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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0176.087 2006-2008 r r.,,t ~ ~ P~ ~ ~ May 29, 2007 ~~~t ~ i1'i t Honaranle 1=~ete Hoffmann, Chairperson HaH~::fi'i C;u .fi~ yr Council ~ E,f , ;:'G VVerup~f.r~ I•iiio, ~2vn,t 'i ~3l'•~20 hte: 11i,$'fIf110NY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINANCE ,F,hfIE.P~II;SING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 {;?C':!i .'i:[:1BTION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER A Lff,`lh~;i~EaJiENT E)asr C:ha i f::,nri Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council: ! am a n tt; nt:ni ` of the Kona community and am very concerned that the amendments to E?'dll'.G1 pr.: by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reaching impacts that haver got ~;;e e:r Ih,roughly considered. I consider it irresponsible forCouncilpersons to propose ,:fn~far~aTaents to an ordinance that impacts the entire island without some thowart r' ; anainq economic and ecological consequences. It appears that there was no ~aa~s.rB:;fit;~~t with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, planning, or carsUuctir.~n irn:fustry regarding the far reaching consequences of the proposed arn~~r~dnu:~n:e~ I um extremely worried that this type of legislative process is taking plane:. I tt~:: ie~,,:f t'~at as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of the County of Hawa.~i to -r::;!.:ne that proper consultation with professionals and other knowledgeable F~z.rias t ab::;a i;, ,:.ce ro for to introducing legislation. tt seems that the Council's proposed a.nr~r~dmrn s to Efill 51 are being rammed through the process with all testimony by c rot`est;i~:~r ; Is a tyd others with vast experience in flood control issues completely linorct<I. I t 'n t;lisappointed that the people who were chosen to represent the citizens ~f ibis ;a~„r,ty :;~earrt to consider only their own opinions and interests and not the good i strontll'.~ r. r llf ~ awu to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Councilpersons =~_ni z.ncl h~l a`irrrsan until proper consultation with professionals and other affected ~arfiers car ar,; ;hc,aoughly completed and all consequences of the amendments can be hc~rGU<It Ip f d v c;'Ned. reccarr r•~~:; -d t,~:rproval of the amendments proposed by the Department of Public Works at then 6ar1i~~:;t ~:ossible date so that the County remains in compliance with FEMA 3ine:e~•s I! ~ ~ Comm. Na ~ • Ref. ?o: f ,;~~~`;::~'r,! ~ .,~Jl~~m Ref. Date i~['d ~?!i.[. ~96 808°1 BSZ'czz£808 rtOHflC3~l A1~Fi3J ~I21C~~om°~+~ LS~Si L00Z-S£-1,t1W 05{31!2007 15:15 18083296693 CEPJTUR4 21 ALL ISL f'CGE dU04 ~n Cl~ t`:iit ~(i i F~ ? P~fal)r 2:), :?CICt7 Honorable PetA Hoffmann, Chairperson ; Hawaii Courii~ci~tlcil ( 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN 01='d:a'd'd, ~ E: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII CC~L;I'~I"I'~' I;;)DE. 1-1t3' (2005 EDiT1ON), AS AMENDED, RELAT{NG TO STORMWA'1't:Ft MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Col.u-r: is l am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that ftt~; ~lr~u:Pndrnents 1',~ Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachi~-c irnpac:ts that: have not been thoroughly considered. 1 consider it irresponsible for Gr, wn:,ill:.e ra,ans o propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island witl'tn ~'I ;xn•rie thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears 'h:; Yl lalrt:~ 1ns:P:. no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architecti.l~:a, Id<mriing, u construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the lar ~~i:l~s~;d amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative proclt~:~::::; t. ~ tiro! place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens ct itt; ~1c c~rrly ui` Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other 1,' ~n: n; lrulcleablr~ parties takes place grior to introducing legislation. It seems that the C,~,a.i'i;il'!, ;,n~pa.:~r. amendments to Eii1151 are being rammed through the process with all t:alii^n;m~; by professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues r.~::rn; ~Ir:Pt: ~ }r ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to repre surd ~•r:: till ce;n ; of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests a. -ua re:d ihe~ got d of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by f,;C. urn;i1l:~er:.cn Ps Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and ot:J~ar .rFfr;ctcrd parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amis:r<trn ::nt:. c.a.r b:+ thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the DepartmE+Pl: Fh.'t lit,. U/o ~k~; at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance «~i'dh "'EiP~,c~, requirements. Sincerely, 05!31/2007 15:58 808-329-6693 C21ALL ISLANDS F'C(3E CVO:. (1~ ti f~ ~ ~Lf ~ r l / L:UP i Irl~l U~ F'I ~ ~ n I~,Rii,l iyl~; .~'[)J.~~. ;7 1 ,~l Honorafa~ Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson '4~ Hawaii ~ri1y Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO 81LL 61 DRAFT 3, AN ORD I'd ti tdC: E: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COU P,:'I"'r ,:;Crd;~E: 1 ~ t3:i (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWA'Tl:ii"I MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Cou;•~r.il: am a member of the Kona community and am very Concerned that thra ,a.rien' c'n^,e~r1s tc Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far rea~a~i I •ii,l h~n lieuxl~; if'u rC have not been thoroughly considered. 1 consider it irresponsible for Casa i i ~ ~rri son:: t. ~ propose amendments to an ontinance that impacts the entire island wlth~i.t s~~ituy thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears It•u; th a y?~ wa;; no consultatien with anyone In the agricultural, engineering, architectur,Yll, ;~teu• riir;gi, ru construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the pr:q:nr:~c~d amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative proe;c;:e; i.. Lakiro;l place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens cif Ili:: :,rnlitt~r of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other I~;•n;xvtE j aea~tde parties takes place g~Qr to introducing legislation. It seems that the Cc ru•ici!' F rcpa;:o- d amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all ti#:E~:i ti<ri'/ knr professionals and others with vast experience In flood control issues cc r•rpfE.t~rly ignored. Jam disappointed that the people who were chosen to reprr~sr:;r~L li: cit[r_ers of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests ar~ el r r;1 a clear I of the entire island. strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by'1;;ri irn:: Iper;on Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other .rf~tr, :d' parties can be thoroughly completed and ail consequences of the am~arulrn ;nf; cErn be thoroughly reviewed, l recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department of -'r.rlilir. VVori:s at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance w411~i °:fav1~1 requirements. Sincere! 06/01/2007 10:59 0083271637 C21 ALL ISLANDS F'CGF d2!0~1 I'6sly .?E1, 20C7 Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Waupun St. Hib, Hawaii's 96720 ~ Ae: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORCyIfJ,<tf~ i:;EE, AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COI:iIVIi'1f (3C:'[)E: 19133 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATt~ll~l MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Courts il: I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the air sru:'rnr:rts hr Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far rea+s~a!ry~ sir l;~;u:i;a that have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Cc7une:i pen sorts ti:+ propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island yr ttw ir1:;~r,~ Y e thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appear, t!'rcrt 1•nE. nt vuns no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, pl: t•niinr,!, or Construction industry regarding the far reaching Consequences of the pna~+o seed amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative pror:g+~ai is 1;9i1~ in!a place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of tfrFB f, carp i~~r of Hawaii to assun3 that proper Consultation with professionals and other knerr,ls+agesi.bl+~ parties takes place 1~ to introducing legislation. It seems that the C~yun c:i ' ~ra;~ti,crc amendments t0 8ill 51 are being rammed through the process wfth aVl te::.tiruuny b!,r professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues cornlrlr ielr r ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to repre:tent tl;s ci;i;:~ans of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests =rn~1 n~ri tit~3 c;laocl of the entire island. strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by C:c~L a it o, ~r~~~n~s Font and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and otha r ,3f` i:::1 ed parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amencamic: nts earn ba thoroughly reviewed. recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Departmr~ tl n~~' f'.dalir, 4~Veri<:9 at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance wit^ F'1~141n requir ents. i i erely, 05/3112007 15:15 18083296693 CENTURY 21 ALL ISL PPGE D3!0d c~.'U~ (11~I ,,;t l~l~cr'2~1,:!Cu;r' Honotable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson HaVv~i'i-Gbunty Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 98720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN OEi fA Vt.1I'd~'.EE AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII CC~l.il'~I-i`~ ;;~~1DE 'I fS~• (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWA'I'iE: MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Cacu• c> I I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the: ~•I:n~,rl7ent: ~ t~~ Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reacPiirlt; impacts that have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Ca:u n:illle rsons 'o propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island vvi!tl;~.t ~~onnE~ thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appear:. tai;? the~rea w~::. no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architecti.:ra I, plt:nninq, cr construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the l:r~::i: r~a;:f amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative prccFs,o l,il<irul place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of 11~ r: ~".c ~ n~1;y of - Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other I; °c~+n~~d~_leabl: parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Cca.r~ ;il'<., 7ra~p^isE:d amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with al< ssi irr+crrry• try professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues cr.;rn: IaO:,y ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to repres~F:~nl ..fi.,~, citi;.e;n r of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests a.ru:f r.a~l 1hr: good of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced b; []c uru:i Irc~rs.a: rs Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and ott~:~::r ;i,`ft:cbesd parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the am:ar~arl Kant:, ran b thoroughly reviewed. i recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Departmen::~~ i'i. k lic: to/o'Ks at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance w~i It #~'I: T~,c~, requirements. Sincerely, 05l 31/2007 15:12 18083296693 CENTURY 21 ALL ISL PCGE 0V0:. e~~lx? {rlti,' ~ i p(ri r; r : I~J~ry 2.r„ ,!097. Hpnorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson •?Iltnra~~ County'Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORI::11,'~I~~Pdr;E: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COl.lhd"."f;i_cl:)E 'I 3El'd (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWA't'I:iFI MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Colrrtr::il: I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that thir: »r:~ ~ jirn ant.. to Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reacl•il•itp rnpacts that have not been thoroughly considered. t consider it irresponsible for Gr.>tu'i;ilcersons c5 propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island v/ittu: ~C c nee thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears IiP~:=t It~Ear-r wa:: no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectuc:d, ;P~3i~~ing, construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the I:u•ral:cc:or:d amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process.:. tulciind place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of thi~s~ r'C ~ nfy nl Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other Eric ~,~Ir-t' iea:_~'< parties takes place riot to introducing legislation. It seems that the Gc:+.:na I':: i>rol~~<;:d amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with aJl 1+; ~s: rrir. r y by professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues Cci•ril:I:;Gay ignored. tam disappointed that the people who were chosen to represE:r t thr: :it~:e+n:. of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests r:.rra •ar, tic aoa;C of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by ::,a_r~~::i pc~rsors Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and c~thu~ ~ fc; ~:ca~d parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amfrrr~lrr r:r~:~ ran b{; thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Departmerq rrl "r.trli~:: `J1lo;k~, at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance u+i I ='F,i Ntr4 requirements. Sincerely, ~ , V I i f }',ate. „'(cl Z~~i1L._. ~;J1 ~?i4i`i 3~ Q~I ~ ~ n May 29, 2007 1-loraa~~l:d~: F'e c, #ioffmann, Chaitpf}~~n I-I~nwa'i f,:,:u.r~:1r Council 25 tir~f~u~g7ur! ~a. kilo, H;rmaii' t76T20 fae~: "°IIE:~•1"I III~.iNY iN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINANCE ,i,h! Liil'~I ~;41~1G CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAI'1 COUNTY CODE 19&3 l~'CO:i _.Ui7ION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER l day l'~I u~.:ii~MEN7 [.eau f; •r;::lpi:.,rscm Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council: I any a u, is ralaa r of the Kona community and am very concerned that the amendments to IE3itl !i 1 frrcpcsc>ri by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reaching impacts that hr 3'JI; nc d b~::~e n thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Councilpersons to V zrf:oa:;r; a rnfm Gments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island without some `IhaGU_Iht rr S7fr,rai ^g economic and ecological consequences. It appears that there was rr~ crci: a :;+1 ir. n with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, planning, or c:un~~str~.P : n i '~clf~stry regarding the tar reaching consequences of the proposed ;ar~eruhmE;nt~,. