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WHEREAS, Kaumaui, as shown on the picture and maps depicting its location and attached hereto by reference as "Exhibit A", is included on the prioritized list of lands to be considered for acquisition as priority number 2, as submitted by the Commission in its 2021 Annual Report to the Mayor dated December 10, 2021; and WHEREAS, Kaumaui, located in the district of South Hilo, is approximately 3.02 acres pP and is significant to the County of Hawaii for the following reasons: (1) Acquisition would preserve, restore, and revitalize loko wai and anchialine ponds; and (2) Acquisition would provide learning space and volunteer opportunities to build community capacity, share cultural values, and develop sustainable practices for the future. WHEREAS, the owner of the subject properties is willing to sell these parcels to the County of Hawai`i; 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 keys (3) 2-1-018:006, 007, and 010 situated in the district of South Hilo, also known as Kaumaui, 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 keys (3) 2-1-018:006, 007, and 010 situated in the district of South Hilo, also known as Kaumaui, in accordance with the terms of this resolution.