HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 134 10/04/2011 2010-2012REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: October 4, 2011
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai
TIME: 1:37 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. No. 383/Res. 166 -11
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 166 -11, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 166 -11, transmitted by Director of Finance Nancy Crawford via Communication
No. 383 dated September 22, 2011, authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the
State of Hawai `i, Board of Land and Natural Resources, Legacy Land Conservation
Commission, and to accept funds for the acquisition of three parcels of land at Kaiholena,
District of North Kohala, Island of Hawaii. The Tax Map Key(s): 5 -8 -01: 021, 5 -8 -01: 022 and
access parcel 5 -8- 01:025.
The Hawai`i 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 Hawai`i, 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- 89 -01: 021, 022 and access Parcel 025
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.
Pursuant to Section 46 -7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, County Departments must obtain the consent
of the Council to enter into agreements with the federal or state governments respecting action to
be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted by law to furnish, expend and receive any funds
or other assistance in connection with projects being or to be undertaken pursuant to those
powers.
Your Committee Members Hoffmann and Pilago commented on their attendance last month with
other dignitaries in the dedication of these parcels. There was a great effort by the County and
Legacy Land Conservation Commission in ensuring there are sufficient funds available for the
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purchase of these parcels. It is significant step forward in our efforts for conservation and
preservation of this particular property and other parcels throughout the island, and a wonderful
precedent for future grants and purchases has been established under the public and open space
legislation. This partnership was a collaborative effort by all and especially the community to
protect important places such as Kaiholena. Chair Yagong further added that the North Kohala
community has persisted in ongoing efforts to protect open space since 1996 when he was
councilmember.
Property Manager Ken Van Bergen appeared before Your Committee. He provided and update
to the committee on the status of the acquisition, and sought their support on this proposed
resolution.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 166 -11,
and recommends its adoption.
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Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
BRENDA FORD, CHAIR
FC REPORT NO. 134
ADOPTED: OCT 19 2011
AYES
NOES
A &E
EX
BLAS
X
FORD
X
HOFFMANN
X
IKEDA
X
ONISHI
X
PILAGO
X
SMART
X
YAGONG
X
YOSHIMOTO
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
BRENDA FORD, CHAIR
FC REPORT NO. 134
ADOPTED: OCT 19 2011