HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0378.000 2022-2024 Ashley L. Kierkiewicz ,JNS•`1°`' •, Office: (808)961-8265
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HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street • Hilo,Hawai`i 96720
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MEMORANDUM `
DATE: July 14, 2023 11 d-.1'
TO: Heather Kimball, Council Chairperson ' " '
and Members of the Hawai`i County Council
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FROM: Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Council Member
SUBJECT: A Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds in the Geothermal Relocation
and Community Benefits Fund for the Department of Parks and Recreation to
Hire Security for Isaac Kepo`okalani Hale Beach Park.
Please find attached a resolution authorizing the transfer of$400,000 in the Geothermal
Relocation and Community Benefits Fund from the Geothermal OCE account to the Geothermal
Parks & Recreation OCE account as follows:
FROM: TO: FUNDING AMOUNT:
Geothermal OCE Geothermal Parks &Recreation OCE $400,000
095.141.5143.02 095.500.5556.02
Also attached is the form, Request for Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Fund,
requesting $400,000 to hire security for Isaac Kepo`okalani Hale Beach Park, which was
approved by the Planning Director.
Mahalo.
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COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 08 37
REQUEST FOR GEOTHERMAL RELOCATION AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUND
APPLICANT/DEPARTMENT Planning Department DATE OF REQUEST 07/12/23
Contact Person Ku'uhiapo Jeong (CD4 Leg.Assist) Phone Number (808)961-8026
AMOUNT REQUESTED $400,000 TAX MAP KEY OF PROJECT SITE: 130080160000
(Note: This fund does not cover operating budget items)
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST, INCLUDING BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION, MUST BE ATTACHED.
A. Approval Criteria (Check all that apply)
1 Located in Lower Puna*
❑ Included in Capital Budget for Fiscal Year
❑ Not included in Capital Budget, but is a Capital Improvement Project
*From Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision to Kalapana and including Orchidland Estates,Ainaloa,Hawaiian
Beaches,Hawaiian Shores,Kapoho,Pahoa,Nanawale,Leilani Estates,and other communities proximate to
Pahoa.
B. The Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Fund will be used for the following:
(Check all that apply)
Road Improvement
❑ Water Infrastructure
Land Acquisition
0 Parks and Recreational Facility Needs
❑ Civil Defense
C Mass Transit Improvements
ID Other Infrastructure-related Improvements
Description Security for Isaac-Kepo'okalani Hale Beach Park
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Geothermal CBF Form-9/10
Ashley L.Kierkiewicz --•0:1.9f.. Office:(808)961-8265
Council Member tier `; Fax:(808)961-8912
District 4 Puna ;+i��`• �yf:+ ashley.kierkiewicz@hawaiicounty.gov
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street • Hilo,Hawai`i 96720
July 16, 2023
Aloha,Director Kern;
I am writing to request your favorable approval of utilizing $400,000 annually from the
Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Program, pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 36 of
the Hawai`i County Code. Requested funds would be transferred to the Dept. of Parks &
Recreation annually to procure a security presence 24/7/365 for Isaac Kepo`okalani Hale Beach
Park in the Pohoiki ahupua`a.
In June 2022, our office requested and received funding in the amount of$360,000. The cost for
this type of service has increased,which is why more funding is required to cover this expense.
During our work to lead the Revitalize Pohoiki planning and engagement process, we convened
Pohoiki area `ohana and property owners to understand priorities and concerns related to park
restoration and long-term stewardship of the area. Security of this park continues to be a top
priority for our community and key to realizing the collective vision for a safe gathering and
recreational space for keiki,kupuna, ohana, and visitors.
Based on our outreach, we believe there is potential to advance workforce development through
a community-based security and education program. We strongly urge the Dept. of Parks &
Recreation work with Dept. of Research & Development (Destination Management Section) to
support prototyping 'a program that empowers individuals with strong knowledge of and/or
connection to Pohoiki to take care of this wahi pana(storied place).
If you have any questions or require more information please contact me or my Legislative
Assistant, Ku`uhiapo Jeong, at(808) 961-8026 or kuuhiapo jeong@hawaiicountv.gov.
Mahalo,
Ashley L.KierkieWicz
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employe