Office of the Mayor
200 South High St
Wailuku, HI 96793
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For further information call (808)270-7855
Lanai call 1-800-272-0125
Molokai, call 1-800-272-0117. Board and Commission Application

KMVI-AM 550/FM 98.3
KNUI-AM 900/FM 99.9
KAOI-AM 1110/FM 95.1/FM 96.7 (upcountry)
KLHI-FM 101.1 (west Maui)
KPOA-FM 93.5 (west Maui)
KMMK-FM 102.3
KDLX-FM 94.3
KNUQ-FM 103.3 or 103.7
KONI-FM 104.7
KPMW-FM 105.5

After turning on your radio, listen for emergency information and instructions. Take the necessary protective actions as directed and keep tuned for further information and instructions.

A "WARNING" is an official announcement that hazardous, life-threatening conditions are about to occur or are occurring. "WARNING" status means you should TAKE ACTION.

If your area is advised to evacuate and you are unable to do so, immediately inform the authorities of your situation. If you area is not advised to evacuate, you may still report to the designated shelter closest to your location.

1. FOOD: Keep at least two weeks of food in an airtight, waterproof container. Dry food has a shelf life, so rotate periodically.

2. WATER: Store at least two weeks of water specifically for your pets in addition to water you need for yourself and family.

3. MEDICINE: Keep an extra supply of medicines your pet takes on a regular basis in a waterproof container.

4. FIRST AID KIT: Talk to your veterinarian about what is most appropriate for your pet's emergency medical needs.

5. COLLAR with ID TAG, HARNESS or LEASH: Your pet should wear a collar with its identification at all times. Permanent methods of identification like microchips or tattooing should be used.

6. CRATE/PET CARRIER: If you need to evacuate in an emergency situation, take your pets and animals with you - provided it is practical to do so. In many cases, your ability to do so will be aided by having a sturdy, safe, comfortable crate or carrier ready for transporting your pet. The carrier should be large enough for your pet to stand, turn around and lie down. Help your dog get accustomed to the crate by using it from time to time. Don't wait until emotions and stress are high due to an emergency situation to introduce your pet to the carrier or crate.

7. FAMILIAR ITEMS: Put favorite toys, treats, or bedding in your kit. Familiar items can help reduce stress for your pet.

For further information, go to the Maui Humane Society website at www.mauihumanesociety.org.

Bringing your own evacuation kit to the shelter is very important. Shelter supplies will be very limited. The American Red Cross asks that the following not be brought to an emergency shelter:

• alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs
• weapons
• pets
• too many personal possessions

Space may be limited to as little as 10 square feet per person.

Stay on the first floor, unless flooding will occur, and stay way from glass windows. Go to the strongest parts of the house or building and stay there. If necessary, use mattresses and blankets to form a protective barrier around you.

If they eye of the storm passes over you, the wind may completely stop for a few minutes to half an hour or more. Do not mistake this lull for the end of the hurricane! Stay indoors unless emergency precautions or emergency movement to a safer location are absolutely necessary. The other side of the hurricane is coming and will create hurricane force winds from the opposite direction.

DON'T spread rumors. Get the facts from official sources.

DO secure your home. Lock doors and windows. Know where to locate electrical, water and gas sources if advised to turn off utilities. Secure or store objects that may cause damage or injury.

DO stay tuned to a local radio or TV station for official weather and civil defense instructions.

It may take hours for tsunami waves to reach the Coast of Maui County following an earthquake far out in the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center located on Oahu alerts local officials who may order evacuation. Some isolated areas may not receive official announcements. If you notice a sudden drop or rise in sea level, it may be a warning of impending danger. Move to high ground or inland immediately.

The waves can kill and injure people and cause great property damage where they come ashore. The first wave is often not the largest and may be spaced many miles and minutes apart. They may also continue to arrive for several hours.

