HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0989.132 2018-2020 From: Michael Archangel
Sent: Monday, g August 03, 2020 8:20 PM COUNTY CLERK
T Council Testimony COUNTY OF HAWAX I
Subject: Bill 179 •
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Mr. Aaron Chung, Chair
HaAvai'i County Council
25 Auptin t Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Deal'Chair Chung,
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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 Nvill 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 Nvould 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 affordable housing are two critical reasons to ensure 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 goverumetlt
efficiency.
As proposed,Bill 179 will provide alternatives and options i-%'1th housing solutions to include Appendix L,Factory-Built Housing and Appendix Y,Tilly Homes. Both of these
appendices demonstrate a recognition of,and appreciation for progressive options to our island's housing crisis and the need to provide our residents x6th attainable housing
solutions. Given the current lack of inventory of affordable housing and the anticipated gro«nth of this deficit,it is imperative that we identify and employ a multitude of viable housilIQ
solutions to meet the diverse and expansive needs of our residents. In particular,those households that are faced n,ith financial constraints that limit their options and place them at high risk
for homelessness.
I commend and thank you and the entire County Council for your efforts Nvith improving our government processes that«rill 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«,ritten to include all proposed appendices and look forv"ard to participation and community engagement in the adoption of the
Building and Residential Codes.
Sincerely,
Nlicliael
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