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ROAD WORK WEEKLY REPORT   (Thurs., September 22, 2011) − Scheduled road work for the week beginning September 25, 2011, for the Department of Design construction, Civil Division (Construction Management Branch), and Wastewater Division (Construction Management Branch) is listed below.  Road work is normally done between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM unless otherwise noted.   AIEA Aiea Heights Drive Emergency Roadway Improvements:  Work includes road/slope stabilization and pavement resurfacing/rehabilitation (incl. installation of metal guardrail and plastic lumber lagging) below Analio Place and above the horseshoe turn.              (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   AINA HAINA Kalanianaole Highway Sewer System Improvement:  CIPP rehabilitation of 24" and 30" sewer lines along Kalanianaole Highway between Wailupe Beach Park and Paiko Drive.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   HALAWA Foster Village Sewer Rehabilitation/Reconstruction:  Installation of new 8" and 12" sewer lines and a sewer manhole along Piikea Street, Haloa Drive, Olino Street, Hakupapa Street, Punihi Street, and Palanihu Place.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   HAWAII KAI Repair Kalapaki Street Drainage Ditch Wall – Vicinity of 977 Kalapaki Street:  Removal and disposal of existing concrete ditch wall and slab.  Construction of new reinforced concrete ditch wall and slab.  Installation of new chain link fence.  Repair crack and spalled concrete on existing wall.             (Estimated completion date, January 2012)   Curb Ramps at Various Locations, FY 2010 (A) – Lunalilo Home Road between Hawaii Kai Dr. and Kalanipuu St.:  Construction of new curb ramps, sidewalks and A.C. pavement transition.  Relocation of existing regulatory/street signs. Adjustment of utility boxes.  Installation of pavement striping, markings and markers.             (Estimated completion date, December 2011)   HONOLULU Airport Sewer Structural Rehabilitation/Reconstruction:  CIPP rehabilitation of 42" sewer lines at the intersection of Lagoon Dr. and Aolele Street.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   Ala Moana Boulevard Sewer Reconstruction (Emergency), Street Lighting and Resurfacing Joint Project:  Pilot tube 16", 18", 24" sewer lines along Ala Moana Boulevard between Piikoi and Atkinson.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   Ala Moana Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation:  CIPP rehabilitation of 69" sewer lines along Ala Moana Boulevard between Keawe Street and Kamakee Street.             (Estimated completion date, February 2012)   Houghtailing Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation and rehabilitation of sewer lines and construction of new manholes along School Street.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   Kahanu Street, School Street, Umi Street Relief Sewer:  Various sewer repairs along Umi Street, King Street, Richard Lane, Stanley Street, Wilcox Lane, Kahanu Street, Kalihi Street, Dilingham Boulevard, Puuhale, School Street between Liliha and McGrew Lane.             (Estimated completion date, June 2012)   Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 5B – Kaimuki, Diamond Head and Kapahulu Areas The work includes localized reconstruction of pavement and resurfacing of the streets indicated below; reconstruction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveways are included; tree trimming, pruning and removal will be performed as necessary; post paving activities include permanent pavement markings and adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers to grade.  The affected roadways and limits of work are as follows:   Aloalo Place, from Harding Avenue to End; Alohea Avenue, from 6th Avenue to Makapuu Avenue; Belser Street, from Kaimuki Avenue to Harding Avenue; Bethshan Road, from 12th Avenue to End Brokaw Street, from Kanaina Avenue to Alohea Avenue; Campbell Avenue, from Monsarrat Avenue to Collins Street; Castle Street, from Kanaina Avenue to 6th Avenue; Catherine Street, from Kanaina Avenue to Alohea Avenue; Charles Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 4th Avenue; Coconut Avenue, from Kalakaua Avenue to Hibiscus Drive; Collins Street, from Campbell Avenue to Kepa Street Crater Place, from Crater Road to End; Crater Road, from 12th Avenue to End   Diamond Head Circle, from Monsarrat Avenue to End; Diamond Head Road, from Poni Moi Street to Beach Road; Duval Street, from Kanaina Avenue to Upper Street; Edna Street, from Trousseau Street to Alohea Avenue; Ekela Avenue, from Date Street to End; Esther Street, from Kanaina Avenue to Upper   Street; Francis Street, from Kanaina Avenue to Alohea Avenue; George Street, from Campbell Avenue to Alohea Avenue; Hayden Street, from Campbell Avenue to Alohea Avenue; Herbert Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 6th Avenue; Hibiscus Drive, from Poni Moi Street to Coconut Avenue Hinano Street, from Campbell Avenue to Trousseau Street; Holei Street, from Leahi Avenue to Noela Street; Hoolulu Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 6th Avenue; Hunter Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to Winam Avenue   James Street, from Upper Street to Alohea Avenue; Kaimuki Avenue, from Kapiolani Boulevard to 4th Avenue and from 6th Avenue to 18th Avenue; Kalakaua Avenue, from Poni Moi Street to Coconut Avenue; Kamuela Avenue, from Date Street to Kapahulu Avenue; Kana Place, from Ocean View Drive to End; Kanaina Avenue, from Kaunaoa Street to Monsarrat Avenue and from Monsarrat Avenue to Private Section; Kaunaoa Street, from Leahi Avenue to Trousseau Street; Kepa Street, from Wauke Street to Collins Street; Kepuhi Street, from Trousseau Street to Alohea Avenue; Kiele Avenue, from Poni Moi Street to Coconut Avenue; Kikeke Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to H-1 Freeway End and from Pahoa Avenue to H1 Freeway End; Kilauea Avenue, from 6th Avenue to 3812 Kilauea Avenue; Kokohead Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to 12th Avenue and from Waialae Avenue to Harding Avenue; Leialoha Street, from Olokele Avenue to End   Lincoln Avenue, from Kapahulu Avenue to 6th Avenue; Lukepane Avenue, from Date Street to Leialoha Street; Mahina Avenue, from Kokohead Avenue to 15th Avenue; Makaleka Avenue, from Date Street to End; Makapuu Avenue, from Diamond Head Road to Kilauea Avenue; Makini Street, from Campbell Avenue to Trousseau Street; Malie Place, from Pokole Street to End; Martha Street, from Campbell Avenue to 6th Avenue; Maunalei Avenue, from 9th Avenue to Makapuu Avenue Maunaloa Avenue, from 6th Avenue to 18th Avenue; McCorriston Street, from Trousseau Street to Alohea Avenue; Mokihana Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 4th Avenue   Nikolo Street, from Holei Street to Noela Street; Noela Street, from Paki Avenue to End; Ocean View Drive, from Pahoa Avenue to Kilauea Avenue; Olokele Avenue, from Date Street to End; Olu Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 4th Avenue; Owena Street, from Holei Street to Noela Street; Paahana Street, from Maunaloa Avenue to Kaimuki Avenue; Pahoa Avenue, from Kokohead Avenue to 18th Avenue; Palani Avenue, from Date Street to Winam Avenue; Palima Place, from Pahoa Avenue to 4th Avenue; Paliuli Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 4th Avenue; Pokole Street, from Alohea Avenue to Kilauea Avenue; Poni Moi Road, from Paki Avenue to Hawaii School for Girls Entrance; Pualei Circle, from Leahi Avenue to End   Sunset Avenue, from 12th Avenue to Kilauea Avenue; Sunset Place, from Sunset Avenue to End; Trousseau Street, from Wauke Street to Monsarrat Avenue and from Diamond Head Road to End; Upper Street, from Duval Street to James Street; Wauke Street, from Campbell Avenue to Trousseau Street; Wela Street, from Trousseau Street to Alohea Avenue; Williams Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to Winam Avenue; Winam Avenue, from Hayden Street to Olokele Avenue   1st Avenue, from Waialae Avenue to Harding Avenue; 2nd Avenue, from Waialae Avenue to Lincoln Avenue; 3rd Avenue, from Waialae Avenue to Kaimuki Avenue; 4th Avenue, from Paliuli Street to Winam Avenue; 