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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0476.009 2014-2016 os e Maile Medeiros David Phone: (808)323-4277 :o°•�� � +., . Council District 6 ti• Fax: (808)329-4786 " ��. Portion N. S. Kona/Ka`u/Volcano *:nn���"='��� R� . Email: maile.david c hawaiicounry.gov HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL ' c-) County of Hawaii West Hawai`i Civic Center, Bldg. A 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy. Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740 DATE: November 16, 2015 Lk./ TO: Dru Mamo Kanuha, Council Chair and Members of the Hawai`i County Council ti FROM: Maile David, Council Member Council District 6 RE: Proposed Amendment to Resolution No. 287-15, Authorizing the Director of Finance to Enter Into Negotiations for the Acquisition of Tax Map Key (3) 9-5-012:005 Situated in the District of Ka`u, Also Known as Kahua `Olohu, Utilizing the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund Please find attached proposed amendments to Resolution No. 287-15. The proposed amendments are illustrated below in Ramseyer format with respect to the contents of Resolution No. 287-15 (material to be deleted is bracketed and stricken; material to be added is underscored). Resolution No. 287-15 is amended by amending the sixth WHEREAS clause to read as follows: "WHEREAS, Kahua `Olohu, located in the district of Ka`u, is approximately 13 acres and is significant to the County of Hawai`i for the following reasons: (1) The site is [known] associated with a historically [as al famous wahi pana (storied, legendary place) of Ka`u formerly used as a traditional gaming field for Hawaiian sports and Makahiki (religious and agricultural celebrations); and [(2) Kahua `Olohu is a famous stone bowling(`ul-u maika) and dart sliding(moa pahc�,� ` � (3)](2) Acquisition would fulfill the purpose of preserving historic and culturally important sites that promote preservation and perpetuation of our native Hawaiian culture, tradition, and customary practices; and Comm. No. { Ref. T©: t/Cc3U.v' j Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Ref. Date NOV 1 8 201 Hawai`i County Is an Equal Opportunity Provider And Employer Dru Mamo Kanuha, Council Chair November 16,2015 Page 2 [('1) The site has been listed on the State Inventory of Historic Properties and is eligible for inclusion in both the State and National Register of Historic Places; A draft copy of Resolution No. 287-15, Draft 2, is attached with the proposed amendments incorporated therein. MD/dmm Attch. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY (3) 9-5-012:005 SITUATED IN THE DISTRICT OF KA`U,ALSO KNOWN AS KAHUA `OLOHU, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND. WHEREAS, in 2005, the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund was established by Ordinance No. 05-85, as codified in Chapter 2, Article 42, of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) (hereinafter "the Code"); and WHEREAS, Section 2-214(c) of the Code provides that the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund shall be used for acquiring lands or property entitlements in the County of Hawai`i for the following purposes: (1) Public outdoor recreation and education, including access to beaches and mountains; (2) Preservation of historic or culturally important land areas and sites; (3) Protection of natural resources, including buffer zones; (4) Preservation of forests, beaches, coastal areas, natural beauty and agricultural lands; and (5) Protection of watershed lands to preserve water quality and water supply; and WHEREAS, Section 2-217 of the Code provides, in part, that the duties and responsibilities of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (hereinafter"the Commission") is to develop and submit to the Mayor an initial list of qualifying lands worthy of preservation and to update the list at any time, but at least annually by December 31 of each year; and WHEREAS, Section 2-218(a) of the Code provides, in pertinent part, that: "The Council shall, by resolution, select the land or lands to be preserved..." and "[w]here there are multiple lands under consideration at any one time,priority shall be given to coastal lands..."; and WHEREAS, tax map key (3) 9-5-012:005, also known as Kahua `Olohu, was included on the prioritized list of lands to be considered for acquisition, which was submitted by the Commission in its 2014 Annual Report to the Mayor dated December 26, 2014; and WHEREAS, Kahua `Olohu, located in the district of Ka`u, is approximately 13 acres and is significant to the County of Hawai`i for the following reasons: (1) The site is associated with a historically famous wahi pana (storied, legendary place) of Ka`u formerly used as a traditional gaming field for Hawaiian sports and Makahiki (religious and agricultural celebrations); and (2) Acquisition would fulfill the purpose of preserving historic and culturally important sites that promote preservation and perpetuation of our native Hawaiian culture, tradition, and customary practices; and WHEREAS, the owner of the subject property is willing to sell the parcel to the County of Hawai`i; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 42 of the Hawai`i County Code, the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to enter into negotiations for the acquisition of Kahua `Olohu, situated at tax map key (3) 9-5-012:005 in the district of Ka`u, utilizing the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to initiate any funding mechanisms required for the acquisition of Kahua `Olohu in accordance with the terms of this resolution. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Honorable Mayor William P. Kenoi, the Director of Finance, and the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. 2