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Honorable Dominic Yagong, Chair and Members of the Hawai`i County Council February 23, 2012 Page 4 Kaiholena and Pa`o`o , North Kohala Upon acquisition, staff from P&R, Finance Property Management and the National Park Service (NPS) met to discuss management ideas. Since the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail traverses over these parcels, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was executed between the County and National Park Service (NPS) on October 24, 2011. The purpose of this MOU is for "planning, research and interpretation of the property including activities such as, but not limited to, natural and cultural resource research and documentation, community meetings and site visits, trail network design, and interpretation. " In addition, various community groups including Kohala Lihikai, Wahi Pana 0 Kohala, Kako`o and the North Kohala Community Access Group will periodically monitor and clean-up any rubbish, etc. if necessary. They have also been working on promoting local stewardship with individuals who have long term ties to the lands. Kawa, Ka`u Most recently, the fifth acquisition for three parcels in Kawa, Ka`u, was completed. This area includes a 2-acre intertidal brackish water pond, Ka`ili`ili Beach, a documented nesting area for the endangered Hawaiian Hawksbill Turtle and historic and cultural sites. The County will now work with members of the public, community groups and government agencies to address the long term stewardship and management for these properties. 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. 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 2011 Prioritized List is as follows: Priority Number Property Tax Map Keys 1. Banyan's Beach (3) 7-6-15:23 2. Hapu`u to Kapanai`a Cultural (3) 5-2-07:04; 5-3-07:22, 23, Corridor 26, 28, 32 & 33 County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer