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WHEREAS, tax map key (3) 9-5-012:005, also known as Kahua `Olohu, was included on the prioritized list of lands to be considered for acquisition, which was submitted by the Commission in its 2014 Annual Report to the Mayor dated December 26, 2014; and WHEREAS, Kahua `Olohu, located in the district of Ka`u, is approximately 13 acres and is significant to the County of Hawai`i for the following reasons: (1) The site is known historically as a famous wahi pana (storied, legendary place) of Ka`u formerly used as a traditional gaming field for Hawaiian sports and Makahiki (religious and agricultural celebrations); (2) Kahua `Olohu is a famous stone bowling(`ulu maika) and dart sliding(moa pahe`e) field; (3) Acquisition would fulfill the purpose of preserving historic and culturally important sites that promote preservation and perpetuation of our native Hawaiian culture, tradition, and customary practices; and (4) The site has been listed on the State Inventory of Historic Properties and is eligible for inclusion in both the State and National Register of Historic Places; and WHEREAS, the owner of the subject property is willing to sell the parcel to the County of Hawai`i; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 42 of the Hawai`i County Code,the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to enter into negotiations for the acquisition of Kahua `Olohu, situated at tax map key (3) 9-5-012:005 in the district of Kali, utilizing the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to initiate any funding mechanisms required for the acquisition of Kahua Olohu in accordance with the terms of this resolution. 2