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1JdJ�� COUNTY OF HAWAI`I _* STATE OF HAWAI`I .4- ATE OF.NF'� RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN AN ONLINE SYSTEM THAT DISPLAYS GENERAL WATER AVAILABILITY COUNTY -WIDE, INCLUDING NUMBER OF UNITS, ACTIVE COMMITMENTS, AND DEVELOPER AGREEMENTS. WHEREAS, access to reliable, transparent, and up-to-date information about water availability is critical for effective planning, responsible development, and public trust; and WHEREAS, water availability plays a significant role in determining the feasibility of housing, infrastructure, and commercial projects in the County of Hawaii; and WHEREAS, the Department of Water Supply is the agency primarily responsible for managing the County's water resources and issuing water commitments; and WHEREAS, community members, landowners, developers, and government agencies often seek timely information regarding the number of water units available in a particular area, the number of active water commitments, and any existing developer agreements that may impact water allocation; and WHEREAS, the absence of a centralized and accessible source for such data can lead to confusion, inefficiencies, and delays in both public and private sector planning efforts; and WHEREAS, the creation of an online system hosted and maintained by the Department of Water Supply would enhance transparency, accountability, and coordination among stakeholders by providing regularly updated information regarding the following: • The number of water units generally available in each service area; • The number and nature of active water commitments; and • Existing developer agreements that may affect water availability or allocation; and WHEREAS, such a system would be a valuable planning tool that promotes informed decision -making and supports the County's long-term goals for sustainable development and water resource management; now, therefore,