hazardous fuels, resource needs and the costs and suitability of site-specific risk reduction strategies.

Additionally, they will develop multi-partner fuel management demonstrations, including grazing, fuel breaks and reforestation to Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it directly protects public safety, property and critical infrastructure by assessing risks and developing strategies to prevent and mitigate wildfires.

Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 16 U.S.C.

Financial Disclosure Certification Letter Maunalua Fishpond Watershed Restoration and Fishpond Access Project Recipient: Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources Recipient Address: 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 330, Amount Requested: $1,290,000 Project Description: The Maunalua Fishpond is crucial to both Hawaii’s ecology and heritage.

Not only does the Maunalua Fishpond create a balanced ecosystem by filtering water and contributing to overall coastal health, it also is one of the few remaining examples of traditional Hawaiian fishponds. Additionally, the Maunalua fishpond demonstrates a sustainable way of managing fisheries by cultivating fish within the pond and ensuring a reliable food source without depleting ocean resources.

To maintain the Maunalua Fishpond, the State of Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources would conduct both large and small-scale projects to restore fishpond habitat and enhance water quality. Project components such as invasive species removal will be conducted with community volunteers. Native aquatic and terrestrial plants will be propagated to replace them.

Additionally, they would establish a new mullet propagation and restocking program at the Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center at sites in Niu and Kuliouou, Oahu. It would include a robust educational component, involving multiple schools, as well as a heavy community participation/stewardship component. Lastly, the Division of Aquatic Resources would address the need for safe stewardship access to Maunalua.

Funds would be used for planning, design and implementation, which would include repairs and improvements and maintenance to the fishpond site Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because restoring these food production systems will provide a replenishing source of food for the community and contribute to the health of surrounding ecosystems Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 16 U.S.C.

Financial Disclosure Certification Letter Emergency Mobile Command Vehicle Project Project Recipient: Honolulu Police Department Recipient Address: 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 Amount Requested: $1,000,000 Project Description: The Honolulu Police Department was established in 1932 and is responsible for serving the island of Oahu. With a population of nearly 1 million people not including the over 5.

8 million visitors to Oahu in 2024, the department needs the ability to rapidly deploy and maintain operational capabilities wherever it is needed. The current mobile command vehicle is over 20 years old and has been placed out of service multiple times due to aging mechanical structure.

This project would provide the Honolulu Police Department with the funds necessary to purchase a vehicle base for an Emergency Mobile Command Vehicle and customize it to their necessary specifications.

The Emergency Command Vehicle will significantly enhance public safety operations and emergency response operations for the Honolulu Police Department and serve as a mobile hub for command staff during natural disasters, mass casualty or critical incidents such as active shooter situations, civil unrest and enables real-time decision making, coordination, community events and resources allocation across agencies.

Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the current mobile command vehicle is over 20 years old and has been placed "out of service" multiple times due to an aging mechanical infrastructure and inability to meet today's operational demands. Without a functional Mobile Command Vehicle, the department's emergency response capabilities are compromised.

Federal Nexus: The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 34 U.S.C.

§ 10152 Financial Disclosure Certification Letter Aquaculture Workforce Development Project Recipient: Hawaiʻi Pacific Recipient Address: 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, Amount Requested: $1,147,000 Project Description: Although aquaculture is projected to expand from a $90 million valuation in 2022 to $600 million by 2034, growth may be stymied by the lack of skilled labor.

In 2023, Hawaii’s aquaculture sector employed 446 individuals, and its growth rate was 3. 6% higher than the national average for this sector. However, businesses struggling with staffing end up relying on hires from the continental United State, who have to travel over 2,000 mile to reach Hawaii and often leave after a short time, creating high turnover rates and instability within the workforce.

The scarcity of skilled workers who are familiar with local aquaculture practices and committed to staying in Hawaii creates a significant barrier to industry growth. To address this shortage, Hawaii Pacific University will launch the first aquaculture degree program on the Island of Oahu to support the education and training of Hawaii’s aquaculture workforce, thereby facilitating continued economic growth.

Budget items will support the development costs of an aquaculture education training program. Costs include startup salary expenses for faculty to design and implement the program and to secure accreditation. A summer camp for local high school students will teach introductory skills and spur interest in aquaculture careers.

The budget also includes classroom equipment, furniture and air conditioning improvements to facilitate effective instruction equipment. An investment in these resources will be available to all students in subsequent years indefinitely, with maintenance and repair of any physical equipment covered by tuition revenue and student fees.

Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would develop the first aquaculture degree program on the Island of O'ahu to support the economic growth of Hawaii's aquaculture industry through workforce development, education and training. Federal Nexus: The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 16 U.S.C.

Financial Disclosure Certification Letter INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES Papakōlea Sewer Improvement Projects Project Recipient: Hawaiʻi Department of Hawaiian Homelands Recipient Address: 91-5420 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, Hawaiʻi 96707 Amount Requested: $3,500,000 Project Description: The Hawaiʻi Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is a state agency responsible for administering the federal Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1922.

Its responsibilities include installing and maintaining infrastructure on the Hawaiian home lands created by that act. Papakōlea in Honolulu is one of the Hawaiian home lands. It was established in 1934, and has a current population of about 1,300, the majority being Native Hawaiian.

