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WHEREAS, tax map key (3) 2-9-002:023, also known as Hakalau Valley, is ranked 6th on the prioritized list of lands to be considered for acquisition, as submitted by the Commission in its 2016 Annual Report to the Mayor dated December 28, 2016; and WHEREAS, Hakalau Valley, located in the district of Hamakua, is approximately 83.19 acres and is significant to the County of Hawai`i for the following reasons: (1) Hakalau Valley was the site of a significant battle which took place between the armies of King Kamehameha I and the warriors of Kahekili of Maui; (2) The Kamehameha I victory was a pivotal point in solidifying his position of power; (3) The owner of this parcel has made it clear that he is not willing to sell Hakalau Point, which is under immediate threat of development, unless Hakalau Valley is purchased at the same time; (4) Resolution No. 535-16, authorizing the Director of Finance to enter into negotiations for the acquisition of Hakalau Point, was adopted by the Council on June 15, 2016; (5) Hakalau Point is well-situated for public access use and is rich in plantation-era history; and (6) Acquisition of Hakalau Valley will help protect a watershed on one side of a perennial stream; and WHEREAS,the owner of the subject properties is willing to sell these parcels to the County of Hawai`i, but also has expressed a strong intention to develop these properties or sell these properties to another private interest; 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 Hakalau Valley, situated at tax map key (3) 2-9-002:023 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 Valley in accordance with the terms of this resolution. 2