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I am recommending that this Council find a permanent remedy, to the problem of flooding on Kamehameha Avenue, before the beautiful Hilo Bay restoration is started. 2. Councilman Higa brought another issue that should be addressed. The debris that accumulates on Bay Front Highway, each and every time, a Storm Surge occurs. Removal of all debris is initiated by the County or State before the roadway is opened to the Public. What is the Cost to taxpayers for each and every debris cleanup that was initiated on the Bay Front Highway? Why isn't a permanent solution found to this problem? Solutions are available. There are Towns and Villages in other Countries, that face this issue on a yearly basis, and they have found a way to resolve this problem. Surge conditions for these people do not decrease their way of living or their livelihood. In fact, the Surge Protection Barrier provides a haven for the smaller living organism and fish population. It increases the potential for a larger population of fish to survive from the larger Ocean predators. A haven for Octopii and lobsters could become a possibility. Hawaii County needs to increase their limited vision and use the best available Technology in the World, instead of making continual excuses, for their inability to create a reduced tax burden for the populace. I am recommending that this Council find a permanent solution to the Surge Problem before the Hilo Bay Restoration project is initiated. If both of these issues were prioritized and completed prior to the Hilo Bay Restoration project, the end result would be a beautiful Hilo Bay, with a beautiful background to the immediate area, NOT REQUIRING THE ADDITIONAL CLEAN UP OR ADDITIONAL COST TO THE TAXPAYER, to maintain its natural beauty. There are other issues that may require attention at a later date. Issues such as Safety of the people on the Bay Front Beach, Canoes, Fishing and Shipping Lane Right of Way. Respectfully submitted I S 4~ t2nea t Hilo, HI 96720