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Committee forwards $3.6 million for Old Hilo Hospital design; members debate long‑term costs
Summary
The Finance Committee forwarded Resolution 59-25 and companion Bill 19 to the County Council, enabling $3.6 million in federal funds for assessment, design and repairs at the Old Hilo Hospital site.
The Finance Committee voted to forward Resolution 59-25, which authorizes the mayor to accept $3.6 million in federal funds for assessment, design, repairs and renovation of the Old Hilo Hospital (34 Rainbow Drive, South Hilo), and companion Bill 19, which would appropriate the $3.6 million to the Old Hilo Hospital project account.
Kehau Acosta, Hawaii County housing administrator, said the $3.6 million is in addition to $13 million in congressional funding the county previously received, which together would further renovation of the 50,000‑square‑foot facility. “The Mauka side of the building is…
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