The most destructive tsunami can be classified as local or regional, meaning their destructive effects are confined to coasts within 60 - 600 miles of the source -- usually an earthquake. It follows that the majority of tsunami related casualties and property damage also come from local tsunami. Between 1975 and 1998 there have been at least eighteen in the Pacific and its adjacent seas resulting in significant casualties and/or property damage

During distant source tsunami events, local Civil Defense officials will advise citizens to evacuate by sounding the Civil Defense sirens, making an announcement over the Emergency Alert System (EAS) or over NOAA Weather Radio or local radio broadcasts. Compliance is voluntary, but orders are given only in the most serious of circumstances.

Shelters will be opened as needed. Listen to your radio for details. Pets are NOT allowed at emergency shelters so please plan ahead for their safety

Approximately 10 weeks will elapse from the time the notices are published until proposals must be submitted to the CDBG Program Office for review. These applications are rated and ranked according to national objective priorities by a selection committee appointed by the Mayor. Next, a proposed "Council Resolution" of the selected proposed projects is submitted by the Mayor to the Budget and Finance Committee for consideration and then to the County Council for final approval.

The final step is for the County to prepare a "master application" to HUD, which includes all of the approved projects. Once HUD reviews the County's application and approves it, and after contracts are drafted and environmental requirements are met, the funds become available for project implementation. The entire process takes about twelve months from beginning to end before the actual project implementation can begin.

As with any federal program, there are many conditions which must be complied with, however, the CDBG Program Office will make every effort to assist you and keep the process as simple as possible.

3. Urgent need (serious threat to community health or welfare).

Activities that are eligible to be funded under 24 CFR part 570.200-207 range from:

1. Real Property Acquisition
2. Public Facilities and Improvements
3. Public Services
4. Housing Rehabilitation
5. Removal of Architectural Barriers
6. Special Economic Development Activities
7. Historic Preservation
8. Community Development Planning.
CDBG funds may not be used by the County for new housing construction unless carried out by a Community Based Development Organization (CBDO).

The Consolidated Plan services four principal functions as:
1. A planning document for the County, developed through a community needs assessment and citizen participation process;
2. An application for federal funds under HUD formula programs including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA);
3. A strategy to be followed in suing HUD formula programs to address priorities in the areas of housing, homelessness, and community needs; and
4. a five-year action plan that provided HUD and the county a basis for assessing performance.

The strategic plan must be developed to achieve the following statutory goals and objectives, principally for extremely low-, low- and moderate-income residents:
• provide decent housing and
• a suitable living environment and
• expand economic opportunities.

Every year an “Annual Action Plan" is submitted by the CDBG Program which states how Maui County intends to spend its CDBG funds and to otherwise work toward achieving the goals it set for itself in the long-term "Strategic Plan" portion of the Consolidated Plan.
The long-term Strategic Plan part of the Consolidated Plan looks at the housing and community development needs of low income people and the inventory of housing in the community. It also looks at money that is available, or that could be made available, to meet housing and community development needs. Then the Strategic Plan describes what the state or Maui County's priorities are for programs and policies to meet the housing and community needs of low income people.
In short, the Consolidated Plan requires the jurisdiction to identify all of its housing and community development needs, and then come up with a long-term strategy for meeting those needs. A key part of the strategy is setting priorities.

Danny A. Mateo: The Island of Molokai

Michael J. Molina: Makawao-Haiku-Paia

Gladys Coelho Baisa: Upcounty (Pukalani-Kula-Ulupalakua)

Jo Anne Johnson: West Maui

Sol P. Kaho'ohalahala: The Island of Lanai

Bill Kauakea Medeiros: East Maui (Hana-Keanae-Kailua)

Wayne K. Nishiki: South Maui

Joseph Pontanilla: Kahului

Michael P. Victorino: Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu

Gladys Coelho Baisa: Land Use Committee

Jo Anne Johnson: Economic Development, Agriculture, and Recreation Committee

Sol P. Kaho'ohalahala: Planning Committee

Bill Kauakea Medeiros: Infrastructure Management Committee

Michael J. Molina: Committee of the Whole

Wayne K. Nishiki: Public Services Committee

Joseph Pontanilla: Budget and Finance Committee

Michael P. Victorino: Water Resources Committee

Thereafter, persons whose testimony forms are submitted after the meeting convenes, but before the testimony portion ends, will be allowed to present oral testimony for three minutes on each item. The Chair may grant an additional minute to conclude the testimony. Written testimony shall be submitted to the Council staff before or during the testimony portion of the meeting.

For Committee meeting agendas, please contact the Office of Council Services at 808-270-7838. For Council meeting agendas, please contact the Office of the County Clerk at 808-270-7748. More...

The Committee schedules the issue for discussion and accepts public testimony. The Committee may act (i.e., draft a bill or resolution) or may conduct further research on the issue. When the Committee makes a recommendation to the full Council (adopt, accept, file, first reading, etc.), a committee report is prepared and scheduled for consideration by the full Council at the next Council meeting.

At the Council meeting, the Council acts by adopting the recommendations contained in the committee report (bill is passed on first reading, resolution is adopted, communication is filed, etc.). Digests of all bills that pass first reading, along with the Council’s voting record, are published in the newspaper at least three days before final reading. Sometimes, the issue may be recommitted or returned to Committee for further discussion. All bills and certain resolutions requiring two readings are placed on the following Council meeting agenda for final action.

If a bill is not passed on second and final reading at the Council meeting, it may be: (1) recommitted to Committee, (2) filed, or (3) postponed until a specific date. If the bill is passed on second and final reading, the bill title and Council voting record are, once again, published in the newspaper. The bill is sent to the Mayor for approval.

For bills relating to the Fiscal Year’s Budget and Capital Program, the Mayor has 20 days to approve or veto the bill. If the Mayor does not return the bill with a disapproval within that time, the bill shall take effect as an ordinance as if the Mayor had signed it. The Council may, within 10 days after the bill has been returned, reconsider and pass the bill by a two-thirds vote. The County Clerk assigns an ordinance number.

For all other bills, the Mayor has 10 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) to approve or veto the bill. If the Mayor does not return the bill with a disapproval within that time, the bill shall take effect as an ordinance as if the Mayor had signed it. The Council may, after 5 days and within 30 days, reconsider and pass the bill by a two-thirds vote. The County Clerk assigns an ordinance number.

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2. All wiring devices and equipment connections, including service equipment, must also be completed and inspected before they can be energized. Utility Service connections will not be authorized until this inspection is approved.

3. Once the installation is energized, a Final Inspection is required to confirm the installation is working properly. A Final inspection approval is required to close the permit. Failure to obtain a Final Inspection Approval will cause the permit to eventually expire.

Inspection request must be made in writing by the Permit Holder only. A inspection request form is available from the Development Services Administration’s Electrical Section. This form must be completed and signed by the Electrical Contractor or Permit Holder. Request are required to be submitted at least 24 hours before the inspection is needed, excluding weekends & County Holidays. After the inspection is conducted, the inspection results will be noted on the bottom of the request form and returned back to the Electrical Contractor.

*Aluminum = 30 cans per pound

*Bi-metal = 8 cans per pound

*Glass = 2.4 bottles per pound

*PET #1 Plastic = 16.6 bottles per pound

*HDPE #2 Plastic = 16.6 bottles per pound

SANITATION / BEAUTIFICATION: The new containers should reduce litter, minimize problems with animals, and improve sanitation created by residential trash in plastic trash bags, open containers and boxes. This in turn will result improve the appearance of our neighborhoods.

SAFETY: Back injuries to County trash collectors will be reduced. They will not have to pick-up and empty heavy cans. Worker injuries are more common with manual residential refuse collection.

ECONOMY: The automated trucks operate more efficiently and can service more accounts. Workers Compensation insurance and overall operations costs will be reduced as injury rates and manpower requirements go down.

The County has already automated collections in Central and South Maui and it has been very successful and well received.

Remember only refuse placed in the new cart will be picked up. No bulky or heavy items B large tree limbs, appliances, furniture, engine parts, concrete, concrete blocks, rocks, soil, scrap wood, or construction materials should be placed into the cart. No loose trash bags will be picked up.