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process is taking Iracf:. lae.liea,e that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of the County of I-ia+n~erii c; as;:•..Ire that proper consultation with professionals and other knowledgeable laa,iir:;; crrl,e::; :dace rior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Council's proposed ;:nrenchu:r Cs t!:, Sill 51 are being rammed through the process with all testimony by la'ofess ru•; iL:~ ;and others with vast experience in flood control issues completely ignan;~ I :u°•r ~aisappointed that the people who were chosen to represent the citizens c!f Ihis C,r.!unl}r :aeem to consider only their own opinions and interests and not the good t}I IFIe 3'ICI'!3! i 41fa1'ld. I stnan a „cp: ~ Ivw to delete from Bitl 51 all amendments introduced by Councilpersons f~,~,ci an:1 I• ~:41r~~i~ nn until proper consultation with professionals and other affected I)artis: r tar;: 1:~•oroughly completed and all consequences of the amendments can be 1L^on:w~'fl1 rr:;i~ienroed. I recnri •nenn:f <f.pproval of the amendments proposed by the Department of Public Works at the ,~,ar~,=f:,t possible date so that the County remains in compliance with FEMA require r~u:!^°;. :a~nca,r. Y. ~~['d ?I!if;~ :96 808~~1 BS22ZZ£808 flOHfati3~l J,1'1t13b .ydHlJ:wo.aa cc:cr iraa~_rr_iui. 05/31/2007 15:15 18083296693 CENTURY 21 ALL ISL F'PGE d:?!0d ll% l ~ lF/~ ~ , t~ii'r FI84' 31 F'(`l ~ It,i~ryas,:~ou~' Honorable Rete Hoffmann, Chairperson ~ ' ' Hawaii C 6tG1;i3y Council i 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN OF l:a I'J,1.i'~l~,Ec AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII CC L;P,I'I c;Cll)E 1 8~: (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWFt 1' I:li MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Cor.n~~:;i am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that I~i a rr~;:nclnnent; i:o Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far rear i irr F ac:1s tf cst: have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for (:;r. ur c ill: a r~san:::o propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island w i hC, ul: ;u,vrue thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appear;:,lhfr: tlreres utras; no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architect.:rsi,, p'frrning, cr construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the grrn:~ra,~d amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative proce;:a i::~'!a<inlt place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of :I i,: nurrly r_rF Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other I~:n; nrr4>,dgeabl parties takes place rp for to introducing legislation. It seems that the C;r. uri c ~ I': r pnopc: ecl amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all 1;:~:_ i rumy by professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues cr. uri,'~;>IBIy ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to repre~::,:: n' Ihr~ s citizen of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests su•..: n~:r hc, gc;<~d of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 ali amendments introduced kn; r;r f:n~i,uiaarso ~s Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and oth~ r afb: ctc:C parties can be thoroughly completed and al! Consequences of the am:~ rn:,r u:~rt,s c:,an t c: thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department l~'ublic V~rc rks at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in cornpliancE: 4oit~ ~ 'i~'I i1v1,1 requirements. Sincere) , 1 May 29, 2007 Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council, We are members of the Kona community and are very concerned that the amendments to BiN 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reaching impacts that have not been thoroughly considered. We consider it irresponsible for Councilpersons to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island without some thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears that there was no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, planning, or construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the proposed amendments. We are extremely worried that this type of legislative process is taking place. We believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of the County of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other knowledgeable parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Council's proposed amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all testimony by professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues completely ignored. We are disappointed that the people we chose to represent us seem to consider only their own opinions and interests and not the good of the entire island. We strongly urge you to delete from Bi1151 all amendments introduced by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other affected parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amendments can be thoroughly reviewed. We recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department of Public Works at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance with FEMA requirements. Sincerely, me Address d p~(p-'1~aC3 s .0 ' Po• TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAI'1 COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Na Address I /r iC 9G>sa .s,~-- ~b z T~ ~h~- oy ~ v , dy 1742 cr G n G~' ~ Y _ ~ y ~tiJ 61 ~ t 6ivy _a B+~C 3Db2 K_K +-f( c, ~ 1~ 1\ 1 0. ~ 8~ Ra `1r~o7Sl_~ ~ ~ tic; ~ 1 k ~ ~ t~ C~z FL AYC 1?P vlu p aX 111 a ,,q v G %A~ ~vt~-LS . , i}S>f ~ 'f C~ ~ (s 7 5 ~.5 5'.3~{ ~U ~ `1~ C If - _ 6~a c~ ~ - S . C7 ~ d S U.~~' 7 r .D 1 6 S' v/r r Q p',,a:r;r/ 'Z K~~(r~.~l+r•," t/1 96'50 7L~ Z % May 29, 2007 Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council, We are members of the Kona community and are very concerned that the amendments to Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reaching impacts that have not been thoroughly considered. We consider it irresponsible for Councilpersons to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island without some thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears that there was no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, planning, or construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the proposed amendments. We are extremely worried that this type of legislative process is taking place. We believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of the County of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other knowledgeable parties takes place arior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Council's proposed amendments to BiN 51 are being rammed through the process with all testimony by professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues completely ignored. We are disappointed that the people we chose to represent us seem to consider only their own opinions and interests and not the good of the entire island. We strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with plofessionals and other affected parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amendments can be thoroughly reviewed. We recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department of Public Works at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance with FEMA requirements. Sincerely, Name Address 'C' $3-S34-t.0. b'tse~s L.- C.•,~ Crc.- Ls4 r --7i~{' ~>~t1.L'~c. ~u~G1fE'7_- ~J-/O~-Zy %-r>.~.~v.-._ cS-~ 4 ` i o 2 Ritc. ~ t ra i ~r ` uU u-+~<. TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Name Address r~ ( 'P. 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Ca ' Q/~ TSe fl,~ ~ May 29, 2007 Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council, We are members of the Kona community and are very concerned that the amendments to Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reaching impacts that have not been thoroughly considered. We consider it irresponsible for Councilpersons to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island without some thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears that there was no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, planning, or construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the proposed amendments. We are extremely worried that this type of legislative process is taking place. We believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of the County of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other knowledgeable parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Council's proposed amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all testimony by professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues completely ignored. We are disappointed that the people we chose to represent us seem to consider only their own opinions and interests and not the good of the entire island. We strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other affected parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amendments can be thoroughly reviewed. We recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department of Public Works at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance with FEMA requirements. Sincerely, Name Address N L 05~~ c~ , -I'74G a NHwSfi Kor,~ 1'~ow, %E?Y~ TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Name Address C i G~.-G a << G ~ c ~ ; . C) . ~ k Z 5Fr Ce.« a LF~~~~ ~ P. ~ > a w..___ a # 4 S/n4n2 4 /~4.rvte 7~ r V ~7~~L Cf .F7 .~rc 1, ~ q'67S " v ' 1~ ~ ~ its ~o -2 q S S k • ~ o _ ~ .a nNic~ .c: g2Yoz~ tGt..+uc°, •cc~~-- R6~ 7~1 ` , o . u AAA p ~ 9~~ ~a 3G y~ i~ P.A. HARRIS ELECTRIC 73-5617 Maiau Street, Suite 11 & 12, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (808) 329-9794 C FAX (808) 329-9795 ? LIC. #C-16948 Mav 29. 2Q07 rionorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii County Counal ~5 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY ltd OPPOSITIOIN TO BILL 5i DRAFT 3, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CFIAPTER 27. FLOOD CONTFZOL, HAWAII COUNTY CURE 1983 {e005 EDITION}, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEA,~ENT bear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii Ccunty Counal. We are members of the Kona coma+unity and are very concerned that the amendments to 8it1 51 proposed by Counciipersons Ford and Hoffmann have #ar reaching impacts that have not been thoroughly considered. We consider it irresponsible for Councilpersons to propose amendn1ants to an ordinance that impacts the entire island without some thought regarding ect+nornic and ecological consequences. It appears that there waS no consultation with anyone in the agricukurat, engineering, architectural, planning, or construction industry regarding the far reachtnq consequences of the proposed amendments. We are extremely worried that this type of legislative process is taking ptgce. VJe believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty t4 the c;tizens of the County of Hawaii to assure fhai proper aonsuftation with prcfessionals and other knowledgeable parties takes place riot to introducing legislation. It seems that the CaunciPs proposed amendments to Siff 51 are being rammed through the process with all testimony by professionals and others with vast experience in (toad control issues completely ignored. We are disappointed that the people we chose to represent us seem to Consider only their own opinions and interests and no4 the good of the entire island. We strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Councilplersons Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other affected parties can be thoroughly corrtplet2d and ail consequences of the amendments can t>e thoroughly reviewed. We recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department of Public Works at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance with FEMA requirements. Srncerety, Name Address c~r!IS - _ _ 73-1 AZ "Y1~;1; 1`~I. Knt 1 Ll v ~ 7312 t~tr,rHna.M~ L)r ir'IC t-rt 9~7 ~ 0 3 T k/t col h/rGi:l" G-(025 ~ D~cr?~ lGrr .rkeH~ 6750 - 9m7r+o K 'JS =117 ~tJu..~' I~c~ ~ tX< ~ /7 ] i/ r j' cl(o X40 TESTlMQi+tY iN OPP¢SITiON TO 811.E 51 1}RAfT 3, AN ORL7lNANCE AMENDINu CHAPTEfZ 27, FLf?OI1 Ct3Af7R0~, HAWAII COUNT}' CODE 1983 (205 EDITtQN), AS AMENREO. 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B~ _.~s-Crr l!-,~~.:[Jt~~ier,..Z~J~? _ .,~~2.~,y._-- - Flo -l. ~o 06/01/2007 08:41 8083262650 PPGE 01!0:. ~!II'~ i f'('~ ~ "j i1'12iy.'.!1,.?097 Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii County Council , 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN OR'~) il'L~'~rdr,;a"c AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII CO J "~I'I'1' ;Jf):~Eii 1t1E3 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDEp, RELATING TO STORMWAI G::I~ I MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Cc~mr,: ll: I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that t r:: a m,n•n f~ n,:ntt<.: to Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reach.ii rl i~r.p 3.1;:~ thal have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Cour+cillcrer;a:nns to propose amendments to an ordinance that Impacts the entire island vritl7 ut s;r. me thought regard)ng economic and ecological consequences. It appears I:h~,i: ih6rra was no consultation with anyone In the agricultural, engineering, architectt:r,a;, plan tnt;l, ar construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the ,.~r~: I,os~:~:I amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative pros 3:5:. is ^~:d:i irv place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens oi' t~n;: ~:,:ar:nty of Hawau to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other kr rn~4rac s eltl>le: parties takes place r~ for to introducing legislation. It seems that the Coi.ru:i9'::, propo;>ecf amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with SII b:::rlir~t~;n~ y by professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues c on ii;rlca~:rl y ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represr::nt thr:: ; iz6~r;; of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests area nc; th=, r)~~1d of the entire island. strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 ell amendments introduced b/ i'~ca,r~r.::i'FErrsons Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and otv:~.~ rlff~::ie:c: parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amr+r•r,;rn•i°rl:i oan be thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amentlments proposed by the Departmenl at Putlic'uVorks at the earliest possible date so that the Couniy remains in Compliance wl~ i~i FI•.:P4P, requirements. Sincerely, sy~ MRY-31-2007 16:19 From: CLRRK RERLTY KERUHOU 8083222258 To:808 961 ~3Sr.lE P.1.~1 ~X: ,r,.~_ r ~~7 ~ 1,.. ~ , ac.. ~ , C~Ui ('it4~3 i(~ F7 t11 U `•f Hon~El~lf~~t~.]