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UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I SYSTEM

TESTIMONY

Capital Improvements Program Request

Fiscal Biennium 2005-2007

Testimony Presented Before the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

and House Committee on Finance

January 2005

by

Jan Yokota Director of Capital Improvements

University of Hawai‘i Capital Improvements Program

Fiscal Biennium 2005-2007 Capital Improvements Program Budget Request The Governor’s Recommended Executive Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Budget for Fiscal Biennium 2005-2007 includes four projects for the University of Hawai‘i totaling $169.006 million. The following is a breakdown of the request by major budget unit and means of finance.

Fiscal Biennium Budget Unit 2005-2006 2006-2007 (In Thousands) University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa 12,000 0 University of Hawai‘i at Hilo 2,000 18,000 Kapi‘olani Community College 17,006 0 University of Hawai‘i–Systemwide 68,000 52,000 Total 99,006 70,000 Means of Finance General Obligation Bond Fund 50,000 50,000 Federal Funds 3,003 0 Private Contributions 14,003 0 Revolving Funds 32,000 20,000

The four projects included in the Governor’s Recommended Executive CIP Budget meet the goals and objectives of the University’s Strategic Plan by maintaining and improving campus structures to promote a nurturing learning and working environment. Details on the four projects are attached. Also included is the Board of Regents’ CIP Budget for Fiscal Biennium 2005-2007. The Regents’ CIP Budget totals $419.503 million for 31 high priority projects. Proposed Lapse of CIP Project There are no proposed lapses of University CIP projects.

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1 Capital Renewal, Health and Safety, and UOH 900 This project encompasses critical capital renewal and deferred Infrastructure Projects maintenance, health and safety, and infrastructure projects at University

University of Hawaii–Systemwide of Hawaii campuses.Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance - The University of Hawaii's

Plans, design, construction, and equipment for physical plant has accumulated a backlog of repairs and maintenance dueUniversity of Hawaii capital renewal, health to the lack of general funds. The University currently has a backlog ofand safety, and infrastructure projects. Project maintenance projects totaling over $161 million. The scope of this projectto include construction and/or renovation of includes reroofing, upgrade/installation of mechanical and electricalfacilities, infrastructure, and all related project systems, renovations, resurfacing, repainting, and other improvement andcosts. project costs to upgrade facilities at all University campuses.

Health, Safety, and Code Requirements - This project will correctPlans 500 C 500 C identified health and safety deficiencies, which include the following:Design 5,001 C 5,001 C • UH Manoa - door locks and lighting security upgrades; upgrade of Design 1 W 1 W fire alarm systems; accessibility improvements from the dorms to theConstruction 42,498 C 26,498 C campus; Laboratory Animal Service air conditioning upgrades;Construction 19,998 W 19,998 W Quarry wall protective barrier; and Lyon Arboretum health andEquipment 1 C 1 C safety improvements.Equipment 1 W 1 W • UH Hilo - mold eradication and air quality improvements for EdithBiennium Request 68,000 52,000 Kanakaole Hall and Business Education Building and fire alarm and

electrical improvementsSenatorial District: Statewide • Kapiolani Community College - mold eradication and air quality Representative District: Statewide improvements and removal/upgrade of grease traps

• Honolulu Community College - removal/upgrade of grease trapsInfrastructure Improvements - This project provides infrastructureimprovements for the following projects:• UH Manoa - lighting retrofits for energy conservation modifications

and shore protection/seawall repair at Coconut Island.• UH Hilo - emergency generators; Utility Grid, Phase IV; and

entrance roadway improvements• Community College System - Electrical System Assessments

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2 Hawaiian Language Building UOH 210 The College of Hawaiian Language at the University of Hawaii atUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo is a primary source of Hawaiian language support in the State

of Hawaii and a national leader in indigenous language and culturalPlans, design, and construction for a revitalization. The success of the College of Hawaiian LanguageHawaiian Language Building at the University has been recognized by academics and the media both nationallyof Hawaii at Hilo. Project to include ground and internationally.and site improvements, and all related projectcosts. Currently, the College of Hawaiian Language is dispersed in

several buildings in cramped spaces. A new facility is required toPlans 200 C – consolidate the College for current and future program expansion,Design 1,800 C – which is necessary to further develop the University of Hawaii atConstruction – 18,000 C Hilo as a leader in cultural and language revitalization and a modelEquipment – – for other indigenous peoples.Biennium Request 2,000 18,000

This project will provide a state of the art facility that will increaseSenatorial District: 1 the visibility of the College of Hawaiian Language and supply theRepresentative District: 2 physical resources to accommodate continued curriculum

development, high-technology learning, distance education needs,and serve as the area to host the many indigenous peoples fromacross the globe who frequently visit the College of HawaiianLanguage's model programs.





