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TRAFFIC ADVISORY:  SEWER WORK IN HONOLULU NEXT WEEK   (Thur., Aug. 16, 2012) – The City's Department of Environmental Services said traffic will be affected next week as construction crews rehabilitate wastewater pipes in Honolulu.            City contractors will be doing point pipe repair work on the following dates and locations:   ·         Aug. 20                              7:30 am – 3:30 pm                 Kealohilahi Ave. (Kalakaua & Kuhio)          ·         Aug. 20-23                         7:30 am – 3:30 pm                 Kapahulu Ave. & Kihei                                     ·         Aug. 21-23                         7:30 am – 3:30 pm                 Liholiho St. & Wilder     -30-     Contact:  Markus Owens, ENV Public Communications Officer, 768-3454

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EXHIBIT CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAWAIIAN ROOM   (Thu., August 16, 2012) — An exhibition of photographs, news clippings, and oral histories of Hawaii's entertainers who performed at the Hotel Lexington's Hawaiian Room will be on display from August 27 through September 21, 2012, on the third floor of Honolulu Hale. The Hawaiian Room, Dine, Dance, Romance, The Lexington is presented by the Hula Preservation Society and Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the glamorous night club.   The Hawaiian Room was the center of Hawaiian music and dance in New York City from 1937 to 1950. The night club's popularity stemmed from America's fascination with everything Hawaiian. The night club showcased top-flight Hawaiian entertainment along with a "South Seas" menu and cocktails.   The Hula Preservation Society preserves and perpetuates the art of hula by documenting the lives and contributions of kupuna and through its educational projects and programs.   - 30 -     Contact:          Hula Preservation Society at 247-9440. Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts at 768-6622.   Hawaiian Room Dancers (Photo courtesy of the Hula Preservation Society)

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CITY HONORS EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER OF THE YEAR     (Thu., August 16, 2012) − Department of Environmental Services Charge Program Supervisor Wynette K. Nagai was named City Employee of the Year and Honolulu Board of Water Supply Water Resource Program Administrator, Barry A. Usagawa was named City Manager of the Year at the Mayor's Awards Program held on August 2, 2012, at the Mission Memorial Auditorium.   Wynette K. Nagai assists customers with their accounts and effectively resolves customer concerns at the Refuse Division Administrative and Business Accounts Branch. In addition, Nagai supports the division through administrative duties and by coordinating employee activities.   As Water Resource Program Manager, Barry A. Usagawa encourages his staff to reach their highest potential and develop their skills by involving them in high-level projects, and matching their abilities to assignments.  Usagawa established a successful, unified team of employees and a work environment based on cooperation, trust, and shared decision making.               In addition to recognizing the employee and manager of the year, HPD Officer Marc K. Cobb-Adams received the Valor Award and Gordon D. Nelson was named the Outstanding Deputy Corporation Counsel. Each of the 24 nominees for Employee of the Year and Manager of the Year were recognized.               The Citizen's Selection Committee included Eddie Flores, president of L & L Franchise, Inc., Lloyd Kawakami, president of Iolani Sportwear, and Joelle Chiu of Vitus Group.   - 30 -     Barry A. Usagawa Manager of the Year and Wynette K. Nagai Employee of the Year with Mayor Carlisle

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ROAD WORK WEEKLY REPORT   (Thu., August 16, 2012) − Scheduled road work for the week beginning August 19, 2012, 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 Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Honomanu St.  Completed paving Honomanu St.  Permanent striping, adjusting manhole and installing traffic detector loops to follow.   HAWAII KAI Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Ainakoa Dr, Halekoa Dr, Hind Iuka Dr, Hao St, Kuliouou Rd, Keahole St, Kaluanui Rd, Kealahou St, Halemaumau St, Naio St, Kainui Dr.  Paving Halemaumau St.   