HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 139 08/21/2007 2006-2008 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: August 21, 2007 RE: Comm. No. 571/Res. No. 288-07
PLACE: Council Chambers, Ben Franklin Bldg.
TIME: 3:08 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 288-07, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 288-07, transmitted by Council Member Emily Naeole, via Communication
No. 571, dated July 26, 2007, authorizes the Finance Director to enter into negotiations for the acquisition of
Cape Kumukahi in the District of Puna, Hawaii, identified by Tax Map Key:l-4-002:052.
The Commission did forward its initial list to the Mayor on Apri15, 2006, establishing the purchase of Cape
Kumukahi as a priority for purchase, noting the need both for recreational opportunities and for a regional
coastal park in Puna.
The Commission forwarded its updated list to the Mayor on December 27, 2006, establishing the purchase of
Cape Kumukahi as the number-six priority, assigning it an 83 per cent criteria score. Cape Kumukahi is
mentioned in the 2005 Hawaii County General Plan as an important site for protection. The Commission also
noted the need to protect the threatened turtles at Cape Kumukahi, along with its value as being one of the few
sand beaches in the region with shade.
Pursuant to Section 2-218(a) of the Hawaii County Code, states, in pertinent part, "Where there are multiple
lands under consideration at any one time, priority shall be given to coastal lands and lands where matching
funding is available to leverage the County contribution."
Pursuant to Section 2-217(4) of the Hawaii County Code, states, "The Commission shall give emphasis to land
acquisitions where the County's contribution can be leveraged to obtain State, Federal and/or private funds."
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 288-07, and
recommends its adoption.
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Aves NOES A&E Ex Respectfully submitted,
FORD X
RIGA x COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
HOFFMANN X
IKEDA X
JACOBSON X
NAEOLE X
PILAGO x DOMINIC YAGON H
YAGONG X FC REPOT O 39
vosxlMOTO X ADOPTED: SEP B