AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TWENTY-FIVE-YEAR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR CONCRETE STAIRS, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

HCR 5 authorizes a 25-year easement for maintaining concrete stairs on state submerged lands in Waikiki, enhancing public access for locals and visitors.

This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-25-25 9:40AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

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Bill Overview

Bill Number: HCR 5
Title: Authorizing the Issuance of a Twenty-Five-Year Term, Non-Exclusive Easement Covering a Portion of State Submerged Lands at Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, for Concrete Stairs, and for Use, Repair, and Maintenance of the Improvements Constructed Thereon.
Introduced: January 21, 2025
Status: Deleted from the meeting scheduled on March 25, 2025, at 9:40 AM in conference room 411 via videoconference.
Classification: Concurrent Resolution
Related Bills: SCR 5 (companion)

Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of HCR 5 is to authorize the issuance of a non-exclusive easement for a period of twenty-five years over a designated portion of state submerged lands in Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu. This easement is specifically intended for the use, repair, and maintenance of concrete stairs that have been constructed on these submerged lands.

Key Provisions

Easement Duration: The easement is proposed for a term of twenty-five years.

Non-Exclusive Use: The easement will be non-exclusive, meaning that other parties may also have rights to use the submerged lands.

Scope of Use: The easement allows for the use, repair, and maintenance of concrete stairs located on the submerged lands, ensuring that these facilities can be properly maintained for public access and safety.

Impact

Affected Parties: The primary beneficiaries of this easement would be the local community and visitors to Waikiki who utilize the concrete stairs for access to the beach and ocean.

State Submerged Lands: The bill affects a specific portion of state submerged lands, which are typically managed by the state for public use and environmental protection.

Procedural Timeline

January 21, 2025: The bill was introduced.

January 23, 2025: The bill was offered for consideration.

January 27, 2025: The bill was referred to the Water and Land (WAL) and Finance (FIN) committees.

March 20, 2025: The resolution was scheduled for a hearing by the WAL committee.

March 24, 2025: The measure was deleted from the upcoming meeting agenda.

Conclusion

HCR 5 seeks to facilitate the maintenance and use of essential public infrastructure in Waikiki by authorizing a long-term easement on state submerged lands. However, the recent deletion from the scheduled meeting indicates that further discussion or modifications may be necessary before the bill can advance.

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