* Complete and sign an appropriate application for registration form. If the vehicle is registered in joint ownership, both owners must sign.
Submit the last issued out of state certificate of registration.

* Submit the last issued out of state certificate of title if you are listed as the lienholder.

* Submit a bill of lading or shipping receipt which shows the date the vehicle arrived in Maui.

* Submit a current Hawaii certificate of safety inspection

* If vehicle’s year model is 2007, 2008 or 2009, submit a G-27 form with any required attachments. This form may be obtained from the State of Hawaii Department of Taxation or from their web site at www.state.hi.us/tax/alphalist.html#g. Questions regarding the G-27 form should be directed to the Maui District Tax Office at 808-984-8500.

If we do not have the weight of the vehicle as established by the manufacturer, you may be required to have the vehicle weighed at a state certified scale.

The required fees will be determined by registration personnel.

* Complete an application for registration form. The application must be signed by the registered owners as indicated on the certificate of registration.

* Submit the other county's certificate of registration.

*Submit the other county's certificate of title if you are listed as the lienholder.

* The fee, if required, will be determined by registration personnel.

1. The vehicle is registered in your name.

2. A Hawaii safety check inspection from an authorized safety check station has been obtained.
3. An out-of-state vehicle permit from the Department of Motor Vehicle Registration within 30 days of its arrival on Maui is issued. To obtain the permit, submit the following:

* A completed out-of-state vehicle permit application form, MVR/DF53.
The current out-of-state certificate of registration.

* A bill of lading or shipping receipt which shows the date the vehicle arrived on Maui.

* The Hawaii Certificate Of Safety Check Inspection.

* $10.00 payment for the permit.

The out-of-state plates will be valid until their expiration date or for 12 months, whichever occurs first.

To obtain a replacement, you must:

* Complete and sign an application for replacement plate or emblem form MVR/DF14.

* Submit your current certificate of registration.

* If your license plates have been mutilated or defaced, you must surrender both your front and back plates.

* If only one plate has been lost or stolen, you must bring in your one remaining plate.

* The fee to replace both the licenses plates and emblem is $5.50.

* The fee to replace only an emblem is .50 cents.

If your special license plate is lost, mutilated, or stolen, you must obtain a replacement.

To obtain a replacement:

* Complete and sign an application for replacement special number plates form MVR/DF20.

* Submit your current motor vehicle registration.

* If your special license plates have been mutilated or defaced, you must surrender both your front and back plates.

* If only one plate has been lost or stolen, you must bring in your one remaining plate.

* The fee to order replacement special plates is $20.

* The special plate will take approximately 60 to 90 days to manufacture. During this period you will need to purchase regular license plates and emblem for a fee of $5.50 .

* Complete and sign an application for replacement plates (form MVR/DF14).

The Motor Vehicle Registration Personnel will provide you additional information when the application for replacement is received.

Homeowner’s Exemption
If you are an owner occupant, you may qualify for the homeowner’s exemption of $300,000 which reduces your net taxable value and the tax rate. If you own and occupy your property as your principal residence and file a Home Exemption Application by December 31, the exemption will take effect the following assessment year.
Homeowners Exemption Application

Circuit Breaker
Once qualified for homeowner’s exemption for the first year, you may apply for Circuit Breaker Credit which, if qualified, would credit a portion of your property taxes the following year.

Agriculture Use
If your property is in agriculture use such as farming of a crop, you may receive a special agriculture use assessment upon approval of an agriculture use application and/or dedication. This special assessment lowers the taxable amount on the land.

There are other exemptions for which you may qualify, such as a disability exemption of $25,000 and disabled veteran’s exemption with minimum tax of $60.00.

1. Ordered the Molokai Utilities to continue to provide services unless and until the PUC approves a transfer or surrender of the utilities’ Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN)

2. Initiated a proceeding to provide temporary rate increases

3. Scheduled a public hearing on the proposed rate increases for Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Maunaloa Elementary School

4. Ordered Molokai Properties Limited, dba Molokai Ranch, to participate in the rate proceeding

We only accept applications for a particular class of work during the recruitment period, so it is important that you know what classes of work we are recruiting for.

