HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0383.000 2010-2012William P. Kenoi
Mayor
September 22, 2011
County of Hawaii
Finance Department
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2103 • Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
(808) 961-8234 • Fax (808) 961-8569
Dominic Yagong Council Chair an
Members of the Hawaii County Council
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Nancy E. Crawford
Director
Deanna S. Sako
Deputy Director
Re: Acquisition of 3 parcels of land at Kaiholena, North Kohala, Island of Hawaii,
Tax Map Key(s): 5 -8- 01:21, 5 -8 -01:22 and access parcel 5 -8 -01:25
The Hawaii County Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission
cited Kaiholena as a site where there are "Lands or property entitlements with high public interest,
imminent needs for acquisition, and largest benefit to the general public." Resolution No. 644 -08,
passed by the County Council on June 3, 2008, authorized the Director of Finance to enter into
negotiations for acquisition of the subject parcels of land in the area collectively known as
Kaiholena, in the District of North Kohala.
On September 16, 2010, the County of Hawaii, applied for funding by grant from the State of
Hawai'i, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Commission, for
the acquisition of Kaiholena, Tax Map Key parcels 5 -8- 01:21, 22 and access Parcel 25 comprising
of 76.615 acres. The Legacy Land Conservation Commission approved the County's application
and granted the amount of $1,650,000, which the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved
on February 11, 2011.
Enclosed is a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawaii,
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Commission and to
accept funds for the acquisition of Kaiholena, District of North Kohala, Island of Hawaii.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ken Van Bergen, Property Manager of
the Property Management Division at 961 -8009.
Nancy Crawford
Director of Finance
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cc: Property Management
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Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Comm. No. 3 e 3
Ref. To: F'G
Ref. Date SEP 22 2011
Form #: B -52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Finance
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Van Bergen
DATE: 9/15/2011
PHONE: 323 -4323
A. REQUEST:
Prepare resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawaii, Board of Land
and Natural Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Commission (LLCC), and to accept funds for the
acquisition of Kaiholena, N. Kohala, Island of Hawaii.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
The County applied for grant funding in the amount of $1,650,000.00 from the State of Hawaii, Department
of Land and Natural Resources, LLCC for the acquisition of three parcels (TMK's: 5 -8- 01:21, 22 & access
parcel 25) at Kaiholena on September 16, 2010. This request was approved by the LLCC on December 3,
2010 and by the BLNR on February 11, 2011.
SIGNED:
DATE: ;2) . �."
GRANT SUMMARY
(Supplement to B -52, Request for Council Action)
Type of Grant Appropriation being requested: (New or an additional appropriation)
® New (for this fiscal year period). OR ❑ Additional appropriation (to an existing grant);
Is a draft agreement attached? Has the original grant notification been transmitted to
❑ Yes ® No Council? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Name of Grant Program: Legacy Land Conservation Program
Grantor: State of Hawaii, Board of Land and Natural Resources
County Grantee Department or Agency: N/A
County Grantee Contact Person: Ken Van Bergen Phone Number: 323 -4323
Amount of Grant: $1,650,000.00
Grant Period (Commencement & Completion): Completion (6/30/2012)
Purpose of Grant: Matching funds for the acquisition of three parcels of land @ Kaiholena, North
Kohala, Hawaii
County Match required ?: ® Yes ❑ No
If yes, Matching Amount? $2,945,000.00 Budgeted in account# :
In -kind? Explain:
Explanation: These properties will be purchased with monies from the Public Access,
Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund
County's personnel requirements: Amount of new position(s)?
Qty: Permanent: n Temporary: ❑, Duration:
Full -time: ❑ Part-time: ❑, Time Element:
Qty: Contract ual: ❑ Explain:
Explanation:
Additional Comments about Grant:
B -52 Grant Summary Form