STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1861

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: H.C.R. No. 47

H.D. 1

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water and Land, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 47, H.D. 1, entitled:

"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PLAN FOR THE NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS TO, AND REVITALIZATION OF, HANS L'ORANGE PARK,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose and intent of this measure is to encourage the City and County of Honolulu to plan for the necessary improvement and revitalization of Hans L'Orange Park in Waipahu, Oahu.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from one individual.

Your Committee finds that the City and County of Honolulu has appropriated $8,000,000 for improvements to the baseball field, parking lot, comfort station, and drainage at the Hans L'Orange Park in the Waipahu Heritage District. Your Committee further finds that the final design plans for these improvements are scheduled to be approved and put out to bid by the end of 2021. Your Committee notes that improvements to other areas of Hans L'Orange Park, such as its playgrounds, basketball court, and pedestrian walkways, are necessary for its continued use and enjoyment, especially as the centennial anniversary of this historic park is approaching.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water and Land that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 47, H.D. 1, and recommends its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Water and Land,

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LORRAINE R. INOUYE, Chair