2. For those classes of work that interest you, obtain a copy of the appropriate recruitment announcement. The announcement includes information about the nature of the work, minimum qualification requirements, salary, testing, and how to apply. Carefully review the "Minimum Qualification Requirements" section of the announcement to determine whether you meet the minimum requirements.

3. Complete an employment application form and submit it our office. Our address is:

Department of Personnel Services.
200 South High Street
Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii 96793

A separate application is required for each recruitment announcement. Letters and resumes alone will not be accepted.

4. Take the civil service test. The recruitment announcement will tell you what type of test is used for a particular class of work.
Applying for County Jobs

Once your application is screened and we determine that you meet the minimum qualification requirements, you will be notified by mail of the date, time and place of the exam.

If you are selected, you will be required to pass a medical examination to make sure you are physically fit for your job. (The physical examination is at your own expense.) You will also be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening test as a condition of employment and may be required to undergo other pre-employment screening (criminal background check, etc.).

You will also be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification form as required by the Immigration and Naturalization Service and present ORIGINAL documents to verify U.S. citizenship, permanent alien resident status or INS work authorization. Immigration and Naturalization Service

1. Type or write legibly so information can be easily read.

2. Fill out the application completely.

3. Describe your training and experience as accurately and completely as possible. Include paid and unpaid employment and volunteer work, dates of employment, how many hours per week you worked, and any degrees or course work completed, since this information will be used to determine your eligibility.

4. Attach copies of any documents or certificates required for verification. Examples include:

*Form DD-214 for veterans preference
*College diploma or transcript
*Required licenses or certificates
*Alien registration, etc.

5. Submit your application before the filing deadline which is listed on the recruitment announcement. Applications received after the deadline date will be rejected. Employment Application

1. Written- These are multiple choice tests in which you choose the best answer from several choices and mark your choice on an answer sheet.

2. Performance- These tests measure an applicant's ability to perform a particular task in a specified time period. Examples are typing, stenography, or physical agility.

3. Rating of Experience and Training- In these tests you are assigned a score based on the information you report on your application and any required application supplement.

Any of these types of tests can be used alone, or a combination of these may be utilized. However, written examinations are normally used to test the greatest number of candidates. The recruitment announcement will tell you what type of test is used for a particular job title.

To prepare for a WRITTEN test, you may wish to:

1. Review books and periodicals on the subjects listed in the test announcement.

2. Review the nature of the work and the requirements listed in the test announcement.

To prepare for a PERFORMANCE test, you may wish to:

1. Review the test announcement to determine the performance standards that must be met.

2. Practice the skill to improve your chances of getting a good score.

A RATING OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE is a test even though you are not required to take a written or oral test. A rating is derived from the information presented on your application and application supplement, if one is required. To prepare for this type of test, you may wish to:

1. Read the instructions on the application and any required application supplement.

2. When submitting your application, include all the required documentation.

3. Describe your experience and training thoroughly, accurately and neatly, since your score is based on the information presented.

4. Be sure to include dates of employment and number of hours worked, your job title and the names of your employers.

1. Your examination notice/admission card.

2. Your identification must contain a signature and a recent photograph, such as a driver's license or military identification. If you do not bring the required identification to the test, you may not be allowed to take the test.

3. If you are attending a written examination, please bring two No. 2 pencils, which you will use to complete your answer sheet. Do not bring calculators, reference materials, etc., unless specifically instructed to do so.

2. Consider taking additional training in order to qualify for more job titles.

3. Periodically review the current recruitment announcements.

4. Be flexible and persistent.

5. Consider as many kinds of employment options as possible including career, temporary, part-time, seasonal and limited term.

1. Your test results
2. How long your name will remain on the eligible list.

If you pass the required the examinations, your name is placed on the eligible list for this class of work. Positions in the civil service system are filled from this pool of eligible applicants.

When an opening occurs, a list of eligible candidates is sent to the hiring department upon their request. The list is established according to ranking and number of positions to be filled. The hiring department conducts the actual job interview and makes the selection. If you are selected for the position, the department will notify you and establish a start date.

