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<br /> The resolution goals are clear: <br /> "WHERE4S, becrnrsc of its cultural signifrcunee, eu ilv uccessible shoreline. <br /> <br /> his7uric u.ce us a pork, importance as habitat for the Green Sea Turtle (honu), <br /> <br /> nestrng use by the Huwksbii'! Turtle (honu'ea)... us well as its genera! locution in <br /> <br /> the region, ensuring this urea is held in perpetuity crs Open Space is criticalfr~r <br /> the surrounding community, area residents cmd the Natlve Hawaiian community. <br /> as wr!/ as to preserve endangered species hahitat rmd pristine ocean water <br /> yrurlin~... " <br /> THE TRUTH ABOUT RESOLUTION 169-07 <br /> t. SEA MOUNTAIN PROPERTY ONLY <br /> The purchase only includes land owned by Sea Mountain investments that may be <br /> sold to developers. It does not include property owned by any residents or other land <br /> owners at Punalu'u. <br /> 2. PROTECTS PUBLiC ACCESS <br /> l'he public park, boat ramp, tennis courts and golf course would remain open to the <br /> puhlic and the park would be expanded. Once purchased by the County, improvements <br /> could he made to all facilities, including upgrading and adding new pavilions, restrooms <br /> and recreation areas for the public. if these areas are fumed into a private resort in the <br /> future, access could be limited and over crowding would be an issue. <br /> 3. PROTECTS PONDS AND SPRINGS ALONG THE SHORE <br /> The Resolution only calls for the purchase of the shoreline and 2,000 feet inland in <br /> order to protect the most fragile habitat and important sacred sites. This area includes one <br /> of [he largest network of springs and ponds in the state that serve as a critical estuary for <br /> all life along the Ka'u Coast. This area provides nourishment for all the fishing grounds <br /> at Punalu'u and Ninole - an important food source far our community. The 2,000 foot <br /> setback is designed to protect this area from runoff and pollution from future <br /> development at Punalu'u. <br /> 4. ALLOWS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AT PUNALU'U <br /> The Resolution DOES NOT limit development outside the area that is being <br /> purchased. Future sustainable development and job creation that honors and protecas the <br /> cultural and natural resources at Punalu'u can still be pursued and would be encouraged. <br /> 6y protecting the natural and cultural resources of Ka'u we can create good paying jobs <br /> in resource and cultural management, hospitality and education. <br /> 5. LOCAL MANAGEMENT <br /> "The local community and ALL residents of Ka u would be the Managers <br /> of [he proposed park, working in partnership with the county. While the <br /> resolution acknowledges that Ka u Preservation is working on a management plan, this <br /> plan would have to he approved by the community and all residents and a Community <br /> based organization would be formed to implement this management plan and guide the <br /> future of Punalu'u. 'This organization would represent the entire Ka'u_, communiy. <br /> Cotntrlx Na 3 ~'a <br /> Ref. To: <br /> rtef. Date ,_,wN 4 Z <br /> <br />