Convex Mirror for Private Driveway or Street

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COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION NO, 314, 00 (DRAFT 2) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF CONVEX MIRRORS WITHIN COUNTY RIGHTS -OF -WAY. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII. WHEREAS, sight distance is a problem that exists where immovable objects impede a motorist's view; and WHEREAS, these problems are sometimes generated at private driveways along entrances to County roadways; and WHEREAS, where all other means have been taken to alleviate the sight distance problem, including, but not limited to, relocation of driveways, cutting vegetation, removing obstructions and excavating slopes, and a sight distance problem still exists, the placement of a convex mirror may help to improve driveway sight distance; and WHEREAS, the Chief Engineer and Chief of Police have worked together to develop a convex mirror permit (Exhibit A) to allow the placement of convex mirrors within the County's rights -of -way to help alleviate sight distance problems at private driveways; and WHEREAS, section 2 -119, Hawaii County Code, allows the Council to direct the Chief Engineer, after consultation with the Chief of Police, to issue licenses or permits through negotiations and without public auction to enter and occupy county highways and rights -of -way owned, maintained or under the jurisdiction of the County under restrictions, conditions and terms which will best serve the interest of the County and the general public; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that this convex mirror program is a practical method to deal with the limited sight distance problems at private driveways, which will increase traffic safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that the Chief Engineer, in consultation with the Chief of Police, is hereby authorized to grant convex mirror installation permits with such restrictions, conditions and terms which will best serve the interests of the County and the general public.