-1of~larHr, ~fiairperson t Hawaii County Council 25 Waupukt~9t. :;~,i Hilo, Hain~il'~~96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORUIhlrC~,I~u~,E: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COURT"'1~ CC:~DE: 13133 (2005 EDITION}, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATE{~t MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Cou nr, i am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the err ancln~er,ts to Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachir~~ iir I:ro-ua:;,111.1t have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Cor.irr;:oi lu:usor•i:: to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island witl•ic; ~.c l :aca rye thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appearo-.l:V•~at 1•usrc: vvr~;; no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural ~DIEa•ini~l;l, ca' construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the prcrgu:~se~r.' amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative proce:;:; is; terl~ in<I place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of ta•~:a „r,;1 ro cf Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other Icru:w~l:dgeri.ble parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Ca~.ir•~r.:i Irrupos r:~c l amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all t;;;,liirn:;ny.by professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues co~n•U;~I;a e;l_/ ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represe~d the citi %~ens of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests antl n ~l I'a~t (;loud of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by I;; r.~.r-cilpe~rsa~is Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other ei`f~~c:'Ed parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amendr~cnrl:: r,;.ui brr thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department u( h'_,fai; rArorks at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance >ruitti t'=ait,a requirements. Sincerely, ~~?t, s ~'S~c! MRY-31-2007 16:17 From: CL(aRK REALTY KEAUHOIJ 8083222258 To:808 96'. x:19.1 c' P.1~1 _ ~rw ~ ? ~~/6r ~•t t ~ cu~~ri~r~e ~eY~ Hoffmann, Chairperson He~vrai'i County Council uVa}~run St. Hi ;"~lawaii'i 96720 ! Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOS{TION TO BELL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORC'~Ihl:~r I~I;;E: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COl.thd'I`'i' ; I;)Gki 1913;1 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATEf~I MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that they yarn: ~ruanua~rr~s tc; Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reacl:incl inr ~rcGs that have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Courr„ II, ~::u~suns to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island witPu;a~t :::gum. thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears th+sir. I t E:cre •+~~as no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectu°ad, IaL r•i nin{i, o~- construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the prat; a:: r, a amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative proces::~ i;PC :~:.Icng place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of trr;~ C.. i.irity crt Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other knc;u6 fsal;)caable: parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. it seems that the Counci':. ~crnrcn~s~e~d amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with a!I `er::>liar cnn~r try professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues corn aif, lal~r~ ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represeenl I:f c; r.itizE:rn;; of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests ;_uu•,r °,c: 111• a t;Cod of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by ;r.~i,ur::iltror::~on;; Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and otl,e; r,Erfl;,;;'~~ j parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amt 7cln nee • is tern be thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department r'I F Wblir: N'Jorls at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance '.n'iti-i f' E ~ IcPE, requirements. Sincerely, - 05/31/2007 16:19 FAH 9083233309 KONA HOME and LAND LLC 49ott~ou~ ~uli7 ('liiY 31_ F!1 4 r;l~~~r<<i,:>on', Honorable:Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii Cbtirrty~~Gouncll' 25 Waupun St, Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TE?STIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORirl,'~L•~~hl: PE: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUN"I''i R;~:TJE: 19EI@! (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATE:'~'I MANAGEMENT Dear Chairman Woffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that th;9 <u•~ nct~r eats BIII 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachirH~ i'rn~ra: zr ana unintended consequences that have not bean thoroughly considered. h: a~:re~t: irresponsible for Councilpersons to propose amendments to an oniinanr;e th a Irr placts the entire island without some thought regarding economic and ecolog±ui:~ consequences. It appears that there was no consultation with anyone s'ri iI iE~ agricultural, engineering, art;hltectural, planning, or construction industr)~ rr::a arcl rtl the far reaching consequences of the proposed amendments. I am extremely u~~is; tha.1: this type of legislative process is taking place. I believe that as CouncUnt rs.°i, 1n:ui hti.va~ duty to the citizens of the County of Hawaii to assure that proper consuFic; firm rrditlt knowledgeable, experienced, and qualified parties takes place prior to irrtr~a[I.~artll legislation. It seems that the Council's proposed amendments to Bill 51 li; r;;~ ) t:~in11 rammed through the process with all testimony by professionals and oti~r;!r;„ ,~iiati ~~t:el7: experience in flood control Issues completely ignored. I am disappointeia :11r,t r.he people who were chosen to represent the citizens of this County seem to „~;n; sic E r ot71y their own opinions and interests antl not the good of the entire island. strongly urge you to delete from Bill51 all amendments introduced by (;cn,n•rdp~~E rson,; Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with qualified and experienCa:~a prtrtie~s can be thoroughly compl®ted and all consequences of the amendments can k~~~ rfrJi;wirrd. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department Cr( 1=' ~blic 4~/or}s at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in complianc® with h : rJl.4 requirements. Sincerely, ~~e~i (i'r 31. Pi`? 2 "1 May 29, 2007 -lonc,r2tk; F'~:;1g Hoffmann, Chairperson -law~ai'i c;:r,~, r11 Council , ?J ~ti~e.lrhl.lll .at. -ilo, f•I,tlvc~l'I sCi720 'A~e: Tlii:ii•'IIU,IrNY IN OPPOSITION 70 BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINANCE ul4's'rh IIVG CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 le'C)p!i h1:)iT10N), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER Id11,PJ~tI" hMENT ~rar C)~ airl Feu soc~ Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Gouncil: ar rn r: r i b~:r • ,;>i the Kona community and am very concerned that the amendments to i3fl ;i1 prr.~Fns,erl by Counciipersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reaching Impacts that tu;tvE9 nut I:ut:rrl I•horoughly considered, I consider It irresponsible for Counciipersons to srroposa: Et.ri erd irnents to an ordinance that impacts the entire Island without some fiht~ufll•it n:,r nr~a;~',g economic and ecological consequences. It appears that there was ~ ua consc Itac Isar avith anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, planning, or a;nstrla:.i;:r i r~:Il.lstry regarding the far reaching consequences of the proposed .:1. renc,mlrrl:,. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process is taking I dl~ce, :na li 19,E ; ?hat as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of the County of Hawaii ;G as surf that proper consultation with professionals and other knowledgeable I uulies le.lcE: s Ix•;r.ce prior to introducing legislation. It3eems that the Council's proposed c u•cendrn r•t:: ;u 1311151 are being rammed through the process with all testimony by I n•of~j,3s c ru: ~ s , I,y others with vast experience in flood control Issues completely i snored. I s 1 n , i i5appointed that the people wno were chosen to represent the citizens cd 1hiE:; C;ul.ui.y r:em to Consider only their own opinions and interests and not the good cd the c3n:int i::l5nd. I <.;trong y ~,I • pr.tu to delete from bill 51 all amendments introtluced by GouncilperSOns I'la~•d rand I~•IC fl ~Ie+ran until proper consultation with professionals and other affected L~arlies alrru Lc ;Inoroughly completed and al! consequences of the amendments can be tnorollgh•Ir 'lr~;ia~,vE>d. recorn rrin:l.approval of the amendments proposed by th6 Department of Publk: Works E::t ttre E! i'IL:•:11 G>,~ssible date so that the County remains in compliance with FEMA f aqulr'erl;Iri I:c iinasrla y, ~I G' Z~S'd ''~~;f7 T% 808°1 S8£9S2£808 r11tl1J'dNIEi Alltl3?J;Qi'd17.woa3 T£~bL L002-Z£-ltlVJ 06/01/2007 08:40 8083262650 F'FGE 01/0:. r a,a y :-~sa, ;~~007 Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairpersorf~""~~ ~ R t~ ~ Hawaii County Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re_ THSTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN OH::iI!~1>,1~;:: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUP)"l"lr l:I!)~II? i41f13 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWA7'[f~ MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Ccu uu; it am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that tnc, iarnt;~n i iie:n>'r~ to Bill 51 proposed by Councllpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachint7 ir•,.paC`> th~1; have not been thoroughly Considered. I consider it irresponsible for C~af,r,c.L:~fs CiOi!)S t,'D propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island rrithau t ~;c~rv;~ thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears I'•r,;el "r,rtf;~ ~n~as no consultation with anyone in the agricuRural, engineering, architect c;:,', I:lar,nirira ~~r construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the pen cN:r;.~~~ui amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative proce;~.~i is !;f) cinc7 place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of ti^,,;: r;rn.fr,iy o1 Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other Ni,t;a~,vle:flipHable parties takes place prior to introducing legislation, It seems that the C~rn, r~C I';:. pn;~pos~sa amendments to BIII 51 are being rammed through the process with al ir::.:lirn[nn~ i:~y professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues >vor ,pie h~ ly ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represf:~r1::hr:~ clt:i:ens of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and Interests an;;l f•u tf ' P e) good of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced t;y ~;;n,.u~u; ll)fr,n)oin:) Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and o.h~er a ° 3r, tad parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amend ~rgilt5 e~~:n be thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Departna~trtl; ~,if f':~I)lic ~Vprlcs at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance. u,~ ;I) f'f::: v if, requirements. Sincerely, ° C(i~~~~~~~1'1~~~~~/~ ff 1~jte~y~f ar:6.. r • ~7.~-j W/,v/ (,r. Xh-fib(. °f'_ O d _Li::~ot ~:i/:.f' :(...9i. 1, v:. ~ ~.Q~• May 31 07 11:12p Paul 808 328-9E:1G'~ p•1 ~,//V Ul [ C4I n r} 1?I'~ ~ rl ' li~i:y e~9, 2~()! Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairpers6n Hawaii County Council << 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 ~ Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDIN611`iCF_ AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAI'1 COi.rPJ'I~`~ C:,I)C)I: 1!6183 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATE R' MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Couni:'.I: I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that they e.n u: n i ne;nt;; to Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachirc;i it q;,aCiz:; that have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Co,.a n;'I a ; rr;ms t~~ propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island wilhr,:n.rf: srne thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears th a.t: thus r: '~Nas no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectrar<!.i, pi,lri n ng, or construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the prol:u>; ai,d amendments. f am extremely worried that this type of legislative process i;; :~:d;i~cl place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of li~lr:: yam tlr of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other kru:n~~',ec!c°+'.i31)le; parties takes place DflOr to introducing legislation. It seems that the Cor.r••riu'o r>ie~tyosed amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all te,:~;lurru:n•y by professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues carnlad~~ (i qty ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represr: n1 e ; ti<:er;:. of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests aru:' m; ; tti~ y3oa~d of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by i:;crur ri' Persons Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and oth~+r ~:rCf 5c`e•n parties can be thoroughly completed and atl consequences of the amernarrnrd:: ,i1n big thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department <al' F'r.iklic `,Marks at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance vvithi I ~ ii:P4a. requirements. Sincerely, Sun O1 07 07:55a Paul 808 328-9E]fE~~ p•1 qQUti or CJUI i"' ~ F~('1, r'' I+A.~1`r 29, 2007 Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson ~ Hawaii County Council ~C?'.~• ~ ~ I 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 ~t Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN OFI71"~IPI,IC E: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII CC t.l";'I-" C:;C~I:)E: 19EI;3 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWA fl::: ~ I MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Courrt:il: I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that hr:.:n' u;r c menu to Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far rea a•rru;l ii°i~:~<<els that: have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for (Joura:i pcrr:~cns o propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island wit:hc+.t some:: thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears tt a' Ilh~3rca was no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectn~al, ;:darning, or construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the l:a~+:q:n r r:~1 amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative pros e;s:; i:; lack nd place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens rf t:hF:: :.rnfnty a'` Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other knirufed~~eable parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Coaru:i''s proposed amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with aft be;~a:inu:rny t,y professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues :~:rrrgnl~ le'.I} ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to repro: sf~r f lif ci^i:em; of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests arr,.! r r, I a e goad of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Cup. nc~lpe:rsons Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and o`he+ t~:~r, t~3d parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the am : ~+;lrn•;rda can :~e thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Departmen? c:~ ='i.itrl c'VJorks at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance witl^ r=IAA requirements. Sincerely, ~ / l1 Cf7~'Y.'