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Ocean-program staff reported the National Coastal Wetland Conservation grant expired in December 2024 and that the project spent the full award of $355,531; staff said they exceeded the planting target of 20,000 plants by installing more than 25,000 plants in the Honokanāʻia area and have billed for final payment awaiting closeout.

Staff said the new Maui County Greens grant (award $174,470) started in January 2025 and will fund an ORS-2 position, revegetation of 2.69 acres and 8,000 plants; in the first reporting month the program planted about 1,000 a'ki'aki in Honokanāʻia. Ocean staff also reported a $150,000 award from the Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands to support coastal restoration work; funds were used to buy a larger wood chipper, and staff are pursuing a helicopter contract to move heavy equipment to the island.

Staff reported progress on the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grants that support virtual access and a database for aerial and coastal monitoring. One IMLS project is awaiting payments after a short portal shutdown; another (IMLS 6) supports aerial circumnavigation surveys in partnership with Protect Kaho'olawe Ohana and has scheduled surveys through July 2025, though a flight scheduled for the next day was postponed by the contractor and will be rescheduled.

An update on an HTA (Hawaii Tourism Authority) grant-funded exhibit at the Maui Ocean Center said staff completed the exhibit renovation and installed QR-code–linked donation prompts. The HTA presenter said the exhibit’s revamped graphics and a QR code drove a 220% increase in donations beginning in October and an 80% increase in subsequent months compared with the prior period.

Restoration staff reported on a NACA-funded coastal and upland wetland restoration project that planted roughly 6,000 plants in an upland wetland area and 2,000 plants at Kēnanakeiki (west coast); survival varied because some plants were installed before heavy January–February rains. The propagation partnership report said 16 propagated Kapalupolo/Kanalo plants are currently in cultivation with additional cuttings and seedlings staged at partner nurseries; staff are developing outplanting protocols with partners but said field outplanting will require further readiness checks.

Commissioners were told staff continue to bill for grant work and await reimbursements; no formal votes were taken on these program updates.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","KIRC Commission Meeting February 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reported that the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation grant is complete and closed out in practice, the new Maui County Greens grant began in January 2025, IMLS aerial surveys and other grants are underway or awaiting payment, and HTA-funded exhibit updates at the Maui Ocean Center increased donations.","taxTitle","Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission, Executive , Hawaii","taxId",26076,"location","Hawaii","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6661802,"KIRC advances base camp CIP: roof repairs, water piping, heat pumps and painting scheduled",120,1236000,1356000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2405793-fa4e79ab5719009a65f2520d2a09d2b8&start=1236&end=1356","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2405793-fa4e79ab5719009a65f2520d2a09d2b8/thumbnail_1236000.jpg","/articles/6661802/Hawaii/KIRC-advances-base-camp-CIP-roof-repairs-water-piping-heat-pumps-and-painting-scheduled","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661802-5bc862e6b68886672d3b7c6477226b11/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949954&Signature=lXHZ8hHL2clW4FCsjXXUG0qk4GABgYJi80pxkLorkLBrZsS9Axm0Qmfy~KgcmtTamuOPPUHI78rlcZN1YbeXL8rT82BHqVIbyK1DeHZP4v3rYxQ09-WaMxTwsCZlvdwyo3ZDksRD6HfLXRz-y0jqHf19Mq1DjQxhqxZOucCTZXHPc7Cd4M7YQMn-kJlUpuNWJ-AU6jzspG19LuMflRcxEAQkmNWpZG7UZlTnTrTfIvqSE8HCoWLUcgr1QdVpPTz1jVu4KanJZg2mhEfUI7IPc4ofM48OXxjKBUM6W~zE-4zraiVbUrKNJ0ZVv0j8z4ee2m~Hj9Tirkt-44uiHR8BHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","KIRC staff updated commissioners on capital improvements planned for the Kahoolawe base camp under a prior CIP award. Work is staged across several upcoming island accesses with materials arriving to Kihei for transport to base camp.

Dawson, the contractor, has four tasks under the project. Staff said a roof patch-and-seal program began during a recent access and one hut roof has already been completed; the objective is to apply elastomeric coating to reduce heat loading. Replacement of the camp’s plumbing distribution — described as a mix of half-inch, one-inch and two-inch piping with nonstandard joints — is scheduled next, with materials expected to be staged in Kihei and installed during a May access.

