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WHEREAS, `Io Lani Kea Trust, identified as tax map key (3) 8-7-011:002, consisting of approximately 46.27 acres (hereinafter "the Property"), is included on the prioritized list of lands as the twelfth highest priority for acquisition in the Commission's 2018 Annual Report to the Mayor dated December 31, 2018 (see "Exhibit A", attached hereto); and WHEREAS, the Property is currently for sale and the landowner is willing to sell this parcel or a portion thereof to the County of Hawai`i ; and WHEREAS, the Property is an exceptional cultural, environmental, and natural landscape that contains portions of an ancient Hawaiian settlement, a remnant native dryland forest, an ancient trail network, native coastal plants, anchialine ponds, and a popular spot for community outdoor recreational hiking, fishing, diving, and gathering; and WHEREAS,the acquisition of title or conservation easement(s) for the Property would be significantly beneficial to the County of Hawai`i and our island community as a method of preserving history specific to the Kukui `opae ahupua`a as follows: (1) protecting cultural and natural resources; (2) preserving native dryland forests, native coastal plants, fresh water springs, and anchialine ponds; (3) sustaining a healthy coral reef system and near-shore coastal waters; (4) preserving portions of the ala loa or Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail including mauka- makai trails; (5) facilitating responsible managed public access; (6) enabling community-based management and stewardship; and (7) maintaining the rural lifestyle and historical character of South Kona; now,therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I that, pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 42 of the Hawai`i County Code, the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to enter into negotiations for the acquisition of land or conservation easement(s) for all or a portion of tax map key (3) 8-7-011:002 situated in the Kukui `opae ahupua'a, district of South 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 land or conservation easement for all or a portion of tax map key (3) 8-7-011:002, in accordance with the terms of this resolution. 2