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YY OF H Lee E.Lord * * Managing Director Mitchell D.Roth - Muvor s Robert H.Command OF Hp DeputvNlanagingDirector _ X.1,11MIN laf C tq Off rr of for,�ffiapr 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo,Hawai'i 96720 • (808)961-8211 Fax(808)961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy.,Bldg C • Kailua-Kona,Hawai'i 96740 '6'7 (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440r January 14, 2021 The Honorable Maile David, Chairperson, and Members of the Hawai'i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE: 2020 Annual Report to the Mayor Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Dear Chairperson David and Council Members: Pursuant to Section 2-218 of the Hawaii County Code, I am transmitting herewith my comments and recommendations on the Commission's 2020 Annual Report with the Prioritized List. The County has completed its Second Conservation Easements of five lots for approx. 13.5936 acres in South Kona and four Fee-Simple lots approx. 12.6388 acres in Kealakekua, both acquisitions funded with the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund (FUND). With already 15 land acquisitions totaling 6,752.6093 acres, the County holds in perpetuity a total of over 6,766.2029 acres for agricultural and conservation use, protection of our natural resources, endangered species, and wildlife, including buffer zones: and for native traditions and cultural practices. SUMMARY OF AUTHORIZED LAND ACQUISITIONS -- Through prior resolutions, the County Council has authorized the Finance Director to enter into land negotiations to acquire the most recent parcels with resolutions approved by the County Council is summarized below: Resol. No. Property Description 2006-404 Puapua'a, North Kona 2007-296 Puapua'a, North Kona - Amending Resol. 2019-155 Friends of Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens r,� County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and EmComm. No.Employer. Comm. Ref. To: Ref. Date JAN 2 8 _T2_1