HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0293.002 2004-2006 Robello, Alfred
From: J. C. Tyler III [jct3kona@hawaii.rr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 8:16 AM
To: County Council Tx
Subject: Resolution 108-OS (6/7/05 Finance Cmttee Mtg)
Aloha Chair Isbell 8 Finance Committee Members,
I have reviewed the subject resolution, and, based on the questions
below, I am unable to determine exactly what is proposed here, what
the public and private costs will be, and why the public should assume .
all liability and responsibility at this time. If you find yourself
with the same questions, perhaps it may be prudent to defer this matter
until the following information is obtained:
I. There are no maps showing the locations of (1) the proposed Naalehu
and Pahala wastewater systems or (2) the 6.409 acres to be donated. I
suggest they be included as part of the reso.
II. There is no explanation of what the overall costs of these systems
will be and whether or not the residents want or need to be hooked up
to a county system I realize the gang cesspool system is now out of
compliance with EPA regulations, but are individual septic or cesspool
systems allowed for some or all of the subject landowners? If so, will
these be more cost efficient?
III. Why should the County, on behalf of all public taxpayers, accept a
non-compliant system and incur unspecified, but likely large, costs,
responsibilities and liabilities now just because a private company may
not be able to own or operate the system in the future?
IV. The fifth"whereas"clause indicates that "the County is willing and
able to accept improved community sewer systems in Naalehu and Pahala."
Does this mean that C Brewer will be upgrading the systems prior to the
takeover? If so, this is contrary to what the title and larger body of
the resolution seems to contemplate. If not, the language needs
amending.
V. How will the donation of land "assist in financing the cost of
installing house sewer lateral connections and other Naalehu and Pahala
water system requirements" as stated in paragraph 1 of the "be it
resolved" clause? Will it be sold to generate the funds? If so, how
much is it worth? Additionally, what is the total cost of these
laterals and will there be sufficient funds generated or provided to
install them? Or will the $280,000 mentioned in paragraph 2 cover them
all? If not, how much will the homeowner be required to pay? What are
the "other Naalehu and Pahala water system requirements" and how will
these be financed?
VI. If the County is to "assume C Brewer & Company Limited's position"
and "further responsibility or liability in the implementation and
completion of these systems" (as stated in paragraph 4 of the first "be
it resolved" clause), what is the legal basis for the County to accept
such a substandard system? As I recall, Chapter 23 of the Hawaii County
Code may actually preclude such a thing. In any case, how does the
Department of Environmental Management feel about such actions?
I understand that there is problem with certain private gang cesspool
systems in Naalehu and Pahala, but I am having difficulty understanding Comm. No. ~ ~ • 2
exactly what the County will be undertaking, in the name of all
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taxpayers, if this resolution is adopter. it currently reads.
Thank you for the opportunity to present this information and for your
careful consideration of it.
Curtis
J. Curtis Tyler III
73-1305 Hiolani Street
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-9344
Tel: 808.325.6600
Fax: 808.325.6452
Eml: jct3kona@hawaii.rr.com
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