3 Cannon Club Development UOH 800 The project will provide the federal and private funding Kapiolani Community College authorizations needed to develop a culinary arts facility on the

former Cannon Club site that sits adjacent to Diamond HeadPlans, design, construction, and equipment for Crater. The request reflects additional funding initiatives includingthe development of the Cannon Club site for private partners, donors, and federal government sources that arethe Culinary Institute of the Pacific. This being pursued to fund this project.project is deemed necessary to qualify forfederal aid financing and/or reimbursement. The University of Hawaii, through Kapiolani Community College,

will develop new certificate and degree programs in culinary artsPlans 1 N – to serve State needs for advanced culinary instruction and training.Plans 1 R – Currently, the Community Colleges offer two-year Associate ofDesign 1 N – Science degrees or non-credit culinary arts programs. The newDesign 1 R – programs will serve the needs of students completing the two yearConstruction 3,000 N – degree, industry professionals requiring advanced culinaryConstruction 14,000 R – education, and students from outside Hawaii seeking training inEquipment 1 N – Hawaii Regional Cuisine.Equipment 1 R –Biennium Request 17,006 0 The Cannon Club site is essential to the expansion of the advanced

degree culinary arts program, as Kapiolani Community CollegeSenatorial District: 9 does not have the land assets and facilities to operate a program ofRepresentative District: 19 this magnitude. The Cannon Club site will be used to construct

new educational facilities including a restaurant facility to providefor all instructional and training requirements of the program. Therestaurant facility will showcase the culinary arts program inconnection with the University's educational mission and providedirect benefits to the State economy by meeting current workforcetraining needs.





4 John A. Burns School of Medicine and Cancer UOH 100 This funding authorization will enable the University to expendResearch Center of Hawaii interest earnings accrued from the $150 million revenue bond

University of Hawaii at Manoa issuance for the development of the University's John A. BurnsSchool of Medicine (JABSOM) project in Kakaako.

Plans, design, construction, and equipment forthe John A. Burns School of Medicine, Cancer The scope of work for the authorization project includes the Research Center of Hawaii, and related acquisition/installation of equipment to complete the JABSOMprojects. This project is deemed necessary to project, to support the development of the Cancer Research Centerqualify for federal aid financing and/or of Hawaii's (CRCH) development in Kakaako, and to developreimbursement. infrastructure projects (such as parking) for the JABSOM and

CRCH projects.Plans 1 W –Design 1 W –Construction 8,998 W –Equipment 3,000 W –Biennium Request 12,000 0

Senatorial District: 1Representative District: 2





1 Health, Safety, and Code Requirements UOH 900 This project provides for correction of identified health, safety, and codeUniversity of Hawaii–Systemwide deficiencies for University Programs, Systemwide. The current request

includes improvements at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, UniversityDesign and construction for modifications to of Hawaii at Hilo, and Kapiolani and Honolulu Community Colleges.existing facilities and/or construction of newfacilities for health, safety, and code University of Hawaii at Manoarequirements. Projects to be undertaken at the University of Hawaii at Manoa include:

• Door Locks and Lighting Security UpgradesPlans – – • Upgrade of Fire Alarm SystemsDesign 1,244 C 656 C • Accessibility Improvements from the Dorms to the CampusConstruction 14,498 C 6,875 C • Laboratory Animal Service Air Conditioning UpgradesEquipment – – • Quarry Wall Protective BarrierBiennium Request 15,742 7,531 • Lyon Arboretum Health and Safety Improvements

Senatorial District: Statewide University of Hawaii at HiloRepresentative District: Statewide Projects to be undertaken at the University of Hawaii at Hilo include:

• Mold Eradication and Air Quality Improvements for EdithKanakaole Hall and Business Education Building

• Fire Alarm and Electrical Improvements

Kapiolani Community CollegeProjects to be undertaken at Kapiolani Community College include:

• Mold Eradication and Air Quality Improvements• Removal/Upgrade of Grease Traps

Honolulu Community CollegeProjects to be undertaken at Honolulu Community College include:

• Removal/Upgrade of Grease Traps

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2 Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance UOH 900 The University of Hawaii's physical plant has accumulated a University of Hawaii–Systemwide backlog of repairs and maintenance (R&M) due to the lack of

general funds. This project includes reroofing, mechanical andPlans, design, construction, and equipment for electrical systems, renovations, resurfacing, repainting, and othercapital renewal and deferred maintenance improvements and project costs to upgrade facilities at allprojects at the University of Hawaii. Project University campuses.to include reroofing, mechanical and electricalsystems, renovations, resurfacing, repainting, Facilities provide the centerpiece around which all otherand other repairs and project costs to upgrade educational activities exist at higher education institutions. Thefacilities at all University campuses. total replacement value of all University of Hawaii facilities is

estimated at $1.6 billion. Therefore, it is imperative to reinvest inPlans 1,601 C 601 C the University's physical plant to ensure that the physicalDesign 5,001 C 5,001 C infrastructure facilitates the mission of the institution.Design 1 W 1 WConstruction 44,394 C 44,394 C The role of R&M is to maintain the physical infrastructure andConstruction 19,998 W 19,998 W facilities of our campuses so that they are functional,Equipment 4 C 4 C architecturally sound, aesthetically pleasing, and in complianceEquipment 1 W 1 W with building and safety codes to support quality instruction,Biennium Request 71,000 70,000 research, student, and community services programs.

Senatorial District: StatewideRepresentative District: Statewide





3 Infrastructure Improvements UOH 900 This project provides for infrastructure improvements to supportUniversity of Hawaii–Systemwide University of Hawaii campuses, Systemwide. The project provides

for utility (electrical, telecommunications, water) requirements,Design, construction, and equipment for sewer, drainage, and erosion-prevention improvements. Theinfrastructure and related improvements at current request includes improvements at the University of HawaiiUniversity campuses, Systemwide. at Manoa, University of Hawaii at Hilo, and the Community

Colleges.Plans 650 C –Design 1,780 C – University of Hawaii at ManoaConstruction 400 C 13,788 C Projects to be undertaken at the University of Hawaii at ManoaEquipment – 350 C include:Biennium Request 2,830 14,138 • Lighting Retrofits - Energy Conservation Modifications

