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Date: April 18, 2005
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Memorandum to Mayor County Council Members =
Committee on Finance
Re: Bi1178, Relating to Establishment of Public Access, Open Space ani
Natural Resources Preservation FundI'urchase of Open Space Land
Please pass Bill 78 which would appmpriste approximately two percent per
year of annual property taxe;a as a dedicated source of revenut for the
purchase of land which would remain open and undeveloped.
An initial expenditure if a good idea, but we will need a continuing source of
funds if we are to preserve open space for future generations. We are
experiencing extremely rapi<l development here on the Big Island and must
move quickly to preserve open space for future generations. Passive or
active enjoyment of open ]arid, natural habitats, waterways, flora and fauna
are especially important here;, where many species are endangered and open
space is "closed" or built upon at a rapid pace.
Thank you for your consideration.
Virginia Aste
13-631 Leilani Avenue
Pahoa, HI 96778
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