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FC-224 Page 2 June 18, 2012 <br /> commented by other Committee Members: 1) that they should not give up their authority as final <br /> decision makers on policy making; 2) urgency of this matter and previous acquisition of PONC <br /> fund was use for ocean front properties; 3) start acquiring more mauka parcels with watershed <br /> and natural resources such as these properties; and 4) future lands for acquisition by the County <br /> may be brought to the attention by the public such as the Missler's has done. Furthermore, <br /> Ms. Ford presented that the owners may be interested in selling these lands to the County. <br /> Department of Finance Property Manager Ken Van Bergen appeared before Your Committee per <br /> Council Member Brittany Smart's request. He stated that the commission is advisory, and <br /> PONC fund is a source for the Council to use as they choose. It has been history of the <br /> commission and Council to submit resolutions of acquiring properties in the past from the PONC <br /> priority list. This proposed resolution is a first to his knowledge, and Council should not be <br /> prohibited from doing it. Furthermore, in response to Mr. Hoffmann's question regarding the <br /> County's position on this proposed resolution. Mr. Bergen could not speak on behalf of <br /> Planning Department, but added that if this proposed resolution passes, it could be written in the <br /> purchase agreement that before closing occurs PONC would have reviewed request and placed <br /> such properties on priority list. Mr. Hoffmann suggested that an amendment as recommended by <br /> Mr. Bergen be done. As a compromise, Ms. Ford committed to add that language and is <br /> concerned this will set a precedent limiting Council's authority to do it. <br /> Your Committee on Finance is not in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution 256-12, <br /> and forwards to Council with a negative recommendation. <br /> dkr <br /> AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> BLAS X <br /> FORD x COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br /> HOFFMANN X <br /> IKEDA X <br /> ONISHI X � . <br /> PILAGO X r1 <br /> SMART X -- BRENDA FOR , CHAIR <br /> YAGONG X FC REPORT NO. 224 <br /> YOSHIMOTO x ADOPTED: JUL 0 3 2012 <br />