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WHEREAS, Kakala O Kamoa Cultural Center is included on the prioritized list of lands to be considered for acquisition as priority number 16, as submitted by the Commission in its 2021 Annual Report to the Mayor dated December 10, 2021 (see "Exhibit A", attached hereto); and WHEREAS, Kakala O Kamoa Cultural Center, located in the district of North Kona, is approximately .78 acre and is significant to the County of Hawaii for the following reasons: (1) Acquisition would preserve historic and culturally important lands and sites that promote preservation and perpetuation of native Hawaiian culture,tradition, and customary practices; and (2) Acquisition would fulfill the purpose of protecting one of the few remaining open space properties in this area along Alii Drive; and (3) Acquisition would provide access for cultural practices, shoreline gathering, fishing, surfing, and recreational use to residents and visitors to connect with the `aina; and WHEREAS, the property is currrently listed for sale and the owner is willing to participate in the PONC process for a preservation sale to the County of Hawaii; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 42 of the Code, the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to enter into negotiations for the acquisition of tax map key (3) 7-7-004:025, also known as Kakalo O Kamoa Cultural Center, an oceanfront parcel located on the north side of Holualoa Bay along Alii Drive, adjacent to "L,ymans" a popular surfing spot in the district of North Kona, utilizing the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to initiate any funding mechanisms required for the acquisition of tax map key (3) 7-7-004:025 situated in the district of North Kona, also known as Kakala O Kamoa Cultural Center, in accordance with the terms of this resolution. 2