~z- ~l'C~L+'.E~cE/~..~~ r' Jun 01 0~ 08.02a SUN at ' i~ r13 ~ ;.rya ?007 n ~ i;c~l Z r. ' Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Waupun St. ,,C j;;, ~ , Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY FN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRI 3, AN OFiDIP,~4PdGE: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII CGlkhti`r' C,~t:rE' 1983 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWA`i'E:l~t MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Cor~ru:i 1 am a member of the Kona commurirty and am very cdncemed that 17e errnrn~r•ia:ncs fo Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reaehir~y impacts t tat have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Co;;rn: I: t[ n~ons to propose amendments fo an ordinance that impacts the entire island v ithrc~~.! :::;c ne thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appear.;l:h1 khe•r=_ ,roas no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectr:ra~, p n.n ~ ng, ur construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the arc;;o~ c:~cl amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process. is ttaf<inl,i place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of ttr ~ r:;aa untr~ of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other k:r c: I:: t: c e<:rlae parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the C ~r,. u; I~iol:u~:a~~d amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all t~sUrsr:rry Ixy professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues c err F: r;>.i ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represer1 the cit yens of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests ,~nr. nn: tiir~ grxxi of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 alt amendments introduced by C'~aun~: ilo a~;on;; Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and ott car ::.ffra_ae(:' parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the ame idrrre~•rs Carr be- thoroughly reviewed. 1 recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department G` F'utnia `iVorks at the earliest possible date so that the County remains In compliance wi lh FEiI'JF, requirements. Sincerely, wrrrr.rrr - - - - 05/31/2007 16:55 808-329-6693 C21ALL ISLANDS PFGE: 01!0:. Honoree-(t'ete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 9ti720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 IJRAFT 3, AN OFiI':~ Pdr~ ~t~L °i AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAi9 COL!'dl'1' [;t}[:)ic '1!'iE;.,. (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING 70 STORMW6 "'I: I'I MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Gcun ~,il I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that t'i Fr aernsndnuanr~~. to Bill 51 proposed by Ccuncilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far res t i•~ n it rn ~ 9,r.;Cs 117 :4 have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for C;~;ri,ur; Ilaersons to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island witi•,~~lut :„cme thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. it appears tl•ral 'Ih E rr3~ we;; no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectur:~l, Lrr:~,inSi, o, construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the I:~ru,{rc;;c~cl amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative pra~r;~;s.:; : r.,d;h~ic~ place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duly to the citizens ~I tl•u=. C:~aunty crf Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other F:r•rci urlr: c gra,ible[ parties takes piece prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Gr.~.rrlr; is prc~7os =.ti amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all ie'sd:Y^r.ry~ by professionals and others with vast experience In flood control issues Cca 71{:I 3':cd y ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to repr Sts nr~t t "~e ritize ra of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interest, s.n~:,l val fir; t~oa~;l of the entire island. 1 strongly urge you to delete from BiU 5i all amendments introduced brr :J~_~,:ru: ilpEars;~rs Ford and Hoffmann until prop®r consultation with professionals and otY~er ,_dFe~~:4ecl parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the arrHrr:`rr uuNS t:an i;u~r thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department ,:.r I'~.rblir. Iti'cn is at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance u~i11' I°fift14 requirements. Sincerely, Of Est' ~C~~ "06 3 ~5--~ oaf C~ ~~-/l~ ~t/~Ial ~~~e MRY-31-2007 14:35 From: CLRRKRERLTY RINRMRLU 8083256385 To:808 961 X77.1 c1 P.1~1 1i .ldi i 9, i?01)T Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawai'I County Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, HawaiPi 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDII~~I~l,I'~,: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUN"f'++ i:~;? ~Eii 19£3;3 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATINQ TO STORMWATEf~'~ MANApEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that tha ear°'r: n~:1 rerrls to BIII 51 proposed by Councllpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachilu; in~faaa that have not been thoroughly considered. 1 consider it irresponsible for Courtt: ill r ~ r urrc3 to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island wlthau: ~ori~; thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears there +:-er: rroas no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectur.l, K ~I:.ru•; r g, or construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the pr:; prr,! f ua amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process; i~ '~il~;in place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of tl~u: f; ~i,rr tl c:~f Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other kr¢r,A:::IIIEr.;dnte parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. Itseems that the Counr.:il'v I:r~ul:~r,~sed amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through t e process with all te~;:,:irn • 3~r1~ ~y professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues corni:~b: a:h, ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represer•r Che it-re~ns Of this Gounry seem to Consider Only their Own opinions and interests anti ru; t tae ,Ipo:l of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by r::,n..o ci IIlE~rsor;;. Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and otr:6u ~ ;~;:I~~~I parties can be thoroughly completed and au consequences of the amen9rri >1;;; C3.!'~ ib~9 thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department t~l` Pul:rlic tlNOrbs at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance ;with F EiP,~~' requirements. Sincerely` , `y lr~' ~,"7 f~ May. ;i. 2001 3:25PM PI ~ I Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairp8tc~'o~fi~' 3~ F`~1 ? Hawai'i County Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'196720 =1(~~ ` Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINA,hJ~: fi AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUMT'i' CC:rI)E: 19E1°. (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATEI~. MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council: I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the serif: n~ame~ruts to Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachinr, ii^• p ~r ,I:. ttss3.t have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Cf7uri:r'f: r~,c ru:; to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island wishu..I s:. nsu thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears there; t;is~r3 was no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, I:~ ~ urn n41, or construction Industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the pro~t;~;;:ri amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process ins I:1cln,1 place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of th s „~r h~ of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other k•u: nor ~r.Ir.Eat,le parties takes place ri r to introducing legislation. It seems that the Courr:,rf s I:n'cpose<I amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all tes4i ern, Iry professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues comp ;3tf d~y~ ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represent f~i 3 r, ti zers of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests arcs r o: !hi> rn:u5d of the entire island. strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Ct i.mc i~ll:}e rsons Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other 9`fas c~~d parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amendrv;rn-s ;;rn be thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department q` 1=~;I:dic Ub'orks at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance wit' I'IEI~,7A requirements. Sincere , s~~~~. May 31 07 02:40p Kay A. Kolt 808-325-643? F.' ~~r~t 1'iii'~ 3 ~ P~? ~ r;~I,:y z9, 2x177 Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Waupun St. ~ Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN URD11~,,4V6:;E AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COLI I~I'f'~' G _ [)E '19::'.3 (2005 EDITION), A5 AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATE::1 MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Courn: it am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the:.:u' i ~r c rnents io Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far rearl•ii .na urq:reu;ls 1h<~i: have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for C•^ a °~r. i ;:r;:rsc~;s to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island witaii:a.l ,~~ine thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appear;; I Pra PI'~:'r,-~ was no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectur,a 1, I~+:rr~ninc~, ar construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the pi ;n~~s.E:d amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative prod>::::, i s is kirr~ place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of 11•u:r ;:ar rti?,r of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other 6;"~: ~~I~:: j~~,~abl~=. parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the ( cn ~ i 'sc I~r:rpusr:~d amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all t::ai' n:rny Ivry professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues counp uirpdy ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to repre:r: rt t i:: citizens of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests .a cl i i:al the goo i of the entire island. strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced b',' ~ru: ilpsrsora Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and ot~~,r ._ife::~erl parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences oT the amen;: irc ~~n s ::an be thoroughly reviewed. t recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Departmerd :rf :,~r.bh: ~Aaa~ Ict at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance of 11`~ E: M19P, requirements. Sincerely, 2 t%~ 05/31/2007 15:10 16083296693 CENTURY 21 ALL ISL PRGE. CVO:. Pd 3'/ ~'9, 2 JCI7 '°~J7 (IiiY 31 pm ,'t Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawai'f County Council 25'(D/~~ipUn St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSfTfON TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORCll1h„f,'d+:;l= AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COt.ll~,l'1's' I:d)CUE 1f~7i3 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWF 1'I::'I MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Coun;:l: I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that th~E: a n~e ~~imeni; b:~ Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far ree.cl•i ru; rri a ,ats ih 3.t have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Ueu~~:ili;erson:; i;r propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island v:~itPic~. t c me thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appear::; tar: ~ I:~iEas=-, wa; no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architecA.ira I, pl,afnniru,3, o construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the p I: a ~;d amendments. 1 am extremey worried that this type of legislative prorr:~:,,:; r t ~Icirig place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens c f Pie ::;r, ~c,ni:y of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other Icri~: ~vl:!d~;l~3ablr~ parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the C:ri:,n:il':f propos=,rd amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all t;::; i •runry by professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues C:ccnp r;; lily ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to repre:::~:: rr Ihu~ cii!en of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests f:f r c ns hr:+ go< d of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by r:,: ~ arc Ip~~n;cr+s Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and otter:: r ~ffc:clec parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amr:,n<:Ir~r::r~t> r..an ke thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Departmr.;r 1 r. f f'' ~UIEc WcrMs at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance +a itl+ I'=i=tb4 requirements. Sincerely, G`~/~V`'"~„ ly ~ May 29, 2007 I•I~nor~all:l 1="~I:r:~ Hoffmann, Chairperson Fla~d~aii C;».rrdy Council `a':i y4~3U1iL11 l'iil. Hilo, I-a~wct~i':i aEia20 Fle: Tlli;i'dIINl4}NY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINANCE AID ° c hllf5l ~,G CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 ;21:u)°.i k:I::r.TION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER burl ~.,fl,f:ISV1ENT i".lelar Oha.iil,f;rson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Councih ' am ~r r sr~ r I:u3 r cf the Kona community and am very concerned that the amendments to ail! :i1 pu;q:na:ii~l~rl'ay Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reaching impacts that rt.Ef?I; rlui a :I;n thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Councilpersons to p ~opc~s~~ ~Ir• endrnents to an ordinance that impacts the entire island without some thoC~uflhd n_ICp3.r~aing economic and ecological consequences. It appears that there was na ccrossill<rr r.;~n ra~ith anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, planning, or con;ltruc:io~ ina'u try regarding the far reaching consequences of the proposed ruren,dm a r 1 s. I a m extremely worried that this type of legislative process is taking I,laa3. arai h v that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of the County of Iiauva.ii :c~ lil;.;lar:; that proper consultation with professionals and other knowledgeable { artier :F i;r;~;; I;,t:;lce rior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Council's proposed earnendrnznt.. to Dill 51 are being rammed through the process with all testimony by pmts::s~ crrc: f s r+r_ others with vast experience in flood control issues completely ~i~frrarea~a I ar'n Ili;>tppointed that the people who were chosen to represent the citizens t f tnis c u n y :;c:e m to consider only their own opinions and interests and not the good i •F thr3 ratiin:~ i;;l 71nd. . I sia~onclly uu (1f:: you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Councilpersons l=ard ~:Lnd h•P:Iti7u3nn until proper consultation with professionals and other affected I:3i~;If3:S c~.r t ~sr P~ aroughly completed and alt consequences of the amendments can be fluaroulahlp If,~,lr;,w~3d. I ~rcornrn::r•fl ,a;:i>roval of the amendments proposed by the Department of Public Works a!:11re earliest ;~o=3sible date so that the County remains in compliance with FEMA rcaauirr::nlf rr:;. i incE~rPl y 4' l? ~,c~ ~tl~ ~o r -cam ,~o ~ ~ l `foZ ~i .