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July 21, 2004
The Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Bill 178 (Draft 3)
Dear Chairman Arakaki and Members of the Council:
On May 5, 2004, Bill 178 was on the Council's agenda for second and final reading. Because
of serious concerns about the traffic situation in Kona, especially on Queen Ka`ahumanu
Highway, I asked that action be deferred on this bill until we can develop a strategy to ensure
that highway improvements to Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway are concurrent with
development. I stated that we would come back to the Council in 90 days with a
recommended policy on infrastructure concurrency for your consideration, and we have been
working since May within that time frame.
Since May 5, the Planning Department has been working on a draft policy for internal review.
We have met with Rodney Haraga, the State Director of Transportation, and his staff to
discuss coordination of infrastructure between the County and the State. (Council Chairman
Arakaki was invited to this meeting.) A draft policy has been given to the State with
comments requested back to us by the end of July.
We expect to have the administration's policy recommendation prepared within the 90-day
time frame and submitted to you by August 5. I ask that you again defer this bill until we can
complete this task.
Thank you for your consideration.
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