• Shore Protection and Seawall Repair at Coconut IslandSenatorial District: StatewideRepresentative District: Statewide University of Hawaii at Hilo

Projects to be undertaken at the University of Hawaii at Hiloinclude:

• Emergency Generators• Utility Grid, Phase IV• Entrance Roadway Improvements

Community College SystemProjects to be undertaken at the University of Hawaii–CommunityColleges include:

• Electrical System Assessments at All CommunityCollege Campuses





4 Hawaiian Language Building UOH 210 The College of Hawaiian Language at the University of Hawaii atUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo is a primary source of Hawaiian language support in the State

of Hawaii and a national leader in indigenous language and culturalPlans, design, and construction for a revitalization. The success of the College of Hawaiian LanguageHawaiian Language Building at the University has been recognized by academics and the media both nationallyof Hawaii at Hilo. Project to include ground and internationally.and site improvements, and all related projectcosts. Currently, the College of Hawaiian Language is dispersed in

several buildings in cramped spaces. A new facility is required toPlans 200 C – consolidate the College for current and future program expansion,Design 1,800 C – which is necessary to further develop the University of Hawaii atConstruction – 18,000 C Hilo as a leader in cultural and language revitalization and a modelEquipment – – for other indigenous peoples.Biennium Request 2,000 18,000

This project will provide a state of the art facility that will increaseSenatorial District: 1 the visibility of the College of Hawaiian Language and supply theRepresentative District: 2 physical resources to accommodate continued curriculum

development, high-technology learning, distance education needs,and serve as the area to host the many indigenous peoples fromacross the globe who frequently visit the College of HawaiianLanguage's model programs.





5 Student Housing Improvements UOH 100 The University of Hawaii is exploring the possibility of aUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa public/private partnership for the development of student housing

on the Manoa campus, to include renovation of the existingDesign for student housing improvements at residence halls and construction of new facilities. The Board ofthe University of Hawaii at Manoa. Regents is considering the initiation of a request for proposals

(RFP) process for the private development and financing of the Plans – – residence halls. The amount requested will address design costsDesign 4,100 C – for the reconstruction of Frear Hall, which will likely be the firstConstruction – – residence hall to be rebuilt. If the RFP process is initiated, privateEquipment – – developers could be asked to submit development proposals basedBiennium Request 4,100 0 on the proposed design of the project.






6 One Stop Center Building, Phase II UOH 800 This project represents the continued development of facilities at KauaiKauai Community College Community College in accordance with the updated Master Plan. Funding

has been provided to construct the first increment of the new One StopDesign, construction, and equipment for the Center. This request will complete the second and final increment.One Stop Center Building at Kauai CommunityCollege. Project to include ground and site Presently, the Campus Administration, Student Services, Office ofimprovements, equipment and appurtenances, Continuing Education and Training (OCET), University Center program, andand all related project costs. Bookstore occupy spaces that are widely dispersed throughout the Kauai

campus. Some of these spaces were designed and built for other functions,Plans – – while others have become too small to meet current needs. The location ofDesign 1 C – the above-mentioned programs in a comprehensive, one-stop serviceConstruction 10,000 C – oriented facility will allow the College to effectively and efficiently serviceEquipment 1,780 C – students wishing to enroll in credit and non-credit program offerings. AllBiennium Request 11,781 0 of the required student and administrative services from counseling, testing,

financial aid, registration, cashiering, and business office services will beSenatorial District: 7 efficiently provided in one general location.Representative District: 15

The second increment will house the OCET program and the Bookstore. The OCET program currently occupies a series of old portables with limitedspace and a lack of integrated technologies needed to adequately administerand deliver non-credit courses and activities. The administrative aspects ofthe OCET program need to be appropriately connected with the student andadministrative services to complete the integration of one-stop services forcredit and non-credit programs. Eventually, non-credit and credit programswill be supported by the University of Hawaii Banner Student InformationSystem, requiring an even greater degree of integration. The Bookstore addsto the one-stop service concept by providing book procurement and retailoperations in the comprehensive service area. Finally, the construction ofthe One Stop Center will free up space in the Campus Center and LearningResource Center so that the College can utilize these spaces for theiroriginally intended purposes.





7 Komohana Campus Development UOH 800 This project will plan and design the first phase of a new campusHawaii Community College for Hawaii Community College that will include four new

buildings and related infrastructure. The project will also initiatePlans, design, construction, and equipment for the construction of the new campus on Komohana Street bythe development of Hawaii Community providing funding for Phase I off-site and on-site infrastructureCollege mauka of Komohana Street. Project requirements.to include ground and site improvements,equipment and appurtenances, and all related Current facilities at Hawaii Community College’s Manonoproject costs. Campus are sorely inadequate and new space for instruction,

academic support and student activities are desperately needed. Plans 1,087 C – Many of the facilities on the Manono Campus were built in theDesign 5,863 C – 1950’s and are inadequately configured for present day needs. Construction – 11,256 C Space and infrastructure limitations have eliminated the prospectEquipment – 1 C of developing the Manono property to meet the College's needs. Biennium Request 6,950 11,257 As such, it has been determined in the College’s Long Range

Development Plan that a new Hawaii Community CollegeSenatorial District: 2 campus will be built on 120 acres above Komohana Street. TheRepresentative District: 3 new campus will provide the College with much needed

facilities and will serve as the hub for island-wide educationalservices.





8 Child Care Centers UOH 900 This request is for a Systemwide study of the need for child care University of Hawaii–Systemwide centers on each of the University's ten campuses. The study will

assess the extent of need and evaluate potential means ofPlans for the development of Child Care developing the child care centers necessary to meet demand.Centers at University of Hawaii campuses,Systemwide.

