City officials have extended the deadline for nonprofit organizations to submit applications for grants-in-aid by one week, to June 28, because of high public interest.
To qualify, however, agencies must attend a mandatory informational session. As a result of the deadline extension, a fourth and likely final informational session is scheduled for the Mission Memorial Hearing Room next to City Hall at 10 a.m. today.
Available is a share of $5.5 million in grants. Oahu voters in 2012 approved a City Charter amendment requiring that the city set aside 0.5 percent of operating fund revenues for grants to nonprofits.
An organization is eligible if it provides services to the economically and/or socially disadvantaged populations, or for the benefit of the general public in the areas of arts, culture, economic development or the environment.
Through the first three informational hearings, 217 potential applicants have attended, said Jesse Broder Van Dyke, spokesman for Mayor Kirk Caldwell.
Humane Society cutting hours and its staff
The Kauai Humane Society will be closed Sundays beginning July 7 and lay off one staffer because of budget cuts, the Garden Island newspaper reported.
The animal shelter also will reduce its hours for part-time workers and will restructure fees for animal service.
The newspaper said the Kauai Humane Society had requested $973,000 from the county but received $770,000.
Water utility takes payments via the Internet
Kauai water utility customers may now view their billing information online with a new eBill Presentment and eStatement program announced Tuesday by the Kauai Department of Water. People may also sign up for automated bill payment.
To sign up for the service, go to www.kauaiwater.org and click on the View Your Bill Online icon on the left side of the homepage. Customers will need to input their Department of Water account numbers, which can be found on their monthly billing statements.
For more information, call the department at 245-5455 weekdays from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mayor Kenoi goes to Japan on family trip
Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi left Monday on a family vacation to Kagoshima, Japan, to help celebrate the 90th birthday of his wife’s grandmother. Billy and Takako Kenoi have three children.
Managing Director Wally Lau will serve as acting mayor until the mayor returns Monday.
