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Harry Kim ~ Lincoln S.T. Ashida Mayor Corpora[um Counsel ! • • Gerald Takase i" r .Assistant Carpxatum Counsel COUNTY OF HAWAII OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL 101 Aupuui Street, Suite 325 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4262 ~ (808) 961.8251 ~ Fax (808) 961.8622 Apri13, 2006 Councilman Stacy Higa Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Councilman Higa: Re: Resolution 279-06 Hawaiian Telcom Easement Pursuant to Councilwoman Virginia Isbell's request, attached are the pros and cons of the County's sale/lease/easement of real property. If the County is going to consider itself as a land managerlowner, it should not be tied to outdated business practices. Instead, land managers/agents (none currently allocated) should be given some leeway to pursue proven commonsense, business-like practices and techniques to manage property holdings. Some of the reforms should include: 1) Promoting the sale/exchange of real property when the exchange or transfer could be made as a means of acquiring property better-suited to the County's purposes. 2) Allowing the acquisition of property in distress situations for future County expansion or use. 3) Allowing the subleasing of vacant County property. 4) Sale/leasehold to allow public/private partnerships, especially for underdeveloped, excess or poorly located facilities. Such property could be leased to promote full use and optimal performance. County could benefit from private sector resources and expertise to repair, renovate and construct facilities. 5) The sale of underused or undesirable property could provide a cash resource for further other-facilities needs. Stop the cash drain by underused or unproductive properties. 6) Whether thresholds for when appraisals are required should be revised. Comm. No. Ref. To: ~res~eW' Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Ruf. date ~