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REPORT OF THE
COMMI'CTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
DATE: August 4, 1998 RE: COMM. NO. 902 /RESOLUTION NO. 290-9&
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Public Works and Parks, to which was referred Communication No. 902, and
attached Resolution No. 290-98, reports as follows:
The purpose of Resolution No. 290-98 is to authorize the County, pursuant to Section 23-10 of the
Hawaii County Code and Article XIII, Section 13-12 of the Hawaii County Charter, to accept donations
of real property from John T. Goss, Trustee of Hamakua Sugar Company, Inc. Mr. Goss's donation of
that specific portion of the Haina Mill Road provides access to the Haina Mill Camp and the County's
Haina park. It is located in the District of Hamakua, Island and County of Hawaii, identified as Tax
May Key No. (3) 4-5-02:Portions 1 I and 2l.
Communication No. 902 is a letter from Mr. Gerald Takase, Deputy Corporation Counsel, dated
May 26, 1998, which transmits Resolution 290-98 to the County Council for its review and
consideration.
Communication No. 902.0 l is f
rom Mr. Jacob Thomas, President of the Haina Community Association,
dated August 4, 1998, in support of Resolution 290-98 on behalf of the community.
Communication No. 902.02 is from Mr. James H. Watson, respectfully for John T. Goss as Trustee in
Bankruptcy of Hamakua Sugar Company, Inc., dated July 31, 1998, in support of Resolution 290-98.
He states, in part, that the Chapter 1 1 bankruptcy estate of Hamakua Sugar Company, Inc. is not in a
position to continue its ownership responsibilities and, therefore, acceptance of the road would benefit
residents and the County.
Your Committee is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 290-98, and recommends
its adoption.
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AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted
YAGONG X CO~ PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS
REYNOLDS X
CHUNG x
LEITHEAD-TODD X DOMINIC YAGON C
RAY x 117
SANTANGELO X PW&PC REP T
SMITH x ADOP'T'ED: AUG 1 1999
ARAKAKI E.O.M. X