HONOLULU Ala Moana Blvd / Auahi Street Sewer Rehab, Phase 1:  Rehabilitation of 36" sewer line along Ala Moana Boulevard between Ahui Street and Ward Avenue             (Estimated completion date, continuing through August 2012)   Houghtailing Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation and rehabilitation of sewer lines and construction of new manholes along School Street.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through August 2012)   Kalihi/Nuuanu Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1J (Area 8 – Pacific Heights)  Rehabilitation of approximately 1,400 linear feet of 6" and 2,300 linear feet of 8" sewer lines by cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) method.  A number of deteriorated manholes will also be repaired.  Star Road, Pacific Heights Road, Laniloa Road, Booth Road, and Hiolani Place will be affected.  Construction signs and police traffic control will be present.             (Estimated completion date, February 2013)   Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 7B – Kalihi Valley  Upper Kalihi Valley – Ahuahu Pl, Akone Pl, Holua Pl, Holua Way, Iwaho Pl, Kalaepaa Dr, Kale Pl, Kuahiwi Way, Kuapapa Pl, Kuapohaku Dr, Kui Pl, Kuikele Pl, Kuikele St, Laelae Way, Mahani Lp, Manaiki Pl, Nalanieha St, Numana Rd, Papali Pl, Papali St, Piliwai St, Uaawa Pl, Ukiuki Pl, Umalu Pl, Valley View Dr.  Lower Kalihi Valley – Ahihi St, Akahi St, Ema Pl, Elua St, Haaliki St, Kamanaiki St, Kamohoalii St, Kilohana St, Laulani St, Laumaile St, Lehua St, Machado St, Maliu St, Merkle St, Moani St, Monte St, Murphy St, Nihi St, Nobrega St, Noe St, Ohu St, Pahulu St, Palanehe Pl, Perry St, Puolani St, Violet St, Wailele St.   Rehabilitation project includes: cold planning; resurfacing of asphalt concrete pavements; reconstruction of failed asphalt concrete pavement areas identified by the contractor and confirmed by the City; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers, and street survey monument frame and covers; installation of pavement markers, striping and markings; installation of vehicle detector loops; locating existing manholes, valve boxes, monuments, etc. with GPS survey equipment and providing ArcGIS data files to City Dept. of Planning and Permitting in required data format. Paving Holua Way, Holua Pl, Uwaawa Pl, Numana Rd. Adjusting manhole and permanent striping on going at various streets in Upper Kalihi Valley.   Kapiolani Boulevard Reconstruction (South Street to Ward Avenue): The project will reconstruct the asphalt pavement section and construct new Portland Cement Concrete pavement bus lanes in both directions; reconstruct existing curbs and gutters; reset and installation of rock curbs; installation of a new street lighting and traffic signal system and ancillary pull boxes.  The work includes the coordinating and performing trimming tree canopies and root pruning as necessary under the guidance of certified/qualified arborist.  Also, included will be the adjustment of existing utilities to grade, and permanent pavement markings; and restoration of the traffic loop sensors.             (Estimated Completion June 2013)   King Street Reconstruction between River Street and Bethel Street, Chinatown:  Rehabilitation of sewer lines and select laterals, sewer manhole frame and cover replacement, excavation; Installation and backfill for new 6", 8" & 12" water lines, fire hydrants, valves, manholes; Installation and backfill for new 6" drain lines, inlets and manhole connections; Excavation and backfill for new gas lines; Demolish existing concrete and A.C. pavements to install new work and adjust manholes & valves boxes to grade. Work will include portions of River Street, Kekaulike Street, Maunakea Street, Smith Street, Nuuanu Street and Bethel Street where they intersect with King Street. Multiple lane closures Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.             (Estimated completion date, May 2013)   Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements at Various Locations – Lokahi Street (McCully)  Construct concrete drain inlets, concrete drain catch basins, connect to existing drain line, and install drain pipes.             (Estimated Completion Date, continuing through August 2012)   Rehabilitation of Lusitana Street Bridge, Bridge No. 263:  Project consists of performing repairs and making improvements to the superstructure and railings of Lusitana Street Bridge on Oahu.             (Estimated completion date, February 2013)   Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 6B – Makiki, Upper Makiki 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:   Aaliamanu Place, from Tantalus Drive to end; Aina Lani Place, from Round Top Drive to end; Aina Lani Way, from Aina Lani Place to end; Alexander Street, from H-1 Freeway to Dole Street; Alihilani Place, from Manoa Road to end; Anapuni Street, from Wilder Avenue to Nehoa Street; Anianiku Street, from Auwaiolimu Street to end; Clark Street, from Punahou Street to end; Clio Street, from Lewalani Drive to Mott Smith Drive; Davenport Street, from Piikoi Street to Pensacola Street; Dominis Street, from Punahou Street to Kewalo Street; Enos Lane, from Makiki Street to end; Ernest Street, from Lunalilo Street to end; Green Street, from Ward Avenue to kokohead end; Haiki Place, from Round Top Drive to end; Hassinger Street, from Pensacola Street to Piikoi Street; Heulu Street, from Liholiho Street to Makiki Street; Hiilani Street, from Tantalus Drive to end; Iaukea Street, from ewa end to mauka end   Kalamaku Street, from Moreira Street to end; Kapahu Street, from Auwaiolimu Street to Anianiku Street; Karratti Lane, from Pensacola Street to end; Kauhane Street, from Iaukea Street to end; Kaululaau Street, from Moreira Street to end; Keopua Street, from Moreira Street to end; Kewalo Street, from Lunalilo Street to Nehoa Street; Kolonahe Place, from Tantalus Drive to end; Krauss Street, from Iaukea Street to end; Lewalani Drive, from Nehoa Street to Mott Smith Drive; Liholiho Street, from Lunalilo Street to Heulu Street; Lilo Place, from Mott Smith Drive to end; Luna Place, from Mott Smith Drive to end; Lunalilo Street, from Ernest Street to Ward Avenue   Makiki Place, from Makiki Street to end; Makiki Street, from H-1 Freeway to end; Mamane Place, from Round Top Drive to end; Mauna Place, from Mott Smith Drive to end; Maunaihi Place, from Prospect Street to end; Moreira Street, Tantalus Drive to Kalamaku Street; Mott Smith Drive, from Mauna place to Makiki Height Drive; Naale Street, from Kapahu Street to Anianiku Street; Okika Place, from Makiki Street to end; Oneele Place, from Makiki Street to end; Piikoi Place, from Piikoi Street to end; Pililani Place, from Mott Smith Drive to end; Poki Street, from Wilder Avenue to Nehoa Street; Prospect Street, from Ward Avenue to Pensacola Street; Punahou Street, from Nehoa Street to King Street; Spencer Street, from Ward Avenue to Wilder Avenue; Ualakaa Place, from Ualakaa Street to end; Ualakaa Street, from Nehoa Street to end; Victoria Street, from Green Street to Lunalilo Street; Whitney Street, from Dole Street to end               (Estimated Completion December 2012)   Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 6A – McCully, Makiki, Moilili 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:   Ahana Street, from Liona Street to Rycroft Street, Akala Lane, from King Street to Young Street, Akoko Street, from King Street to Young Street, Alder Street, from King Street to Kamaile Street, Algaroba Street, from Lokahi Street to 2128 Algaroba Street, Alohi Way, from Pensacola Street to Piikoi Street, Amana Street, from Kanunu Street to Makaloa Street, Artesian Street, from King Street to H-1 Freeway, Beverly Court, from Kinau Street to end, Bingham Street, from 360' East of Isenberg Street to Kaialiu Street, Birch Street, from King Street to Kamaile Street   Cedar Street, from Rycroft Street to makai end, Church Lane, from King Street to end, Citron Street, from Isenberg Street to ewa end, Coolidge Street, from Isenberg Street to King Street, Coyne Street, from 2121 Coyne Street to University Avenue, Cummins Street, from Queen Street to Waimanu Street, Elm Street, from Pensacola Street to Sheridan Street, Elsie Lane, from King Street to Young Street, Fern Street, from Kalakaua Avenue to Isenberg Street, Griffiths Street, from Beretania Street to Bingham Street, Hauoli Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to King Street, Hausten Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to King Street, Hihiwai Street, from University Avenue to Kamoku Street, Hoawa Lane, from King Street to Beretania Street, Hoawa Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to Fern Street, Hoolai Street, from Pensacola Street to Piikoi Street, Hopaka Street, from Kona Street to Piikoi Street   Kaaha Street, from University Avenue to Kapiolani Boulevard, Kahakai Drive, from Kahakai Drive to Kahakai Drive, Kaheka Street, from Young Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Kahoaloha Lane, from King Street to Nakookoo Street, Kaialiu Street, from Beretania Street to Bingham