Bill Text: HI SR110 | 2011 | Regular Session | Amended

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Bill Title: DLNR; Stream Maintenance; Flood Hazard Mitigation

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-06-06 - (S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-06-11. [SR110 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2011-SR110-Amended.html

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THE SENATE	S.R. NO.	110
TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011		S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII

SENATE RESOLUTION

 

 

REQUESTING THE STATE HAZARD MITIGATION FORUM TO STUDY MEASURES TO MITIGATE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH STATE FLOOD HAZARDS.

 

 

 

     WHEREAS, flooding is a major problem for various parts of the State, not only causing physical damage to structures, but also creating dangerous travel conditions that lead to road closures and the potential loss of life; and

 

     WHEREAS, the flash flooding of Puuhulu Stream in Waianae Valley in December of 2008 and January of 2011 caused significant erosion of the banks along the stream and property damage; and

 

     WHEREAS, the lack of drainage has caused recurring flooding of the Lualualei Watershed in Waianae Valley, resulting in unsafe road conditions, flooded streets, homes, vegetable farms, ranches, hog farms, and flooding on the United States Navy facility at Lualualei; and

 

     WHEREAS, the flash flooding along the Honouliuli Stream in Ewa in December of 2008 and January of 2011 resulted in water and debris sweeping through farms, ranches, and neighborhoods; and

 

     WHEREAS, the flash flooding along the Waiahole Stream in windward Oahu in December of 2008 and January of 2011 resulted in the continued erosion of stream banks and damage to private property, including repetitive damage to a plant nursery; and

 

     WHEREAS, the flash flooding along the Kaukonahua Stream, Paukauila Stream, Opaeula Stream, and Helemano Stream in the Waialua Watershed, north shore Oahu, in December 2008 continued damage that has included erosion of stream banks and damage to roads, homes, and businesses, and in 1974, the loss of life; and

 

     WHEREAS, the flash flooding along the Hanalei River, Kauai County, in 2010 resulted in the breach of stream banks, causing a diversion away from the irrigation systems on which taro farms depend; and

 

     WHEREAS, addressing the State's flood concerns requires a coordinated effort among private property owners and state, county, and federal agencies, along with necessary funding; and

 

     WHEREAS, the State Hazard Mitigation Forum comprises a broad spectrum of agencies to include representatives from all four counties, the federal government, various state agencies, and members of the private sector; and

 

     WHEREAS, the State Hazard Mitigation Forum makes recommendations to the Adjutant General with regard to grant awards for statewide mitigation projects; and

 

     WHEREAS, the State Hazard Mitigation Forum evaluates and prioritizes measures to mitigate the risks associated with hazards; now, therefore,

 

     BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Twenty-sixth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2011, that the State Hazard Mitigation Forum is urged to study measures to mitigate risks associated with flood hazards; and

 

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Hazard Mitigation Forum is requested to explore funding options to address the State's flood concerns; and

 

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Hazard Mitigation Forum is requested to report to the Legislature its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2012; and

 

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Adjutant General and Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources.

Report Title: 

DLNR; Stream Maintenance; Flood Hazard Mitigation