Hazard mitigation, safety and security

in Maui County

Earth Foundation Presentation

toMaui County Council

April 1, 2003

Earth Foundation

A non-profit, national media specialist team

Mission:

Preserve Hawaii/Maui culture

Protect Hawaii/Maui natural resources

Foster best practices for energy and water use

Protect beaches and lands

Preserve the international public health of Hawaii

The Project in Two Parts

Maui Digital 3D Comprehensive Plan

Creates a dynamic new way for decision makers to VISUALIZE how Maui can implement hazard mitigation, safety, security

Maui Agricultural Digital 3D Visioning Model

Incorporates:

Statistics

Statistical analysis

Information on increasing crop production

Benefits to Maui

Creation of reliable, local supply lines to sustain Maui in times of war.

Job creation

Agriculture

Infrastructure

Proposed Budget

Over a two year period – to be awarded to the Maui County Planning Department

Maui Digital 3D Comprehensive Plan$150,000

Maui Agricultural 3D Visioning Model$50,000

Total (over two year period) $200,000

In Closing:

We respectfully request the County Councils consideration of the plan including:

A $100,000 grant to fund the plan for one year

Given to the Maui County Planning Department

The Planning Department will find a hire a company or individual to do the work

A second $100,000 grant in year two to complete the work.