Aloha and Welcome!

1. Aloha and Welcome!

2. Hawaiian Population 1778-1896 The dramatic decrease in the Hawaiian population became the basis for governmental programs designed to save the dying race.

3. Living Conditions in the Early 1900s

4. Living Conditions in the Early 1900s

5. Living Conditions in the Early 1900s

6. Lālāmilo Offsite Water System Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Piʻikoi

7. Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920 Rehabilitation of the native Hawaiian people through a government-sponsored homesteading programThe enactment of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act (HHCA) in 1921 set aside approximately 200,000 acres as Hawaiian home lands

8. Homesteads from 1921 – 1959 (Prior to Statehood) • Lack of funding from the Federal government • Poor lands with no infrastructure or water (arid lands that large landowners did not want – known as “available lands”) • Inalienability of the land (until mid-1980s) – no outside loans available to beneficiaries First Homesteaders

9. Hawaiian Homes Overview • The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) was created in 1960 by the state Legislature to implement the HHCA. • DHHL is uniquely recognized both as a federally authorized trust and a state agency. • DHHL is governed by the Hawaiian Homes Commission, which has “trust” responsibilities. • DHHL is part of the Executive Branch of the State of Hawai‘i

10. Hawaiian Homes Commission Act • DHHL obtains its power and authority through the Act • The Act explains: • Department Officers and Staff • Land Inventory • Leases to Hawaiians • Conditions of Leases • Successorship and Cancellation • Funds & Accounts • Loans

11. Our Mission • To manage the Hawaiian Home Lands trust effectively and to develop and deliver lands to native Hawaiians. • We will partner with others towards developing self-sufficient and healthy communities.

13. Hawaiian Home Lands Acreage by Island

14. Hawaiian Home Lands 20,950 Residential Applications 12/31/10

15. Hawaiian Home Lands Applications(Residential, Agricultural, Pastoral, 2000-2009)

16. Hawaiian Home Lands Leases(Residential, Agricultural, Pastoral, 2000-2009)

17. Hawaiian Home Lands 10,027 Homestead Leases as of Dec. 31, 2010

18. Hawaiian Homes Commission • Alapaki Nahale-a, Chairman • Imaikalani Aiu, Kauaʻi • Mike Kahikina, Oʻahu • Renwick “Uncle Joe” Tassil, Oʻahu • Kama Hopkins, Oʻahu • Henry Tancayo, Molokaʻi • Perry Artates, Maui • Ian Lee Loy, East Hawaiʻi • Leimana DaMate, West Hawaiʻi

19. Hawaiian Homes Commission • DHHL’s authoritative body • Schedules contested case hearings • Ratification of loan approvals and consent to mortgage • Homestead application transfers or cancellations • Ratification of designation of successor to applications and leases • Issuance of general leases, licenses, revocable permits • Budget • Meets monthly

20. Hawaiian Home Lands Leadership Team • Project Schedule • Transmission Mains • Construction began June 6, 2011 Waiʻaleʻale Sarsona Chief of Staff Waimanalo Homestead Michelle Kaʻuhane Deputy to the Chairman Kau’pea Homestead Alapaki Nahale-a Chairman Keaukaha Homestead

21. Organizational Chart

22. Office of the Chairman • The Office of the Chairman (OCH) manages the daily operations of the Department, sets directions, and provides leadership support to all divisions internally • Additionally, OCH is responsible for supporting the executive body, the Hawaiian Homes Commission • The Chairman of the Commission also serves as the Director of the Department

23. Planning Office • The Planning Office (PO) is responsible for conducting research and planning studies which are required for the development of policies, programs and projects benefiting native Hawaiians, as defined under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended (HHCA) • Additionally, the Planning Office defends the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust and advocates for the restoration of trust claims. The Native Hawaiian Development Program makes awards to non-profit organizations to support community self-determination, provide capacity building, and assist native Hawaiians in education and financial literacy

24. Information & Community Relations • The Information and Community Relations Office (ICRO) is responsible for planning, organizing and carrying out public information and community relations programs and projects for the department • It also provides advice and assistance to the Commission and staff on public relations and public information matters

25. Administrative Services Office • The Administrative Services Office (ASO) provides support in the areas of personnel, budgeting, program evaluation, information and communication systems, risk management, facilities management, clerical services and other administrative services • This office also provides support services in preparation of legislative proposals and testimonies, coordinates the preparation of reports to the Legislature and facilitates the rule-making process

26. Fiscal Office • The Fiscal Office (FO) is responsible for the maintenance of the accounting system that provides administration with timely financial information for evaluating past performance, making current decisions and planning future operations

27. Land Management Division • Land Management Division (LMD) generates revenues from the income-producing use of Hawaiian home lands to further the department’s goal of becoming financially self-sufficient in the future • Through its three branches, Land Management, Technical Services and Income Property, the staff of LMD manages lands that are not utilized for homestead purposes

28. Land Development Division • The Land Development Division (LDD) is charged with the responsibility of developing trust lands for homesteading purposes • This is accomplished through the development of properties for residential, agricultural, and pastoral uses

29. Homestead Services Division • The Homestead Services Division (HSD) is responsible for processing applications for homestead leases, managing programs and activities in leasing homestead lots for residential, agricultural and pastoral purposes and providing loans and other financial assistance to homestead lessees

30. Home Ownership Assistance Program Financial Literacy Job Training Social Services

31. ResidentialAwards • Four (4) types: • Turnkey • Undivided Interest • Vacant Lots • Rural

32. Hoʻomaluō Energy Policy • Energy Policy • To enable native Hawaiians and the broader community working together to lead Hawai‘i’s effort to achieve energy self-sufficiency and sustainability

33. Ka Pua Initiative • Recent Hawaiian Homes developments in the Ka Pua Initiative zone (Kapolei to Mākaha) • Waianae Coast • Kaupuni • Kānehili • Maluʻōhai • Kaupeʻa • Ka Makana Aliʻi Shopping Center • Kapolei Fire Station (partnership)

34. Kaupuni, Waiʻanae • Recent Hawaiian Homes developments in the Ka Pua Initiative zone • Kaupuni, Waiʻanae • 18 homes • Net-Zero Community • Solar water heaters, standard • Photovoltaic, optional • Solatube skylights • Dual-pane, low-E vinyl windows • Energy Star appliances • Foam insulation • Light-colored composite roof • Electric vehicle outlet

35. Kaupuni, Waiʻanae

36. Kapolei

37. Kānehili, East Kapolei • 403 homes

38. Our Leadership Philosophy Kuleana as a Privilege and Responsibility... • Team Approach • Open & Honest • Doing what is right no matter how difficult • Treat beneficiaries as our customers

39. The Overall Goals of this Administration • Deliver diverse homesteading opportunities • Provide excellent service to beneficiaries • Secure the financial well-being of the Trust • Advance the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act

40. Hawaiian Home Lands Leadership Questions and Answers Mahalo! www.hawaiianhomelands.orgtwitter.com/dhhlfacebook.com/dhhl.hawaii.govyoutube.com/thedhhlflickr.com/dhhl