HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PWIRC 041 04/18/2006 2004-2006 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
DATE: April 18, 2006 RE: Comm. No. 7801Res. No. 295-06
PLACE: Council Chambers
TIME: 5:25 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations, to which was referred
Resolution No. 295-06, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 295-06, transmitted by Assistant Corporation Counsel Gerald Takase via
Communication No. 780, dated Mazch 21, 2006, authorizes exchange of the donations of
real property identified as Tax Map Key(3)7-5-005:067, and road rights-of--way, identified as
being portions of Tax Map Keys:(3)7-5-004:027, 034, and 038, with Lanihau Properties, LLC, for
the Kuakini Highway Improvements, Palani Road to Hualalai Road.
Lanihau Properties, LLC has agreed to exchange the above-mentioned road reserves and real
properties for the site of Sewage Pumping Station No. 4 and Area "C".
The exchange of properties, while not equal in size, is advantageous to the County and allows for
the straightening, expansion and acquisition of encroachment azeas.
Section 2-115 of the Hawal`i County Code permits the exchange of real property for private
property, and Section 2-118, Hawaii County Code, allows for the disposal of remnant parcels.
Your Committee reconvened its meeting at 5:25 p.m., afrer the conclusion of the Public Safety and
Pazks and Recreation meeting.
There was no testimony from members of the public regazding the proposed exchange.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Gerald Takase informed your Committee members that the subject
road is the one that looks like a driveway to the Kona Ranch House restaurant, and will be a
connector road. The land sought by the County for the exchange is needed to widen the roadway.
Mr. Takase informed your Committee that this exchange is a need-based and safety-based
exchange.
PWIRC Committee Report
April 18, 2006
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Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations is in accord with the purpose
and intent of Resolution No. 295-06 and recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted,
ARAKAKI x
HIGA x COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
HOFFMANN x INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
HOLSCHUH X ~ -
IKEDA X `~lr~
ISBELL x DONALD IKEDA, CHAIR
JACOBSON x PWIRC REPORT NO. 41
PILAGO X
SAFARIK x ADOPTED: MAY Q T 2006