5th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to H-1 Freeway; 6th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to Alohea Avenue; 7th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to Alohea Avenue; 8th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to Alohea Avenue; 9th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to Maunalei Avenue; 10th Avenue, from Maunalei   Avenue to Alohea Avenue; 11th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to Kilauea Avenue; 12th Avenue, Pahoa Avenue to Alohea Avenue; 13th Avenue, from 150' makai of Waialae Avenue to Pahoa Avenue; 14th Avenue, from 150' makai of Waialae Avenue to Kaimuki Avenue; 15th Avenue, from Waialae Avenue to Harding Avenue and H-1 Freeway to Kilauea Avenue; 16th Avenue, from Waialae Avenue to Kilauea Avenue; 17th Avenue, from H-1 Freeway to Kilauea Avenue             (Estimated Completion November 2011)   Kalakaua Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of new 8" and 10" sewer line along Kalakaua Avenue between Philip Street and Kapiolani.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   Kalihi/Nuuanu Area Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1A and 1C:  New sewer line and manhole installation on Dillingham Blvd, Puuhale Road, Mokauea Street, and Kalihi Street.  Lane closures Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Kapahulu: 4th ave, 5th ave, Hookipa Way, Pahoa Ave, Kaimuki Ave, Olu St, Mokihana St, Paliuli St and Charles St. and Kulamanu Pl.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Olu St from 4th Ave to 6th Ave, Mokihana St from 4th Ave to Mooheau Ave and Kulamanu Pl from Kulamanu St to End are done. Done paving Charles St.             (Estimated completion date, June 2013)   Rehabilitation of Secondary Streets at Makiki - Kinau St from Alapai St to Waiau Pl, Wilder Ave from Spencer St to Dole St. and Dole St from Wilder Ave to St. Louis Dr.:  The project will demolish, remove and dispose of existing pavements in Honolulu area. Resurface or reconstruct these streets with asphalt concrete pavement.  Adjust manholes and monuments to road grades.  Restore all pavement striping, markings and markers.  Collect GPS data on manholes, street monuments, valve boxes, fire hydrants, and other features as directed by the City before construction begins.  Wilder Ave and Dole St, paving completed.  Kinau St. paving done. Adjusting manholes and putting down permanent striping on going.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   Mapunapuna Industrial Subdivision Phase One of Tidal Flooding Remediation Program.  Remove existing flap gates and install new check valves at outlet pipes in State channel fronting Kam Highway. Construct new DMH upstream of new check valves. Re-grade swale and adjust DI to provide positive drainage into existing drain system. Upgrade concrete wall at outlet pipes at State channel. Remove debris and sediment from existing storm drains and channel area. Dewater State channel and install temporary dewatering dams.  At the intersection of Ahua Street and Awaawaloa Street, provide permanent concrete plug in existing 24" DL.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   Sewer Manhole and Pipe Rehabilitation at Various Locations – Phase 2:  Various manhole rehabilitation along Nimitz Highway between Pacific Street and Sumner Street.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   Curb Ramps at Various Locations, FY 2009 (B), Palolo and Kaimuki:  Construction of new curb ramps, sidewalks and A.C. transition.  Relocation of existing regulatory/street signs. Installation of pavement striping, markings and markers.             (Estimated completion date, October, 2011)   Queen Street Roadway Improvements – Queen Street, Diamend Head side of Queen Street and Punchbowl Street intersection:  Demolition and reconstruction of existing concrete bus pad, curb ramps, sidewalk, curb and gutter, and thru gutter.  Cold planing, resurfacing and reconstruction of A.C. pavement.  Adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers.  Installation of pavement striping, markings and markers.             (Estimated completion date, November 2011)   Peterson Lane and Pua Lane Sewer Rehabilitation:  New sewer line and manhole installation in complete on King Street (between Dillingham Blvd. and Peterson Lane), Pua Lane and Peterson Lane.  Repaving of King, Peterson and Pua Lane is complete. Punchlist items and reconstruction of Tamashiro Market driveway remain.  One lane in each direction will be closed Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   Saint Louis Heights Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of cured in place pipe (CIPP), manhole rehabilitation, and lateral rehabilitation throughout Saint Louis Heights.  The contractor will also install new sewer lines via pipe bursting at 3 locations along Saint Louis Drive and one easement location between Saint Louis Drive and Frank Street.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   Wilhelmina Rise Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of cured in place pipe (CIPP), lateral rehabilitation, and replacement of sewer lines by open trench.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   KAILUA Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Aikahi Park.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Slurry seal completed.  Kaneohe Bay Drive repair completed.             (Estimated completion date, June 2013)   Curb Ramps at Various Locations, FY 2010 (A) – Hele St./Liku St., Hele St./Mowai St., Hele St./Kina St., Kina St./Loho St., Kina St./Kupau St., Apokula St./Apokula Pl., Apokula St./Kupau St., Kuloaa Pl./Kupau St., Kupau St./Kupau Pl., Hele St./Loho St., and Hele St./Mapuana St.:  Construction of new curb ramps, sidewalks and A.C. pavement transition.  Relocation of existing regulatory/street signs. Adjustment of utility boxes.  Installation of pavement striping, markings and markers.             (Estimated completion date, December 2011)   Wanaao Road/Keolu Drive Reconstructed Sewer:  Installation of new sewer line along Wanaao Road between Hahani Street and Aoloa Road.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   KANEOHE Flood Control Improvements at Various Locations FY 2008 – Kaneohe, Kailua & Waipio:  Demolish and reconstruct new concrete and asphalt concrete ramps and driveways.  Repair existing concrete ditch and adjust utility frames, covers and boxes to finish grade.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Kaneohe: Mokulele Dr and Kaneohe Bay Dr.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Slurry sealing at Mokulele Drive.             (Estimated completion date, June 2013)   Miscellaneous Storm Drainage Improvements at Wailele Road Outlet:  Construction of a new 6' x 5' box culvert, drop manhole, impact-stilling basin, and concrete pavement; waterline relocation; installation of 6' and 4' chain link fencing and gates, and metal guard rail.             (Estimated completion date, February 2012)   MAKAKILO Curb Ramps at Various Locations, FY 2010 (A) – Anipeahi St./Palailai St.:  Construction of new curb ramps, sidewalks and A.C. pavement transition.  Relocation of existing regulatory/street signs. Adjustment of utility boxes.  Installation of pavement striping, markings and markers.             (Estimated completion date, December 2011)   Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Honokai Hale.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Slurry seal completed.             (Estimated completion date, June 2013)   MANOA Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements at Various Locations (Loulu Street).  Construct concrete drain inlets, connect to existing catch basin, and install drain pipes and cleanouts.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   NUUANU Rehabilitation of Kimo Drive Bridge Over Nuuanu Stream, Bridge No. 260  Repair of spalls, concrete guardrails and bridge girders.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   PEARL CITY Waimalu Sewer Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Phase I:  Installation of new sewer lines/man holes and reconnection of existing sewer laterals along Hekaha, Kanuku, Lokowai, Lii-Ipo, Pahemo, and Olepe.