Street, Kalauokalani Way, from Makaloa Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Kalei Road, from Kalele Road to end, Kalo Place, from Varsity Place to end, Kamoku Street, from Kaaha Street to Hihiwai Street, Kanunu Street, from Keeaumoku Street to Kalakaua Avenue, Kapaakea Lane, from King Street to end, Kawaiahao Street, from Ward Avenue to Kamakee Street, Kehena Place, from Old Waialea Road to end, Kemole Lane, from King Street to Beretania Street, Koali Road, from Old Waialae Avenue to mauka end, Kolo Place, from Varsity Place to end, Kuikahi Street, from Philip Street to Citron Street, Kuilei Street, from Kapaakea Lane to Waiaka Road,   Lauiki Street, from Hihiwai Street to Kamoku Street, Lime Street, from Isenberg Street to end, Liona Street, from Cedar Street to Sheridan Street; and from Keeaumoku Street to Kaheka Street, Lokahi Street, from Citron Street to Algaroba Street, Lunalilo Street, from Makiki Street to Keeaumoku Street, Mahi Place, from Puaena Place to end, Mahiai Place, from Mahiai Street to end, Mahiai Street, from Date Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Makahiki Way, from King Street to end, Makaloa Street, from Kalakaua Avenue to Piikoi Street, Makiki Street, from Beretania Street to H-1 Freeway deadend, Manalo Street, from Waiola Street to Citron Street, Matlock Avenue, from Piikoi Street to Keeaumoku Street, Maunawai Place, from Kapiolani Boulevard to end, Nahaku Place, from Mahiai Street to end,   Paani Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to Waiola Street, Palm Drive, from King Street to Young Street, Pawaa Lane, from King Street to Beretania Street, Philip Street, from Kalakaua Avenue to 1633 Philip Street, Poha Lane, from Beretania Street to King Street, Poni Street, from Kanunu Street to Makaloa Street, Puaena Place, from University Avenue to end, Pumehana Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to King Street, Punahou Street, from King Street to Philip Street, Rycroft Street, from Sheridan Street to Pensacola Street, TMK: 2-3-19:60, off of King Street between Kaheka Street and Kalakaua Avenue, Varsity Circle, from Varsity Place to Varsity Place, Varsity Place, from University Avenue to Varsity Circle, Victoria Street, from King Street to H-1 Freeway deadend, Villa Lane, from Beretania Street to Young Street, Waimanu Street, from Ward Avenue to 999 Waimanu Street; and from 1051 Waimanu Street to Piikoi Street, Waiola Street, from Makahiki Way to Manalo Street, Wiliwili Street, from King Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Young Street, from Pensacola Street to Isenberg Street   Highway Structure Improvements, Pacific Heights Road Retaining Wall, Vicinity of 2210 Star Road Removal and reconstruction of approximately 227 L.F. of concrete retaining wall with stone veneer facing; relocate joint utility poles and electrical lines for wall construction; replace existing electrical poles with new poles and lines; relocate existing streetlight fixtures on temporary poles for wall construction; install new streetlight fixtures on new poles; restore AC pavement fronting new wall; restore pavement markings and markers; relocate existing signs and posts; provide traffic controls during working and non-working hours.             (Estimated completion date, January 2013)   Bridge Rehabilitation at Various Locations I, FY 2009  Puowaina Drive Bridge over Auwaiolimu Street, Bridge No. 236  Repair of spalls in the concrete elements; repair of deteriorated CRM wall; replacement of concrete railing; strengthening concrete bridge sidewalks; shotcrete facing with soil/rock anchors; and miscellaneous repairs..             (Estimated completion date, February 2013)   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, continuing through August 2012)   Wilhelmina Rise Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of cured in place pipe (CIPP), lateral rehabilitation, and replacement of sewer lines by open trench.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through August 2012)   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)   Old Kalanianaole Road Drainage Improvements – Old Kalanianaole Road:  Repair existing storm drain culvert and headwalls, construct access roads, demolish existing CRM walls, remove trees, install new 72" slipliner pipe, construct new inlet and outlet structures, construct new CRM walls, and install new guardrails.             (Estimated completion date, October 2012)   KAIMUKI Rehabilitation Of Streets, Unit 57 – Kaimuki area The work includes reconstruction of pavement and resurfacing of streets; reconstruction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and bus pads; tree trimming, root pruning and tree removal as necessary; pavement markings and markers, installation of vehicular detector loops, adjustment of street monuments to new finish grade, and adjustment / reconstruction of utility manhole / valve box frames and covers to new finish grade.   The affected roadways and limits of work are as follows:  Waialae Avenue from Kapahulu Avenue to 17th Avenue; 5th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to Harding Avenue; 6th Avenue from Harding Avenue to Pahoa Avenue; 7th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to Pahoa Avenue; 8th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to H-1 Freeway; 9th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to H-1 Freeway; 10th Avenue section crossing H-1 Freeway; 11th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to Harding Avenue; 12th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to H-1 Freeway; 13th Avenue from Keanu Street to Claudine Street; 14th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to Keanu Street; 15th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to Noeau Street; 16th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to end (mauka side); 17th Avenue H-1 Freeway to Noeau Street; and Moi Way, Anuhea Place, Ekaha Avenue, Hoku Avenue, Keanu Street, Noeau Street, Claudine Street, Koko Head Drive.             (Estimated completion date, December 23, 2013)   KANEOHE 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 seal at Mokulele Drive completed.             (Estimated completion date, June 2013)   MAILI Maili Stream Flood Control Improvements.  Scope of work: remove and replace existing damaged concrete channel lining; remove and replace existing chain link fence.             (Estimated completion date, December 2012)   MAKAKILO 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)   Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 7A – Aahualii Pl, Aahualii St, Ahikoe St, Ahiwa St, Akaawa Pl, Akaawa St, Akaula Pl, Akaula St, Ala Hoi St, Amaui Pl, Anipeahi Pl, Anipeahi St, Aoloko Pl, Aoloko St, Auwaea St, Awawa Pl, Awawa St, Elele Pl, Elele St, Hauone Pl, Hauone St, Helena St, Hoike Ply, Hoike Way, Hoina Pl, Hookeha Pl, Hookeha St, Hookomo St, Hunekai Pl, Hunekai St, Ihi Pl, Kahea St, Kaiaulu Pl, Kaiaulu St, Kakoo Pl, Kaleo Pl, Kaleo Way, Kewai Pl, Kikaha St, Kinohi Pl, Kohea Pl, Kohea Way, Kohupono St, Kokole Pl, Kokole St, Kuamu St, Leiole St, Leipapa Way, Lihau St, Liolio Pl, Mehani Pl, Mehani St, Mekila St, Moaka St, Nenelea St, Newa Pl, Newa St, Nohohale St, Nohana Pl, Nohana St, Nohopaa St, Nohopono St, Oahi Pl, Oloa Pl, Painiu Pl, Palahia Pl, Palahia St, Palailai Pl, Palailai St, Panana St, Pilipono St, Pueonani St, Puliko Pl, Puliko St, Uahanai Pl, Uahanai St, Ualehei St, Uhiuala St, Ulele Pl, Umena St, Wainohia Pl, Wainohia St, Wainohia Way.  This Rehabilitation of Localized Streets project includes: cold planning; resurfacing of asphalt concrete pavements; reconstruction of failed asphalt concrete pavement areas identified by the contractor and confirmed by the City; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers, and street survey monument frame and covers; installation of pavement markers, striping and markings; installation of vehicle detector loops; locating existing manholes, valve boxes, monuments, etc. with GPS survey equipment and providing ArcGIS data files to City Dept. of Planning and Permitting in required data format.  Completed paving except for Palailai St. Adjust manhole, traffic detector loop and permanent striping is on going.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through August 2012)   MILILANI Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Hookanahe St, Kanae St, Ahikao St, Hookaau St, Ainamakua Dr, Hookupu St, Milia St, Meanui St, Lauae St, Milia Pl, Paeli Pl, Ainakuai Pl, Akeake St, Pakau St, Puulu St, Kailewa St, Kahonua St, Alaume St, Alaume Pl, Lauae St, Ahea St, Liho St, Ahea Pl, Lilii Pl, Ahahuina Pl, Aelike St, Aelike Pl, Kahele St, Alenale Pl, Kahele Pl, Hoailona St, Hoailona Pl, Naaualii Pl, Haakualiki St, Haakualiki Pl, Alaoki St, Alaoki Pl, Hookowa St, Hookowa Pl, Kuauna 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; arboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.   