If your name is not initially referred for an interview, your name remains on the eligibility list for at least a year. You may be certified when additional vacancies are announced, and/or when eligiblies fail to accept a job offer, or find other employment.

Once you have started your employment, you will serve a probationary period. Although the length of this period varies, most positions have a six-month probationary period. After notification of the successful completion of this probationary period, you will gain regular civil service status.

If you are an applicant with a disability who feels you may need a testing accommodation, please contact our office to discuss the request. It is your responsibility to inform us of your need prior to the test date so that we can determine if a reasonable accommodation can be provided.

If you are interested in transfer opportunities, contact the agencies where you desire to transfer. The agency is under no obligation to consider transfer requests.

The subdivision process is regulated by the County. Subdivisions and consolidations, and all streets or ways within the county created for the purpose of subdividing land are approved by the Director of Department of Public Works with zoning ordinances taking precedence over a condominium lot.

DCCA Real Estate Branch website

Simultaneously, the previous Administration told operators that if they requested their applications to be put on hold, the Administration would stop processing them.

This created a situation that would allow illegal TVRs to operate indefinitely.

Consequently, illegal TVR operators whose locations were in residential, rural and agricultural districts (areas that require a conditional permit) believed that they had a “contract” with the County of Maui that allowed them to operate without a permit in areas not zoned for their business. The District Court eventually ruled that there was no such “contract”.

Additionally, property buyers who were considering operating a TVR have been ill-advised when told by a seller or a seller’s representative that a permit was not necessary or that the permitting process was a simple one.

Several years ago, a resolution was submitted by then-Councilmember Arakawa to the Council that would have urged the Administration to suspend enforcement against illegal TVRs. The Council killed the resolution. Soon afterwards, the newly elected Mayor Arakawa unilaterally stopped enforcement without conducting any public hearings.

More recently, after 4 years of council hearings and public meetings, a bill that would have revised the laws regarding TVRs was submitted to the County’s three planning commissions. Each planning commission is made up of 9 people who are residents of the island of the planning commission on which that member serves.

All three of the Planning Commissions voted to recommend denial of the bill. Commissioners on all three planning commissions were appointees of former mayors Apana and Arakawa.

About 11 weeks after Mayor Tavares took office, the County Council voted on March 16, 2007 to stop further Council action on the legislative bill. The Council voted to “file” the bill, which stopped any advancement of it. The Council urged the Administration to enforce existing laws.

Claims that special events have been cancelled solely because of the enforcement efforts on unpermitted TVRs are unsubstantiated.

The County of Maui is anticipating reduced revenue from a number of sources and is taking action to do as households and individuals do when faced with financial challenges: exercise restraint in spending and demonstrate fiscal control.

Overlooking an illegal activity in the hopes of making up for an economic recession is unwise and unfair to the many businesses such as gas stations, livestock farms, retailers, restaurants, and construction contractors who have fulfilled the legal requirements to operate their businesses.

In early 2007, TVR owners and operators were encouraged by the Administration to apply and obtain the required permits. Efforts were made to remind the industry of existing laws that affect transient vacation rentals. Unfortunately, many chose to not pursue an application.

Because TVRs do not have an owner or manager on site, sometimes it becomes difficult for neighbors to resolve conflicts that recur with each different customer staying at the location.

The County of Maui needed to address concerns by citizens and Council Members that allowing illegal TVRs wasn’t fair to businesses that were operating with required permits.

Additionally, it is a customer’s rightful expectation that government, through regulation and monitoring, has verified that the business meets fire, building and health codes for the customer’s benefit and safety.
It is important to note that the Administration enforces laws and the County Council, as the legislative arm of County government, adopts proposed legislation into law.

It may take hours for tsunami waves to reach the Coast of Maui County following an earthquake far out in the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center located on Oahu alerts local officials who may order evacuation. Some isolated areas may not receive official announcements. If you notice a sudden drop or rise in sea level, it may be a warning of impending danger. Move to high ground or inland immediately.

