HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PWIRC 050 01/23/2008 2006-2008 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS & INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
DATE: .lanuary 23, 2008 Re: Comm. No. 916/Res. 483-08
PLACE: Council Chambers
Ben Franklin Bldg., 2"~ Floor
TIME: 9:35 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Public Works & Intergovernmental Relations, to which was referred in
Communication 916, regarding Resolution 483-08, reports as follows:
Resolution 483-08, transmitted by Assistant Corporation Counsel Gerald Takase, via
Communication No. 916, dated December 28, 2007, accepting the dedication of Road Lots "A",
"B" and "C," being portions of Tax Map Key: (3)7-3-005:165, situate in Kalaoa, North Kona,
County and State of Hawaii, from Kaha`olino Partners, LLC.
Kaha`olino Partners, LLC, is desirous of dedicating the subject roadways, including all
subdivision improvements pursuant to Condition F of Ordinance No. 02-62 to the County of
Hawaii.
Article XIII, § 13-12 of the Hawaii County Charter provides that the Council may accept gifts
which include the dedication of land on behalf of the County of Hawaii.
There was one comment from the public regarding the proposed acceptance.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Gerald Takase appeared before your Committee. Mr. Takase
commented that Kaha`olino Partners, LLC met all requirements and is in full compliance
according to County of Hawaii standards.
Your committee members commented on this proposed acceptance. Council Member Angel
Pilago added that the impact connector roads have had to public safety in Kona since their
opening has been positive. Council Member Dominic Yagong questioned the process in place to
assure these roads are in full compliance according to County of Hawaii standards. Mr. Takase
responded that certain procedures and records track the proposed road from its beginning wail
the dedication to the County.