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PCDP Objective and Action Alignment Table <br />3.2.3.e <br />Non -County <br />Seek State legislation to allow the County to hold onto properties that are in foreclosure due to <br />A <br />Action <br />property taxes in arrears rather than immediately auctioning them to the highest bidder in order <br />to: <br />- Discourage speculative re -sale and/or building; <br />-Allow the use of these properties in land pooling projects in nonconforming subdivision <br />that would create larger lots committed to agricultural use; <br />Protect unknown natural and cultural sites or features; <br />Provide educational programs for agriculture, forestry and natural resources management; <br />and <br />Support community land trusts and land exchanges. <br />3.2.3.f <br />County Action <br />Provide land and infrastructure for farmers' markets within village/town centers. <br />A <br />(May 2013 -April 2014 Annual Report) Allotment <br />approved for $1.2 million in FY 2013-14 CDP budget for <br />land acquisition in Pahoa. Negotiations with land <br />owners are on-going. (May 2012 -April 2013 Anuual <br />Report) • $3,259,000 for the acquisition <br />of approximately 3.75 acres in central Pahoa Town and <br />the design and construction of public roadway, parking <br />and other facilities including a farmer's market. <br />3.2.3.8 <br />Non -County <br />Seek State legislation or rule-making to allow local agricultural producers to make direct sales to <br />A <br />Action <br />consumers at County -designated farmers markets at the 0.5% general excise tax rate rather than <br />the 4.0% rate that applies to retail sales. <br />3.2.3.h <br />County Action <br />Develop an agri/eco-tourism policy, including necessary zoning legislation. Provide County <br />A <br />assistance and support for agri-tourism, emphasizing and prioritizing off -farm agri-tourism <br />opportunities such as farmers markets, special events; restaurants specializing in local food <br />products; and fusion of local agricultural products with cultural and arts events in Puna. As a <br />second priority, the agri/eco-tourism policy would promote on-farm opportunities, but only where <br />infrastructure exists, and not in private subdivisions with private roads. <br />3.2.3.i <br />County Action <br />Develop business incubator districts in Kea'au, Pahoa and Mountain View where small businesses <br />A <br />can, for a start-up period of two to three years, occupy spaces at subsidized rent, share <br />receptionist and other common support services and facilities, and have access to business <br />mentoring, marketing skills training, and product promotion programs. <br />3.2.3.j <br />County Action <br />Promote use of the incentives offered by the designation of an Enterprise Zone within Puna to <br />A <br />attract businesses to establish in the area and employ Puna residents. <br />3.2.3.k <br />Non -County <br />Support the partnership of the Hawai'i Community College (HCC) and The Bay Clinic to establish a <br />A <br />• Lack of jobs and focus on <br />Action <br />youth business center in Kea'au to develop entrepreneurial spirit in youth, increase employment <br />economic development. Plenty of <br />options and job readiness, and increase college enrollment, with a focus on technology skills. <br />models for rural communities to <br />utilize that have been effective <br />catalysts for job creation. Hawaiian <br />Shores/Beaches needs second <br />route out of subdivision. <br />3.2.3.1 <br />Non -County <br />Support the development of a community-based organic farming operation and training facility in <br />A <br />Action <br />or near Puna, in cooperation with the University of Hawai'i at Hilo (UH Hilo) and HCC. <br />10 <br />