HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PWIRC 016 02/18/2009 2008-2010REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
DATE: February 18, 2009
PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 1030 a. m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, [-Iawai`i 96720
Re: Comm. No. 128/Res. 52-U9
Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations, to which was referred
Communication No. 128, regarding Resolution 52-09, reports as follows:
Resolution 52-09, transmitted by Assistant Corporation Counsel Gerald Takase via
Communication No. 128, dated February 4, 2009, authorizing the acquisition of private property by
eminent domain, being a portion of Tax Map Key: (3)] -7-031:010, situate at Kea`au, in the District of
Puna, County and State of Hawaii, for access to Happy Homes, from Cecelia Mae Chun and
William H. Hosnneyer.
The purpose of Resolution No. 52-09 is to authorize the County, pursuant to Section 101-13 of the
IIawai`i Revised Statutes, which requires Chat condemnation action by the County must be authorized by
a resolution of the County Council.
"Chere was no testimony from members of the public regarding the proposed resolution.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Gerald Takase appeared before your Committee. Mr. Takase commented
that this proposed resolution authorizes the acquisition of private property by eminent domain for the
roadway improvement fo Momona Road and I-sappy I-Iomes Access Road.
Councilmember J Yoshnnoto commented that a previous resolution was adopted by the Council
agreeing to road improvements for this community. Furthermore, Mr. Yoshimoto stated this project has
been on-going for over 10 years and would like to commend Mr. Takase for his assistance in this matter.
He seeks the support of his colleagues on this proposed resolution.
Council Chair Brenda J. Ford questioned the value of this property and amount that will be paid to
owners. Mr. Takase responded the minimum value of this property is assigned at zero (0).
PWIRC RPT NO. 16
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Communication No. L28/Res 52-09
Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations is in accord with the purpose and
intent of Resolution 53-09, and recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES A&E EX
ENRIQUES X
FORD X
GREENWELL X
HOFFMANN X
iKEDA X
NAEOLE X
ON1SH1 X
YAGONG X
YOSHIMOTO X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
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BRENDA .I. PORD, CFIAIR
PWIRC REPORT NO. 16
ADOPTED: MAR 0 3 1009