Plans 250 C –Design – –Construction – –Equipment – –Biennium Request 250 0

Senatorial District: StatewideRepresentative District: Statewide





9 Student Service Building Renovation UOH 800 This project will complete the renovation of the Maui CommunityMaui Community College College's Student Services Building. The facility is exposed to a constant

sea breeze from the adjacent Kahului Harbor and was built with openDesign, construction, and equipment for the corridors and walkways that have exacerbated the deteriorating effectsrenovation of the Student Services Building. of the environment. The project will improve areas impacted by the harshProject to include ground and site environmental conditions and address areas that have become deficientimprovements, equipment and appurtenances, due to obsolescence and old age.and all related project costs.

The project will also renovate interior spaces to meet current programPlans – – needs. The recent completion of the new Culinary Arts Building allowedDesign 300 C – the relocation of the Culinary Arts program from the Student ServicesConstruction 3,100 C – Building. The vacated space in the Student Services Building requiresEquipment 100 C – improvements to restore the building to its original purpose, which is toBiennium Request 3,500 0 create a "Student Center" devoted to enhancing student life on campus.

The student enrollment growth of Maui Community College and lack ofSenatorial District: 4 adequate facilities has resulted in the loss of space originally intended forRepresentative District: 8 a wide spectrum of activities designed to promote extra-curricular student

related programs and activities.

In addition, the College began offering its first on-site baccalaureatedegree program in the Fall of 2004 to complement the wide array ofupper division programs already offered to Maui residents via theUniversity Center. The need for a Student Center to enhance theinstitution’s student life becomes even more important as the upperdivision programs expand and develop. The College is also embarking onseveral avenues to expand its student housing facilities. The Collegeforesees substantial non-resident and international student enrollmentswith the baccalaureate program and the student housing expansion. Thisstudent population will be much more dependent on the institution toprovide a wide array of student activities.





10 Sciences and Technology Building UOH 210 The science and technology instructional and research programs at University of Hawaii at Hilo the University of Hawaii at Hilo require expanded space and

modern state of the art laboratory facilities. This facility willDesign, construction, and equipment for the house both classrooms and research facilities and thus supportSciences and Technology Building. Project to expansion of student enrollment in science and technology asinclude ground and site improvements, well as sponsored research by faculty. The Big Island economyequipment and appurtenances, and all related will benefit by the spending associated with increased student project costs. enrollment and increased research activity in this facility. The

facility will serve as an "incubator" of innovation and new Plans – – technologies and products which have the potential of being the Design 1 C – basis of entirely new businesses and industries in Hawaii.Construction 25,000 C –Equipment 1 C – Because of this role as a stimulus of new economic activity inBiennium Request 25,002 0 Hawaii and training ground for Hawaii's future technology

workforce, this facility has the potential to produce a benefit to theSenatorial District: 1 economy of Hawaii that is many times the amount of the initialRepresentative District: 2 capital investment.





11 Undergraduate Education Complex UOH 100 The project is to design a new classroom and office building on theUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa Manoa campus. Many of the campus buildings are old, obsolete,

and lack quality space. This project will address significant Design for a new undergraduate education problems related to the deteriorating state of many of ourcomplex at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. classroom facilities, the general lack of larger classrooms and

office space to support the undergraduate education program and Plans – – growing number of campuswide programs. The project will enableDesign 3,000 C – the University of Hawaii at Manoa to expand the classroom Construction – – selections to accommodate current and near term enrollment Equipment – – projections, provide greater efficiencies and utilization of space,Biennium Request 3,000 0 and improve our educational effectiveness.

Senatorial District: 10 The development of a new classroom and office complex will alsoRepresentative District: 24 provide the University an opportunity to use the space as a surge

area for programs affected by major renovations that are planned inthe near term.

Upon completion of the project, the students and faculty will beprovided with modern and adequate classrooms and offices to meetongoing demands for adequate instructional facilities.





12 Institute for Astronomy, Advanced Technology UOH 100 The University of Hawaii is currently developing an $8.6 millionResearch Center in Kula Advanced Technology Research Center (ATRC) in Kula. The

University of Hawaii at Manoa research facility includes offices for scientific andengineering/technical personnel, optics and detector/instrument

Land acquisition and equipment for the laboratories, electronic shop, a clean room, vacuum and cryogenicInstitute for Astronomy's Advanced support areas, instrumentation fabrication, staging and testingTechnology Research Center at Kula. Project facilities, computer support and remote observing rooms,to include equipment and appurtenances, and all telescope simulation room, and living quarters to accommodaterelated project costs. visiting astronomers. The current request is for scientific

laboratory equipment and land acquisition, which will complete thePlans – – facility.Land 753 C –Design – – Scientific laboratory equipment is necessary to make the Construction – – improvements functional. Included in the request is a high speedEquipment 2,000 C – data farming infrastructure, turbomolecular vacuum systems,Biennium Request 2,753 0 optical systems, cryogenic systems, precision metrology, and

micro-fabrication equipment.Senatorial District: 6Representative District: 12 Land acquisition of a parcel adjacent to the University site is

necessary to attract the National Academy of Sciences Astronomyand Astrophysics Advanced Technology Solar Telescope, a$100-$160 million project.





