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I. May 3], 2006 Mr. Chariman, Your sub-committee on Finance, Feasibility and Structure would like to report the following findings and recommendations: SUMMARY Based upon available information, it appears feasible for the County of Hawaii to take over the small boat harbors of Hawaii Island, currently owned and managed by the State. However, much information and data that is perceived relevant and pertinent to making a final assessment of said feasibility remains unavailable. In addition, some available information, such as the State small boat harbors budget, is provided in multiple formats for annual issue, and is non-consistent - further creating an inability to conclusively assess the final feasibility of the proposed take over With this state of affairs paramount, this sub-committee hereby submits the following recommendations: RECOMMENDA TIONS ON FINANCE AND FEASIBILITY The County of Hawaii should execute a Letter ofIntent to Assume Management, Control and Jurisdiction of the Small Boat Harbors of the Island of Hawaii. - with the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources et al. The Terms and Conditions of this Letter ofIntent shall clearly state that the findings of Due Diligence and Discovery shall dictate the contingency of action on the Intentions outlined in The Letter. NOTE* - During the period of Due Diligence and Discovery, it is of the utmost importance that this Ad Hoc Committee become an Advisory Committee to the Hawaii County Council relative to the findings and negotiations of the County and the State on the issue of potential transference of small boat harbors. The data sets that need to be acquired and assessed include, but are not limited to; Attorney General opinion on the method of transfer, should it occur. The role of the legislature, if any. Clarification of Budget and relative Finances that are cun-ently reported inconclusively, in a contradictory manner and/or inconsistent in form. The exact sources of revenue that the County wi II be assuming The exact set of expenses that the County will be assuming Debt Identification of OHA and/or DHHL Issues Liability and Safety S ecuri ty All elements relating to the Jacoby project at Honokohau, including but not limited to - ingress and egress of vessels, liability of said easement, safety, water quality and exchange with open ocean sources, displacement and compensation of business currently occupying the area where the entrance to the Jacoby Marina is planned and all relative environmental concerns.