~G Ca ~c-~ ~ ~ - z~--~ CI i'f c ~e1 e.J ~9T ~~H T7 ANfI l N~:l ER9967.£RIdRT ET :9T / fifd7 /TP /GR May. 31. 2007 S:11PM Charter Funb~og PI ~~~~8 1,' t~1:cy :".:r, ,244 i n„ , Honorable Pete Hoffmann, C~i~'~ ~p~rsbr~~ F~ r' ° Hawal'I County Council 25 Waupun St. ~C;; , , . Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORC IP~I ~~,Ni f, lE: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COI.+Yd'1"r' ;~l':ICfci 1ti+h~;~ (2005 EDITION), A8 AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATEI'a, MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawai'I County Counrall, I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that Ohs. ;;uru ~ ~uanu~~rrs 1c. Bill 51 proposed by Councllpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reaching) IcrfnycGa tlval: have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Cnui• r:i! ~ rarsuns to propose amendments to an ordinance that Impacts the entire Island w t~ n: i,it ; ;;ern a thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears °I•i :rl I hrrre ~wes no consultation with anyone In the agricultural, engineering, architect'u ~ar.', ~I, rva~ it rgi, ,o construction Industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the g na :~r.r~.r; it amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative proces;:r Us : ~dc~rgl place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of th tr i;;: i.u dy of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other N:r•~ a~~+~ u,a~r~rable~ parties takes place ro for to introducing legislation. It seems that the C~~,in~;:il:~ Irupos~=•~~ amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all ':e•~:I n' c err r try' professionals and others with vast experience In flood control issues c~smr::lc,t:, Pig Ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to repn3seulC iil• rr cit cans of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests e•r+d rra ~i the gcod of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from BIII 51 all amendments Introduced by Y;.;n,m:,ll~~ryrsnnr FoM and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and othr;a• rldlr r,^la! parties Can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amen~rlrvi a~ ~ tray c.ern bs thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department :,f f r;h'ic;'r'Jork:; at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance rii k •i f f;Ni!/, requirements. Sincerely, cif Pal; 3~ ~,f,} ~ c, May 29, 2007 hlono•a°tl~ f"~hl~a Hoffmann, Chairperson ; I-I~naai'i i°;.i,nty Council ?5'Ut4tul:nt•t E'st. Flet: 'P1:,r111'I ~fiONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINANCE ~t,hl i;l',I;:IING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 I!f I I!:i :DITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER I ~L~4::1 EMENT I:~ea,r i;na ii I,~r:rsen Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council: I am ~ n•u; r nk; r of the Kona community and am very concerned that the amendments to E3ill :51 l+rcl+c:u:r::d by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reaching impacts that have.' not h:;r:,~ ~ ~fioroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Councilpersons to prol:m t. t nor, u:irnents to an ordinance that impacts the entire island without some thot.rghl. re~Iiar;ling economic and ecological consequences. It appears that there was no rcararladir.~t•~ with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, planning, or ;:anstrurtai:n u~caustry regarding the far reaching consequences of the proposed arrterHitmer+t,:.. { am extremely worried that this type of legislative process is taking affect:. I:+:li~::.r: ghat as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of the County of r;av~r:di ;c;. t =.a:,.irr; that proper consultation with professionals and other knowledgeable ;aa i~e~a ,,,+L~~::~ ;dace rior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Council's proposed ,avfrrutrn~;;r tr.•,1a sill 51 are being rammed through the process with all testimony by la~of~e~ss rls r~'rd others with vast experience in flood control issues completely i~,nored I :um t;lsappointed that the people who were chosen to represent the citizens +x`':his Crnr rCy seem to consider only their own opinions and interests and not the good I stnang ~y , rt; E; you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Councilpersons I"orcl snr, • crilrnann until proper consultation with professionals and other affected I:usnits :,a , lar;~ thoroughly completed and aII consequences of the amendments can be I lrcn,~ a g,t r~:: ~ ~ir;;~wed. I recnr~ rt~'n:: approval of the amendments proposed by the Department of Public Works ad the ':ul n;t ::passible date so that the County remains in compliance with FEMA nequirc:r'uar Cs, ncera',,', L'~ i i~['d ?1-I~I:~ Z96 808°l BS222Z£808 flOHflC3~l 1,1~C321 JRId~Jc'~O~"j £b~SL L00c'-Z£-.lCW ~~',t 3 a~( May 29, 2007 Horo~r;dalE Pale Hoffmann, Chairperson Haw~i'Gru,u~ti, Council 1"`~ 2:i ~~/3.ill,n ~54. Hilo, 1;I~~~~~lii i 6,8720 Ftrn, P'I!!I:~'I'IIItlONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 GRAFT 3, AN ORDINANCE rIJ~91?I~,C)WG CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 'e!,);1!:~ F::DITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER 4U.1°~„' (aEMENT C)e~:rr Cte: i ~lar: ^:cnn Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council: I a.rn ;1 rrul •nC;err of the Kona community and am very concerned that the amendments to IEti 11 !i ~ ari 1:n:~s~ad by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reaching impacts that It,a.ve n:d: ; ~a~ar~~ thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Councilpersons to I: rol:°~s sl n ri~:rndments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island without some tnou!3ht v"a~l~,rci+ng economic and ecological consequences. It appears that there was rc a;ol f~tii,tliiur, with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, planning, or canal ~ r iri ruiustry regarding the far reaching consequences of the proposed ama:nd•rir rl.:;. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process is taking Iaac:e i I: a Ali a that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of the County of i~tmwaii ;n , ~r:,e,., •,a that proper consultation with professionals and other knowledgeable I:arl:ies tr::~ias ~liace rior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Council's proposed ame3ni •rn •,Y,:~ I?a Bi1151 are being rammed through the process with all testimony by I: rofr:: i.:: i a is Lnd others with vast experience in flood control issues completely iynr.,re~c . I a.rn disappointed that the people who were chosen to represent the citizens cf ihi; r Jcn ~~°a seem to consider only their own opinions and interests and not the good cf ttlt; e rrl i r:~ i~:~land. I stror rCy~ ur;;i;~ you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Councilpersons l=ord anca Hcatrnann until proper consultation with professionals and other affected pan,iEl s r..~; n I:ra 'horoughly completed and all consequences of the amendments can be thorauc hl~ n:~,~i~wed. I reca~rrr :n;a e¢tproval of the amendments proposed by the Department of Public Works at ttr;l e~:,r i<:::~; possible date so that the County remains in compliance with FEMA mquir~~•mt; ~1:,:; ~ ~ c~c'd ?CGf L96 608°l BS2z22£80B flOHntl3~l J.1~tl321 J21tl~J ~wO ad 9S ~ST L002-T£-1,tlW 06/01/2007 10:59 8063271637 C21 ALL ISLANDS i'FGE d4!0d ~~6Ei;~ iai~ 71)+)i' ~:'~1i ~~r, i~., Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORC.U'I,~+I~I Gf: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COLN'f'r' :,OGPI:: 1~Sn9;l (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWAY1=ft MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson HFNfmann and Members of the Hawaii County Courlcll; am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that tt~e ,t nnu •t a mstnt.; 'tt. Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachirlli irip~-.tttt thE1t have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for C~xt nr:il : e: ~ sa'is to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island wsth:~r.ri t~rnnE+ thought regarding economic and ecological consequences, It appears tl•ISl •Ile:r~E UrEts no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectu'al, {y' 9nr~iitE1, or construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the I,rt;q:rn.; acl amendments. I am extremey worried that this type of legislative process is ta,i~iru,~ place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of thF; C+u,+nl~~ nt Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with prolessionals and other krt~~a~l~~ua~?~=,,bie parties takes place psjQ~ to Introducing legislation. It seems that the C~~un<:,il':> Ic r~l:~ased amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with af9 lea:in e:ari y by professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues c.~rnlali:lr:,Pr ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to repre:;e~nt; tl r;~ ri i,-:~?ns of this Gounty seem to consider only their own opinions and interests anr, ru r: tl t+r 4;iaaa of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Ca::u tr.:ila=nsons Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and Ot'ler ~a.i +!caed patties can be thoroughly completed and ail consequences of the amFanr.I riF: nts ca.n t; F: thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Departmenl of I~' ~I:tiir; li'4'oti<a at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance w•'rth I~'13 h1,1 requirements. Sincerely, KA-~~.N n~ , ~Cs~ 06/01/2007 10:59 6083271637 C21 ALL I9LANL5 F'PGE 03!0d i~ n;:~,,' zll~, 2tu'r Honorahle Pate Hoffmann, Chairperson HawaYi County Council r 25 Waupun St. ~ t,- - Hilo, Hawaii's 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL S1 DRAFT 3, AN OF[:gt~16i h N:;f' AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTFIOL, HAWAII COUNT"'d G+;~~Ul:: 18+33 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATEI~t MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County CO~~ tc it I am a member of the Kona wmmunity and am very concerned that tf e t+"r aruarv:r~ta to Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachiro,~ sir I:u«:1s i~at have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for C dun ri f n;a snna: d:a propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island }roithoirl:ar.~Tie thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appear kihrat tl•uani rv,~s no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architects ra 101 E rani ^!;I, ~ r construction Industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the faerai;~c ;k~c: amendments. I am eadremety worried that this type of legislative praces:3 i,: ir+kingl place. i believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of ttt:~9 ~a+.i t na of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other Ianuwp6t~:IgeEab4a~ parties takes place rn tar to introducing legislation. It seems that the Cni.uwr;i 's li~rc~l,~o;a::cl amendments to Bili 51 are being rammed through the process with all ta: ~~I~n aar~y I:nl professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues carnf;t~: ~+c:C f ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to repre Berl tlas ei;irens of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests arncl neat IfUB good of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced b;' (:::o„ v;:ilpe~r>;a'i5 Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and ctFv~ar .::d°artecl parties Can b® thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amenta t•ie nl:~a can tr:~ thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department c~ '~L+li~:1~'4'er~ts at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance w°ith~ I''lii P;L~ requirements. Sincerely, ~~t.'~~~1 ~ o~ ~anM_av~ 1 _ ~a ~ , ~Ch~ 06/01/2007 10:59 8083271637 C21 ALL ISLANDS PC(iE da!0d 1~4cn, ;?9, 2007 Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson isll~ J~iJ ~ f?['1 I1 HawaPi County Council 25 Waupun St, ,-ft~~ ; , , Hllo, Hawall'I 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL S1 DRAFT 3, AN ORL~II'~Lr~f~ t:; E: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COi'IV1"'~' C;i;; [1F, I!3t~;3 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWA'1"cl~~l MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Cou+tt;il: I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the trim rndrnents M Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far rearliing i~^~;ac:1:3 that have not been thoroughly considered. 1 consider it irresponsible for CouncilF~ersons tra propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island w`th~u~.at: sCl r e thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears 1hrcJ::Lta'E':: vua;; no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, lyl3rtvdnl~, or construction industry regarding the tar reaching consequences of the prcailo;,4~ei amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative proces•!t s t~~J:N:t,l place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duly to the citizens of th:rr Cnr,i~~~ly of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation wkh professionals and other krr:~ieilrna~~:;9ible parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Coi.~n~:,,il'a. I:r~l:~c~sed amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all testir~ :;n•i y b±,~ prafesslonals arxi others with vast experience in flood control issues c~~i^rpl:¢ir•:IIr ignored. f am disappointed that the people who were chosen to repress? nt ti:~:~ rt:i°3:_~ans. of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests and rur: tlrrr ~IKro,a of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by CJ~~unc;~l!r3:^~ms Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other ~7fit~r.:led parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the ame ~rlrrie rls can bE: thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department: ~.