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   Waimalu Sewer Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Phase II:  Installation of new 8" and 12" sewer lines along Hekaha Street between Kanuku Street and Moanalua Road.             (Estimated completion date, October 2011)   PUPUKEA Pupukea Road Rockfall Mitigation Phase I – Pupukea, Oahu:  The work consists of clearing vegetation within the project limits, scaling boulders and unstable rocks or installing rock dowels (where appropriate), applying shotcrete (where required), installing rock fall protection fences, drapery system and landscaping. One traffic lane will be closed during work hours at Pupukea Road with police performing traffic control duties.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   SALT LAKE Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Ala Mahamoe St, Ala Lilikoi St, Ala Napunani St, Salt Lake Blvd, Kanewai St, Kaluawaa St, Kamakini St, Waiomao Rd, Ala Alii St, Anapa St, Haloa Sr, Halupa St, Holapa St, Kukila Pl, Kukila St, Laakea Pl, Laakea St, Lehia St, Loina Pl, Luapele Dr, Luapele Pl, Mahie Pl, Mahie St, Molehu Dr, Molina St, Naulu Pl, Olaloa St, Olino St, Opua St, Palahinu Pl, Piikea Pl, Piikea St, Puanakau St, Ukali St, Uila St, Wawe Pl, Kahikolu Pl, Kahikolu Way, Likini St, Makaala St, Manuwa Dr, Miko St, Pakini St, Ukana St, Wanaka St.  Paving Halawa: Malaai St and Lewahana St. Adjusting manholes, placing permanent striping and detector loops.   Haku Ditch Storm Drainage Improvements – Moanalua Valley: Clearing and Grubbing; Arboricultural Work; Site Earthwork; Installation of 70 feet of grouted rubble paving slope protection along the west bank of Haku Ditch.             (Estimated completion date, November 2011)   WAHIAWA Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 58 – California Avenue (Kamehameha Highway to mauka end of California Avenue):  Cold planing; resurfacing and reconstruction of asphalt concrete pavement; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers; installation of pavement markings and vehicle loop detectors; reconstruction of existing concrete curbs, gutters, berms, sidewalks and Driveways; and construction of concrete and asphalt concrete bus pads.             (Estimated completion date, March 2012)   WAIANAE Mailiili Stream Flood Control Improvements – Near Halona Road and Puuhulu Road:  Removal and reconstruction of damaged concrete channel lining, construction of new channel access ramp near Halona Road Bridge, and construction of overflow side-drains on the channel banks.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   WAIKIKI Beachwalk Force Main Phase I:  2 Staging pits to be constructed along Ala Wai Boulevard from Kalakaua towards Ala Moana Boulevard for the microtunneling installation of new sewer line.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Ena Rd, McCully St, Niu, Keoniana, Pau, Kuamoo, Kalaimoku st, Olohana st, Kalakaua Ave, Makee Rd, Cartwright Rd, Lemon Rd, Ohua Ave, Paoakalani Ave, Keolohilani Ave, Koa Ave, Prince Edward, Liliuokalani, Koa Ave, Kaiulani Ave, Lauula St, Seaside, Royal Hawaiian, Lewers, Helumoa Rd, Beachwalk, Paoa Pl, Kalia Rd, Saratoga Rd, Waimami Way, Kaneloa Pl, Ainakea Way, Pualani Way, Paoakalani Ave, Mountain View, Tusitala, Kapuni, Kapili, Kaiulnai Ave, Kanekapolei St, Walina St, Nahua St, Nohonani St, Aloha Dr, Seaside, Kaiolu, Laniu, Kalaimoku, Olohana, Namahana, Kalaimoku.  Lewers and Seaside from Kalakaua to Kuhio to be paved, waiting on completion of drainage line.  Adjusting manholes and placing permanent striping on various streets of Waikiki.   Curb Ramps at Various Locations, FY 2010 (A) – Paoa Place (Hilton Hawaiian Village Third Driveway):  Construction of new curb ramp and A.C. pavement transition.             (Estimated completion date, December 2011)   WAIPAHU Waipahu Street/Plantation Village Sewer Reconstruction:  Installation of new sewer lines and manholes along Waipahu Street between Awamoi and Mokuola.             (Estimated completion date, September 2011)   PARADES, WALKS, RACES AND OTHER STREET CLOSURES   September 25, 2011 Sunday 6:15AM Starts 2:00PM Ends HONOLULU CENTURY BIKE RIDE sponsored by Hawaii Bicycling League. The event expected to have 3,200 cyclists.  