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WHEREAS, in the interest of 1) preservation of cultural and natural resources, 2) increasing pedestrian walking trails and possibly preserving portions of the Ala Loa(Ala Kahakai Trail), 3) assisting the National Park Service in re-establishing the Ala Loa , 4) providing open space, 5) ensuring recreational opportunities for both residents of Hawai`i and tourists, and (6)preserving the historical character of Ka`u, the Kaunamano properties should be acquired by the County; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that the Director of Finance is authorized to enter into negotiations for the acquisition of the Kaunamano properties as described above pursuant to the terms of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance is authorized to initiate any funding mechanisms required for the acquisition of the Kaunamano properties, in accordance with Chapter 2, Article 42, Hawai`i County Code, relating to the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund and Commission, and may utilize any other funds from any other sources, private or governmental, as said funding is available. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there shall not be any hunting on these parcels, but trapping may be allowed to remove dangerous or destructive animals. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Parks and Recreation shall maintain control of and provide for management of the Kaunamano properties. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that prior to any development of these properties, (1) a revised Burial Treatment Plan approved by HIBC and the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) shall be implemented with all burial sites properly buffered according to the approved Burial Treatment Plan, and (2) the County will have consulted with and given due consideration to the recommendations and input of SHPD recognized descendants as to any matters (e.g. buffers, access, signage, landscaping, perpetual care and maintenance, etc.) concerning burials and other significant cultural resources located on these properties. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County or another designated entity outside of the County shall pay for a biological study specifically to determine if endangered species exist on the property and appropriate mechanisms (buffering) to protect such endangered species on the land are implemented. The County shall request that the State Department of Land and Natural Resources conduct a marine study in the adjacent ocean waters to determine if there is a need to protect any species on the shoreline and in the ocean. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon acquisition of the Kaunamano Properties, the County Council will consider a bill for an ordinance to add this property to the Parks and Recreational facility schedule as codified in Section 15-68.1 of the Hawai`i County Code, and that this park will be named the "Kaunamano-Honu'apo Park." 4