HIGHLIGHTS OF MAY 14, 2008 HCDA MEETING

Following is a summary of actions taken at the May 14, 2008 regular meeting of the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA).

Geiger Gate Entry Way Beautification Project in Kalaeloa

The Authority authorized the HCDA Executive Director to spend up to $15,000 of Kalaeloa community development revolving funds to support the Kalaeloa Community Network’s (KCN) beautification project at the Geiger Gate entrance on Roosevelt Avenue.   The KCN consists of Kalaeloa District stakeholders that include landowners, businesses, residents, and elected officials.  Twenty-six agencies currently participate in the KCN.  In addition to addressing many quality of life issues such as pedestrian and traffic safety, deteriorating lands and facilities, and security, the KCN strives to build community pride through volunteer work projects.  In June 2007, the KCN undertook a major beautification project at the entry-way to Kalaeloa at the intersection of Ft. Barrette Road and Roosevelt Avenue.  The KCN identified the Geiger Gate entrance on Roosevelt Avenue as the next area for members and volunteers to carry out a community beautification project.  Before this project can proceed, the Department of Transportation Oahu District office must approve the work, although no modification of the roadway right-of-way is planned.

Geographic Information System

HCDA members deferred action on a request to obtain funding for the purchase and installation of a Geographic Information System (GIS).  GIS is a tool used for collecting, organizing, storing, analyzing and displaying geographic information.