HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0989.052 2018-2020 July 20,2020 COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY OF HAWAII
Mr.Aaron Chung, Chair RECEIVED
Hawai'i County Council Time 10:i1614 By (
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720 Date JUL 2 1 2020
Dear Chair Chung and Council Members,
I would like to submit this letter and written testimony in support of Bill 179.
Bill.179 as drafted, provides for the establishment of a framework that will align all of
the construction codes and creates the administrative processes to promote efficiency and
consistency. One example of this is the proposed establishment of a single permit system that
would replace the current multi--permit process that has demonstrated to contribute to the
challenges with expediting much needed building construction.
The economic recovery of our community and the construction of much needed
affordable housing are two critical reasons for ensuring our government policies and regulations
to include our building codes are current,applicable,and effective.The passage of Bill 179 is the
first of many steps to be taken to addressing critical needs for our community and improving
government efficiency:
I commend and thank you and the entire County Council for your efforts with improving
our government processes that will also address our affordable housing crisis and put our
community on the road to recovery.
I support and strongly encourage the passage of Bill 179 as written and look forward to
participation and community engagement in the adoption of the Building and Residential
Codes.
Sincerely,
Roberta Chu
478 Kipuni Street
Hilo; HI 96720
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Ref. Date 1 12. 2020