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Honorable J Yoshimoto, Chair and Members of the Hawai`i County Council February 21, 2013 Page 3 Kaiholena(North) &Pa`o`o,North Kohala The third purchase was finalized in January 2010 for four parcels(TMK's: (3) 5-8-01:11, 19, 20 & 24) in Kaiholena totaling 151 acres for$6,541,680.00. The fourth purchase, a second acquisition for 2010,was completed in October for 10.61 acres of coastal land in Pa`o`o. The purchase price was for$1,890,000.00 and partially funded by a $945,000.00 grant from the State, DLNR LLCP thanks to the efforts and assistance from TPL. Kaiholena(North)and Pa`o`o parcels are periodically monitored and cleaned-up if necessary by various community groups in the North Kohala area(i.e. Kohala Lihikai, Wahi Pana 0 Kohala, Kako`o,North Kohala Community Access Group). In addition, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is in place between the National Park Service and the County since the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail traverses these parcels. Kingman Trust Properties,North Kona The sixth purchase completed in February 2012, was for two parcels of land(TMK's: (3) 7-7- 08:20& 31)totaling 6.0117 acres for$3,220,000.00. These properties in addition to another parcel purchased by the County are now known as Kipapa Park. Since Kipapa Park is located directly mauka of Alii Drive, Magic Sands Beach Park (aka White Sands or Disappearing Sands Park), La'aloa Bay Beach Park and Pahoehoe Beach Park, it will provide much needed off street parking and provide increased road and pedestrian safety in the area. Future development of bathroom facilities, a pavilion and a comfort station with outdoor showers is part of the overall plan. Status of Funds—Public Access,Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund For the benefit of the County Council, I have attached a summary of the FUND and all monies deposited and disbursed since its establishment. Management and Stewardship Since the acquisition of properties with the FUND, long-term management and stewardship has always been a concern of the Commission. On November 6,2012, a majority of the voters approved a charter amendment creating the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund in the Hawaii County Charter(2010 Edition). This maintenance fund will now be used for maintenance of lands and easements acquired by the FUND in addition to also providing stewardship grants to non-profit organizations to assist the County in 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 accept the list as presented by the Commission. The 2012 Prioritized List is as follows: County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer