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Meeting: Council — June 19, 2012
Action: Filed due to vote count of 2 -ayes (Pilago, Yagong), 6 -noes,
and 1 absent (Ikeda).
Re: Res. 254-12; Comm. 717: (2010-2012 term); Waived PWPRC
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RESOLUTION NO. 254 12
A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION TO INCREASE THE HOURS IN COUNTY PARK FACILITIES.
WHEREAS, Currently, most park facilities close at approximately 7:00 p.m., which in
the summer time is still during daylight hours; and
WHEREAS, Many families and groups would like to enjoy park facilities at least until
the sun goes down; and
WHEREAS, Because of these hours, many families are forced to cut short their
enjoyment of the facilities to pack up and exit prior to closing; and
WHEREAS, Extending park hours to 10:00 p.m. will allow families to enjoy their time
at parks without hurrying; and
WHEREAS, The goal of the Department of Parks and Recreation is to promote a more
active lifestyle for Hawaii Island residents;
WHEREAS, Gatherings of family and friends at parks for recreation or events
encourages the strengthening of family and friendship, increasing the overall health and welfare
of island citizens;
WHEREAS, Park and Recreation facilities are appropriately equipped and staffed to
provide a safe and fun environment for families and friends to gather; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it
requests the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to take the
necessary steps to increase the hours at Parks and Recreation facilities island -wide to 10:00 p.m.
in the evening.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii transmit copies
of this Resolution to the Honorable William P. Kenoi, Mayor, County of Hawaii, and the
Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Dated at , Hawai`i, this day of 12012.
COUNTIL MEMBER, kOtVgTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, 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:
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER
2
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES NOES ABS EX
BLAS
FORD
HOFFMANN
IKEDA
ONISHI
PILAGO
SMART
YAGONG
YOSHIMOTO
Reference: C-717/Waived PWPRC
RESOLUTION NO. 254 12