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COUNTY OF HAWAII •: "- /_• STATE OF HAWAII Ot •t 1 • iO • • OFN/• • RESOLUTION NO. 85 13 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE MAYOR AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL TMK: 9-2-185:049 IN THE AHUPUA'A OF KAHUKU, KA`U. WHEREAS, the major road through Ka`u is the Mamalahoa Highway (Belt Highway) which is a two-lane road with heavy traffic originating in Ka`u and transiting through Ka`u from Puna, South Kona and North Kona; and WHEREAS, vehicular traffic is increasing rapidly on the Belt Highway due to the increase in job availability. As more jobs become available with the improvement in the economy, the county may need to provide more buses to reduce the traffic load on the Belt Highway; and WHEREAS,to reduce the amount of traffic on the Belt Highway involves mass transportation of workers and students; and WHEREAS, an existing Ocean View Park& Ride Bus Lot at the intersection of Prince Kuhio Boulevard and the Belt Highway (TMK: 9-2-185:049) increases public transportation availability, reduces cost of living and combustion emissions by removing more vehicles from roadways; and increases access to other businesses and services in the Kona area; and WHEREAS, currently, the County of Hawai`i is leasing TMK: 9-2-185:049 for the Ocean View Park & Ride Bus Lot; and WHEREAS, this parcel currently has an estimated market value less than $60,000; however, the county can legally pay only fair market value for the lot; and WHEREAS, land acquisition can begin immediately due to an owner willing to negotiate with the county; and WHEREAS,the purchase of this land will provide greater benefits than the current lease agreement, in order to insure that this centrally located site will remain in service ; and WHEREAS,the County Council of Hawai`i wants to purchase TMK: 9-2-185:049 (3.0005 acres) in part or in total and make it a permanent park and ride bus stop; now, therefore,