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COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII
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RESOLUTION NO. 490 d8
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTEER FIRE
COMPANY AND UNIT WITHIN THE KANEHOA SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH
KOHALA DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the Kanehoa subdivision and the adjacent subdivisions of the South Kohala
District, inclusive of, but not limited to, Kawaihae, Waimea Landmark Estates, Anekona,
Kamuela View Estates, and Lalamilo House Lots, are home for many island residents; and
WHEREAS, these azeas are regularly affected by drought conditions and have
demonstrated a history of impact by wildfires; and
WHEREAS, the neazest location of fire protection services is the South Kohala Fire
Station located near the 72 mile post of the Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, approximately six
miles from the nearest subdivision at risk; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a volunteer fire company in the aforementioned area
would greatly enhance the response of fire protection services and help to minimize the threat
and risk of wildfires; and
WHEREAS, the Kanehoa Community Association has expressed and demonstrated a
commitment to establish and sustain a cadre of volunteer fire fighters and is supportive of a
partnership with all adjacent communities and subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, the Kanehoa Community Association is committed to fire safety,
education, and prevention through such programs as "Firewise"; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, that the
Hawaii Fire Department support the establishment of a volunteer fire company within the
Kanehoa subdivision, which will assist in the provision of fire fighting and educational resources
for the future benefit of residents in the South Kohala community; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Clerk of the County of Hawaii transmit copies of
this resolution to the chief of the Hawaii Fire Department and to the Mayor of Hawaii County.
Dated at Hilo , Hawaii, this 6th day of February 2008.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL M ER, CO Y OF HAW I`I
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawaii AYES NOES ABS Ex
Hilo, Hawaii FGRD X
HIGA X
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by HOFFMANN g
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the [KEDA X
County ofHawai`ion February 6, 2008
JACOBSON g
NAEOLE
ATTEST: PILAGO g
YAGONG
YOSHIMOTO X
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~ Reference: C-931/PSPRC -13
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN P SIN OFFICER ~ RESOLUTION NO. ~90 ®8
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