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HCR 95

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CLEAN CERTAIN STREAMS AND CANALS IN WAIPAHU.

2024 Regular Session Introduced by Cory Chun and 1 co-sponsor

Non-binding resolution asking Honolulu's Department of Facility Maintenance to clean Waipahu streams and canals, aiming to reduce flooding and improve drainage and public safety.

Referred to WTL/PSM.
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Bill Summary · HCR 95

Summary — HCR 95 (2025)

Requesting the Department of Facility Maintenance of the City and County of Honolulu to clean certain streams and canals in Waipahu

Main purpose and intent

HCR 95 is a concurrent resolution asking the City & County of Honolulu’s Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) to perform cleaning and maintenance of specified streams and canals in the Waipahu area. The resolution is an official request from the Legislature intended to reduce flood risk, improve drainage, and enhance public safety and environmental conditions in neighborhood parks, school areas, and adjacent roadways.

Key provisions

  • Requests that the Department of Facility Maintenance, City & County of Honolulu, clean specified streams and canals in the Waipahu area.
  • Identifies specific locations to be addressed (see “Locations affected” below).
  • As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the Legislature’s request but does not appropriate funds or create new statutory obligations.

(Full text not provided; summary reflects the stated subject line of the measure.)

Locations specifically referenced

  • Bill Balfour Jr. Waipahu District Park (canal areas)
  • Canals and storm channels adjacent to Honowai Elementary School
  • Honowai Neighborhood Park
  • Paiwa Street vicinity
  • Waikele Stream
  • General Waipahu stream/canal network

Who is affected

  • Residents, students, park users, and businesses in Waipahu (immediate beneficiaries of improved drainage, reduced flooding, and safer public spaces).
  • Department of Facility Maintenance, City & County of Honolulu (the agency requested to take action).
  • Potentially other City or State agencies if coordination, permitting, or shared responsibilities are required.
  • Note: Because this is a non‑binding request (concurrent resolution), any actual work will depend on DFM priorities and available funding.

Potential impacts

  • Short-term: removal of debris, trash, and vegetation that obstructs flow; improved access and aesthetics near parks and schools.
  • Medium/long-term: reduced localized flooding and standing water, improved public safety, and potential ecological benefits for stream channels.
  • Fiscal: no funds are authorized by this resolution; implementation may require City budget allocation or re-prioritization of DFM resources.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced (House): March 4, 2025.
  • Referred to committees: Culture, Recreation & Tourism (3/11/2025) and Education (EDN) (3/28/2025); currently referred to WTL/PSM per bill header.
  • House action: Adopted as amended in HD1 (3/27/2025); EDN reported recommending adoption as amended (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1634). EDN committee vote on 3/20/2025: 7 Ayes, 0 Noes, 4 Excused.
  • Earlier related committee action (2024): WAL reported recommending adoption (9-0) and the measure was previously transmitted/considered across chambers.
  • Related measures: SCR 31 (companion), HR 91 (companion), HR 79 (companion).

Notes

  • HCR 95 is a concurrent resolution (non‑binding). It communicates legislative intent and requests action rather than mandating or funding specific work.
  • Actual cleaning work would depend on DFM’s operational decisions and available budget authority.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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