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island-resources-and-infrastructure-stay-safe-for-all-who-live- <br /> here-and-visit <br /> 25.6 Develop short- and long-range capital improvements programs and plans for <br /> public utilities within its jurisdiction that are consistent with the General Plan. <br /> What are " short- and long-range capital improvement programs"? <br /> 25.7 Maintain an Asset Management Program aimed at utilizing maintenance plans <br /> to prolong the life of our utilities as well as reduce whole-life costs. <br /> What is their "Asset Management Program"? <br /> 25.a Develop and adopt an Impact Fees Ordinance to aide in the expansion of public <br /> utilities. <br /> What is an "Impact Fees Ordinance"? More regulations? <br /> Page 132 <br /> 26.5 Ensure the highest quality of water is reserved for the most valuable end-use. <br /> What do they consider "the most valuable end-use" for water? <br /> The Rosewood Resort waters it's white coral road to keep the dust down. They use <br /> hundreds, if not thousands, of gallons to water their road, even when there are signs <br /> to conserve water. <br /> Has the county looked at the resort's wasteful water use? Are the resort's water use <br /> more "valuable" than residence use? <br /> Shouldn't the county have some "ordinance" against wasteful water in the resorts <br /> because we are on an island? Why isn't this in their General Plan? <br /> 26.6 Encourage the design of large development projects (200+ units) in the North <br /> Kohala, South Kohala, North Kona, South Kona, and Ka`u Districts to be as water <br /> neutral as reasonably possible through water conservation, recharge, and reuse <br /> measures to reduce the water footprint. <br /> How can 200+ units be water-neutral? <br /> Why is the county encouraging big developments when the island has resource <br /> issues with developments that are already here? Are they NOT paying attention to <br /> island resources? <br /> 26.7 Promote best practices in sustainable water collection and use for private water <br /> systems. <br /> 19 <br />