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The commission read and discussed lengthy appreciation resolutions outlining Evans’s background in Hawaiian cultural practice, her volunteer leadership with Protect Kahoolawe Ohana and her role in coordinating joint projects, and Mr. Morris’s legal service in restructuring stewardship agreements and providing ongoing counsel.

Commissioner Chock moved adoption of the two resolutions and Commissioner Chang seconded. A roll call recorded aye votes from the chair, Vice Chair Saito, Commissioner Chang, Commissioner Chock, Commissioner Mata Alpha and Commissioner Payne. The motion carried unanimously. Chair and commissioners indicated they would circulate the signed resolutions to state and county officials and to partner organizations.

Why it matters
The resolutions formally acknowledge two individuals who have contributed to Kahoʻolawe stewardship: a current commissioner with deep cultural and volunteer ties, and a deputy attorney general whose legal work supported the commission’s agreements and policy work. The commission said both will continue to advise and support Kahoʻolawe efforts.

What’s next
Staff said commissioners will sign the resolutions and distribute copies to the Hawaii congressional delegation, the governor, the county mayor, Protect Kahoolawe Ohana and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, as noted in the resolutions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","KIRC Commission Meeting August 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission adopted resolutions recognizing Commissioner Anela Evans for service and honoring long‑time deputy attorney general Daniel Morris upon his retirement.","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},6504452,"Kahoʻolawe commission adopts three legislative priorities for 2026: boathouse match, Kihei facilities and staffing",449,2218000,2667000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5613729-cf837136649bb32cb0c212e1c19950ca&start=2218&end=2667","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5613729-cf837136649bb32cb0c212e1c19950ca/thumbnail_2218000.jpg","/articles/6504452/Hawaii/Kahoʻolawe-commission-adopts-three-legislative-priorities-for-2026-boathouse-match-Kihei-facilities-and-staffing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6504452-21bf006972ddc5d1ce6b9baec9dd21d8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770742019&Signature=SciP~zddq3ydtG03W6~NMMFBT9cs9PN6KSrbP9yxnRkFx16egOtGbj6qCOWVp5B32GR9xM9p~85HCHthYA0u25QHPFb0VHDlWL4rUlCO6LPRtxGDDpP28Of79Phphqw6dK57vW97Ha1AVax~eSAzE-vCknqV-xXBmLcv7HwRocT3fSXPsIM0jDUAsi5r6Sd-e-JswTT114mQo56TaBljGB0xR2fotVXWTGSke8zdQGAeaJ~GjiFj7kf3Ujx-xCzglIsYREBhn9nb8y69SZlP~EkMeKEoJ5W7xwISKCNCZPtytPrD421Ck-h8dbJ1mRxsTcz6mNM1kZ2om4OFNgmQLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission voted unanimously on Aug. 21 to adopt three legislative positions for the 2026 legislative session: request a state capital improvement (CIP) match for the NOAA Kihei boathouse grant, seek CIP funding for phase 2 of Kihei facilities, and convert a grant‑funded ocean resource specialist position to the commission’s general‑fund budget.

Executive Director Mike Naho'opee described the three items as the commission’s highest priorities for the session. He said the boathouse expansion has an estimated total cost that exceeds NOAA’s $1 million award and that state CIP matching could help complete the project. The second item requests roughly $4 million for phase 2 of Kihei facilities—design, planning and construction management for what staff called a resiliency/education and operations center. The third position seeks to convert an ocean resource specialist 2, currently funded by grants, into a permanent general‑fund position.

Commissioner Saito moved to adopt the legislative positions; Commissioner Chang seconded. Commissioners present recorded aye votes and the motion carried unanimously.

Why it matters
The positions articulate the commission’s funding priorities to legislators and the governor’s administration in the 2026 budget process. The requests link directly to projects discussed elsewhere in the meeting: the NOAA boathouse grant, planned boathouse work and Kihei facility development, and staff capacity for ongoing restoration and ocean programs.

