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Kitty Lagareta, Chairperson December 23, 2005 Page 2 In October of 2005, UH Hilo entered into discussions with DLNR to lease approximately 54.99 acres of State land for a term of sixty-five years, The subject property is situated in close proximity to the UH Hilo campus (off Lanikaula Street, behind the U.S. Army Reserve Center), an ideal location for the operation and expansion of UH Hilo. In addition to this property, UH Hilo is also pursuing acquisition of the soon to be decommissioned U.S. Army Reserve Center (approximately 3.75 acres), which will revert back to the State of Hawaii in accordance with the terms of the deed. Hospice of Hilo, anon-profit organization is interested in subleasing approximately 3 acres from the University for the development of an inpatient facility to provide palliative care. A 3 acre parcel located between Mohouli Street and Lanikaula Street (off the end of Kapiolani Street) would meet Hospice of Hilo's requirements. The sublease term would run concurrent with the University's proposed sixty-five year lease with the DNLR. The proposed inpatient facility location would support existing cooperative educational opportunities between UH Hilo and Hospice of Hilo, such as the nursing program. UH Hilo and Hospice of Hilo also plan to create future cooperative educational programs, to include the Rural Health Center, and a Hospice Educational Center to conduct intern rotations. ACTION RECOMMENDED It is recommended that the authority be granted to the Administration to: 1) enter into a lease with DLNR for the 54.99 acre parcel to be used for future University of Hawaii at Hilo expansion; and 2) sublease approximately 3 acres of the subject property to Hospice of Hilo for asixty-five year term, concurrent with the University's lease with the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Both the lease and sublease will be approved as to form by the Office of the University General Counsel. Attachments c: Executive Administrator and Secretary of the Board Iha Sam Callejo, Vice President for Administration