THE SENATE	S.R. NO.	19
THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2021
STATE OF HAWAII

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 KA   U 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 Ka   u 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 was expected to occur in early 2020; and

 

        WHEREAS, it is understood that the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands invited twenty-five pastoral lessees to discuss the water needs for each lot and supplemental water availability; and

 

        WHEREAS, it is expected that phase two of the project will include repair and replacement of pressure reducing valve stations; and

 

        WHEREAS, it is further expected that phase three of the project will include the relocation of existing waterlines from within leased lots to the South Point Road right-of-way, installation of new water meters, fire protection, and the subdivision of twenty-five pastoral lots; and

 

        WHEREAS, because of the complexities and future costs of the Ka   u 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 Thirty-first Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2021, that the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, in conjunction with the County of Hawai   i Department of Water Supply, is requested to provide a progress report regarding the development of the Ka   u water system; and

 

        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is requested to submit the progress report to the Legislature by June 30, 2021; 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 Hawai   i Department of Water Supply.

 

 

 

	OFFERED BY:	_____________________________

Report Title:  

Ka   u Water System; Progress Report