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WHEREAS, tax map keys (3) 2-9-002:079 (5.117 acres) and (3) 2-9-002:081 (3.597 acres), also known as Hakalau Point, was ranked 3rd on the prioritized list of lands to be considered for acquisition, which was submitted by the Commission in its 2015 Annual Report to the Mayor dated December 28, 2015; and WHEREAS, Hakalau Point, located in the district of Hamakua, is approximately 8.7 acres and is significant to the County of Hawai`i for the following reasons: (1) It is the only plantation site that has not been developed, so property provides venue for cultural and historic events and education; (2) It is the only readily accessible scenic overlook between Wainaku and Laupahoehoe; (3) The protected Hakalau Bay serves as a nursery habitat for most of our coastal marine fish and opihi, and is also a birthing site for the endangered Hawaiian monk seal; (4) It is the site of Kamehameha's landing and battle against the warriors of Maui; (5) Historic mill buildings would be protected, maintained, and restored for educational use; (6) It is one of the rare examples of an estuary on the Big Island; and (7) It is the site of a Korean Cemetery that may still have some human remains; and WHEREAS, the owner of the subject properties wants to develop and/or sell, and he is willing to sell the parcels 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 Hawaii County Code, the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to enter into negotiations for the acquisition of Hakalau Point, situated at tax map keys (3) 2-9-002:079 and (3) 2-9-002:081 in the district of Hamakua, 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 Hakalau Point in accordance with the terms of this resolution. 2