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<br /> CPFFENTEFP UNION-KONR F~; 'n 'G8 IL :44 F.Cj-, 07 <br /> r <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hawaii Carpenters Union <br /> United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 745 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> July 1, 1998 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Mr. James Arakaki, Chairman <br /> and Members of the Hawaii County Couilcil <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> RE: Resolution 289-98 (Affordable Housing Agreement) <br /> Ka'upulehu Makai Development <br /> Dear Chairman Arakaki and Council M-mbers, <br /> <br /> My name is warren Chong. I speax on behalf of the Big Island <br /> carpenter union, Local 745 membershi.o. <br /> <br /> we often hear stories by developers, who so eloquently <br /> verbalize their "pie in the slcy" vl,;ualizations of "star-studded" <br /> resorts and promises to our community. Benefits often include <br /> improved parks, infrastructure and affordable housing. <br /> Kaupulshu Makai venture is now in the process of building <br /> their "pie in the sky". However, they have not delivered on their <br /> promises to contribute to the colnmuni.:.y. <br /> We have not seen any dsmomxtrp.ktion of community benefits <br /> resulting from the requirements which were attached to their <br /> permitting. They have impacted c>>:. shorelines as well as our <br /> infrastructure, and are now trying, to get out of providing <br /> affordable housing for .)ur community. <br /> it is no secret !'.at the Big Island economy is hurting. <br /> People continue to seek affordable housing. We believe affordable <br /> housing will stimulate sobs and will significantly improve living <br /> opportunities for ras.idants of ou.r icland. Properly developed, it <br /> can significantly reduce the commuting time that is required for <br /> many of the resort employees. It ,fill unilaterally support our <br /> community. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> STATE HEADQUARTERS & 64tiINESS OFFICES <br /> BOG <br /> OAII U-1}I!MwE,hta.l.nG :L H,^oluhi Ha- allao ' '1,. ,S 7Fib4 7 ~4n F.e (9(H; fi91-0 <br /> KAUAI OTT ICO: K,,h- nledkel Cl' BiJ9 .""21 tiny iH-f Suee2-l Li:.ve. Fa•.~aonTb6 • PI'. (9092d5-9511 F,c tsns)a~c-fig3 <br /> MAUI OFFICE- l3o Hoa~a St, llmlutu P1all n 51 . I'F i91e)2426b°! Fax(908)Z 2-6893 <br /> HILOOFrICE.'2`Klla ua :.r,-b l_Hmra:+=f Ph 1505)93`-h5f$ Fa, r906) 935-8576 <br /> KONAOFFICF '9 gat l.,,. o.'.-Road k_ lug-An-a H'-, i`d9.42 Fr 024`)5 Fax (b08! 326937b <br />