The waves can kill and injure people and cause great property damage where they come ashore. The first wave is often not the largest and may be spaced many miles and minutes apart. They may also continue to arrive for several hours.

The most destructive tsunami can be classified as local or regional, meaning their destructive effects are confined to coasts within 60 - 600 miles of the source -- usually an earthquake. It follows that the majority of tsunami related casualties and property damage also come from local tsunami. Between 1975 and 1998 there have been at least eighteen in the Pacific and its adjacent seas resulting in significant casualties and/or property damage

During distant source tsunami events, local Civil Defense officials will advise citizens to evacuate by sounding the Civil Defense sirens, making an announcement over the Emergency Alert System (EAS) or over NOAA Weather Radio or local radio broadcasts. Compliance is voluntary, but orders are given only in the most serious of circumstances.

Shelters will be opened as needed. Listen to your radio for details. Pets are NOT allowed at emergency shelters so please plan ahead for their safety.

* Do not return to shore after the first wave. Wait for Emergency Management officials to give the "All Clear" before you return.

* If you see an unexpected rise or fall in the coastal water, a tsunami may be approaching. Do not wait - instead move inland or uphill as quickly as possible.

* Stay tuned to your radio, marine radio or NOAA Weather Radio during a disaster. Bulletins will be issued regularly through local Emergency Management officials and National Weather Service.

* Call 9-1-1 only for life threatening emergencies.

* As soon as the shaking is over, move to high ground or inland. Do not wait for an official warning.

* Stay away from the coast. Waves may continue to arrive for hours.

* Listen to your local radio station for an official "All Clear" notice before returning to the coastal area.

* Be alert for aftershocks.

* Be familiar with local Emergency Management earthquake and tsunami plans. Know where to go to survive a tsunami.

* Be prepared to survive on your own for a minimum of three days.

* Prepare a disaster supply kit for your home, automobile and work. A list of recommended supplies for your kit can be found on this web site.

* Take a first aid course and learn survival skills. Knowledge is your greatest defense against potential disaster.

4. Stakeholder notification and input

5. Flyers delivered to town merchants.

6. Direct mailouts to affected landowners.

7. Meetings with the Wailuku Landowner Task Force

8. Small Town Code stakeholder survey

9. Maui Redevelopment Agency - 12 public meetings

10. Wailuku Main Street Association participation, review and comment

11. Wailuku Main Street Association (WMSA) small town revitalization conference - October, 1999

12. Televised (Akaku) repeats of the WMSA conference.

13. WMSA special committee (design, parking, etc.) reviews

14. Maui Planning Commission review and approval

15. Public workshop and site inspection - November 22, 1999

16. Public workshop - January 10, 2000

17. Public hearing - January 25, 2000

18. Window exhibit along Market Street

19. Radio spots / interviews

20. Newspaper press releases and feature stories in the Maui News, Honolulu Star Bulletin, Pacific Business News.

An area (including a slum area), whether it is improved or unimproved, in which conditions such as: the dilapidation, deterioration, age, or
obsolescence of the buildings or improvements thereon; inadequate
ventilation, light, sanitation, or open spaces, or other unsanitary or unsafe conditions; high density of population and over- crowding; defective or inadequate street layout; faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; diversity of ownership; tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land; defective or unusual conditions of title; improper subdivision or obsolete platting; existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire or other causes; or any combination of these factors or conditions predominate, thus making the area an economic or social liability, or conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, or crime, or otherwise detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, and welfare.

Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) 53-1(3)
Urban Renewal Law

1. Conditions within the area meet the slum and blight criteria as set forth in HRS Section 53-1(3);

2. The area is in a commercial use, designated for a commercial use or adjacent to a commercial use;

3. Existing conditions within the area (land use pattern, condition of
building stock and infrastructure systems, etc.) are such that the area could benefit from the tools that the MRA has to promote physical and economic revitalization; and

4. The area functions as an integrated unit, and is of such a scale that project implementation is practical and feasible.

An excess of approximately 11.4 million gallons per day of reclaimed water is produced at County of Maui
treatment facilities. Since the County of Maui does not have sufficient storage and distribution capability to utilize all of the reclaimed wastewater produced on our islands, the excess is sent to the injection wells.

