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Honorable Dominic Yagong, Chair and Members of the Hawaii County Council February 24, 2011 Page 4 The County's most recent purchases in 2010 for 151 acres in Kaiholena and 10.61 acres in Pa`o`o, North Kohala both include the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail. Staff from P&R and Finance, Property Management has already met with representatives from National Park Service (NPS) to discuss the long-term management and stewardship of these properties. NPS has expressed their willingness to support the County as well as the numerous 501(c)(3) community groups in the area who are readily available to assist with passive management and enter into a PCPP, MOU if necessary. As you can see from the foregoing, community support and collaboration with federal and/or state departments is vital to the long-term management of these properties. Due to current budget constraints we must seek alternative funding sources; however acquiring properties for preservation purposes without funding for management and stewardship is irresponsible on the County's behalf. Since the County is actively pursuing acquisition of additional properties moving forward, it will be important to provide funding for their maintenance. Recommendations Finally, as my formal recommendation in connection with what has been submitted by the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission, I would recommend that the County Council endorse the list as presented by the Commission. The 2010 Prioritized List is as follows: Priority Number Property 1. Pohoiki Bay 2. Keawenui Access Easement 3. Hamdkua Springs Agricultural Conservation Easement 4. Hapu`u to Kapanai`a Cultural Corridor Tax Man Keys (3) 1-3-08:Por. 34 (3) 5-8-01:09 (3) 2-8-04:05 (3) 5-2-07:04; 5-3-07:22, 23, 26,28,32&33 County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer