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25 Aupuni Street, Room 208 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252
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DATE February 28, 2002
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TO Chairperson James Y. Arakaki L'
& Members, Hawaii County Council
FROM Galen Kuba, Acting Director
SUBJECT : Bill No. 225, Draft 5
Chapter 22 Relating to Streets & Sidewalks
The following is a recap of information discussed in relation to Chapter 22 at the Council
meeting held on February 21, 2002.
1. Does the State of Hawaii charge the County of I-lawai`i fees in relation to Solid Waste or
other County projects? Yes. The State of Hawaii does not exempt the County of
Hawaii when working within their right-of--way or easements.
2. Verizon/Helco request for exemption from Section 22-4.4 (h) relating to ADA
compliance. Section 4.1.6 (j) of the ADA guidelines recognizes that strict compliance
may not be technically feasible for existing buildings and facilities. For these cases an
exception is made where accessibility shall be provided to the maximum extent that is
feasible. A form (DCAB-FAU-1) has been developed by the Disability and
Communication Access Board to review and document when an improvement is deemed
to be "technically infeasible." Both utilities are aware of this procedure. Further, because
this process adequately addresses the concerns raised by both companies no amendment
is necessary.
3. Disability and Communication Access Board letter dated January 17, 2002 requesting
amendments to Sections 22-4.3, 4.8 & 10. At this point, neither of the proposed
amendments are viewed as critical because of the following:
1. Adding the phrase "Accessibility Guidelines" does not necessarily clarify the
intent of language already present within the section.
2. Concerns about Section 22-4.8-4.10 are sufficiently covered in Bill 225, Draft 6,
Sections 22-4.4 (k) & (1) that reference compliance with specifications and plans
on file in the Department of Public Works. The department has developed
appropriate plans and specification that address ADA concerns. ~ •
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