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January 2, 2019
The Honorable Aaron Chung, Chairperson, and
Members of the Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: 2018 Annual Report to the Mayor from the
Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission
Dear Chairperson Chung and Council Members:
Pursuant to Section 2-217 of the Hawaii County Code, the 2017 Annual Report for the
Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC) was
previously transmitted as required by December 31, 2017. Pursuant to Section 2-2018 of the
Hawai`i County Code, I am transmitting herewith my comment and recommendations on the
PONC's 2018 Annual Report and Prioritized List.
This year the Commission considered only properties submitted by the public using the
2018 Suggestion Form and scored each submission based upon anticipated use; significance and
benefits to the public; and special opportunities available for acquisition and management.
The County has successfully completed 14 acquisitions (Appendix 4)totaling 4,450.8655
acres with funds from the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund,
various State and Federal grants, and a private donation. The 2018 Annual Report to the Mayor
"Status of Properties on Past Prioritized List 2016-2018" (Appendix 3) progressively reports the
status of the nominated properties and matching funds for those successfully acquired.
STATUS OF FUNDS
Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund
Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Maintenance Fund
For the benefit of the County Council, I have attached a summary of both funds and all monies
deposited and disbursed since its establishment.
County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Finally, as my formal recommendation in connection with what has been submitted by
the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission, I would
recommend that the County Council accept the list as presented by the Commission. The 2018
Prioritized List as follows:
Priority Comm. Percentag Commissio Name of Site Tax Map Key(s)
No. No. 18- e Results n Scores or Project 3'a Division
1 004 81.89 737 Waikapuna, 9-5-07:16
Kahilipali'iki and
Kahilipalinui
2 014 80.11 721 Amy Greenwell 8-2-13:02, 03, 14; 8-2-
Ethnobotanical Gardens 14:43; 8-2-15:59
3 011 78.44 706 Hapu'u to Kapanai'a 5-2-07:04,27;
Cultural Corridor 5-3-007:22,23, &26
4 005 77.67 699 Mahukona 5-7-02:03, 11; 5-7-03:
01,02,03,07,08, 10, 18
5 015 76.89 692 Kaupalaoa 5-8-01:10
6 006 76.11 685 Halelua 5-3-07:10
7 007 73.00 657 Lamaloloa 5-7-01:20
8 016 72.89 656 Honoipu 5-6-01:74
9 018 71.00 639 Wai'ele 1-4-03:03, 37
10 008 70.00 630 Kukuipahu-Haena 5-6-01:13, 16, 18, 42,
Corridor 49, 50, & 89 to 107
11 010 67.78 610 Keawenui 5-8-01:09
12 009 67.67 609 'Io lath Kea Trust 8-7-11:02
13 017 58.89 530 Pohue Bay 9-2-01:72
In conclusion, this is the 14th annual report from the Public Access, Open Space, and
Natural Resources Preservation Commission. The commissioners have invested much time and
effort into reviewing and considering the various parcels of land recommended by the public to
develop this list. I would like to thank the hard-working members of the Public Access, Open
Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. For their dedicated work.
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Attachments:
➢ Summary of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund
> Summary of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Maintenance Fund
> 2018 Annual Report to the Mayor dated December 31, 2018 (10) copies
County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.