Slurry seal Hookanahe St, Kanae St, Ahikao St, Hookaau St, Naaualii Pl and Ainakuai Pl. Permanent striping to follow             (Estimated completion date, June 22, 2013)   NUUANU Rehabilitation of Kimo Drive Bridge Over Nuuanu Stream, Bridge No. 260  Repair of spalls, concrete guardrails and bridge girders.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through August 2012)   PALOLO Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Waiomao Rd, Puunoa Pl, Mahana St, Kalua Rd, Paalea St, 8th Ave, 9th Ave, Kiwila St.  Paving Waiomao Rd, adjusting manholes, permanent striping to follow.   PEARL CITY Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Oa St., Pahemo St, Lii Ipo St, Lokowai St, Lokowai Pl, Kanuku Pl, Kanuku St, Olepe Lp, Pahemo Pl, Hekaha St, Honomanu St, Pono St, Ponohale St, Ponohana Lp, Ponokaulike St, Ponokawila Pl, Ponokawila St and Kauhale St intersection.  Resurfacing Hekana St, Kanuku St, & Lii Ipo St.  Paving complete.  Adjusting manholes, permament striping and detector loops remaining.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through August 2012)   PEARLRIDGE Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 51 – Moanalua Road, Kaahumanu Street, Hoomaemae Street, and Hoomalu Street:  Cold planing; excavation of existing asphalt concrete pavements; resurfacing and reconstruction of asphalt concrete pavements; portland cement concrete pavements; reconstruction of existing concrete curbs and/or gutters; arboricultural work; repair of catch basins; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers; installation of pavement markings; vehicle detector loop installation; and traffic control.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through August 2012)   SALT LAKE Emergency Repairs to Mahiole Street Bridge over Manaiki Stream, Bridge No. 145:  Repair of spall/delamination.             (Estimated completion date, August 2012)   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, continuing through August 2012)   WAIPAHU Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 7A – Akihiloa St, Ana Ln, Apowale St, Haakoa Pl, Hanawai Cir, Hapawalu Pl, Haulani St, Hene St, Hiahia Pl, Hiaku Pl, Hina St, Hinaea St, Hoomakoa St, Hula St, Hulahe St, Kahiki Pl, Kahu St, Kahuahele St, Kahuailani St, Kahuaina St, Kahualena Pl, Kahualena St, Kahualoa Pl, Kahualoa St, Kahuanani Pl, Kahuanani St, Kahuapili St, Kahuawai, Kenola Pl, Kipou St, Koaki St, Kopake St, Kuakolu Pl, Leolua St, Makamaka Pl, Mokuola St, Poailani Cir, Poailani Pl, Puloku St, Pupukahi Pl, Pupukahi St, Pupukoae St, Pupukui St, Pupukupa St, Pupuole Pl, Ulieo Pl, Ulieo St, Waipahu Depot Rd.   This Rehabilitation of Localized Streets project includes: cold planning; resurfacing of asphalt concrete pavements; reconstruction of failed asphalt concrete pavement areas identified by the contractor and confirmed by the City; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers, and street survey monument frame and covers; installation of pavement markers, striping and markings; installation of vehicle detector loops; locating existing manholes, valve boxes, monuments, etc. with GPS survey equipment and providing ArcGIS data files to City Dept. of Planning and Permitting in required data format.   Paving Makamaka St, Hanawai Cir, Haakoa Pl, Waipahu Depot Rd, Puloku St, Ulieo St, Ulieo Pl, Akihiloa St. Adjusting manhole, traffic detector loop and permanent striping at various streets is on going.             Estimated completion date, continuing through August 2012)   PARADES, WALKS, RACES AND OTHER STREET CLOSURES   August 19, 2012 Sunday 8:00AM Starts 11:00AM Ends MOUNTAINMAN TRIATHLON sponsored by Boca Hawaii. The event is expected to have 150 athletes.  Swim will be offshore of Kualoa Ranch Beach.  Participants cross Kam Hwy., approx. 9:30 am with HPD assistance. Bike race will be on Kualoa Ranch. Run will be on Kualoa Ranch Property. Contact: Raul Torres De Sa 737-8985  For more info,  visit their website:  http://www.bocahawaii.com   August 23, 2012 Thursday 6:00PM Starts 11:00PM Ends MURPHY'S PIGSKIN PIGOUT BLOCK PARTY sponsored by Murphy's Bar & Grill. The event is expected to have 300+ participants.  The event will close MERCHANT ST., from Nuuanu Ave. to Bethel St.  Contact:  Don Murphy 531-0422, Fax:  533-4943.  E-mail:  don@murphyshawaii.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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CITY HONORS EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER OF THE YEAR     (Thu., August 16, 2012) − Department of Environmental Services Charge Program Supervisor Wynette K. Nagai was named City Employee of the Year and Honolulu Board of Water Supply Water Resource Program Administrator, Barry A. Usagawa was named City Manager of the Year at the Mayor's Awards Program held on August 2, 2012, at the Mission Memorial Auditorium.   