Approves Bill 137 - Rezoning at 17-4050 Kua'ainau Road, Olawapuna, passed
The County Council approved 94% of 460 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: James Hustace (21 of 47 recorded votes).
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See the full board record, member by memberThe Hawaii County Council (presided by Vice Chair Onishi) approved Resolution 475-26 Draft 2 on a 5-3 vote, authorizing six one-year leases (with four one-year renewal options) at ~$10/year of six county-owned residential properties to nonprofits for permanent supportive housing;…
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Authorizes director of finance to negotiate disposition by lease to nonprofit organizations for permanent housing; six one-year leases with four one-year renewal options at approximate annual cost of $10 for six residential properties for underserved populations. Makani Circle property (cost $809,000) removed by amendment because prospective lessee no longer interested; it remains a county asset to go under property management as affordable rental. Vote 5-3: nays Connolly-Kleinfelder, Kirkowitz, and Vice Chair Onishi; Councilmember Inaba absent.
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The Hawaii County Council (presided by Vice Chair Onishi) approved Resolution 475-26 Draft 2 on a 5-3 vote, authorizing six one-year leases (with four one-year renewal options) at ~$10/year of six county-owned residential properties to nonprofits for permanent supportive housing;…
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County advancing the 34 Rainbow Drive affordable housing project with…
On the record: the chair, 8 councilmembers, 3 staff members, the applicant's representative, and 2 members of the public.
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