HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunication Number 2018-12 South Kohala Action Committee Priorities DraftHarry Kim
Mayor
West Hawaii Office
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
Phone (808) 323-4770
Fax (808) 327-3563
September 24, 2018
County of Hawaii
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SOUTH KOHALA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
ACTION COMMITTEE
Michael Yee, Director
Planning Department
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, HI 96720
SUBJECT: South Kohala CDP Action Committee Priorities:
• Potable Water in Kawaihae.
• Wastewater Treatment System in Puako.
• Waimea Historic District.
• Waikoloa Intersection.
• Emergency Shelters in District.
Michael Yee
Director
Daryn Arai
Deputy Director
East Hawai `i Office
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone (808) 961-8288
Fax (808) 961-8742
Aloha Director Yee,
The South Kohala Community Development Plan (CDP) Action Committee (AC) has
extensively discussed district priorities and developed the following list of priority projects for
the upcoming year. We believe these projects reflect some of the major needs in our community
and are supported in large part by our partner community groups and organizations. We plan to
work toward these projects through the upcoming year. Please also forward this letter to the
department heads and officials you deem appropriate for their knowledge and consideration.
These items are listed in no particular order.
1. Potable Water in Kawaihae. The Kawaihae community continues to experience a
severe lack of infrastructure to supply potable water. This has limited the development of
much needed infrastructure in the area. Despite the current exceptionally high water costs
for Kawaihae, a recent notification from the Department of Hawaiian Homelands
(DHHL) has alerted residents of a 380% increase in water supply costs within the next
ten years. (Please see the DHHL notice to residents attached.) The South Kohala CDP
Action Committee has been actively involved with the Kailapa Community Association,
which has looked into this issue at great length for many years. We seek funding for
alternate sources of potable water for the area, and increased support and collaboration
amongst County and State officials over the matter.
Michael Yee, Director
Planning Department
September 24, 2018
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2. Wastewater Treatment System in Puako. The South Kohala AC continues to work with
the Puako Community Association in an effort to protect the beautiful and ecologically
important reefs along the South Kohala coast. Research from multiple organizations
including the University of Hawai`i at Hilo, the Nature Conservancy, Coral Reef Alliance,
and Cornell University have revealed the destructive presence of high levels of nitrogen
nearshore. We wish to express our willingness to assist with coming up with a solution
which will enable us to expeditiously protect our valuable coastline waters.
3. Waimea Historic District. The South Kohala CDP calls for a historic district designation
in Waimea to protect its culturally and historically significant sites. A historic district
designation would protect Waimea Town's paniolo culture and overall sense of place. We
currently have a community partnership group researching the process, location, and
viability of such a project.
4. Waikoloa Intersection and Second Access Road. An investigatory subcommittee
consisting of three AC members was created in April 2018 to research three major
developments in Waikoloa that were conditionally approved with the requirement of
upgrading the Waikoloa Road / Paniolo Avenue intersection. This undertaking has the
attention of many Waikoloa residents who express concern for traffic congestion and
safety issues. These concerns heighten during emergency situations. The work of the
investigatory subcommittee is ongoing; we aim to provide information on the hazard risks
and potential solutions.
5. Emergency Shelters in District. The South Kohala CDP AC finds that the inventory of
emergency shelters in the district may be insufficient in the event of an evacuation of the
residential and resort areas along the coastline. As such, it is of high importance that
emergency shelter facilities are available with the right capacity. An investigatory
subcommittee exists to assess the need and potential for new shelters.
We appreciate your time in considering our priorities as a reflection of that of our community,
mahalo for your continued support,
Diane Kaneali`i, Chair
South Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee
Kawaihae Water System
Kailapa Community Association
xisting meter service (base) fees
Proposed meter service (base) fees
Meter size
(inches)
Gallons
Bi -Monthly
Existing
Tier 1
9,999,999
Base fee
($)
Meter size (inches)
Bi -
Bi -Monthly
Monthly
FY 19
5/8"
$34.80
Proposed meter service (base) fees
Meter size
(inches)
Gallons
Bi -Monthly
Usage Fee
per 1,000
gallons
Tier 1
9,999,999
$8.09
Bi -Monthly
FY 19
FY 20
FY 21
FY 22
FY 23
FY 24
FY 25
FY 26
FY
27
FY 28
5/8"
$51.50
$68.24
$85.01
$101.81
$118.64
$135.51
$152.42
$169.36
$186.35
$203.37
Existing water service delivery (usage) fees
No change to water service delivery (usage) fees
The rates and fees are based on a 45% increase per year to only meter fee (base) (or 450% spread over 10 years), plus 3% inflation per
year.
Gallons
Bi -Monthly
Usage Fee
per 1,000
gallons
Tier 1
9,999,999
$8.09
No change to water service delivery (usage) fees
The rates and fees are based on a 45% increase per year to only meter fee (base) (or 450% spread over 10 years), plus 3% inflation per
year.
Kawaihae Water System
Residential Beneficiaries
Existing meter service (base) fees
Proposed meter service (base) fees
Meter size
(inches)
GallonsBi-
Monthly
Existing
Tier 1
0 - 10,000
Base fee
Tier 2
10,001 - 30,000
($)
Meter size (inches)
Bi -
Bi -Monthly
Monthly
FY 20
5/8"
$34.80
Proposed meter service (base) fees
Meter size
(inches)
GallonsBi-
Monthly
Usage Fee
per 1,000
gallons
Tier 1
0 - 10,000
82.60
Tier 2
10,001 - 30,000
$3.49
Tier 3
30,001 - 80,000
Bi -Monthly
FY 19
FY 20
FY 21
FY 22
FY 23
FY 24
FY 25
FY 26
FY 27
FY 28
5/8"
$49.07
$63.37
$77.70
$92.06
$106.46
$120.90
$135.37
$149.88
$164.42
$179.01
Existing water service delivery (usage) fees
Proposed water service delivery (usage) fees
Per 1,000
gallons
GallonsBi-
Monthly
Usage Fee
per 1,000
gallons
Tier 1
0 - 10,000
82.60
Tier 2
10,001 - 30,000
$3.49
Tier 3
30,001 - 80,000
$4.89
Tier 4
Over 80,000
$5.89
Proposed water service delivery (usage) fees
Per 1,000
gallons
FY 19
FY 20
FY 21
FY 22
FY 23
FY 24
FY 25
FY 26
FY 27
FY 28
Tier 1
$3.67
$4.73
$5.81
$6.88
$7.95
$9.03
$10.11
$11.20
$12.28
$13.37
Tier 2
$4.92
$6.35
$7.79
$9.23
$10.68
$12.12
$13.58
$15.03
$16.49
$17.95
Tier 3
$6.89
$8.90
$10.92
$12.94
$14.96
$16.99
$19.02
$21.06
$23. 10
$25.15
Tier 4
$8.30
$10.73
$13.15
$15.58
$18.02
$20.46
$22.91
$25.37
$27.83
$30.30
The rates and fees are based on a 38% increase per year to both base and usage fees per year (or 380% spread over 10 years), plus 3%
inflation per year, or a total of 41% increase per year.