The County of Maui wastewater treatment plants and injection wells reduce the impact of human waste on the environment.

Wastewater discharged into wells is absorbed by natural geologic formations, which complete the treatment by natural filtering through rock and sand layers. When properly sited, constructed and operated, injection wells are an economical, environmentally responsible and effective tool for safe wastewater management.

Our permits require that the water consist of no more than 30 mg/l of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5), 30 mg/l Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and 10mg/l of Total Nitrogen. Nevertheless, our plants typically deliver water far cleaner than required. The County of Maui’s treatment plants normally produce effluent with less than 5mg/l BOD5 and TSS.

Our treatment plants use an aerobic biological process, nutrient removal and filtration. Because the water contains between 4 and 10 mg/l of Total Nitrogen (the regulatory limit is 10mg/l) - the effluent that our treatment facilities produce actually meets federal and state drinking water standards for Total Nitrogen.

By making use of recycled water that comes from treated wastewater, potable water can be
conserved.

Wastewater facilities depend entirely on user fees and do not receive funding from the County of Maui’s general fund. Thus, any unfunded federal mandate would result in increased costs paid for by sewer system customers.

New fixtures can also leach lead. Regardless of the age of your home, you should get your water tested at the DWS Laboratory to find out for sure if your plumbing is leaching lead. The testing is free for Upcountry customers. Call (808) 270-7550 for more information. More information on lead and copper

2. You'll also save on water bills.

3. Model responsible behavior for children.

4. Save on sewer (wastewater) bills.

5. Protect fragile ecosystems by reducing stream-flow draw.

6. Save money for your children -- every two percent conserved pushes back expansion by one year.

7. Save money on heating bills.

8. Reduce load on wastewater treatment plants, delaying the need for expansion.

9. Preserve our most precious natural resource.

10. Reduce storm water pollution.

Don't wait to store water supplies. It would be wise to clean containers you will be using to store water ahead of time. Once you have been advised to store water, it would be best not to wait until the last minute, as many other people will be trying to draw water at the same time.

How can I disinfect my water for drinking?

If the water system did not have any main breaks or loss of water pressure, the water quality can generally be assumed to be safe for drinking. Otherwise, any water that will used for drinking, cooking, or brushing the teeth should be properly disinfected before use.

Consumers should listen to the radio for advisories on the areas where water has become contaminated and unsafe to drink. Follow directions and advisories from the Maui Department of Water Supply, Civil Defense, or the Department of Health on disinfecting water and/or the location of alternative water supplies.

Should there be any concerns over the safety of the potable water, the following may be considered for disinfecting water:

Heat and strain the water through a clean cloth into a container to remove any sediment or floating matter.
Boil the water vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes.
Allow the water to cool. The flat taste caused by boiling is easily removed by adding a pinch of salt to each quart of boiled water or pour the water back and forth from one clean container to another.

Chemical Treatment

When boiling water is not possible, chemical disinfection should be used. The two chemicals commonly used are chlorine or iodine. Strain the water as in step #1 above and purify with chlorine or iodine as follows:

Chlorine - Any household bleach solution (plain, not scented) that contains hypochlorite may be used for disinfection. The strength is given on the label; use the following to determine the amount of chlorine to add per quart of water.

Available Chlorine Drops per Quart of clean water*
1% 10
4-6% 2
7-10% 1
*Double the amount for turbid (cloudy) water

The treated water should be mixed thoroughly and allowed to stand for 30 minutes. The water should have a slight chlorine odor, if not, repeat the dosage and allow the water to stand for an additional 15 minutes. If the treated water has too strong a chlorine taste, it can be made palatable by allowing the water to stand exposed to the air for a few hours or by pouring it from one clean container to another several times.
Iodine - Common household iodine from the medicine chest or first aid kit package may be used to disinfect water. Add five (5) drops of 2% United States Pharmacopeia (U.S.P.) tincture of Iodine to each quart of clear water. For turbid water add 10 drops and let the solution stand for at least 30 minutes.