This funding will contribute to planning and design for long-overdue improvements to Papakōlea’s sewer system. Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would help bring the sewer system up to code and reduce any disruptions in service to the 1,300 residents of Papakōlea.

Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C 1381 et seq. Financial Disclosure Certification Letter Manana Wells Control Valves Installation Project Recipient: The Honolulu Board of Water Supply Recipient Address: 630 S.

Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96843 Amount Requested: $2,000,000 Project Description: The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) manages Oahu’s municipal water resources and distribution system, providing residents with safe and dependable water service.

Following the November 2021 fuel spill at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, BWS closed its Halawa Shaft, one of the largest sources of potable water in the Metropolitan 180 system.

Facing a water deficit, BWS would like to improve the reliability and adequacy of Oahu’s water supply by installing control valve assembly and water line connections to allow the controlled release of Pearl Harbor 285 system water into the Metropolitan 180 system.

Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because interconnecting these two systems will support reliability and adequacy of water for drinking, hygiene and fire protection. Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C 1381 et seq.

Financial Disclosure Certification Letter Community Disaster Preparedness Information Platform for Hawaiʻi Project Recipient: Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) Recipient Address: Birkheimer EOC, 3949 Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu, HI 96816 Amount Requested: $3,000,000 Project Description: The funding would be used to establish an information sharing platform that enables direct collaboration between HI-EMA and local companies, nonprofit organizations and anchor institutions during normal times and in events of disasters.

Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will significantly improve Hawaii’s emergency management and preparedness capabilities by facilitating mobile-based evacuation support for local entities and residents while focusing on creating individual evacuation plans for vulnerable disaster victims who need special consideration for evacuation.

Federal Nexus: his project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 614 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5196c), as amended by section 202 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 Act).

Financial Disclosure Certification Letter MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS AND RELATED AGENCIES Red Hill Water Treatment Facility Project Recipient: Department of the Navy Recipient Address: Department of the Navy, 1000 Navy Pentagon, Room 4D652, Washington D. C.

203500 Amount Requested: $160,000,000 Project Description: he funding would be used to construct a drinking water treatment facility for removing potential contaminants and ensuring that the water at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam meets all federal and state drinking water standards.

In November 2021, approximately 14,000 gallons of a mix of water and fuel entered Red Hill’s lower access tunnel and contaminated Pearl Harbor’s drinking water system. The fuel affected almost 100,000 residents, forcibly displacing more than 3,500 military families into temporary lodging and sickening many residents and their pets. Since the incident, the military has stopped drawing drinking water from the shaft.

This has placed a great strain on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam as the Red Hill shaft supplied an estimated 15 to 20 percent of the total water supply for the base. Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the permanent loss of the Red Hill water supply would significantly reduce the water resources available to meet the demands at the joint base and strain military operations.

The military also has an obligation to remediate the Red Hill drinking water shaft. Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 10 U.S.C.

Chapter 16 Financial Disclosure Certification Letter TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES Aloha Tower Repair and Observation Deck Renovation Project Recipient: City & Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Recipient Address: 79 S. Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI 96813 Amount Requested: $3,000,000 Project Description: Completed in 1926, the Aloha Tower is a historic landmark standing guard over Honolulu Harbor.

Its 10th floor houses an observation deck, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the harbor and Ko’olau Mountain Range. Since the pandemic, the observation deck has been closed due to safety concerns regarding its fire suppression system and elevators. The Department of Transportation has embarked on repairs and is on track to reopen its deck to the public by September 2026.

However, it has not been renovated since 1986 and has cracked spalling, faded interpretive signage and outdated restroom facilities. The Department of Transportation seeks to invest these funds in restoring the Aloha Tower's grandeur.

This includes renovating the observation deck and refreshing the exterior, ensuring it regains its rightful place as a historic symbol of Hawaiʻi and remains accessible and pleasant for tourists and locals. Explanation of Taxpayer Value: TThe project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would revitalize a beloved historic landmark for both tourists and locals.

Federal Nexus: The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(4). Financial Disclosure Certification Letter Construction of a Single-Span Bridge Project Recipient: Kalihi Waena Elementary School Recipient Address: 1240 Gulick Ave.

Honolulu, HI 96819 Amount Requested: $5,000,000 Project Description: Kalihi Waena Elementary urgently requires funding for the replacement of deteriorating bridges connecting the State's largest public housing complex, The Towers of Kuhio Park, Richard Lane and surrounding areas to the school.

The current bridges pose significant safety risks, with structural damage and lack of ADA compliance hindering accessibility for students and community members, especially the elderly and physically challenged. Funding is needed for a single-span bridge from KPT to Kalihi Waena Elementary, including an ADA-compliant ramp to Richard Lane, to ensure safe and accessible passage for all.

Failure to address this issue would disproportionately burden the community, particularly students who rely on walking to school, exacerbating already challenging circumstances. This project aligns with the FY25 Economic Development Initiative program's goals, promoting community development, enhancing safety and addressing a compelling local need for improved infrastructure and accessibility. Explanation