13 Gartley Hall Renovation UOH 100 Gartley Hall was originally constructed in 1921 and is one of theUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa oldest buildings on the Manoa Campus in use today. It is one of

five buildings in the "Old Quadrangle" listed in the State andDesign, construction, and equipment for the National Registers of Historic Places.renovation of Gartley Hall. Project to includeground and site improvements, equipment and A project development report is currently being produced whichappurtenances, and all related project costs. will address the current and future occupant and program

requirements in the building. This report will propose alternativesPlans – – in modifying the spaces for more efficient and effectiveDesign 876 C – instruction and research.Construction – 6,033 CEquipment – 667 C Other than routine repairs and maintenance, Gartley Hall has notBiennium Request 876 6,700 undergone a major renovation. This project will renovate the

facility to: maximize the use of space; correct health, safety, andSenatorial District: 10 other code deficiencies; and make the facility accessible to theRepresentative District: 24 physically impaired.

Upon completion of the project, the academic programs will beprovided with modern and adequate offices, seminar rooms, andconference rooms to meet instructional and research needs.





14 Science and Technology Facility UOH 800 This project will provide a new Science and Technology Facility atHonolulu Community College Honolulu Community College. The new multi-story facility will

include classrooms, offices, and laboratories for various scienceDesign for the science and technology facility and technology related programs.at Honolulu Community College.

Honolulu Community College serves as the primary technologicalPlans – – training center of the University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges. Design 1,732 C – The technology programs offered at the College require a soundConstruction – – understanding of scientific principles and thus creates a strongEquipment – – demand for instruction in the basic sciences. The College's scienceBiennium Request 1,732 0 programs, however, are located in various older facilities

throughout the campus. These programs are supported bySenatorial District: 12 substandard and outdated laboratory facilities that make it difficultRepresentative District: 28 to deliver instruction in scientific and technology fundamentals,

much less instruction that involves cutting edge science and technology.

The cornerstone of developing the College’s primary area of focusis the design and construction of a Science and Technology Center.The development of this facility will elevate the level of scientificand technological instruction, promote innovation and excellencewithin the College, and ultimately increase the ability of the Stateto compete in current and emerging scientific and technologyfields.





15 Library and Learning Center UOH 800 This project will provide an integrated library, media, learningWindward Community College assistance, and computer center for Windward Community

College.Design, construction, and equipment for siteimprovements for a new Library/Learning The project will consolidate the College's library, media, learningCenter. Project to include ground and site assistance, and computer centers into a single integrated facility.improvements, equipment and appurtenances, The integrated facility will allow the College to provide moreinfrastructure, parking, and all related project centralized, efficient and up to date services to students, facultycosts. and staff in an environment where responsiveness to changes in

information and technology is crucial. Plans – –Design 2,255 C – The College programs that will be housed in the new building areConstruction – 26,880 C currently located in facilities (former State Hospital WardEquipment – 2,919 C buildings) that are entirely inadequate for college level needs. As aBiennium Request 2,255 29,799 consequence, Windward students do not have access to an

academic infrastructure that is supported by current and integratedSenatorial District: 24 information technologies. It is essential that WindwardRepresentative District: 48 Community College construct a facility that can serve as the focal

point for research and study, to provide students, academicpersonnel, and community users with access to informationalresources and up to date academic support.





16 Edmondson Hall and Snyder Hall Replacement UOH 100 Snyder and Edmondson Halls were constructed more than fortyUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa years ago. Both facilities have not undergone major renovations

and are old, obsolete, and in disrepair. These facilities are usedPlans for the redevelopment of the site mainly for basic science research and teaching. The existing currently occupied by Edmondson Hall and conditions in both facilities have inhibited ongoing research andSnyder Hall. teaching and makes recruiting outstanding new faculty

extraordinarily difficult.Plans 600 C –Design – – This request will provide a project development report for the Construction – – total renovation or demolition of both facilities. The report willEquipment – – address current and future program requirements, existingBiennium Request 600 0 infrastructure issues, cost estimates, and logistical timetables for

project implementation.Senatorial District: 10Representative District: 24





17 Pacific Aerospace Training Center, Reroof UOH 800 This project will reroof Hangar 111 at Kalaeloa for the PacificHangar 111 Aerospace Training Center (PATC).

Honolulu Community CollegeThe existing roofing system is old and leaking and must be

Design and construction for the replacement replaced. Prior improvements made by the State to repair andof the roof for Hangar 111. upgrade the facility’s basic infrastructure and renovate spaces to

make the facility suitable for the delivery of instructional training,Plans – – may be jeopardized. The leaking roof could also ruin buildingDesign 224 C – contents and lead to the accelerated deterioration of the facility as Construction 2,335 C – a whole. Equipment – –Biennium Request 2,559 0 Hangar 111 is an essential component of the College’s effort to

expand Hawaii’s aviation training services and develop Hawaii asSenatorial District: 19 the premier Asian-Pacific Center for aviation training and services.Representative District: 40 Failure to repair the facility will negatively impact the College’s

ability to establish the PATC and further the State's initiative to stimulate economic development through the expansion ofHawaii’s aviation training services.





18 Administration Building Addition and Student UOH 210 This project will renovate and construct an addition to the existingServices Building Renovation Student Services Building to consolidate Student Services

University of Hawaii at Hilo programs and facilitate future program expansion. Additionally,the project will provide space for the Chancellor's Office,

Design, construction, and equipment for an University Relations, Business Office, Human Relations, and otheradministration building addition and renovation administrative areas. The Student Services Building was built overof the Student Services Building. Project to 25 years ago. It was originally designed as an Administrative include ground and site improvements, Building, however, due to expanding student enrollment andequipment and appurtenances, and all related programs, the administrative function was forced out of theproject costs. building. The continued growth has made conditions at the Student

Services Building overcrowded.Plans – –Design 1 C – This project will provide important support to the growth ofConstruction 11,999 C – student enrollment at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. IncreasedEquipment 800 C – student enrollment results in increased student spending, anBiennium Request 12,800 0 important stimulus to the Hilo economy.






19 Information Technology Center UOH 900 Although information technologies are increasingly the core ofUniversity of Hawaii–Systemwide knowledge-based institutions such as universities, the University of Hawaii

has shoehorned its core technology infrastructure and primary servicePlans and design for an information technology points into any available space on a piecemeal basis for more than 20 years.center building to service the University of As a result, the campus computing center, data communications hub, phoneHawaii System. Project to be located on the system, and video hub–all items that need to be interconnected–arecampus of the University of Hawaii at Manoa. disbursed throughout the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus, none

having adequate backup power, air conditioning, or security appropriate toPlans 1 C – their importance and falling short of standards that are common to industryDesign 2,250 C – practice. The new Information Technology Services Building will serve twoConstruction – – primary functions:Equipment – –Biennium Request 2,251 0 1) Provide the first properly designed and supported "machine room"

facilities for the University that will enable the provision of reliableSenatorial District: 10 university-wide technology services commensurate with commonRepresentative District: 24 practice in higher education. The professionally designed facilities will

house central computing, data, voice, and video resources with reliablepower and air conditioning, facilitate disaster recovery planning, andeconomize on the personnel now required to manage and support eachtechnology independently to be able to prove 24 hour/7 day a weekservice as required by the University community to support instruction,research, service, and administration.

2) Provide modern new spaces to support students and facultyengaged in teaching and learning with technology. This will include acomputer laboratory that can be made available to students on a 24hour per day basis, a variety of different-sized classrooms equippedwith technology to support distance learning and in-class use ofadvanced technologies, and laboratory spaces for faculty and studentsto develop instructional technology resources individually and in teams.Housing these service facilities in one place will improve the quality andcost-effectiveness of support available to faculty and students.





20 Science Building UOH 800 This project will provide a new science building at Maui Maui Community College Community College. The new facility will include classrooms,

offices, and laboratories for various science related programs. Design for a new science building at MauiCommunity College. The facilities that support Maui Community College science

programs are completely inadequate. The overall lack of physicalPlans – – space and the poor condition of existing spaces have negativelyDesign 3,448 C – impacted the program's ability to deliver instructional services andConstruction – – meet student needs. Programs with incompatible needs are oftenEquipment – – forced to share spaces, creating problems with experiments andBiennium Request 3,448 0 other complex laboratory set ups. The lack of facilities also limits

the number of classes/sections that can be offered at a time whenSenatorial District: 4 the demand for science courses are growing. Other problemsRepresentative District: 8 include: inadequate storage facilities (including spaces for

hazardous materials); inadequate electrical, gas, and water for labequipment and experiments; and a lack of integrated space wherescience faculty can interact.

The new building will be designed to provide a uniquely integratedspace for effective science instruction including dedicatedlaboratory and classroom spaces. With the new facility, theCollege will be able to meet existing needs as well as supportemerging degree offerings that address student, community, andworkforce needs.





21 Major CIP Planning UOH 900 This project provides for major CIP planning for University of HawaiiUniversity of Hawaii–Systemwide Programs, Systemwide. The current request includes planning documents

for the University of Hawaii System, University of Hawaii at Manoa,Plans and design for University of Hawaii University of Hawaii at Hilo, and various Community College campuses.programs. Project to include long rangedevelopment plans, including updates of long Long Range Development Plansrange development plans for various University Long Range Development Plans (LRDP) are required for all Universitycampuses, project development reports, and campuses as they provide the foundation for a comprehensive and cohesiveother planning documents. campus design utilizing facilities to meet the educational goals and needs of

the University. The University will update campus LRDPs to ensure thePlans 4,836 C – long range physical development plan conforms with academic strategicDesign 944 C – plans. LRDPs included in this request include: University of Hawaii at Hilo,Construction – – Honolulu Community College, Kapiolani Community College, LeewardEquipment – – Community College, Windward Community College, and the UniversityBiennium Request 5,780 0 Center at West Hawaii. Also included in this request is a Systemwide

Capital Budget Plan to consider the LRDP financial requirements for theSenatorial District: Statewide next 10 years.Representative District: Statewide Project Development Reports

Advanced planning for new facilities and renovations of existing buildings have proven to be an integral part of the capital improvements programprocess. This request provides for the preparation of definitive programstatements, cost estimates, and logistical timetables for project implementation. The following is a list of PDRs requested:

• University of Hawaii at Manoa: Sinclair Library Addition andRenovation; Quadrangle Improvements–Outdoor Teaching Spaces; West Campus (College of Education Site); New College of BusinessAdministration.

• Community Colleges: Honolulu Community College - Marine Educationand Training Center; Leeward Community College - Social Science Facility, Phase I; Kapiolani Community College - Multipurpose Facility, Parking Structure.





