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I i I WHEREAS, Kaumaui, as shown on the picture and maps depicting its location and attached hereto by reference as "Exhibit A", is included as priority number 2 on the prioritized 3 list of lands to be considered for an acquisition of a conservation easement, as submitted by the Commission in its 2021 Annual Report to the Mayor dated December 10, 2021; and 3 WHERE 3 AS, Kaumaui, located in the district of South Hilo, is approximately 3.02 acres and is significant to the County of Hawaii for the following reasons: (1) Acquisition of a conservation easement would preserve, restore, and revitalize loko wai and anchialine ponds; and (2) Acquisition of a conservation easement would provide learning space and volunteer opportunities to build community capacity, share cultural values, and develop sustainablepractices for the future; and 7 WHEREAS, Hui Ho`oleimalu6 acquired Kaumaui in February 2021 and has signified its support to work with the County to establish this conservation easement; 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 a conservation easement 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 a conservation easement 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. 2