What’s next
Staff said they will pursue inclusion of the CIP requests in the administration’s budget and, if necessary, seek legislative sponsors to introduce stand‑alone bills. The commission also noted ongoing outreach to Maui County and legislators to explore matching dollars and support for the Kihei priorities.","The commission approved three legislative requests for the 2026 session: a state CIP match request for the NOAA Kihei boathouse grant, CIP funding for phase 2 of Kihei facilities, and converting one grant‑funded ocean resource specialist position to general funds.",{"_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},6504457,"NOAA gives $1 million to Kahoʻolawe boathouse expansion; commission seeks state or county match",238,3819000,4057000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5613729-cf837136649bb32cb0c212e1c19950ca&start=3819&end=4057","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5613729-cf837136649bb32cb0c212e1c19950ca/thumbnail_3819000.jpg","/articles/6504457/Hawaii/NOAA-gives-1-million-to-Kahoʻolawe-boathouse-expansion-commission-seeks-state-or-county-match","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6504457-5aa091189eee7d6e1558a48ba8cb0bcb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770742019&Signature=NMKsCFXQYZP7eiA59TD7n9HwX9BLI46fdmKIOUXzJUlLs~uB8jjhpAri8MbqmUMv7seJw9bTT8nyAIIF4Furg59fNh1cGlTagPo26w1DlR3g6U9V73dBUA4pW2KUcLyWvkZO5IzPoK1JrZriIdgeoHhuklFXbsotx7NWmauNrRPuSWmEYTAuz11B9o1XNvM2E6qDgftde2KvdH5MjeLaN7cdVdsuE2NATT3DBhlO~Zv1Gnk9OxbgBQaltPRChYzSAsL6zjhzRjVS-7FuISHf4opQaw11q~npQf7ETUsgvpLQZdeGyW7DIipdCJ6Cs21clQ7-rzLQCy4FAnKrTbcjEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","NOAA has awarded a $1 million, two‑year grant to the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission for expansion and improvements at the Kihei boathouse, staff told commissioners on Aug. 21. Commission staff said the NOAA funds are intended to cover design, planning and an initial construction phase, but the full project likely exceeds that amount.

Executive Director Mike Naho'opee said the boathouse project “consists of expanding both sides of the Kihei boathouse to provide two covered boat parking areas with additional enclosed workshop and storage space,” adding the grant also covers a comfort station (restroom) and a pavilion. He said early estimates put the full scope between $1.5 million and $1.75 million.

Naho'opee said the commission will execute a small, reimbursable professional services contract for design and planning and then invoice NOAA for reimbursement. “We'll execute maybe a small task, $5,000, something like that, get that executed. The contractor will bill us. We'll apply for reimbursement through NOAA,” he said. He added that if reimbursements stop, the commission will pause the work and that the grant funds already set aside by NOAA are in their account but need processing to release payments.

Staff and commissioners discussed project cost drivers: updated archaeological requirements, the need for a cultural landscape review, construction inflation on Maui, and potential cost savings if the commission uses in‑house archaeology staff to reduce consultant work. Naho'opee said having a new staff archaeologist may reduce planning costs, but construction pricing on Maui could rise.

The commission is pursuing matching funds through multiple avenues — state capital improvement requests, county funding and other grantors — so the project can be completed if costs exceed NOAA’s allocation. Commissioners also discussed retaining a portion of the boathouse for long‑term NOAA vessel use under a long‑term arrangement once built.

Why it matters
The boathouse expansion is intended to increase on‑shore storage and workshop capacity for vessels and volunteer operations that support restoration and access to Kahoʻolawe. Staff said the project supports volunteer staging, vessel maintenance and community access needs in Kihei.