22 Student Life and Events Complex, Phase II UOH 210 This multi-purpose complex will support student recreation, University of Hawaii at Hilo University and community based sporting events, conferences,

meetings, cultural performances, and major trade shows. At theDesign for the Student Life and Events present time, the University of Hawaii at Hilo lacks adequateComplex. Project may include parking facilities to support major scholarly conferences, special campusfacilities and the relocation of programs gatherings such as graduation and a state of the art recreationaffected by this project. facility for students. This facility will provide strong support to

the economy of the Big Island.Plans – –Design 1,260 C – A key goal of the University of Hawaii at Hilo's Strategic Plan is Construction – – to establish it as a premier residential campus within the Equipment – – University of Hawaii System. The community of Hilo can Biennium Request 1,260 0 potentially develop into a "college town" which will support the

campus as do many small mainland communities adjacent to Senatorial District: 1 colleges and universities. The results of this growth will be the Representative District: 2 economic, cultural, and educational benefits of both the Hilo

community and the University. This facility will assist the University to attract and retain students and support the collegetown goal.

Phase II of the project includes the development of amulti-purpose sports arena, space for the Athletic Department, conference center, and related support facilities.





23 Campus Center Addition and Renovation UOH 210 The University of Hawaii at Hilo's Campus Center was constructedUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo in 1975, when the student body population was less than 1,500, as

compared with the current enrollment of 3,300 students and anDesign, construction, and equipment for an additional 1,500 from Hawaii Community College, which sharesaddition and renovation of the Campus Center. space on the University of Hawaii at Hilo campus. It is projectedProject to include ground and site that the University of Hawaii at Hilo will exceed a studentimprovements, equipment and appurtenances, population of 5,000 by the end of this decade. Expansion of theand all related project costs. Campus Center dining facility and additional meeting rooms and

offices are sorely needed. The project will also include the Plans – – relocation of the Bookstore operations, which is currently located

Design 100 C – in the basement of the Business Education Department, to theDesign 200 W – Campus Center. Current conditions at the existing Bookstore areConstruction – 1,700 C cramped and obsolete.Construction – 1,325 WEquipment – 100 R The renovation and expansion of the Campus Center will assistEquipment – 175 W the University of Hawaii at Hilo to attract and retain students. Biennium Request 300 3,300 Additionally, the relocation of the Bookstore to the Campus

Center will make it more convenient to service students and Senatorial District: 10 visitors.Representative District: 24

The cost of the renovation and addition will be borne by privatecontributions from the food service provider, revolving funds fromthe Bookstore and Campus Center, and State general obligationbonds.





24 Mauna Kea Astronomy Education Center UOH 210 The Mauna Kea Astronomy Education Center is beingUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo constructed at the University of Hawaii at Hilo's University

Park. The Center will incorporate a state of the art PlanetariumEquipment for the Mauna Kea Education theater and exhibit technologies to tell the story of Mauna Kea.Center. This project is deemed necessary to The exhibits will include a 4D/Object projection theater,qualify for Federal aid financing and/or interactive virtual reality simulations of the universe,reimbursement. Polynesian voyaging traditions, and will showcase the

discoveries of Mauna Kea telescopes. The State matchingPlans – – funds will provide equipment required for the operation of thisDesign – – Center.Construction – –Equipment 2,000 C – The Mauna Kea Astronomy Education Center is a singularlyBiennium Request 2,000 0 unique facility designed to bring elements of science and

Hawaiian culture together in creating a compelling story ofSenatorial District: 1 human exploration. It will serve as the principal astronomyRepresentative District: 2 educational facility in Hawaii and will be a substantial resource

for astronomy programs around the world. Formal andinformal education programs will expand public understandingof astronomy in a cultural setting as never envisioned in thepast, thereby educating and preparing the next generation ofastronomers, space scientists, and public.

This request consists of equipment for the 4D/Objectprojection theater and the cultural and scientific displays and tocomplete the Center.





25 Performing Arts Facility UOH 100 The Performing Arts Facility will consolidate the Department ofUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa Theatre and Dance classes and faculty offices which are presently

scattered in six different locations around the University of HawaiiDesign for a performing arts facility at the at Manoa campus. The new facility will provide much neededUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa. Project to space for faculty offices, classrooms, seminar rooms, dance include relocation of existing programs, studios, audio-visual rooms, performance spaces, rehearsal spaces,infrastructure, and all related project costs. film and video classes, storage rooms, workshops, and

locker/restroom facilities. By consolidating the teaching,Plans – – rehearsal, and performance studios, students and faculty will beDesign 2,000 C – brought into closer proximity with one another and teaching,Construction – – learning, and performing will be much more effective.Equipment – –Biennium Request 2,000 0 Kennedy Theatre was built for performances, not a teaching venue.

As a result, classes take place in bathrooms, on the lanai, and in theSenatorial District: 10 foyer of the theatre. Rehearsals are conducted in the College of Representative District: 24 Education Laboratory School across campus. Sound from the

mainstage makes it impossible to use the Ernst Laboratory, whichis adjacent to the mainstage, at the same time the mainstage is inuse. The department is seriously hampered in its ability to provideeducational and performance opportunities for students and isunable to expand its offerings to meet student demand because ofthe lack of appropriate facilities.

The Department of Theatre and Dance has a world class AsianTheatre program, a children's theatre that gives performances toover 6,000 school children annually, and a full Western,traditional, modern and avante garde performance schedule.





26 School for Hawaiian Knowledge UOH 100 In late 1986, eighteen distinguished Hawaiian educators completedUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa the Kau Report, creating a template for Hawaiian Studies at the

University of Hawaii. One of their recommendations was a facilityDesign and construction for the School of to house and enable the many activities associated with an Hawaiian Knowledge. Project to include institution of higher learning that would be integrated with the ground and site improvements, and all related University, as well as the broader Hawaii and international project costs. communities.

