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From: kathydgedeon
Sent: y g Tuesday, August 04 2020 10:01 AM COUNTY CLERK
: Council Testimony COUNTY OF HAWAIII
RECEIVED
Subject: Support of Bill 179 Time 101.011
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Date AUG 0 4 2020
Aaron Chung, Chair
Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chair Chung,
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 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 government efficiency.
As proposed, Bill 179 will provide alternatives and options with housing solutions to include Appendix L, Factory-Built Housing and
Appendix Y,Tiny 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 with attainable housing solutions. Given the current lack of inventory of
affordable housing and the anticipated growth of this deficit, it is imperative that we identify and employ a multitude of viable
housing solutions to meet the diverse and expansive needs of our residents. In particular, those households that are faced with
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 with improving our government processes that will also
address our affordable housing crisis and put our community on the road to recovery.
support and strongly encourage the passage of Bill 179 as written to include all proposed appendices and look forward to
participation and community engagement in the adoption of the Building and Residential Codes.
Sincerely,
Kathy Gedeon
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