It will start at Waikiki Shell Parking Lot at Kapiolani Park, to Monsarrat Ave., to Paki Ave., to Diamond Head Rd., to Kahala Ave., to Elepaio St., to Kilauea Ave., to Kalanianaole Hwy., to Lunalilo Home Rd., to Hawaii Kai Dr., to Kealahou St., to Kalanianaole Hwy., 25 milers turnaround at Sandy Beach to Kalanianaole Hwy., to Kealahou St., to Hawaii Kai Dr., to Lunalilo Home Rd., to Wailua St., to Keahole St., to Hawaii Kai Dr., and return to start, others continue, to Kalanianaole Hwy, to Hihimanu St., to Ahiki St., to Waikupanaha St., to Kumuhau St., to Kalanianaole Hwy., to Keolu Dr., to Papalani St., to Ka Awakea St., to Kailua Rd., to Kainalu Dr., 50 milers turnaround at Kailua Intermediate School and return to start, others continue, to Kainalu DR., to Kainui Dr., to N. Kalaheo Ave., to Kaneohe Bay Dr., to Kamehameha Hwy., 75 milers turnaround at King Intermediate School and return to start, others continue, to Kamehameha Hwy., 100 milers turnaround at Swanzy Beach Park and return to start. Kalanianaole Hwy will be coned one curb lane, each direction, from Ainakoa Ave. to Lunalilo Home Rd. Contact:  Chad Taniguchi/HBL 735-5756, Fax:  735-7989, E-mail:  chad@hbl.org For more info, visit their website: http://www.hbl.org/   September 25, 2011 Sunday 7:00AM Starts 10:00AM Ends WAIPAHU CANE FUN RUN/WALK sponsored by Waipahu Community Coalition. The event is expected to have 100+ runners. It will start at Waipahu St (West bound) 150 feet East of Malakeke St., to Managers Dr., to Hiapo St., to Waipahu St., to end at Hawaii Plantation Village at Waipahu/Anderson Wy.  Contact:  Gale Mejia Abregano 542-8133  For more info, visit their website: http://canehaulrun.blogspot.com/   September 30, 2011   Friday 1:00PM Starts 2:00PM Ends MILILANI HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE sponsored by Mililani High School.  The event is expected to have 800+ marchers, 5 vehicles, 4  floats & 1 band.  It will start at Town Center of Mililani Parking Lot between KFC-Taco Bell, to Makaimoimo St., to Meheula Pkwy., to Hookelewaa St., to Kipapa Dr., to Kuahelani Ave., to Moenamanu St., to Kipapa Dr., end at MHS Stadium.  Contact:  Gail Nishimura at 627-7373, Fax:  627-7375, E-mail:  gail_nishimura@notes.k12.hi.us   September 30, 2011   Friday 6:00PM Starts 10:00PM Ends OKTOBERFEST STREET FESTIVAL sponsored by Honolulu Culture & Arts District Association. The event is expected to have 4,000+ participants.  Traffic will be diverted starting 3 pm for setup. The event will close NUUANU AVE., all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Chaplain Ln to King St.  Contact:  Eric Walden 271-3094, Email : aloha@artsdistricthonolulu.com For more info, visit their website:  http//www.artsdistricthonlulu.com   - 30 -   Contact: Department of Design and Construction, Civil Design Division, Construction Management - 768-8839, Wastewater Management Division, Construction Management - 768-8794, Department of Transportation Services, TST Division 768-8391.

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HONOLULU RANKED THIRD BEST U.S. CITY  (Wed., Sept. 21, 2011)—Mayor Peter Carlisle said he is pleased to hear that Honolulu has been ranked by Businessweek.com as the third best city in America for its overall quality of life. "We all know Honolulu is a fantastic place, and it's great to have that recognized by an organization that has compared our quality of life with that of other great cities," Carlisle said. Businessweek.com wrote that, "From the prominent slopes of Diamond Head to the white beaches of Waikiki, Honolulu is a beautiful place to live and play. The area has done well through the recession, with extremely low unemployment and a low level of foreclosures." Honolulu's air quality and surfing opportunities were also cited as contributing factors.  Raleigh, North Carolina was named the Best City in America, while Arlington, Virginia was ranked second. The rankings are available at: http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/which-is-americas-best-city-09202011.html . -30- Media contact: Johnny Brannon, Mayor's Office, 768-5767.

