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<br /> 11ay-31-07 11:35amp Fromq-CLARK REALTY CORP. Kana 6083293336 T-6!if ~ 11111i0f11 f- A9 <br /> '~6.x~ 11DI'0~~~-- <br /> - l,lf!:y i~la, 2i~l~l <br /> Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson ~!-~`f f IhY {ill 1 ~ ro <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> 25 Waupun St. <br /> Hilo, Hawaii'i 96720 • <br /> Re: TESTIMONY IN OPPOfaITION TO BILL 51 DRAFT 3, AN ORDII'~,!I~I' P;:aii <br /> AMENDING CHAPTER 27, FLOOD CONTROL, HAwAPI COUN`I"'r'ra~:+UIEi t3~19:i <br /> (2005 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STORMWATEF~ <br /> MANAGEMENT <br /> Dear Chairperson Hoffmann and Members of the Hawaii County Counr.il. <br /> I am a member of the Kona community and am very Concerned that the 3 rr uvut!nent;: i'n <br /> Bill 51 proposed by Councilpersons Ford and Hoffmann have far reachir~r;~ i • •gaaa:3 thf3' <br /> have not been thoroughly considered. I consider 1t Irresponsible for Coun~: l :ran:'~ns 1:0 <br /> propose amendments to an ordinance that impacts the entire island withcl.l: r:;rute <br /> thought regarding economic and ecological consequences. It appears IITI!d -1•rfre ~In~as <br /> no consultation with anyone in the agricultural, engineering, architectur:fl. I:I:f.nnirp;3, car <br /> construction industry regarding the far reaching consequences of the pa~:q:r:cf,6 i <br /> amendments. I am extremely worried that this type of legislative process!! fl. tl7k rig <br /> place. I believe that as Councilmen, you have a duty to the citizens of th~:,rnan•ty oti <br /> Hawaii to assure that proper consultation with professionals and other H:'I~,:~ ~ Cf: i~3f6ablfa <br /> parties takes place AlL to introducing legislation. it seems that the Cou ° i 's F rc~p~ose d <br /> amendments to Bill 51 are being rammed through the process with all tr.:r.ti-u:~1/ by <br /> professionals and others with vast experience in flood control issues c+a-rl p rir; l;r <br /> ignored. I am disappointed that the people who were chosen to repress: rlt t 9 2 citizens <br /> of this County seem to consider on{y their own opinions and interests anc: ir.~t the goo i <br /> of the entire island. <br /> I strongly urge you to delete from Bill 51 all amendments introduced by t:;'nL r!ri p(}rsons <br /> Ford and Hoffmann until proper consultation with professionals and other n1'acn:~d <br /> parties can be thoroughly completed and all consequences of the amel°rinl srlt:, can b 3 <br /> thoroughly reviewed. <br /> I recommend approval of the amendments proposed by the Departmer~t,a f~'utdic Woks <br /> at the earliest possible date so that the County remains in compliance adi:~ I'~'lIJIA <br /> requirements. <br /> Sincerely Q <br /> JA.NIER GAi.ANiF. <br /> CIAS&];F AT'f V' CORPORATION <br /> 75+87231~1AS1NT IiW1d <br /> 1thILIIA-%UNA- I~ 96740 <br /> (808) 4R}5255 --7 1 <br /> Comm. No. ! <br /> Ref. To• <br /> Ref. Uate_ rrru 0 8 2001 <br /> <br />