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MGR-84-1998 14 41 KGMEHGMEHG INVESTMENTS 8085993952 P.Bii01 <br /> Tne G'reown L~agnds of <br /> VIA FAX M969-3291 ~°'~T'.ri~'17~~LI ( <br /> ~ I~..., ~ i~ ~ <br /> Mazch 4, 1998 ( <br /> CC~_ . <br /> Chairperson Bobby Lean Leithead-Todd <br /> Hawaii County Council, Plazuling Committee <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Dear Chairperson Leithcad-Todd: <br /> In response to your request, discussions were held with AQr. Rick Robinson, Kamehameha <br /> Schools Bishop Estates (KSBE) Hawaii Island Land Manager, to clarify two issues that have <br /> arisen in the course of public hearings regarding Kamehameha Investment Corporation's (KIC) <br /> rezoning of Land Area 53 in Kahalu'u: (I) What is the status ofthe Kona Lagoon, and (2) Is <br /> there a maintenance and security program for the Kona Lagoon during its down time? <br /> On the first question, Mr. Robinson indicated that KSBE is currently seeking to enter into an <br /> agreement with a Hotelier. There are two parties who are fmancially substantial and interested in <br /> the Kona Lagoon as a hotel. This is good news! <br /> Regarding the second question, Mr. Robinson stated that KSBE has an ongoing maintenance <br /> program that includes monthly landscape work, supplemented by daily security to protect against <br /> vandalism. KIC is the landscape contractor and Freeman Guards is the security contractor. <br /> On the broader scope, KIC's request to rezone Land Area 53 is linked to a repositioning of <br /> Keauhou Resort as a whole . The eminent refurbislunent of all three hotels will invariably <br /> trigger market demand for additional residential units and the development of new hotel <br /> properties. This, of course, is good for the community and our common interest to ensure a <br /> strong economic base for the Big Island. <br /> I hope this information is helpful. <br /> Very truly yours, <br /> t ~S, ~5 <br /> Francis N. Kauhane Ifia 'j„r/ G <br /> Cultural Resources Director Presented pL <br /> 11IB(. Tot <br /> I{AM£.HAMEHA INVESThIF.~'"1' CORPORA'1'lUN Ret I~ ~ S <br /> <br /> AwlLVtSUGY1 ~QM1 567 South King Street, Snuc 600 Honolulu. Nuwmi 96513-;OJ6 Telephone (808) 531-id08 Facsimile !>;Oal _9?•-v5? - <br /> <br /> Kuv~ Ornrr: 'tl-6760 M,il:olea Street Kuilua-Kona. Hiw~ii 96760-?672 Telepltouc (50R) 32'_-UU55 Pacniwile (SU51 7]?-2075 <br /> TOTAL P.61 <br /> <br />