Delivery of heat-pump (AC) units is expected in May with installation during the June access. Building painting materials are expected in Kihei in July with work during the July access. Staff also reported that Dawson completed an electrical study and that some transformers date from the 1990s; staff said electrical-distribution improvements will be considered as part of remaining CIP funds.

Commissioners asked procedural questions; staff said work was delayed during an aborted access because of weather but remains on the planned timeline. No formal action was required at the meeting.","Commission staff reported progress and timelines for capital improvements at the Kahoolawe base camp, including roof repair and elastomeric coating, water-distribution piping replacement, heat-pump delivery and building painting, as well as an electrical study for older transformers.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6661807,"KIRC reviews $1 million boathouse expansion grant from Noah; staff seek reimbursement assurances before contracting",263,1374000,1637000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2405793-fa4e79ab5719009a65f2520d2a09d2b8&start=1374&end=1637","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2405793-fa4e79ab5719009a65f2520d2a09d2b8/thumbnail_1374000.jpg","/articles/6661807/Hawaii/KIRC-reviews-1-million-boathouse-expansion-grant-from-Noah-staff-seek-reimbursement-assurances-before-contracting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661807-e2e2128f4b4595c8be53a5de5369d56f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949954&Signature=Z3DfGCKJmk6AMHJfbZEn~ZA5EScVsPuMHJogouNms2Z9El6H-wdvqK~d1oZHH9weSEfEQtOsaJYUBWuVL-~I4wNTEb8mPCos29fH--KX11rKwosU80mTDXQz22L~D0suQURNahHOcOKWTTryiUT7E5PjoTcog4rOCZh~nnSjq7SHX0esddxuF5K~QhMmnN54Z27zOiVblWKtDDwQPN4JQxdW39szyrpu7FxYnrYDXYXjETGSCNnPdHX5fPel58~LsDGakPnaNYeeDhScxBONWcyR~1EILGhrcwQRB-a58z2fD8YY07YupARdXftdQyBQfOHEYVUWoH-3UmYdSIJ9ZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission staff presented a conceptual plan and funding arrangement for a boathouse expansion financed by a $1 million grant from an organization identified in the record as “Noah.” Staff said the project would add two storage wings, an on-site comfort station and a pavilion, and that the commission has asked Noah for assurances about reimbursing encumbered or expended funds before KIRC signs contracts.

Executive Director Mike showed commissioners a rendering and said the project’s priority list begins with two storage wings to store boats and equipment, followed by a comfort station (bathrooms) and then a pavilion intended for volunteer staging. He said the left-side wing would be reserved for Noah and the other wing would be closer to the parking lot and comfort station for general use.

Mike said the current cost estimate for the project exceeds $1,000,000 and that staff are seeking updated bids for the planning phase; he emphasized the grant is reimbursable. “My biggest concern about this project is that it is a reimbursable grant,” he said, explaining the commission would normally need to spend funds and submit receipts before receiving reimbursement. He said he asked Noah whether the grantee would reimburse encumbered professional-services contracts and that Noah was reviewing whether the commission could be reimbursed for purchase orders before actual expenditure.

Staff said the first step would be to secure a professional services contract for design and planning, and they will not move forward to award construction contracts until they have clarity on reimbursement. A Noah representative was present on Zoom; staff said they are waiting for Noah’s written guidance on reimbursements before making contract commitments.

Commissioners had no substantive questions and no action was taken at the meeting.","KIRC staff described a proposed boathouse expansion funded by a $1 million grant from an organization identified in the record as “Noah,” and said the commission will seek written reimbursement assurances before committing to professional services contracts.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6661811,"Commission approves Protect Kahoʻolawe Ohana access dates and activities for 2025",168,688000,856000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2405793-fa4e79ab5719009a65f2520d2a09d2b8&start=688&end=856","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2405793-fa4e79ab5719009a65f2520d2a09d2b8/thumbnail_688000.jpg","/articles/6661811/Hawaii/Commission-approves-Protect-Kahoʻolawe-Ohana-access-dates-and-activities-for-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661811-2f4d42e2b5768787a2ada52eff0bdbce/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949954&Signature=layc3He8B6wGoD8IJUjRuMwPnKCMpQ2aTspoWPCKkRxBoaaX3HPYuai6QqyUWEKdWUbWZftVfNQYZRplUuvjtVfU9~4ZwdASh1nd0y2Mt4yO3J0eCjFtoylk3Jxif~-a6STru6tcEVjv4Nc-WjGy-3f65FNxm77NrbZae~SmmeuPAF3iKrUqBV3aZfPhuRe4v1RU6aen4gOvmns~UQ9tIdlk3N28yamKxEVTVUmGtd~mlUVEhKkCLTEEbQGa9gyrNZ4ZqqhW07abIbagAEgV259bkKGZzktqAC-FTCHc-Qe3yeQVSSY-m-A3C2c7JYaitM9a-QrHyrerl-fq9DUL5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission voted to approve the Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana’s proposed access dates and activities for calendar year 2025, saying the submission followed the commission’s stewardship procedures.