What’s next
Staff plan to proceed with a modest reimbursable professional services contract to develop designs and will pursue state and county matching funds; construction will proceed only as reimbursements are confirmed and additional matches are secured.","NOAA awarded a $1 million reimbursable grant for expansion of the Kihei boathouse. Commission staff say project estimates exceed the grant and they will seek matching funds from state or county sources while beginning reimbursable design work.",{"_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},6504462,"Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission approves FY26 $3.5 million budget, funds carryover and trust‑fund projects",1774,358000,2132000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5613729-cf837136649bb32cb0c212e1c19950ca&start=358&end=2132","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5613729-cf837136649bb32cb0c212e1c19950ca/thumbnail_358000.jpg","/articles/6504462/Hawaii/Kahoʻolawe-Island-Reserve-Commission-approves-FY26-35-million-budget-funds-carryover-and-trustfund-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6504462-9fd2acbf786530008aa425ca91242290/orig.mp4?Expires=1770742019&Signature=ODo4Mh2KN6fI42JgVSvhexn3PRiSNqjvENH5uJzSH9Z1NEa5i0Vyipj75ZCWLvYzIHB7CFHB1L46O7HIRqMoIoBLiSHl6evJOUhFoQTAAksOGc4vGdwkEWNR1KgUsIqK4gyBnCYmsQdyonLWInZQNex~6jMn6woL3SwSvJYg9SXMb57ID~ReqPAIey43WjdeO7noKZOXliqLfE8aAt4KO86YJbDlendHHxOTJoxMwfC9YYaBZlzHANxv7I--PHt5iJsHJO1xxQuTFVUaZKKXrmwi12FzOvN0v1qTc7wpemxz2s3CYyy2qWzIz-xVHz2MymQJLreE2NYLKYVggrlIeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission approved a fiscal year 2026 budget of roughly $3.5 million on Aug. 21, funding core staff and reimbursable restoration projects and authorizing the use of trust funds for grant‑backed work.

Executive Director Mike Naho'opee told commissioners the recommended package “is to approve a $2,771,956 general fund and special fund appropriation budget … and to approve the expenditure of approximately $779,890 from the [Rehabilitation] Trust Fund to fund reimbursable grant projects and operations.” The combined total for FY26 is roughly $3.5 million, he said.

The budget combines an allotment from the governor’s budget, general‑fund carryover from FY25, and reimbursable trust funds. Naho'opee said carryover funds and one‑time releases allowed the agency to purchase equipment and prepay multi‑year contracts, giving the commission a funding buffer going into FY27.

Key items and funding sources
- General fund allotment from the governor’s budget: about $1.8 million before an anticipated 10% restriction (Naho'opee estimated a usable figure near $1.6 million).
- General‑fund carryover from FY25: roughly $1 million used to extend base camp management contracts, cover leases, utilities and parts of boat operations and vehicle purchases.
- Reimbursable trust funds: approximately $600,000 expected to be expended and then reimbursed for grant projects, including NOAA and Maui County grants.
- Rehabilitation Trust Fund spending: about $779,890 planned as fronted, reimbursable project spending.

Naho'opee described specific purchases the commission budgeted using carryover and special funds: a replacement reverse‑osmosis plant for base camp, two all‑terrain vehicles (a six‑wheeler and a six‑passenger), a large chipper to restore coastal areas (to be transported by helicopter), and supplies and native plants for coastal restoration. He also said the Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands allocated about $150,000 for coastal restoration equipment and transport.

Commissioners asked for clarifications about trust funds and donations. Naho'opee said donations received via the commission website are deposited into trust funds and that, for FY26, trust fund expenditures are expected to be reimbursed — “a net 0 to us,” he said, and noted a typographical error in one table that incorrectly listed non‑reimbursable trust funds (he confirmed none were budgeted).

Formal action
Commissioner Chang moved to accept the FY26 budget as presented; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Peng. A roll‑call of commissioners recorded aye votes from the chair, Vice Chair Saito, Commissioner Chang, Commissioner Chock, Commissioner Mata Alpha, and Commissioner Payne. The motion carried unanimously.

Why it matters
Commission staff said the mix of carryover and new allotments gives the program a two‑year cushion to maintain operations and continue restoration work while federal grant sources remain uncertain. Several commissioners pressed staff to continue conservative management of forward‑facing outreach and restoration work in light of shifting federal funding.

The commission also noted the budget leaves room for anticipated reimbursements tied to NOAA and county grants; staff said they will pursue reimbursements and, where necessary, pause work if reimbursements do not arrive.

What’s next
Staff told the commission additional grant awards received since the meeting will be added via budget amendments in the fall. The commission voted to sign off on the FY26 budget at the meeting; staff will proceed with contract execution and planned purchases described in the presentation.","The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission unanimously approved a fiscal year 2026 budget totaling about $3.5 million, combining general fund appropriations and reimbursable trust fund spending to support staff, island operations, and reimbursable restoration projects.","actionData","errors"]

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