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SUBJECT POLICE DEPARTMENT FISCAL YEAR 2007 BUDGET COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING QUESTIONS PAGES Alban submitted a sketch of the property, whereby a 60-foot frontage would be available for the Police Department at the north end of the property and property extending south in back of the warehouse and gas station. In reviewing the sketch, I find that it is not a viable option, as visibility to the South Kona Police Station would be completely lacking. The second option was presented that would locate the South Kona Police Station in the location where the Kona Theatre is presently situated. This would require demolition of the structure; and due to the fact that some of the residents feel that this Theatre is a historical land site, it is felt that the added cost of demolition and the negative publicity that the demolition of the Kona Theatre would entail make this site also not feasible. A third option was presented for the County to lease the property. Takaba felt that purchasing the property would be a clear advantage for the County, and it would not remove the negative publicity that the demolition of the old Kona Theatre would entail. A fourth option was presented by Alban and this was constructing the facility in almost the same location. Takaba along with the Police Department feel that this would also not be a recommended option. You had inquired if the Department had any other parcels of land in the South Kona azea that we would be considering. The most salient property would be the property formerly owned by the Jack B. Greenwell Trust, which has most recently been purchased by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This piece of property is located on Highway 19 above the Konawaena Elementary School, a quarter mile south of the Konawaena High School road intersection. At this point in time, it is not known if the new owners have any intention of utilizing the property. Assistant Chief Ronald Nakamichi will be contacting the new owners to see if they would consider selling the property so that the new South Kona Police Station could be built there. 6. Humane Society Budget Refer to attached memorandum to Council Chair Stacy Higa, in response to letter from Ms. Josi Morgan, Hawaii Island Humane Society. 7. Distribution of personnel Refer to Attachment 2, Personnel Distribution April 1, 2006 8. Subsidized rentals in South Kona for housing (i.e. subsidized vouchers); consultation with SHOPO The idea of providing a subsidy to make living in the Kona area more attractive to officers is commendable. However, I feel that this subsidy program may be problematic as the