HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP EMC 013 06/22/2010 2008-2010 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DATE: June 22, 2010 Re: Comm. No. 848 (Res.356 -10)
PLACE: Councilroom
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME: 1:50 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Environmental Management, to which was referred
Communication No. 848 (Res. 356 -10), reports as follows:
Resolution 356 -10 transmitted by Department of Environmental Management Director
Lono Tyson, via Communication No. 848 dated June 9, 2010 is a resolution authorizing an
extension of the public sewer from Puohulihuli Street /Ane Keohokalole Highway intersection to
future Manawale`a Street /Ane Keohokalole Highway intersection for
Forest City Hawai`i Kona, LLC.
At the June 22, 2010 Committee on Environmental Management meeting in the Hilo
Councilroom, there was one public testifier regarding Resolution 356 -10.
Mr. Tyson explained that the timing of the resolution would allow the work to be done in
conjunction with the Ane Keohokalole Highway project and that
Forest City Hawai`i Kona, LLC will pay for the project and be eligible for reimbursements
through the hookup charges paid in the future to the County of Hawai` i.
According to Mr. Thomas Yamamoto, consultant for Forest City Hawai`i Kona, LLC, the overall
cost estimate for the sewer line project is $800,000. He further explained the advantages of
having the work done before the area is developed, and noted that Forest City would not be the
sole benefactor of the resulting sewer line.
Councilmember Yagong thought it possible that future homeowners could have the hookup cost
added to their mortgages and commended all those involved in the coordination of their efforts.
Councilmember Ford commented that this is an example of concurrency at its best.
Councilmember Naeole- Beason agreed it is better to put in the sewer lines before development
occurs.
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Chair Greenwell discussed how the coordinated efforts between public and private organizations,
and the unanimous support for this project is an example of what is needed to help secure federal
funds. He also thanked all those involved for their efforts.
Your Committee on Environmental Management is in accordance with the purpose and intent of
Resolution No. 356 -10 and forwards it to Council with a positive recommendation.
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AYES NOES A &E EX Respectfully submitted,
ENRIQUES X
FORD x COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
GREENWELL x MANAGE I NT
HOFFMANN X
IKEDA X
NAEOLE-BEASON X
ONISHI x LL i� � ' LL, C I:
YAGONG X - MC REPORT NO. 13
YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: JUL O $ ?1110
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