Executive Director Mike told commissioners the Ohana’s annual list of activities and dates was attached to the staff memo and that “there are no changes in activities for this upcoming year.” He noted the stewardship agreement had been revised in June 2024 and staff said this approval does not alter that agreement.

Commissioner Mata'afa moved to approve the dates “as submitted by the KIRC executive director.” The commission approved the motion by roll-call vote: Vice Chair Saito, Commissioner Chang, Commissioner Mata'afa and Commissioner Souza voted aye.

Staff said the Ohana representative was available by Zoom if commissioners had follow-up questions, and commissioners recorded their approval without amendment.","The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission approved the Protect Kahoʻoʻlawe ʻOhana’s submitted access dates and activities for calendar year 2025 under applicable Hawaii administrative rules and the stewardship agreement.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6661815,"Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission approves small FY25 budget amendment to reallocate grants",444,243000,687000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2405793-fa4e79ab5719009a65f2520d2a09d2b8&start=243&end=687","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2405793-fa4e79ab5719009a65f2520d2a09d2b8/thumbnail_243000.jpg","/articles/6661815/Hawaii/Kahoolawe-Island-Reserve-Commission-approves-small-FY25-budget-amendment-to-reallocate-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661815-5140597504deb3728debedb4ea23cfcc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949954&Signature=Ck6MaGS8hDvH6CkW21Z5SUBa1j7vgnFvURsXhugoVkD~HrtEQWaCDBRZWt8cGIJfcYog0M8zpyt5SRY7AShA~c7rz9puLebh5rDcm8ctyNdY9w5U32FMSkhbJDyFXiFLHZaq~o82TuelT4ev-23RhNxHUHnHokooJuXDyBl4n8Z4bOb5KuM0kXblgg5ERI2~hg1s4~lW7yp4Bkw3Z1Nwxj4KAFiauidyU9ocCB7Ww0sTovTpocvNBe8Y3zbFPF-WUjld~3MCkKSCioy1vBtfb5rhNS78qUsUl5mqBLw-MNAFeRFHh2xdfY3JU2un-dl-DehtTJbXY12WDLcClS5Mtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission on Feb. 26, 2025 approved an amendment to its fiscal year 2025 operating budget that increases the operating total by $17,864, a change officials said reflects grant reallocations and the removal of a delayed state contract.

Executive Director Mike said the change reflects adding a Maui County Greens grant “which is about a hundred thousand dollars” and moving that grant’s funding into the ocean program. He told commissioners the Greens grant will increase ocean-program personnel costs by about $45,000 and non-personnel costs by about $55,000.

The amendment also removes anticipated reimbursements from a Department of Health contract for a restoration project that staff said will not be executed this fiscal year. Paul, a restoration program staffer, told commissioners the Department of Health contract remains unsigned and explained the delay: “they were working on water issues over Lahaina” and the agency’s contracting staff were reassigned, making the Kahoʻolawe contract a lower priority.

Staff described the net effect as a $19,000 reduction in personnel reimbursements and about $62,000 in non-personnel reimbursements tied to the DOH contract, producing an overall reduction in restoration-program reimbursables of about $82,000. After accounting for the Greens grant and other adjustments, the budget amendment yields the $17,864 increase.

Commissioner Mata'afa asked how the DOH contract delay affected operations; Paul said staff have redirected time to road maintenance, fire breaks and other work and noted the commission has received plant donations and other in-kind support.

The commission approved the amendment by roll-call vote. Vice Chair Saito, Commissioner Chang, Commissioner Monta Awa and Commissioner Souza voted yes. The motion passed.","The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission approved a $17,864 amendment to its fiscal year 2025 operating budget to reassign a Maui County Greens grant to the ocean program and remove a delayed Department of Health contract.","actionData","errors"]

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