Council Sends Mixed Messages On Waimea FallsCity Leaves Options Open About CondemnationHONOLULU -- The Honolulu City Council passed conflicting resolutions Wednesday about the possible purchase of Waimea Falls Park.
One calls for the city to begin moving on the condemnation of the park (pictured, right), while the second asks the mayor to defer the condemnation process until the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has a chance to buy the land. The vote gives the mayor the green light to move ahead with the condemnation while leaving the door open to partnering with OHA.
"I admit voting for two resolutions may seem schizophrenic," councilmember Duke Bainum said. "But I don't think it's schizophrenic."
The council asked for reassurances that OHA would not try and sell or develop portions of the park or prevent community access. OHA indicated that it is willing to match the city's condemnation price and appears willing to work with the city, but wants three months to decide it a deal is feasible.
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One calls for the city to begin moving on the condemnation of the park (pictured, right), while the second asks the mayor to defer the condemnation process until the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has a chance to buy the land. The vote gives the mayor the green light to move ahead with the condemnation while leaving the door open to partnering with OHA.
"I admit voting for two resolutions may seem schizophrenic," councilmember Duke Bainum said. "But I don't think it's schizophrenic."
The council asked for reassurances that OHA would not try and sell or develop portions of the park or prevent community access. OHA indicated that it is willing to match the city's condemnation price and appears willing to work with the city, but wants three months to decide it a deal is feasible.