Wynette K. Nagai assists customers with their accounts and effectively resolves customer concerns at the Refuse Division Administrative and Business Accounts Branch. In addition, Nagai supports the division through administrative duties and by coordinating employee activities.   As Water Resource Program Manager, Barry A. Usagawa encourages his staff to reach their highest potential and develop their skills by involving them in high-level projects, and matching their abilities to assignments.  Usagawa established a successful, unified team of employees and a work environment based on cooperation, trust, and shared decision making.               In addition to recognizing the employee and manager of the year, HPD Officer Marc K. Cobb-Adams received the Valor Award and Gordon D. Nelson was named the Outstanding Deputy Corporation Counsel. Each of the 24 nominees for Employee of the Year and Manager of the Year were recognized.               The Citizen's Selection Committee included Eddie Flores, president of L & L Franchise, Inc., Lloyd Kawakami, president of Iolani Sportwear, and Joelle Chiu of Vitus Group.   - 30 -

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2012 / 08/15/12 Real Property Tax Deadline on Monday, August 20

REAL PROPERTY TAX DEADLINE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 20   (Wed., Aug. 15, 2012) − Payments for the first installment of the City and County of Honolulu's real property taxes for the 2012-2013 tax year are due by Monday, August 20, 2012.   Tax bills have been mailed to all property owners, or agents servicing their accounts. Property owners who have not received a bill are advised to check immediately by calling (808) 768-3980, or visit http://honolulupropertytax.com, or going in person to the Real Property Tax Collection Section, Division of Treasury, first floor of Honolulu Hale 530 South King Street, Room 115, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Property owners are reminded that City offices will be closed on Friday, August 17, 2012, in observance of Statehood Day.   Payment can be made by: ·       Mail. Payment must have a post office cancellation mark on or before the "DUE DATE". ·        In Person. Pay with cash or check only by visiting the Real Property Tax Collection Section, Division of Treasury located on the first floor of Honolulu Hale, or with your original tax bill at any Satellite City Hall location. ·       Curbside Drop Box. Located outside of Honolulu Hale (Black/Gray Box). ·       Electronic Payment. Pay with a MasterCard or VISA credit card on-line at HTTP://www.hnlpay.com or by telephone (877) 309-9117. Payments made by credit cards are ONLY accepted online. A convenience fee is applied by the service provider, Official Payments Corp., and will be included at payment confirmation.   Property owners are reminded that NON-RECEIPT of their tax bills will not exempt them from meeting the tax payment deadline and will not excuse them from being assessed a late penalty up to 10 percent plus interest of 12 percent a year. A fee of $25 will also be charged for dishonored payments. The minimum tax for the fiscal year is $300.   -30-   Media Contact: Stephanie Hokushin, Revenue Collections Administrator, 768-3980.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2012 / 08/13/12 Traffic Advisory: Storm Drain Cleaning at Kalia and Saratoga Road Continues

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: STORM DRAIN CLEANING AT KALIA AND SARATOGA ROAD CONTINUES   (Mon., August 13, 2012) − Department of Facility Maintenance Road Maintenance crews will continue to clean the storm drain box on the makai side of Kalia Road between Saratoga Road and Lewers Street on August 15 and 16. In addition to clearing the drain box, the concrete drain will be inspected for deficiencies.   The cleaning work will require lane closures between 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The makai, diamond head-bound traffic lane will be closed between Saratoga Road and Lewers Street. HPD special duty officers will provide traffic control to direct traffic around the work site. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and to anticipate traffic delays in the area.   - 30 -   Contact: Tyler Sugihara, Department of Facility Maintenance at 768-3600.