~1 I''uda ic'i'Vorla; at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance uhih F t~lUUr requirements. Sincerey, _ - ~ 05/31/2007 15:15 16083296693 CENTURY 21 ALL ISL PPGE 0.3!04 ;'~JU1 ii'i' 3 i `~I~I ? ~ i P,'ay 29, ~ 0(r' Hones` ble Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson 0 Hawd t;~unty Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORI:1 I~,I,~,"J(:1= AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII CULi'~fll'' C:(71::11= 1!18;3 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWAI'IE: P MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County COUI'I ::i I I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that tl•r~: jai ru:;n~inu:nt; tea Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reac7i ~n a irr~ ~ ~,~ts ih 3.t have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Co„n~: ll:rers~ons la propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island wiI••~a tl ;:cme thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears :Itet Cl~err:: wa: no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architec;ura l ; I,tr ~ ling, o construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the l:n r„p: s ::(I amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative proce~sa s +:f ding place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of tf~c (]aunty of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other • ~rvc v rlrt c geaable parties takes place rior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Cc:~.in~: I':: propo,a'd amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all Itrs1 rr~cry by professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues Cr:rril:l :~;idy ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represE:r°i iPu> ,itii:en;, of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests arra u:fi: ter: gre:I of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced b~f~ rn: ilpensor s Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and otPnr• .1r~:~, ea:f parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the arisen i ehT r ~ caan b a thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Departrnen::rl ~'r,tl?c,'lllo Ics at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance m i~Gi ~1~t~ requirements. i Sincerely, ~ ~.-"I f-~ ~ L%' l 05/31/2007 15:50 808-329-6693 C21ALL ISLANDS PPGE dUO:. Honorable+Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii try Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO 61LL 51 GRAPT 3, AN ORi~I I~I,uJ' l'; I. AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUNT"r' ~~,f;)L'~Er 19E:3 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATE:.I=; MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Counr,il I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that th~~ irrf E rulinents 10 Bill 61 proposed by Councllpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachingt i uipa~as th~r•. have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Cou •tt:i I bf; ~;a:~n:;1o propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island wf"iv5~.11 sam~r thought regarding economic and ecological fonsequences. It appear:? Ir;!d t7ena uvas~ no consultation with anyone In the agricultural, engineering, architectur~sil, i. ~u~uting, of construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the prr, i;~ a SE~cI amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative proces:+ +ef:i;ing place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of ttr~ f:, l~,+ntr~ of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other [;I"cSW'I ~~c ceable parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Cuf.i •u:i'; I n oI:N)apr~ I amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all trc,:'u~ r::~r y p;? prof®ssionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues cc~rr tali; ealy ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to repress n° t:1p~ ~;iti:z:ens of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests arifl r : t f: i s good of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by f,:a ~i •i;l~persons Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and otltr:~r ~:rf y;;Cr'E ci parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amenclr• ~~Frrk: i~:rn tr;r thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Departmerf ~:d' I~.nt;li; rArorks at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance ~uilti ! ~ ::h1~~ requirements. Sincerely, G~/Yt.C, ~V~,L(~~ ~jY?~".t~tllc-, Z1 Q~l.~- ~ F'~t/i'iDy/J PHILIP A. HARRIS - P.O. Box 709 ~l Captain Cook, Hawaii 96704 L I Home Office (808) 328-8064 ~ FAX (808) 328-9245 harrisp003@hawail.rccom i"' Bus. Office (808) 329-9794 f FAX (808) 329-9795 May 29, 20G7 Honorable Pete t~offmann, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii`i 9872(} Re; TESTIMONY IN OPP091TIONiTO Blt_L 51 DFLAE't' 3, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2?, Ft00D CONTRdL, HAWAf'I COt1NTY CODE 19r#3 0005 EDITION), AS AMENDEb, RELATING TO STORMWATER NsANAGEMENT bear Chairperson Hoffmann and Merr}bers of the #-lawai'i County Counci;, I art( a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the amendments fo t3i1151 proposed by Councilpersons Pvrd and Hoffmann have far reaching impacts that h8ve not been thoroughly considered. i consider it irresponsible for Councilpersons to' propose amendments to art ordinance that impacts the en#ire island without same thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. [t appears that there was no conscikation with anyone fn the agricultural, engineering, architectural, planning, or construction industry regarding the far,reaching consequences of the proposed amendments. 1 am extremely worried'titaf this type of legislative process is taking place, I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of the County of i~fawaii tb assure that proper co»stlttafion with profes5io»afs anrf ofhet kncwladgeable parties takes place P.~ to introducing legislation. It seems that the Gouncii's proposed amendments to SiH 51 are being rammed through the process with a!1 testimony by professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues completely Ignored. 1 am disappointed that the people who were chosen to repr®sent the citizens of this County seem to consider only their awn opinions and irtteresis and net the good of the enure island. t strongly urge you to delste from Bil! 51 all amendments introduced by Councilperson8 fiord and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other affected parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amendments can be, thoroughly reviewed. I recomrriend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department of Public Works at the earliest passible date so that the County remains in compliance with FE~AA requirements. Sincerely, ¢~2- S$4l~ Mn.G4r~~.AItOA NwY PHILIP A. HARRIS CA4'CA~N coots n(~~bc,.- C21 ALL ISLANDS PAGE 05!31!2007 11:14 6083271637 D4~ay 1~9; 2'r] ]7 Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson ~~u2 f`h1`i ElS4{ 1 ~ Hawai'I County Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'I 96720 ' - Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINA~dH::fi AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COllnl'f''~ 1;C:+ULi 1943 c4 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATEFi MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council; f am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the yrtE+•r:tm,ents In Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachir,~cl h•nc+o;cts that have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Coui•r.:.I aea•sans to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island witl~;a+t Si.;~tn3 thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears that •C~e3 re vu~as no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, ptEUV7irg, rx construction industry regarding the tar reaching consequences of the prosKast,cl amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process; irs, re.l.;i ~ ~ place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens o9 ihrr C;r>„n•t!~ ~crf • Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other kn+:'+~ri<t ell; a alale parties takes place pf}_or to introducing legislation. It seems that the Courn;i's l;ncposecl amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all testl•na~~yr b;f professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues comlacrl: fy ignored. 1 am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represen~l thur ~::itirens of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests an~;l ~nal ;1•n a blued of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Cc~~n~u: la:~~a,~sons Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other edf[+a+:+~ parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amendmt.r~ z. r,an be thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department a° F'u t Nc 'i'1'orks at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance with F';.P4,~ requirements. Sincerely, /l May. ?1. 2007 11:~3RM Kona Coas± Real:y 803-329-4098 il~.Gil2 H4t~~i :'.'J, 2C~~7 Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairpers@~;( PINY ~ 0 Hawaii County Council 25 Waupun St. ~ , Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDII'd P~ f;lii AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUN''"'i' ;;~f:;C~l° 191ci:1 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATEf~I MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Count:il: I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the E.rn~! •~:l m~~~n'ts tc Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachinly r t p.! cts tnaf: have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Counr,:il:eusorts to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island wittrcn,ii ;carne. thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears tl•r a I f uai.E mras no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, ar,rln~a, ~r construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the pro;a~:r ~ rl amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process i t alp; r g place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of tl•ie ~;:ui.ntiy r.N Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other krra,n ~~rigealblE: panies takes place rior to introducing legislation. tt seems that the Got: nr,~,il ;;1: mpos"~,b amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with ail te~,!Cim un r try professionals and others with vast experience in flood Control issues con~!l:d~; t:~~ll~ ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represent':h u t iii grans . of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests anr. rr;. I:iie good of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by C:.asnr::illn~r;:~on::; Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other s~fl f ~C1. j panies can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amene:!7r Er ~ t; ;can b€; thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department c.1'' f i:l,~ if: U'JorFa at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance wit t I::N~1E, requirements. Sincerely, d~ ~ osisv2oor 12:27 Fnx [~cn~.iua2 ,~6/- ~Y~~~ ~i'7 ('1,1~' 3~ i? I~~~+y,z9, ~~f17• Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii County Council ; . 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION Tp BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORdlhl.~~. ~U:;:E AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUI`f'I''r' 5:;~~Df!c Y'f)?i3 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATf::fi MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Countiil. I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the +at~r:andrnentR; ID Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachir~i;l +rq: ar;is that have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Ccunc i i;:~+~rsons lc propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island wiia+~:n.l :;~nne thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears ti• Ili+~9re urF4;t no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architecture!., ; ~I.:u' r ing, or Construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the pr;+ipn,~:+d amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative procue+s. i:; tak ng place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duly to the citizens of tltu:~ :,crnrq+ of Hawaff to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other k° m+lr:~ ~ ae~a.bk3 parties takes place r r to introducing legislation. It seems chat the Cau • r, i ';t. F to~~csE d amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with ail to stl ~n:r ~ ~ lay professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues con•ip crtcl~r ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to repre;~e rnt t ~na iatizeris . of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests anel n;rt tha goCul of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from BIII 51 atl amendments introduced by C;..; ~ru;it„+arscn a. Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other +:Ifecle:d parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amena rr~~r+fs ~~an I:~r thoroughly reviewed, I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department ::rl ~'ublic IM1'r.~rk;; at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance Anil^~ I~~I°.:N1A requirements, Sincere) , w~ p°v fox ~ ~c.~i1c-c qua., ~/-L~- 8Ud'-322- 3'z z 7 IAay-31-OT 12:04pm From-CLARK REALTY CORP. Kona 6083283336 T-551 ~ I101i0(II P• 52 l~lil ~ :i! ~ i~',~~ it i ) 7 r,~~ ~'ifl~ 31 E i r: Honorable Pete Hoffmann, ChairperSiS~i Hawaii County Council ; 25 Waupun St. , ' Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINWI'dC; i:. AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL. HAWAII COUNT`r' c:al:Ifc 19Ei':i (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council: I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the a T•IC: nrhnelnts to Bill 61 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachinr_, i~r I~tS.a,; l'hEd: have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Counr:illl a r;:cn-r.:3 to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the en#ire island witFY;?lrt scn is thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears try al: I ~ re vuas no consultation with anyone In the agricultural, engineering, architectural, l;a; c'1 n inch •x construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the prc7t:urta§dl amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process ~s t r g place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of the: ;:ul.utiy of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other knl;~~r, I~ac13:a.tJc3 parties takes place prigs to introducing legislation. It seems that the Couru:a ' lur:{aasec amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all te:d:in I;I n y I;r,r professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues conq:drl:I!~ly ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represen l •r:: ;iez.ens of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests an~a n;'I Ih: good of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Cl::~. r c Ipr~ l~;~arl:. Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other el ~tt<1~~d parties Can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amendlrn:rlis ce~~n be thoroughly reviewed. t recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department I01i.lo is \Nel~<s at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance wil'I I~ IEEiII,N requirements. Sincerely, FROM COUNTRYWIDE KONH (MONJOEC 5 2005 18:24/ST. 1$:::-0~i in. Itiry60003 E'4. 1> "I 1~,~ ~~~~-~9~~ h~ rry 2n, :?00'r Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Pkil`i ~+.,(~i ~ n.~ Hawaii County Council 25 Waupun St. Hib, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINJtI'J~: IcE AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUN'I`'~` i;1::)I~E: 196 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATECi MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council: I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the r:rric: nrhnerits etc Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachir~y ii•~ l;~a~r:;'that have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Coun, it I ~~.r;wns to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island withol.it sc~nu: thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears tha° t tr;ra was no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, l:ra na•i rg, or construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the prtr c ~aa;: e to amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process i.:. ~J,in~_ . place. t believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of the C; x.u~ t!r of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other knt~n~rl9rir,lE,able parties takes place prlOr to introducing legislation. It seems that the Counc il' ~ la •olN;~sed amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all tee>1irn:rri by professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues compdr; ra)i ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represev,i th; ti:~rns of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests and rua the good of the entire island. I strongy urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Cot.,r c;iil:ersans Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other c.lt';f.;li~:t parties can be thoroughly completed and alt consequences of the amendr~:~: ~l;:: c3r~ be thoroughly reviewed. recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department ~cf F~ulalic V~lorl~;. at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance with F E:PJP. requirements. Sincerely, 7 ~yi 3 ~,Ccr~r,~_ r<a ~f q~~ ~l~ud ~ 9ro 93~~ 735" 05/31/2007 10:49 6083271637 C21 ALL ISLANDS PFGE da!03 G~UZ ~'1(iV 3~ rt{i~ 1fl r~. hll:yi ?3, 2'OC~~' Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawai'I County Council 25 Waupun St. ~ Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDIN/~ h,I;: EE AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAI'1 COUN1"r C. ~It)I_ '1!313,3 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER. MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council: am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the rircr'r. -darn?nits to Bill 51 proposed by Gouncilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachin,l irrsl~,:u~s that have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Coururlll:r sits c n:a to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island withr,,+al: !,~;n•rir~ thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears tl rst tl rs3rn vu~~~;, no consultation with anyone in the agr'~cultural, engineering, architectural, ~ irlr r+inri, ar construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the pro~yr,~s. ad amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative proces.; i;:, t a kinl I place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of thE~ C:::~ anh~ of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other kn,;:u~~lu 9 c: eE+t;~le parties takes place riot to introducing legislation. It seems that the Cor~r~,.il':. ~ n opca;;Eua amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process wish all tes t rnn ^ y h~~ professionals and others with vast experience In flood control issues come IErIE I!r ignpred. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represent thFa cliti!ens of this County seem to consider oNy their own opinions and Interests and n~:. thv~ grNxi of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by G:a.in~il'I;ersons Pord and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other ~ulft~~;h: c parties can !x± thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amendru~!:!' is ~~rn be; thoroughly reviewed. 1 recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department f~ r;~llo tll~'nrks at the earliest possible dale so that the Couniy remains in compliance wila• f°I.h,9,a requirements. Sincerely, C\~ ~ . I ~ i:ry e9, c'C11.17 f1~" g~ c1,~ ~ ~ ' Z Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairpersorr~~'~ Hawai'I County Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, liawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY tN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORD91`~d!J' I :,I:: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUrd'I'r C;~C!Ctr: 113i~3,t (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATE:I~~ MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Counci I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the atr+~ . nr,lrns~r~ts t; BIII 51 proposed by Cauncilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachirr,; i! r I:r rc:Yti~ that have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Cou~'u;: l u;3rsor!s !.a propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island withr~!.rl sa,vu: thought regarding economic and ecological'consequences. It appears thr:!t t•u3rrr v~nas no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural yrl~ raring, or construction Industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the prr,>pr,~ arac; amendments. I am' extremely worried that this type of legislative proce.:s i=• t~:d~ ing place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of th;! C ~ar.r~nt of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other knrrn I :,~;i gewble parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Corrru;a 's. Irrop~crserl amendments to Bltl 51 are being rammed through the process with all tee~lin r a ny byr professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues com- l:~l! ~ r! I ~ ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represer •,I it r;: ~;i tizens of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests arul r )I Lua t;lcxxi of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from [311151 all amendments introduced by t~o.i ~c11pE~rsorrs Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other ;:d~isr.°ed parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amend'°~~: nt:: +:,:rn brr thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed 6y the Departmenh UP I',rl:fi: throrks, at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance vvlih I `~ihf,3 requirements. Sincerely, D ~o~'- q 3 -`~9 n ~ ~ I±i~l t f?" May 29, 2007 Honcrabb: I'eae Hoffm~vfrr~ Chairperson Hawai'I t:M:unry Council ?5 ~~VFIt 111'1 . Hilo, Hrnnr:.'i'i F.t8720 R'e: 'd'GEa I'INtONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINANCE ~I,lal_:PJDiNCi Ch1APTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 UE!~~I;l:i EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATINQ TO STORMWATER I,rl! ~ `L~ric'aiEMENT Leer r,~r~i'parc>on Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council: I am e. rlr~m I:Irlr of the Kona community and am vary concerned that the amendments to 3111:,1 p n:q:a:;a`~d by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reaching Impacts that haws Ili;'1 .r9a~•I thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Councilpersons to propose ar~~ ~an~dments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island without some I:hol.rll ~ ru a,.arling economic and ecological consequences, It appears that there was no ccavr~.i tarl;i~)n with anyone In the agricultural, engineering, archit®ctural, planning, or consnurt crrs ndustry regarcting the far reaching consequences of the proposed amerri •nc: •r:::.. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process is taking plats:, I t ctliFVe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of the County Of - Hlerwe i i;a ~~:aG:ure that proper consultation with professionals and other knowledgeable panics ;:a urr3 islace r~ to introducing legislation. It seems that the Council's proposed anuani •nn•r~+. to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all testimony by pn~l'ee~~iC'r ^rt L: and others with vast experience In flood control issues completely itJncare~c . I urn disappointed that the people who were chosen to represent the. citizens c} thi: I:,~durd;r seem to consider only their own opinions and Interests and not the good rf the E~nill•ai i:aland. II stron(Ih; un;lc:: you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Councilpersons ~f'crdl ar,nci I•L:~+'fmann until proper consultation with professionals and other affected rarCic95 rti,r lacy thoroughly complet®d and al? consequences of the amendments can be 'thcr•aulihrl ^I:`riewed. I na,omrcr:rra: approval of the amendments proposed by the Department of Public Works ~t tV}e t:r:utiEr31 possible date so that the County remains in compliance with FEMA re~~ul re n•r 3 mt;; . 1` ' b~ornilu ~I rl dV(9~b dfl0a~ ~NIaN31 dHOld=~' WH9l~01 LOOZ ~l6'~eW i~? ~;FY 3T i+1 May 29, 2007 ';i.:.. I-Icnoist~ll: I'nte Hoffmann, Chairperson -lacwai9 r,;;; ~onry Council 1-1i'cr, li:nnriii'H e~5720 Fie„ li k:' i.'I`i C~tONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT' 3s AN ORDINANCE ~rdr4l:T~i131NG CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 ;:IJ 7::N iE:DITION}, A5 AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER hil. ~ ICI i•,l'aEMENT (Jr3ar C~hri ~•n~; rson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council; t am ~ n7: i"~ hear of the Kona community and am very concerned that the amendments to Rill .°i l lar, r.~~:~r ad by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reaching impacts that have r jai f cn thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Councilpersons to praporr:~ E nn:rldrnenis to an ordinance that impacts the entire Island without some I;hoL{Ihl i c.(;I.: i'ding economic and ecological consequences. It appears that there was no cnrsu I;~atl::n with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, lilanning, or cons:r,rr, t n industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the proposed sir~enuh•rurit_, I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process is taking p a,rc~. t i:r~~~e that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of the County of - Hswriii tit a.ce~ure that proper consultation with professionals and other knowledgeable pdrtG~:r l:. a iua:a place rp for to introducing legislation. It seems that the Gouncll's proposed amrritrilrnarits to BIII 51 are being rammed through the process with all testimony by prote:4~si~~ ~r~:r. s and others with vast experience in flood control issues completely i4lnorerl. I. ;:rnn disappointed that the people who were chosen to represent the citizens . of tli s ~ : c u ^ i:~i seem to consider only their own opinions and interests and not the good of th ~ E~ n d island. I strurgaly i.rrcµ; you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments Introduced by Councilpersons F'oro eur~ I°b~tfmann until proper consultation with professionals and other affected G7.rtis:; c nr. he thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amendments can be thrrqu~;l~'I)~ r~:viewed. 1 recorrr ~ u:n•r;J approval of the amendments proposed by the Department of Public Works at tPe r; g ii ira;t possible date so that the County remains In compliance with FEMA regt iuarr nts. ancerr:.f'' / r, i~°' ~ ~ r..J I~,rr~~~~y~/ I,c,... nw7,n5~ / / i ~ fK\ ;%~/lid ~ Ma~•;1~ 200' 9:62~gM ALOHA LENG'P:~ GRC2rF 'I .E~1d6 ' 1~ I, ~~i SSl, :?Ot) T Honorable Pete woffmann, Chairperso~~'~ (r;i''Y 31 ~ ` Hawaii County Council 26 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawall'196720 . Re. TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDIhdi411! alit: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUN'7~~' i:(::~~Ec 15E~;a (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATEF MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawai'I County Council: I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the arnr; irod~•r~enls to BIII 51 proposed by Councllpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachin, i n ~ a,tt ct:3 thtat: have not been thoroughly considered. I consider It Irresponsible for Counalp ro3•c3,~ns t~ propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire Island with~,roi,it 'sor't a thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears thud I ~ re avos no consultation with anyone in the agricuRurat, engineering, architecturz~l, I'rl~ t •o•tlrili!, or construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the prtap~:;e! utl amendments. I am extremely womed that this type of legislative process Li; rrlcin~l place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of tent i~::i.irit/ cif Hawall to assure that proper consultation with profrasslonals and other kno ~ ~I r talle,nble parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Cat,n~r,„il'! Iarcq;rOS~sd amendments to BIII 51 are being rammed through the process with alt tr~~rlrn; rn~ ~y professionals and others with vast experience in flood control Issues com!ab=.~ 7:~1!, ignored. I am dlsappolnted that the people who were chosen to represerr; •Ir r ~ c It~::ertg of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests and r~c 1 the good of the entire Island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by r::,u ~•t, ~niliroursons Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with profasslonals and other rrtl;t:e~1 parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of th® amenarr ~a rotaro cl~r, ba thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department c;N i' ulolir. V'Jorlw o at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance w^I'~~ f~f?6~~. requirements. Sincerely, 1,~'/G2 7~ orl ~ 05/31/2007 10:49 6083271637 C21 ALL ISLANDS PFGE d3/C3 ~1 1~13~i ?'3, 20C~ CJt 1 i Y J{ eJ[~~ 1 n ~ t_ Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Waupun St. `=t~~ " Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO 61LL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDIN,r•i PJ~: I:: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAI'1 COUNTY'' [:f:)'7Efi 198: (2005 EDITION), A8 AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATEFi. MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Counci" I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the ;trri r~~7cl m~a~nts Ix bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachi[~II ir~c:~ECts th,a•t have not been thoroughly considered. I consider R irresponsible for Coe[r a:i i : r:~ r s ~n~s to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island withca,il ;aarnt~ thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears tl•~ a•i ~ f us~~~ urae, no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, artr• iitg, or construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the proa~:r [ 3tl amendments. 