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l06 Kamehameha Avenue <br /> ~ Hawaii Island Hilo, Hawaii 969zo <br /> <br /> ~ Z Phone:(8o8)935-7178 <br /> b Fax: {808) 961-4435 <br /> pMges oe ~MMeacg Chamber of Commerce E-mail: admin@hicc.biz <br /> www.hicc.biz <br /> m~HCe gqm <br /> July 10, 2007 <br /> Testimony on Bi1151, Version 5 <br /> Aloha, Council Chairman Hoffman and Councilmembers: <br /> I would like to compliment the Council on the revisions to Bi1151, which I believe make the <br /> proposed measure more realistic for implementation, particularly the removal of the language <br /> referring to the 100-year flood that is proposed in version 5. <br /> Chamber members are likely to be concerned that the measure might be overly restrictive for <br /> both existing property owners and new developments. <br /> It would be helpful to hear the opinions of qualified engineers on the effects of the measure and <br /> its practicality. <br /> For example, as a layperson, I am confused over the concept of the one-hour, 25-year storm but I <br /> assume the engineers and other professionals know what this means. It might help the layperson <br /> if this were spelled out a bit more. <br /> We aze all concerned about the safety of our communities and island in the event of a serious <br /> storm. We appreciate your efforts to protect us. I would urge, though, that before passage of this <br /> bill, we have public forums that present the pros and cons of this measure in simple terms so that <br /> we can make educated opinions and comment on the matter. <br /> The Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce would be happy to work with Council to organize <br /> such a forum in East Hawaii. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Bazbaza A. Hastings <br /> Government Affairs Chair <br /> Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce <br /> Comm. No. ~7G• ~t7 <br /> Ref, To: Ih~s <br /> Ref. Dat~l~'~1~OT- <br /> <br />