Plans – – Among the activities cited were instruction, research, preservationDesign 3,000 R – and development of the Hawaiian language, curriculumConstruction – 27,000 R development, grant research and writing, as well as services toEquipment – – recruit Hawaiian students into the University and support theirBiennium Request 3,000 27,000 educational endeavors. In 2004, eighteen years after the Kau

Report was submitted, some of these activities have begun to occurSenatorial District: 10 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. However, they are beingRepresentative District: 24 undertaken under separate roofs and under the authority of separate

schools.

The Center for Hawaiian Studies, the Hawaiian Language Program,the Native Hawaiian Leadership Project and Hawaiian StudentServices, as well as parts of the College of Education propose to jointly form a new school within the University. This will allowthe pooling of resources, fiscal as well as intellectual, and thecreation of an environment in which students, faculty, staff, andguests can immerse themselves in Hawaiian and indigenous cultures. A new facility is proposed, to be funded with privatemonies, to meet the needs of these programs.





27 Student Housing Improvements UOH 100 The University of Hawaii is exploring the possibility of a University of Hawaii at Manoa public/private partnership for the development of student

housing on the Manoa campus, to include renovation of the Construction for student housing existing residence halls and construction of new facilities. The improvements at the University of Hawaii at Board of Regents is considering the initiation of a request forManoa. proposals (RFP) process for the private development and

financing of the resident halls. To allow for maximum Plans – – flexibility in project financing, authorization to expendDesign – – revolving funds from student housing fees is requested. TheConstruction 1 W – specific amount needed for this purpose has not yet beenEquipment – – determined and will be available upon completion of a Biennium Request 1 0 Systemwide resident hall study.






28 New Research Building UOH 100 This would allow for the construction of a research buildingUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa on the Manoa campus of approximately 100,000 to 150,000

square feet utilizing sources of funding other than general Construction for a new research building at the obligation bonds. The specific amount needed for this purposeUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa. has not yet been determined.

Plans – –Design – –Construction 1 W –Equipment – –Biennium Request 1 0






29 New Research Building UOH 210 This would allow for the construction of a research buildingUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo on the Hilo campus of approximately 100,000 to 150,000

square feet utilizing sources of funding other than general Construction for a new research building at the obligation bonds. The specific amount required for this purposeUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo. has not yet been determined.

Plans – –Design – –Construction 1 W –Equipment – –Biennium Request 1 0






30 Federal Science Building UOH 210 The United States Geological Survey (USGS)–Pacific IslandsUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo Ecosystems Research Center (PIERC) is the premier conservation

research organization in Hawaii. Over thirty percent of species inDesign, construction, and equipment for a new Hawaii are federally listed and considered threatened or federal science building at the University of endangered. The long-term mission of PIERC is to prevent furtherHawaii at Hilo. This project is deemed loss of Hawaii's endangered species by providing information tonecessary to qualify for federal aid financing land management agencies for species management andand/or reimbursement. restoration. This includes research into avian disease control and

eradication of scourges like avian malaria, poxvirus, and West NilePlans – – Virus. The center provides information for conservation and Design 2,000 N – restoration of some 29 endangered native bird species and for 578Construction 20,000 N – native plants that are on the verge of extinction. It also includesEquipment 3,000 N – invasive species research and control, and development andBiennium Request 25,000 0 operation of the Pacific Basin Information Node working to link

Hawaii with other island systems and the Western Pacific.Senatorial District: 1Representative District: 2 Since its inception in 1994, PIERC has doubled in staff, doubled

its budget to $3.2 million, and now operates out of scattered housing units and a resource management area laboratory in theHawaii Volcanoes National Park. The new Hilo facility will house60 USGS Biological Resources, Water Resources, and Geographypersonnel and provide faculty and student space for the Universityof Hawaii at Hilo's Science and Technology program. PIERC canmake vast areas of land in the National Parks, Forest Refuges,Natural Area Reserves, and the areas in the Pacific Islands accessible for University of Hawaii at Hilo's teaching and researchprograms. A data center of non-classified federal information databases may also be located in this USGS facility.





31 Cannon Club Development UOH 800 The project will provide the federal and private funding Kapiolani Community College authorizations needed to develop a culinary arts facility on the

former Cannon Club site that sits adjacent to Diamond HeadPlans, design, construction, and equipment for Crater. The request reflects additional funding initiatives includingthe development of the Cannon Club site for private partners, donors, and federal government sources that arethe Culinary Institute of the Pacific. This being pursued to fund this project.project is deemed necessary to qualify forfederal aid financing and/or reimbursement. The University of Hawaii, through Kapiolani Community College,

will develop new certificate and degree programs in culinary artsPlans 1 N – to serve State needs for advanced culinary instruction and training.Plans 1 R – Currently, the Community Colleges offer two-year Associate ofDesign 1 N – Science degrees or non-credit culinary arts programs. The newDesign 1 R – programs will serve the needs of students completing the two yearConstruction 3,000 N – degree, industry professionals requiring advanced culinaryConstruction 14,000 R – education, and students from outside Hawaii seeking training inEquipment 1 N – Hawaii Regional Cuisine.Equipment 1 R –Biennium Request 17,006 0 The Cannon Club site is essential to the expansion of the advanced

degree culinary arts program, as Kapiolani Community CollegeSenatorial District: 9 does not have the land assets and facilities to operate a program ofRepresentative District: 19 this magnitude. The Cannon Club site will be used to construct

new educational facilities including a restaurant facility to providefor all instructional and training requirements of the program. Therestaurant facility will showcase the culinary arts program inconnection with the University's educational mission and providedirect benefits to the State economy by meeting current workforcetraining needs.


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