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-J4SYIoF M, , Roy Takemoto <br /> Olt' , �4 <br /> Managing Director <br /> \�(/I44. <br /> Harry Kim +if; <br /> Maroc ▪ ''��- <br /> • : Barbara J. Kossow <br /> ''''.144.V°::11 / Deputy Managing Director <br /> County of Hawai`i <br /> Office of the Mayor <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> February 10, 2020 <br /> Senator Stanley Chang, Chair <br /> Senator Dru Mamo Kanuha, Vice Chair <br /> Committee on Housing <br /> Dear Chair Chang, Vice Chair Kanuha, and Committee Members: <br /> RE: SB 2661 Relating to Housing Elements <br /> SB 2661 seeks to address an extremely important statewide problem, something <br /> that each and every one of us would like to resolve. For that reason alone, I applaud <br /> the initiative. <br /> However, the study that is being proposed in this bill would be an enormous <br /> undertaking. It is the kind of project that should be farmed out to consultants and would <br /> command a hefty price tag (perhaps $400,000 for the Big Island alone). <br /> If the Legislature believes this task is important enough to fund, please amend <br /> SB 2661 to include grants to the counties to pay for such studies, or make an <br /> appropriation for the state department (Office of Planning?) that would be best suited to <br /> take on such a job. Speaking for Hawaii County, we could not possibly afford to do it <br /> on our own. <br /> I must oppose SB 2661 in its present form. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> ,----./... /L1 <br /> HarryKim <br /> MAYOR <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />