HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0121.008 1996-1998
ow., United States Rural Room 311, Federal Building
Department of Utilities 154 Waianuenue Avenue
e Agriculture Service Hilo, Hawau 96720
Phone: (808)933-3001
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'97 (~flR 3 P(1 3 22 February 27, 1997
COUN1'r 'L;=,=;1:
EOUNTY OF HAWAII
The Honorable Stephen Yamashiro
Mayor, County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Dear Mayor Yamashiro:
Subject: Papaikou Sewerage System
We have viewed a recent Hawaii County Council proceeding on television, wherein the subject
matter covered the Papaikou Sewerage System extension to the Kaapoko Homestead Road
area. We are concerned with the following issues:
(1) The Council's sentiment appeared to be leaning toward installing the sewer
collector as planned, but not require immediate hook-ups by the residents. ]f this
is the case, please be advised that grant funds cannot be used for the extension; a
dry sewer collector would not meet the criteria for a facility which is "modest in
size, design, and cost."
(2) ]f the xaapoko extension is not necessary at this time, it should not be
constructed as part of this project. The County can still reapply for loan and grant
funds from the Rural Utilities Service when and if the extension is deemed necessary.
Although the Resolution was not passed, a comment about reconsidering the issue at a later
date was expressed. Accordingly, we would like to make you aware of our observations at
this time.
1f you have questions, please call Ted K. Matsuo, Rural Utilities Program Director, at (808)
933-3009.
Sincerely,
FRANCIS J. BLANCO
State Director
cc: Members of the Hawaii County Council ~ 11, ~
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Rural Utilities Service is an Fqual Opponunity Lender.
Complaints of discrimination should he sent to: Secretary of AgriculWre, Washington, D.C. 20250 Kef. ~P07
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