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nominated property is not fenced and there is cattle grazing as exists on most of the properties in this area. 4). Describe the level of urgency. This property has been `For Sale' for one year however there has been a recent reduction in sale price by$500,000 to a current $1.9 million. The property tax appraisal is at $1.6 million. The property is zoned Ag 40. Whether the sewage treatment plant on the adjoining property to the west or the prominent truck garage and outbuilding adjoining on the east side of the opposite boundary might be a modest impediment to sale is unknown. The predominant wind pattern should carry any sewage fragrance from the treatment plant away from this nominated property. 5) Describe any special opportunities for acquisition that presently exist. No special opportunities for acquisition are known. 6). Have partnerships with other government agencies or private or nonprofit entities been identified to leverage resources? [ ] Yes [ ] No [X] Unknown I have had lengthy discussion with Hawaii Land Trust and have submitted a letter of support for this purchase. The conversation left me with the impression that consideration would be given to participating in acquisition process should there continue to be sufficient interest, however I think that this was not to be placed in the realm of `expectation'. There was expression that it would be desirable to continue the conversation. HILT has recently assisted with the public acquisition of the Mahukona properties. Trust for Public Land did not have current capacity to engage with further projects, however did allow that I would converse with them again after several months. I will also contact the Legacy Land Commission in the next few days and report that interaction to the PONC administration. 7) Is the property available for acquisition? [X] Yes [. ] No [ ] Unknown This property is now listed `on the market' and the Realtor, a Honokaa resident is enthusiastic about the possibility of acquisition by the County representing the Public. Of course, her obligation to the owner is to pursue possible sale whatever direction that might take. The realtor reported that the current owners were happy to hear of potential for public acquisition. 8) Are there any covenants, encumbrances, restrictions, (association or maintenance) or easements on the property? [X] Yes [ ] No [ ] Unknown There is an Easement for access to the East side coastal property across this nominated property's mauka section on its east side boundary. This easement has allowed a compacted gravel road from the Lower Cane Haul Road to the adjoining property below. There does exist a Restrictive Covenant from the subdivision of the six or seven privately owned properties of approximately 20 acres each marching eastward from this nominated property. My reading of this restrictive covenant does not give rise to concern that the vision which I have painted in these nomination papers would be in jeopardy. I saw no point in which there would be conflict with the proposal for creation of an active agricultural food-forest or efforts at reforestation, or any other likely utilization. The document can be obtained by contacting the realtor at 808-345-2591, Stacy Disney. Stacy explained at no point in the 25 years had the covenant been invoked and was felt to be, on a practical level, inoperative. Sugg.26-03