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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 771 Draft 01 1980-1984_ __ __ _ `: ~ ~ OFFICE INFORMATION ONLY Meeting: October 26, 1983 (PC) Action: PC referred to Legislative Auditor's Office for revision. NOTE: Resolution withdrawn by Councilman Kawahara - 11/1873 Re: Res. 771 a a County of Hawaii-State of Hawaii Resolution No. 'x'71 ea WHEREAS, the lands of Kiholo and Puuwaawaa on both sides of Queen Kaahumanu Highway in North Kona owned by the State of Hawaii present a most propitious site for an international cultural center; and WHEREAS, water has been found to be available by drillings in the area; and WHEREAS, these lands (about 5,000 acres) are not presently in productive use and being part of a 155,000-acre State parcel; and WHEREAS, interest has been expressed for the establishment of a "think tank" among other facilities; and WHEREAS, this location would be highly desirable for such a purpose, being close to Keahole Airport which is destined for international status and located on the route of the Hilo-Kona Highway. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it recognizes the merits of such a project and that it fully endorses and supports the proposal. Q BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that: (1) The Council request the ,administration to foster and advance this project in coordination with the Council. (2) That the County make contact with the State administration and the legislature to plan and implement the project. (3) That the County look to the State's contracting the project to an organization that has expressed interest in participation. (4) That the Council recognizes that the Hilo-Kona highway is being advocated by a joint committee of the chambers of commerce through the legislature. (5) That a periodic progress report be submitted on the project by the administration to the council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii be instructed to transmit a copy of this resolution to Mayor Herbert T. Matayoshi and all department heads. Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii day of 1983. INTRODUCED BY: f / ~~ ~ ~~~ COUNCIL ME ER, OUNTY OF HAWAII I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the County of Hawaii on ATTEST: ROLL CALL VOTE AYES NOES A/E De Luz, III Fujii Hale Kawahara Lai Schutle Chr. Yamashiro Reference: r~' COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER M.B. No RESOLUTION NO '7'7~ 83