HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 1068.048 2006-2008
May-O1-08 08:26am From-LABORER' S UNION 80884~T8ZS T-608 P. 02/OZ F-461
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testimony in Support of Resolution 551-08,
R4B~RT TR~TiKLf'. to allow the contract with wheelabrator fie be executed
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May 7, Za~B
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13y Alfred C. I,ardizabal
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Laborers' International Onion of Forth America, ~.ocal ~dS ° ..u+ ~
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Honorable Pete Hoffrnann, Council Clair and Presidin Offlcer• K. An~7el Pik o
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Council "Vice Chair and Members of the Hawaii County Council:
Hawaii County has an exemplary record of achievexuent in recycling and development of
renewable energy for electricity generation because of it its visionary policies and
administrative success in waste management. These policies support and complement one
of the guiding principles of the ~iawaii Z0~0 Sustainability Plan in striking a balance
befiween economic, social and environmental priorities.
Haruaii County now has ~ opportunity to determine haw a waste reduction technology
(waste-to-energy) as proposed by Wheelabrator, will benefit the people of Hawaii
through this technology and whether it is commercially viable, at no risk to Hawaii
Co~ulty. This is an unusual business proposition and an opportunity that will provide the
County Council with three critical data ranges: 1) financial 2) environmental and 3}
revenues, upon w}~ich the County Council nay make an informed decision.
A Council decision to approve this resolution will serve the public infierest and fihey will
be very appreciative for receiving the details and effect of this proposal, after at is fleshed
out through a design/build cast analysis, an Environmental Analysis Report and a
determination of pricing on electricity revenues. All this necessary info»rnation will be
provided free and its subsequent public dissemination will enhanoe the process of
transparency in gove~~ment decision~rnaking for which the Cou~acil is tc~ be commended.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this testimony.
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