HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 717 Draft 01 2006-2008COUNTY OF HAWAII
STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO. '~ ~.'7 ~~ ~
A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE STATE OF HAWAII BOARD OF LAND AND
NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY TO
EXPEDITE COMMENCEMENT OF REPAIRS TO RESERVOIR 1 AND RESERVOIR 2
LOCATED IN THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH KOHALA.
WHEREAS, the 50 million-gallon Reservoir 1 and the 50 million-gallon Reservoir 2
located in the District of South Kohala sustained damage following the October 15, 2006
earthquake that resulted in Reservoir 1 operating at half capacity and Reservoir 2 completely
drained and left empty; and
WHEREAS, currently no water shortage exists in the District of South Kohala, however,
Reservoir 2 at zero capacity does impact and strain Reservoir 1's ability to adequately supply
domestic water and, in the event of a drought, the limited capacity of Reservoir 1 creates the
potential for serious health and safety concerns which could result in economic and domestic
hardship to the South Kohala community, including potentially devastating effects to the area's
agricultural and farming industry; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to chapter 179D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the "Hawai `i Dam and
Reservoir Safety Act of 2007," dams and reservoirs fall within the jurisdiction of the board of
land and natural resources, whose rules and policies relating to inspections, construction, and
repairs were established for the protection of life and property; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with chapter 179D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the department
of water supply submitted an application for approval of reservoir repair plans and specifications
to the board of land and natural resources, which application is pending approval; and
WHEREAS, an urgency exists and will continue to exist until Reservoir 1 and Reservoir
2 repairs are completed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the District of
South Kohala and preserve the economic prosperity of the agricultural and farming communities;
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that the
board of land and natural resources is encouraged to expedite completion of its review and
approval of the plans and specifications for repairs to Reservoir 1 and Reservoir 2 located in the
District of South Kohala; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of approval from the board of land
and natural resources, the manager of the department of water supply shall immediately
implement the Board's recommendations and commence repairs to Reservoir 1 and Reservoir 2;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the board of land and natural resources,
department of water supply and the County will work in concert and coordination to effectuate
needed repairs in an expeditious manner to Reservoir 1 and Reservoir 2 to ensure the health,
safety, and economic prosperity of the farming community and the citizens of the District of
South Kohala; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall forward certified copies of
this Resolution to the Honorable Governor Linda Lingle, the chair of the board of land and
natural resources, the manager of the department of water supply, the director of the department
of public works, and the director of the finance department.
Dated at Kona , Hawaii, this 27th day of August , 2008.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL M BER, COUNTY HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted byy the COCINCIL of the
County ofHawai`ion August 27, 2008
ATTEST:
COV T
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES NOES ABS EX
FORD X
HIGA X
HOFFMANN X
IKEDA X
JACOBSON X
NAEOLE X
PILAGO X
YAGONG X
YOSHIMOTO X
9 0 0 0
Reference: C-1367/PWIRC-91
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