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WHEREAS, the Kingman Property is currently offered for sale and listed privately with a real estate broker; and WHEREAS, in the interest of: 1) preservation of cultural resources, 2) reducing flooding and protecting access to the North Kona coastline, 3) improving flood control measures, 4) increasing pedestrian safety, 5) ensuring recreational opportunities for both residents of Hawai`i and tourists, and 6) providing for the public health, safety, and welfare, the parcel described as TMK: 7 -7 -008: 100, as shown in the attachment labeled "Exhibit A ", should be acquired by the County; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that the Director of Finance is authorized to enter into negotiations for the acquisition of the Kingman Property, specifically that parcel described as TMK: 7 -7 -008: 100, pursuant to the terms of this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance is authorized to initiate any funding mechanisms required for the acquisition of this parcel including but not limited to funds from private sources, County departments and agencies, general obligation bonds, any state and federal grants including Scenic Byway /Corridor funds, Heritage Corridor funds, and /or the Office of Hawaiian Affairs; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there shall not be any hunting on this parcel, but trapping may be allowed to remove dangerous or destructive animals; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County welcomes individuals, including recognized Kipapa descendants, who are willing to share their expertise and engage with others in an open process to form a new or collaborate with an existing community -based non - profit organization that contains diverse community membership with expertise in economics, education, Hawaiian cultural practices, shoreline management, fundraising, community building, landscaping to include native plants endemic to the region, but not excluding non - native species, and any other necessary skills and who are dedicated to providing input, support, and assistance in maintenance of the Kingman Property and the burials and other cultural resources located therein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Parks and Recreation shall maintain control of and provide for management of this parcel and its facilities and amenities, as this property will be a public resource; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this property shall be associated with the park created with parcels identified as TMK 7 -7 -008: 020 and 031, and shall also be named "Kipapa Park "; and 3