1 am extremely worried that this type of legislative proces..> tE.kinl~ place, I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of thu:~ f: uui ter of Hawaii t0 assure that proper consultation with professionals and other kn;:~~rJ~3tlgE;e,bl~~ parties takes place rio to introducing legislation. It seems that the Coi.u!;::i ' v ii ~ro~im:,ec amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all te:9'in r tiny I•ry professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues con•~;:d[et;a~ ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represe rd 1'r E~ ritis.ens of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests ar~d r :1;1: i ~ good of the entire island, I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by t:~u r +:~i F rrrsan: Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other r;ti f 3:: tf:d parties can be thoroughly Completed and all cansequences of the amenr; rrrrr Ii n ;a.n b[; thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department; ;;I' ~ a.dhl c'J'Jo[i at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance vvil!° =liiilAA~ requirements. Sincerery, 05/31/2007 10:49 8083271637 C21 ALL ISLANDS PPGE 0'?!0:? Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson ~iii4' ~i? itir! 1 ~ r'. Hawal'i County Council 25 Waupun St. r_ Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDIN.G+hdt: dc; AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUNT't'' ;;t;~l:!f:'I~)ft;l (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council: I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned thatihe ar•rlanchntjnts'M Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have tar reaching? I : a.~^t:5 that have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Cout~ r.ll p ~ rs or:~, tc propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island with;~~u° s+rr e thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears th+:rl 19'+sr~t~ uas no consultation with anyone In the agricultural, engineering, architectural, l;~l:!- rtu or construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the prol:+c~!r! ~ J amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process Is I,~kintl place, I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of thy;! C:'r, n nr y elf Hawaii to assure that proper Consultation with professionals and other kn+a,~~ I!!~:I,IesIOM~ parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Couru:' I':. K:IrOC.!s~ed amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all te~fi; rre ~ key professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues com.l, l s:~: a I~gr ignored. I am disappointed that the people who ware chosen to represent •Iltrr cL`i:csns of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests and tl~ua gocx! of the entire island. strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Crrt.r- .Igar3nstons Ford and Hoffmann until proper COnsuhation with professionals and other' +rf^~:+rG: C parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amendrrn:u-ts~ +;an be thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department of G'u ~ If,1W'orlRs at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance witlh f'Ic1d~# requirements. Sincerely, , 0 ~~~-'1 ~ ~ ~ ~ , May 29, 2007 r 1~aro~rshle f'r~tEr Hoffmann, Chairperson ~1 wai'i f )n , ntp Council j0,i bV'auf~uut ;6t iiilo, Flanr;aii i 9f:c720 a~e~: 'flis!ii"IBdl4}NY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINANCE Alrlif:'JI:ING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 1211f.!i IcI:PITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER I d riJ" l q I"~ { MENT 7car C;~:riirc ~:r:;~an Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council: 1rr~ a m r:.r i bra ~ of the Kona community and am very concerned that the amendments to ail I !i l pr r.~l: r e rl by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reaching impacts that lave rot lar;:m thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Councilpersons to I~rc>Frc~•~rj ;r.ri"•i'r:iments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island without some ~hu~u;l•d n:~l;+irrling economic and ecological consequences. It appears that there was r~:r cor:uil6tr inn with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, planning, or rr:mstruc:ia~ industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the proposed iiT~errc'rm> r 1 i;. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process is taking I>I,~ce. :n:; li E:~~~ that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of the County of I iawe~ii tc ~ er::: i.u~a that proper consultation with professionals and other knowledgeable Irsrt e;a h.h;r : h!;arce prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Council's proposed rcrrencm;;a•t:; ;u Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all testimony by prcrfessicnai s er7d others with vast experience in flood control issues completely i snored. I ~ c'n isappointed that the people who were chosen to represent the citizens of !.hi;:. (:c n.i ~ l~ eem to consider only their own opinions and interests and not the good ul' 1:he~ entir~a i::larrd. I stron131i ia•;p:: !you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Councilpersons Pond and hic~fir~ann until proper consultation with professionals and other affected l raaiies .,;u'i thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amendments can be 1hrro~ughly r ;vie:~wed. I n_comn u:ac:1 iaproval of the amendments proposed by the Department of Public Works ;d the earlitr:<: passible date so that the County remains in compliance with FEMA requirem~rl~c. S ~ncerel~ , i..; ,,9trnttt r~~ , ~''~,:1 C;'f3 ~'~/~[a `7 L4.r~ ~ ~G. `cc 4.. 7~fistc ~ /,><j 6 <I :)9 E000[MV;j 'o)!:(:~;;$l '15/££:8L SOOZ fl 03O (NOW) tlNOM 3O IMAMlll11100 WOMB PROM COUNTRYWIDE KONA (MON)OEC 5 2005 18:32/ST. 18::Cia (n. TIiryOOC(1'c-Eq: P /1f ~ ~J ~ili~~••f~9, L:altal i'iP,'~ 3 i r<,., a 9'3 Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Waupun St Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDINAIJr,: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUNT'' C:~:~1:7= 1963 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council: I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the err car drnents to Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reaching ir~+l: ua;'s that have not been thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Counc:~I r,N: ~ s.r, ~r s to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island withar.r: s~ r •ru s thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears that Ih~:re w,as no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectural, pl:ar nirg, c:~r construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the propc;ra;: amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process i Ne I:iri ~ place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of the r:; a n~d• r of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other kn<r~,~l~: ;cp: alrle parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Counr.; I' 9 Ini:~~~a;:~ed amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all testirr~~: • y professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues compl^Ir: ly ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represent iha! ; it ze~rus of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests and r r.~t t°~r: tt,:rod of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by Ccur°c i i~r~rsans Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other aFSa ;t a.1 parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amendrrren ;c car, !be thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department of F'i.tilic:'/~rork:;, at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance withi f l: I I~L~, requirements. N J' Sincere) ~r~1D(Or- ti~i ,,';-;~,-t/Or`,Y. ~d 7- 3 I gg y=ak" FITZPATRICK PROCESSING [3{CO]. OSi91/2007 10:98 FAR 5592985225 rn~i~•7 51,1 ~ 31 ~ ~ ~ nj I~1N ~y 2~s, 2ct)7 Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawafi'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL Si DRAFT 3, AN ORCIPL~tf~C;Ic AMENDINt3 CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COU,hfl'1' :a~;):rE: 15t 3 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, REIATING TO STORMWATI;,I~I MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Council I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the ~~rnE rnlrnents to Bill 61 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachingi inga,?~as tl'u;tl have not bean thoroughly considered. I consider it irresponsible for Co~.u•u;f;nE; •:nn;; trtr propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island witFt+9ul ;q+ru3 thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears th~rt tti~~n: w~fas no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectur;il prPE,rinin5l, ar construction Industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the praprae~c amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative proce,,:a i:; I&A~in~,l place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of tl•i~ Cuui Ty of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other kn:;inrb.Cla:arrle parties takes place prior to introducing legislation. It seems that the Coun~at':; ~ r~posec` amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all testirr+rn~ by professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues con~;{al+ate+hr ignored. I am disappointed tttat the people who were chosen to represe~r]t. ;Pro c iii?:pans of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and 'interests ar+~~: rr:~~ 1:~he~ ,ic~cva of the entire island. 1 strongly urge you to delete from Biil 51 all amendments introduced by C+atirn;il~r+~rson, Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other rr`f a e:1:3~1 parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amenctrr irs c2~ru b thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department of :r~ i:~l'c Worka at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in Compliance with I~'il:IidA requirements. Sincerely, r . 05/30/2007 21:49 808-327-3164 FERRARI PACIFIC REAL RRGE d:L!0:. ti ~ ~p r, ;,:~}j I iii tr ~1 ~1~~ ~ i~-~8lll i'~, 2J.~i'%' Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawai'I County Council - 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONX IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN pRDIPd Hi h E: AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUN'"'i' L'C DIE '19EI3 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATE 1~1 MANAGEMENT Dear Chairman Hoffmann and Members Of the Hawaii County Council: I am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the ~r ~ nC vents t• ~ Bill 51 proposed byCouncilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reaching iir guu:ls and unintended Consequences that have not been thoroughly considered. li ~~:si s •i°ir irresponsible for Gouncilpersans to propose amendments to an ordinanr.~a tl s 7 i ir~pscN> the entire island without some thought regarding economic and ecologici~l consequences. It appears that there was no consultation with anyone ; r. ~u u: agricultural, engineering, architectural, planning, or construction industry rrsti:r~~ling thE; far reaching consequences of the proposed amendments. I am extreme ,i~ ~,~:;~rti:d th2d this type of legislative process is taking place. I believe that as Councilrnc; ri ;yc ~ have .a duty to the citizens of the County of Hawaii to assure that proper consulisri r. n vri:h knowledgeable, experienced, and qualified parties takes place prior to it r,r i..a:inil legislation. It seems that the Council's proposed amendments to Bill 51 o,rc, gang rammed through the process with all testimony by professionals and oti• r. ~ . ~ srt ~ vr~cst experience in flood control issues completely ignored. I am disappointcn: Itr{I th=, people who were chosen to represent the citizens of this County seem ¢r. c:~: ~i us der only their own opinions and interests and not the good of the entire island. strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by f; ~cn~ r~r..i Ferson~ Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with qualified and experieru.r:,a iYr~~t~es cerr~ be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amendments Carr r:~ rriE cued. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department: ~d =c;tdic V+/orks at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance vvi d i =EiilA~r requirements. Sincerely, I 05/31/2007 16:02 808-329-6693 C21ALL ISLANDS PC~GE dL!0:. I ~ LLL In1 I ~:'<<, S:'I I~Ja liondrr;biA Rete Hoffmann, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Waupun St. Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO 61LL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDI l,l~ll~!d:;,°_ AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAWAII COUI'~''"`I C)I]C)I_ i;;i118 (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWA~"E ii'~ MANAGEMENT Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Counc: I'.: 1 am a member of the Kona community and am very concerned that the gar E!ndltrt;fFlte'+o BIII 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have fer reachrl5~i ~,irp~aas ttrr have not been thoroughly considered. A consider it irresponsible for Coll •r:)i'I:~a: ~E~a:a~1s to propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island rtitti~i a~.~l °.I~;I m~a thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. h appears u• n.t t r+B was no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectt:ra.L p ~,ruriri~p, ar construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the pr+sl;u_~ ~e:~c amendments, I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process: is, I;;d~ in;l place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of thi ! r,~l.l9'~F of Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other krl;:~~n 6a~ags~;~.bl~a parties takes place prior to introducing leglsiation. It seems that the Gol.ln:;il'.a I:~r.gaosa:c ~ amendments to BIII 51 are being rammed through the process with all teslli~~ ~srl,r by professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues cot°I pits t l:d)~ ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to represe r I' t'r.~ ii i;z~3na of this County seem to consider only their own opinions and interests ant. n; Iai IE~ gca~cl of the entire island. I strongly urge you to delete from bill 51 al! amendments introduced by C~>LU ur.illl+ir::+on;; Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other s:rf' aa;d parties can be thoroughly Completed and al{ consequences of the amendrr+a°1)s c6:ru be thoroughly reviewed. I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Department ra ~='L!f.I c UJorl~ at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance wllai 1= E 1b1A requirements, Sincerely, r