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THE SENATE |
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THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2020 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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SENATE RESOLUTION
requesting the department of hawaiian home lands, in conjunction with the county of hawaii department of water supply, to provide a progress report regarding the development of the kau water system.
WHEREAS, Act 49, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, allocated, among other things, $1,500,000 in general obligation bonds for the plans, design, and construction for the development of the Kau water system; and
WHEREAS, phase one of the project includes the design and construction of a one hundred-thousand-gallon water storage tank and appurtenances on Hawaiian home lands; and
WHEREAS, the Hawaiian Homes Commission approved $500,000 in trust funds for construction; and
WHEREAS, the estimated advertisement for bids is expected to occur in early 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is expected to invite twenty-five pastoral lessees to discuss water needs for each lot and supplemental water availability; and
WHEREAS, phase two of the project is expected to include repair and replacement of pressure reducing valve stations; and
WHEREAS, phrase three of the project is expected to include the relocation of existing waterlines from within lots to the South Point Road right-of-way, installation of new water meters, fire protection, and subdivision of twenty-five pastoral lots; and
WHEREAS, because of the complexities and future costs of the Kau water system project, it would be prudent for the Legislature to receive an update on the progress of the project; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirtieth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2020, that the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, in conjunction with the County of Hawaii Department of Water Supply, is requested to provide a progress report regarding the development of the Kau water system; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is requested to submit a progress report to the Legislature by June 30, 2020; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, and Manager of the County of Hawaii Department of Water Supply.
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Kau Water System; Progress Report