HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 178 09/08/2010 2008-2010 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: September 8, 2010 Re: Comm. No. 885 /Res. No. 373 -10
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 373 -10, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 373 -10, introduced by Council Member Brenda Ford via Communication
No. 885, dated July 20, 2010, authorizes the Director of Finance to enter into negotiations for the
acquisition of the Lucile P. Kingman Trust Parcel (TMK: 7 -7 -008: 100).
Bob Fitzgerald, Director of Parks and Recreations, stated he is in support of the resolution. He stated
that the area is a well -used recreational area in Kona. He further stated the concept of having
recreational land on the mauka side of Ali`i Drive would benefit the community.
Ken Van Bergen of Property Management said the Kingman's property is listed fourth on the 2009
prioritized list. The first three properties on the priority list (Kawa, Pa`o`o, and Lapakahi) are currently
either being purchased, in closing, or under negotiations; therefore, the Kingman's property would be
the next purchase. Mr. Van Bergen also stated that there are sufficient funds in the Public Access, Open
Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund (2% Land Fund) to purchase the property.
Councilmember Ford stated that the 2% Land Fund will not be used to purchase this parcel, and further
stated that a different source of County funding will be appropriated for this purpose. She mentioned
the property, although unlikely, may be used for a purpose outside of the permissible uses as provided
for in the 2% Land Fund. Several Councilmembers expressed their concern about using the 2% Land
fund for this parcel, as originally provided in Resolution No. 307 -10.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution 373 -10, and
recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES A &E EX Respectfully submitted,
ENRIQUES X
FORD x COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
GREENWELL X
HOFFMANN X
IKEDA X ' ' C ' 4
NAEOLE - BEASON X t
ONISHI X DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI, CHAIR
YAGONG X FC REPORT NO. 178
YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: SEP 2 1 2010