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Re: Agreement with Hawai`i State Library System
Enclosed is a resolution to enter into an agreement with the Hawaii State Library System
to establish the roles and responsibilities of each agency in determining the feasibility of
co-locating a library at the future Pahoa Transit Hub. \\
The Mass Transit Agency requests that this resolution be waived from the Finance
Committee and be placed on the March 23, 2022 Council agenda in order to expedite this
process. If there are any questions,please do not hesitate to call John Andoh of the Mass
Transit Agency at 961-8555.
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Deanna S. Sako
Director of Finance
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Form#: B-52
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Mass Transit Agency DATE: 3/1/2022
STAFF CONTACT: John Andoh PHONE: 808-961-8555
A. REQUEST:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT WITH THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR
FUNDS TO CONDUCT THE PLANNING PROCESSES TO CO-LOCATE A PUBLIC LIBRARY AT THE
FUTURE PAHOA TRANSIT HUB.
Request to waive Finance Committee.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED_
HSPLS shared that they are interested in identifying a location for a new Pahoa Public Library and are
interested in studying the feasibility of co-locating a new library as part of a proposed Pahoa Transit Hub
project and has funding in the amount of$350,000 that may be used to supplement County planning funds
for the purpose of determining the feasibility of co-locating a new library.
As part of this effort, the Mass Transit Agency, in partnership with the Planning Department and HSPLS will
conduct the following:
(1) Select sites that best supports transit ridership, active transportation and a public library;
(2) Preparing an Environmental Assessment for the selected site; and
(3) Developing a Transit Hub design that incorporates mobility hub concepts to provide an engaging community
space and community amenities, such as the public library.
After these efforts are completed and it is determined that co-location will work, HSPLS is will contribute their
share of the land acqusition, final design and construction costs with funding set aside for this project. The
roles and responsibilties of each agency will be spelled out in the memoradum of agreement, including
provision for ownership and future operations and maintenance.
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Department Head
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March 8, 2022
Maile Medeiros David, Council Chair
Hawai`i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
RE: RESOLUTION NO. 349-22 : RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
HAWAII STATE LIBRARY SYSTEM PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, TO
CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO CO-LOCATE A PUBLIC LIBRARY AT
THE FUTURE PAHOA TRANSIT HUB.
Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the Countyof
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Hawai`i,this written request is submitted with my approval that the above-referenced matter be
waived from the Committee on Finance to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing
this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and
the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request
is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on
Finance for placement on its future agenda.
Sincerely,
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Matt Kaneali`i-Kl-infeld r, Chairperson
Committee on Fina•ce
A ppro've ee/Date/ .' - to Council: Disapproved/Date/Refer to FC:
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