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CDBG project slate for 2025 includes Hana Health expansion and community renovations; resolution to HUD filed
Summary
The countys CDBG manager, Julie Jenkins, presented the recommended PY2025 projects in resolution 25-80: Hana Health ($500,000) ranked first; Arc of Maui ($306,000), Hale Makua Wailuku ($500,000), Nahale Kupuna operations ($100,000) and Mental Health Kukua ($92,691 partial) followed.
Julie Jenkins, the county CDBG program manager, briefed the committee on resolution 25-80, which authorizes the county to file the CDBG application with HUD for program year 2025 and lists ranked project recommendations. Jenkins said six proposals were received during the application period; one failed to meet minimum thresholds, and five went forward to evaluation and ranking.
Top recommended projects and awards
- Hana Health Specialty Clinic — $500,000: Fund the expansion of the East Maui clinic to add medical and dental capabilities. Jenkins said the project advances equity for a persistently underserved, largely Native Hawaiian population in East Maui and would directly benefit the entire Hana district.
- Arc of Maui — $306,000: Accessibility improvements for an emergency shelter and program building for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, including conversion from steps to ramp and automated doors.
- Hale Makua Wailuku Rehabilitation — $500,000: First phase of a three-phase capital-improvement plan to address deferred maintenance; phase one includes roof coating and electrical-panel replacement.
- Nahale Kupuna program (CDBG) — $100,000: Operations support for units acquired for kupuna (age 62+) of low-to-moderate income displaced by the wildfires.
- Mental Health Kukua — $92,691 (partial funding): Renovation of community housing for adults with serious mental illness (repairs/maintenance for two group homes); request partially funded.
Why it matters: CDBG funds are federal formula dollars administered by HUD and targeted to decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities. For Maui, Jenkins highlighted projects that address wildfire displacement, accessibility improvements and deferred maintenance needs in social-service facilities.
Next steps: Jenkins said council would consider the resolution for passage on the April 17 council meeting and that staff would answer committee membersquestions in the current session; the Department of Housing and the CDBG office plan to continue outreach and finalize the HUD application after council action.
