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Memorandum to Connie Kiriu February 13, 1998 Page 2 Lako Street Connector- $1 million la. Without the funding to construct this connector road, traffic congestion and safety concerns along Hualalai Road would continue with no relief. This connector would provide a much needed mauka/makai roadway in this area of Kona. 1 b. Delaying the bond authorization would result in further congestion as the are becomes more populated. lc. While we feel the project is needed for this area, there is no documentation which would mandate the project. The implementation schedule would depend upon an agreement being executed between the County and the private landowner. 2. The private landowner is required to construct this connector road at a later date. Due to public benefit, the County wishes to expedite this road construction, with an executed agreement that the private landowner will reimburse the County when they are ready to develop this future phase of their project. 3. Positive impacts of this project will be immediate traffic relief and increased vehicle safety in this area of Kona. Kealakehe Effluent Disposal 1 a. Without the funding to construct an effluent disposal system, the County could face violation notices and sanctions from the State DOH. The County is also being watched by environmental groups to determine our compliance with near shore water quality concerns. Any perception that we are violating could result in civil litigation. 1 b. Delaying the bond authorization would increase the County's exposure to violation notices or litigation. ] c. Attached is a consent agreement between the County and the State outlining a notice of violation issued for the old Kailua Treatment Facility and the requirement to construct an initial phase of the effluent reuse system. The construction of the Honokohau system, as stated in the consent agreement, must be finalized by October 1998. 2. The County initially relied on the development of the Kealakehe Golf Course to perform additional treatment and to utilize the effluent. However, the golf course was never developed. 3. Positive impacts would include the development of an effluent disposal system which could provide irrigation water to additional landscaping along Queen Kaahumanu Highway as well as a source of water for dust control and other construction activities in Kona. Kona's potable water sources are very limited and the effluent resource will someday become a valuable commodity.