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IZESOLLJ'I'ION NO. ~ ~ ~
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A LEASE
WITH THE EAST HAWAII COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS, INC., FOR THE
PURPOSE OF OPERATING A SHELTER FOR HOMELESS PERSONS AND FAMILIES
WITH TERMS TO INCLUDE A MAXIMUM DURATION OF TWENTY (20) YEARS AT A
SET RENTAL OF $1.00 PER YEAR.
WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article 19, Section 2-120, Hawaii County Code, as
amended, provides that the County Council may direct the Finance Director to negotiate the
disposition of real property by lease to non-profit organizations at such rentals and on such terms
and conditions as deemed proper without notice or appraisal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-70(g) of the Hawaii County Code provides that the
Housing Administrator may assist in the lease of a public dwelling; and
WHEREAS, the East Hawaii Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. (EHCH) is
currently operating a homeless shelter located at 115 Kapi'olani Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, for
homeless families and persons; and
WHEREAS, for the past fourteen (14) years, the EHCH has successfully operated
an emergency shelter for homeless persons and families at this location; and
WHEREAS, the EHCH desires to continue to operate a shelter for homeless
persons and families; and
WHEREAS, the County Council has determined that there is a need for homeless
shelters for persons throughout this County; and
WHEREAS, the County Council desires that the EHCH continue its operation of
its shelter for homeless persons and families,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII, that the Finance Director is hereby authorized to negotiate a new lease
with the EHCH for the purpose of operating a shelter for homeless persons and families with
terms to include a maximum duration of twenty (20) years at a set rental of $1.00 per year.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Housing Administrator shall work closely
with the Finance Director in negotiating the lease agreement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the
Office of the 1Vlayor, the Department of Finance, and the Office of Housing and Community
Development.
Dated at Hilo, Hawai' i, this 2 4 t h day of O c t o b e r , 2001.
INTRODUCED BY:
Council o of Hawaii
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL voTE
COLInty Of Hawal`1 AYES NOES ABS EX
H110, HaWal`1 ARAKAKI X
CIIiJNG X
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by ELARIONOFF
The vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the JACOBSON X
County ofllawai`ion October 24, 2001
LEITHEAD-TODD X
PISICCHIO X
ATTEST: SAFARIK X
TYLER X
YAGONG
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Reference: G' 3 ~ 2
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO.
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