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Enterprise Services emphasizes urgent arena, golf and zoo capital needs and new revenue strategies
Summary
DEES told the budget committee of urgent roof and sewer repairs at the BlazeDel arena (DEES estimates a $10M need for the arena), requested equipment and staffing for golf and zoo operations, and described revenue strategies—concessions, sponsorships and partnerships—to offset lost arena bookings.
The Department of Enterprise Services (DEES) told the Honolulu Budget Committee on March 12 that deferred maintenance and immediate public-safety concerns at the BlazeDel arena require expedited action while the department pursues new revenue strategies to soften losses from the arena’s closure.
Why it matters: The BlazeDel arena is a large revenue and event asset for Honolulu; DEES said immediate repairs and design work for sewer and roof issues are necessary for public safety, and the department proposed repurposing planned renovation funds to address those urgent infrastructure needs.
Director Dita Hollyfield presented DEES’ FY27 request and said much of the operating budget is supported by special funds (golf, Honolulu Zoo, special events). She told the…
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