HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0989.112 2018-2020 HAWAI'I ISLAND
Af`I Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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® REALTORS® kehau@hawaiiislandrealtors.org
July 21, 2020
COUNTY CLERK
2020 COUNTY OF HAWAII
Mr.Aaron Chung, Chair Hawai'i County Council RECEIVED
Board Officers
County of Hawaii County Council Time Iir57WWV% BY der
President 101 Pauahi St. Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Date JUL 2 1 2020
Dennis Yates
President-Elect Dear Council Chair Aaron Chung and Members of the Hawai'i County Council,
Jared Gates
On behalf of Hawaii Island REALTORS°and its Government Affairs Committee,we are
Vice President submitting this testimony in SUPPORT of Bill 179.
Greg Dencker
Bill 179 as drafted provides the establishment of a framework that will align all of the
Secretary
Kehaulani Stamm construction codes and creates the administrative processes to promote efficiency and
consistency.One example of this is the proposed creation of a single permit system that
Treasurer would replace the current multi-permit process that has contributed to the challenges of
Mary Begier expediting sorely needed residential growth.
Immediate Past President The economic recovery of our community and the construction of much needed affordable
Larkin Correia
housing are two critical reasons for ensuring our government policies and regulations-
including our building codes-are current,applicable, reasonable, and enforceable.The
passage of Bill 179 is the first of many steps to be taken to address the critical needs for our
community and to improve government efficiency.
Directors
Kevin Aoki We understand that some sectors of the construction industry are concerned about the
inclusion of Appendix L, regarding Factory Built Housing(FBH). However,we have faith that
Jade Halama the parties involved have the integrity to see their way through,for the good of the
community.
Gloria Kobayashi
We thank the Council, Council Staff, Department of Public Works, and all those who have
Sunita Przewlocki
been involved in the work to bring Bill 179 forward, as we believe this will help to address
Meg Saunders our housing affordability crisis and put our community on the road to recovery.
Kevin Lewis We SUPPORT and encourage the passage of Bill 179 and look forward to participation and
community engagement in the adoption of the Building and Residential Codes.
Respectfully Submitted,
Executive Officer
Kehaulani Costa
Grace Reinhard
2020 Government Affairs Committee Chairperson
Hawaii Island REALTORS® Comm. No. 0 i4 112
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