HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0989.085 2018-2020 Mr.Aaron Chung,Chair COUNTY CLERK
Hawai'i County Council COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
25 AupuniStreet RECEIVED
Hilo,HI 96720 Time '!:l` t By 4y
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Dear Chair Chung and Council Members, Date JUL 2 1 2020
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,
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