HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0897.004 1996-1998
July 1, 1998
James Arakaki, Chairman
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
RE: RESOLUTION 289-98: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KA'UPULEHU MAKAI VENTURE TO SATISFY
THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT FOR KA'UPULEHU NAKAI DEVELOPMENT
Dear Chairman Arakaki and Members of the Hawaii County Council:
My name is Russel A. Botelho, Sr. and I am speaking in opposition to
Resolution 289-98.
When Ka'upulehu Makai venture received approval to rezone the land for
the Ka'upulehu Makai Development, it received the approval on the basis
that certain conditions were to be met. Ka'upulehu Makai Venture agreed
to those conditions.
For whatever reason, Ka'upulehu Makai Venture did not meet the
affordable housing conditions; no ground work was ever started on this
project. It appears that Ka'upulehu Makai Venture had no intentions of
ever meeting the affordable housing conditions. The efforts being made
to have the conditions amended appears that the integrity of the
commitment is highly questionable.
A commitment was made and the commitment should be adhered to. I oppose
the efforts to make an amendment to the conditions.
I ask that the County Council vote "against" this resolution.
Thank you for your consideration and for allowing me this opportunity
to express my views.
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