2010-12-27 (2010 PONC Annual Report to the Mayor)

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Management Concerns There is continuing concern regarding management of acquired properties. In most cases, the County has insufficient funds and/or personnel to take on management of said properties. The Corporation Counsel has advised this Commission that Section 2 -218 of the County Code does not allow the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund to be used for management. The Commission recommends that a formal funding process be established to support management plans and long term property maintenance. The plans could then be turned over to qualified groups and /or organizations for implementation. Next Steps ➢ Continue to schedule six Commission meetings alternating between Kona and Hilo in 2011. ➢ Consider scheduling 2011 regional public meetings. ➢ Publicize meeting schedule and encourage the public to submit completed suggestion forms. ➢ Continue to encourage potential partnerships with other governmental agencies, non - profit organizations, and private entities for land/entitlement acquisitions. ➢ Identify partnerships with non - profit organizations, community groups, and volunteer organizations to provide management for acquired properties. ➢ Deepen Commission understanding of easements. ➢ Submit Annual Report and Prioritized List to the Mayor by December 31, 2011. Appendices 1. Chapter 2, Article 42, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition) 2. 2010 Prioritized Properties 3. Summary of 2010 Acquisitions 4. Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists from 2006 -2009 5. Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public 6. Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Hawaii County Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (revised 3/29/2010) 7. Suggestion Form (revised 1/11/2010) 8. 2010 List of Suggestion Forms Submitted by the Public 9. Assessment Criteria Form (revised 1/11/2010) -4-