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<br /> NOV-16-98 13=17 FROM LAND DIV HILO ID-IBOB9746222 PAGE - <br /> <br /> 3~/ r D ~s I <br /> UNJAMINJ-CAYETANO ~CO':C4YJR OF 4RN< 'iA <br /> <br /> <br /> STATE OF HAWAII <br /> DEPARTMENT OF LANO AND NATURAL RESOURCES - <br /> DIVISION OF CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT <br /> 00 aoxiM <br /> wLO. nAWaV 9p'2td335 - <br /> November t6, 1998 <br /> <br /> <br /> Mr. Aaron Chung <br /> Chairman, Finance Committee <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, Hl 96720 <br /> <br /> Dear Chairman Chung: <br /> <br /> RE. Testimony to the Finance Committee in support of Resolution No. 328-98, <br /> Communication No. 990 to accept Federal Grant money for Marijuana <br /> Enforcement Eradication. <br /> <br /> On behalf of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Conservation and <br /> Resources Enforcement, State of Hawaii we urge you to accept the financial assistance grant to <br /> allow the Hawaii County Police to continue it's enforcement and eradication efforts. <br /> <br /> The Department of Land and Natural Resources receives a similar federal grant to assist with <br /> the illegal cultivation of marijuana and it's enforcement efforts on public lands statewide. <br /> Should the Council refuse to accept these federa funds, the marijuana growing situation will <br /> most likely move the County of Hawaii closer to the lawless days of the 1970's and 80's and <br /> compromise the safety of residents and visitors alike. <br /> <br /> Again, the Department of Land and Natural Resources urges you to accept these federal funds. <br /> <br /> Thank you Mr. Chairman and Council Members. <br /> <br /> Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> =nc,l erle~f p <br /> Hawaii Branch Chief <br /> <br /> c: Wayne Carvalho, Chief of Police <br /> Hawaii County Police Department <br /> qy o. zs <br /> Comrs. No. F11e No. USG <br /> <br /> <br /> Bet. Toll Presence Fc- <br /> Tea NOV 1 7 1998. y,, <br />