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CITY BUDGET PRESENTATION WINS NATIONAL AWARD  (Wed., Sept. 21, 2011)—Mayor Peter Carlisle announced that the City and County of Honolulu has received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).             "The City is committed to accuracy and transparency in reporting financial information, and we greatly appreciate this recognition for our efforts," Carlisle said. The award reflects the City's commitment to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting, according to the association. To receive such an award, a government entity must satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. The guidelines assess how well a budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications device.   Earlier this month, the association also awarded the City a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving nearly 17,400 government financial professionals throughout North America. The GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards Program is the only national awards program in governmental budgeting. -30- Media contact: Johnny Brannon, Mayor's Office, 768-5767.

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WAIALAE AVENUE TRAFFIC STUDY   (Tues., Sept. 20, 2011) — The Department of Transportation Services is conducting a traffic study along Waialae Avenue in Kaimuki.  The study will continue through September 22.  As part of the study, one travel lane on Waialae Avenue will be closed for 24 hours, between Old Waialae Road and 11th Avenue.  There will be no afternoon contra-flow lanes on these days.  Also, parking on the mauka side of Waialae Avenue between 11th Avenue and 8th Avenue will be prohibited.  Motorists are advised to expect delays.   -30-   For more information: Call Kelly Cruz / 768-8320 / kcruz@honolulu.gov

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CITY PARTNERS WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LEEWARD OAHU (Mon., Sept. 19, 2011)—The City and County of Honolulu is partnering with Habitat for Humanity Leeward Oahu to build an affordable housing subdivision in Maili.             Acting Mayor Douglas Chin participated in a ground breaking ceremony on September 17, 2011, at Kaukamana Hale, the location of a 25 unit project that will consist of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom single-family homes on fee simple lots.             The City appropriated $900,000 of Community Development Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Habitat for Humanity Leeward Oahu to acquire its 3.21 acre site.             "The City recognizes the future of Hawaii's working families will depend on increasing affordable housing opportunities," said Chin. "This partnership will produce an affordable housing project that will provide a safe, secure, and stable environment for 25 working families for many years."             The units will be sold to families with an annual income no greater than 50 percent of the median income level, based on household size, as established by the City.             Kaukamana Hale is a result of the City's commitment to encouraging affordable housing opportunities. The City's Department of Community Services and the Mayor's Office of Housing emphasize partnerships, collaborations, and coordinated action involving all levels of government, private industry, nonprofit agencies, and the community at large. -30-  Media contact: Sam Moku, Department of Community Services Director, 768-7760

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HONOLULU TO HOST 2012 MEDAL OF HONOR CONVENTION   (Sat., Sept. 17, 2011)—The City and County of Honolulu and the Honolulu Medal of Honor 2012 host committee are pleased to announce that the Congressional Medal of Honor Society has selected Honolulu to host its 2012 national convention.   "It is an honor for Honolulu to host our country's most-decorated war heroes," said Mayor Peter Carlisle. "We owe them a debt of gratitude and look forward to a successful event next year."   Approximately 85 Medal of Honor recipients plan to gather in Honolulu next year for the annual Medal of Honor Convention, which will be held at the Hale Koa Hotel and other locations from October 2 to 6, 2012.   During the convention, the Medal of Honor recipients will take part in various activities including opportunities for outreach to children, students and veterans to meet and interact with them in and around Honolulu.   Convention co-chairpersons, David J. McIntyre, Jr., President and CEO of TriWest Healthcare Alliance and retired Admiral Tom Fargo, along with the Medal of Honor Society's liaison and Medal of Honor Recipient Major Drew Dix will be in Honolulu on September 19, 2011, for committee meetings regarding the convention.   The Medal of Honor, established by President Abraham Lincoln in December 1861, is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy that can be earned by a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. The recipients of the Medal of Honor must distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty, according to the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation's guidelines.   Special thanks to TriWest Healthcare Alliance for committing to be the major sponsor for the 2012 Congressional Medal of Honor Convention. For more information on next year's convention, please contact Paul Andes of the 2012 Honolulu Medal of Honor host committee at (808) 371-4500.   -30-     Media contact: Louise Kim McCoy, Mayor's Office, 768-7798.