Bill Text: HI HB2024 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: County of Kauai; GO Bonds
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-01-20 - (H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 [HB2024 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2010-HB2024-Introduced.html
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TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, 2010 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR 'ALIOMANU ROAD RECONSTRUCTION AND PROTECTION, KAPA'A NEW PARK (STADIUM) IMPROVEMENTS, OPEN SPACE/PARK LAND ACQUISITION, AND KILAUEA AGRICULTURAL PARK DEVELOPMENT FOR THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The director of finance is authorized to issue general obligation bonds in the sum of $7,300,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary is appropriated for fiscal year 2010-2011 for the following projects for the county of Kauai:
1. 'Aliomanu Road Reconstruction and Protection $1,500,000
The earthen makai edge of 'Aliomanu road has experienced significant erosion over the years due to ocean wave action. The erosion has reached a critical distance from the edge of pavement and warrants urgent corrective measures to insure that this important county asset is not jeopardized. This project will provide for the construction of a five hundred foot revetment to protect a portion of 'Aliomanu road. The roadway will also be reconstructed to its originally installed condition. The total estimated cost of the project is $3,000,000.
2. Kapa'a New Park (Stadium) Improvements $ 500,000
The Kawaihau district of Kaua'i is the most populous area of the island, yet it has never had a sports facility with all the necessary infrastructure to support large scale recreational activities. The county of Kaua'i, in collaboration with the community, the department of education, and Kapa'a high school, have implemented a systematic development plan for the Kapa'a new park facility. The construction of locker room facilities is the final component of this collaborative plan to bring major sports activities to this complex which services communities from Wailua to Hanalei. The estimated construction costs are $1,000,000.
3. Open Space/Park Land Acquisition $4,000,000
The preservation of open space, access to inland and coastal areas, and the expansion of park areas are of great importance to the Kaua'i community. The county of Kaua'i is seeking to collaborate with the federal government, the State, the Kaua'i Public Land Trust, and others in acquiring lands to support greater public access and areas for increased recreational use. As the public's interest in outdoor activities increase, the demand on existing park lands also increases. The expansion of areas including the Black Pot Beach Park in Hanalei, and the Salt Pond Beach Park in Hanapēpē are of great interest to the island community. In addition, the county of Kaua'i is seeking to acquire and improve access to public areas such as Kauapea Beach in Kīlauea and Pāpa'a Bay situated between 'Aliomanu and Moloa'a on the island's northeastern shore. The county is proposing to make a significant investment to move that initiative forward. Thus, $8,000,000 is being identified as initial funding for this effort.
4. Kilauea Agricultural Park Development $1,300,000
The proposed Kīlauea agricultural park is situated on a seventy-five acre parcel that was transferred to the county of Kaua'i in 2006. The park will provide nine farm lots, approximately five acres each, an orchard, an energy farm, a community garden, a farmer's market and four incubator farm lots. The county's desire is to design and develop a project that will provide for the grading and graveling of roads; construction of a well; installation of waterlines; construction of a reservoir; grading for the energy farm, composting area, and farmer's market; installation of an exterior windbreak; and the installation of necessary internal fencing. The estimated unfunded development cost for this project is $2,600,000. The estimated project total is $4,000,000.
SECTION 2. The appropriation made for the capital improvement projects authorized by this Act shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal biennium for which the appropriation is made; provided that all moneys from the appropriation unencumbered as of June 30, 2012, shall lapse as of that date.
SECTION 3. The sums appropriated shall be expended by the county of Kauai for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2010.
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INTRODUCED BY: |
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BY REQUEST |
Report Title:
County of Kauai; GO Bonds
Description:
Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds for the County of Kauai.
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