Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 9, Number 2, 1 February 1992 — DHHL proposes settlement [ARTICLE]

DHHL proposes settlement

by Ann L. Moore Initial proposals for a resolution of the controversies surrounding the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust have been transmitted to the Hawaiian Homes Commission. The proposals will be presented to the legislature for action.

When the action plan of Gov. John Waihee ( "Action Plan to Address Controversies Under The Hawaiian Home Lands Trust,") was accepted by the 1991 legislature, a task force was created by the governor to examine Department of Hawaiian Home Lands controversies and provide recommendations for resolution.

Members of the task force — called the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust Resolution Project — are Darrell Yagodich, Keoni Agard and Rico Manzano. lt was this task force that sent the proposal to the Hawaiian Homes Commission. According to Ken Toguchi, DHHL public information specialist, the Hawaiian Homes Commission directed DHHL to take the proposal to the public, so DHHL scheduled a series of hearings in January. The purpose of the hearings was to seek input from Native Hawaiians on

the proposal and its options. Informational television programs were also broadcast on KHNL in January. Written testimony may still be sent to: Hoaliku Drake, DHHL, P.O. Box 1879, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96805. Testimony may also be faxed to Hoaliku Drake, at 586-3835. Testimony must be received by Fel5. 7. Those sending testimony are asked to address it to Chairman Hoaliku Drake to be sure it is included in the record.

Toguchi said the Hawaiian Homes Commission would act on the proposal — probably in mid-February — then forward its recommendation to the governor who would then present it to the legislature. "This is phase one, the back rents. Other things still have to be resolved. Claims are a future issue," Toguchi said. As Ka Wai Ola went to press it was not known what form the bill would take that the governor will present to the legislature. The following is the proposal made and published by the task force. , contmued page 9

Settlement

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DHHL land title and related claims proposed settlement package Land Controversy: Compensation for past use of 29,634 aaes of Hawaiian Home Lands illegally set aside under former governor's executive orders and proclamations, and settlement of continued use of selected parcels. Proposed Settlement

1. Agreement by DLNR that 29,634 acres of land illegally set aside under various governor's executive orders and proclamations are Hawaiian Home lands, subject to the verification of 13 parcels; 2. Agreement to provide compensation for back rent based on the valuations contained in the Appraisal Report prepared by John Childs and Company: 1959 - 1984 $10 mi). to 15 mil. 1985 - 1991 (Estimated) $1 mil. to $ 2 mil.

Total Back Rent $11 mil. to $17 mil. (Note: The total back rent may be adjusted based on final verification of 13 parcels.)

3. Agreement toconsider the exchange of selected DHHL parcels for whieh continued use has been requested for state land suitable for homesteading: a. DHHL Parcels For Whieh Continued Use Has Been Requested: (See Exhibits 1-3 for listing)

Options For Possible Exchange. Acreage Annual rent Market value "All" 25,870 $664,592 $40,976,000 . "A" 11,413 $656,742 $31,280,100 "B" 34 $653,204 $16,330,100 b. State Parcels For Possible Acquisition: Location Acreage Ewa 200 Camp Andrews 30 Kona Lands 150 Lalamilo 8,854 Nienie 3,243 Total 14,402

EXHffiITl DHHL parcels. Continued use has been requested. GEO Location Acreage Annual rent Market value Hawai'i 1653 Humuula 11,123 $2,309 $13,350,00 Game 1707 Puukapu 23 $250 $250,000 Reserv F.R. 5 Humuula 4,117 $3,508 $4,590,000 Mau'i F.R. 1 Kahikinui 8,747 $3,808 $3,500,000 Moloka'i 1166 Kalamaula 7 $14,800 $370,000 831 Molokai HS 9 $15,200 $380,000 F.R. 2 Palaau St. Pk 233 $979 $1,350,000 O'ahu

1124 Nanakuli 4 $144,000 $3,600,000 Beach Pk. 563 Nanaikapono 5 $180,000 $4,500,000 School 1194 Nanaikapono 2 $54,400 $1,360,000 School 1579 Nanaikapono * $804 $20,100 School 1725 Nanaikapono 7 $244,000 $6,100,000 School F.R. 2 Nanakuli 180 $533 $900,000 F.R. 3 Waimanalo 1,413 1 $706,500 Total 25,870 $664,592 $40,976,600 (1.) Waimanalo Beach parcels not included in listing

EXHffiIT 2 Option A DHHL parceU for possible exchange GEO Location Acreage Annual rent Market value Hawai'i 1653 Humuula Game 11,123 $2,309 $13,350,000 1707 Puukapu Reserve 23 $250 $250,000 Moloka'i 1166 Kalamaula 7 $14,800 $370,000 831 Moloka'l HS 9 $15,200 $380,000 F.R. 2 Palaau St. Pk. 233 $979 $1,350,000 O'ahu 1124 Nanakuli 4 $144,000 $3,600,000 Beach Pk 563 Nanaikapono 5 $180,000 $4,500,000 School 1194 Nanaikapono 2 54,400 $1,360,000 School 1579 Nanaikapono * $804 $20,100 School 1725 Nanaikapono 7 $244,000 $6,100,000 School Total 11,413 $656,742 $31,280,100

EXHIBIT3 Option B DHHL parceU for possible exchange GEO Location Acreage Annual rent Market value Moloka'i 1166 Kalamaula 7 $14,800 $370,000 831 Molokai HS 9 $15,200 $380,000 O'ahu 1124 Nanakuli 4 $144,000 $3,600,000 Beach Pk 563 Nanaikapono 5 $180,000 $4,500,000 School 1194 Nanaikapono 2 $54,400 $1,360,000 School 1579 Nanaikapono * $804 $20,100 School 1725 Nanalkapono 7 $244,000 $6,100,000 School Total 34 $653,204 $16,330,100