Buying Land or Conservation Rights with the Fund

A. The council may make appropriations from the open space, natural resources, cultural resources, and scenic views preservation fund to acquire interests in real property, including, but not limited to, conservation easements as defined in chapter 198, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, pursuant to chapter 3.44 of this code for the purposes set forth in section 3.88.020 . B. The council may also make appropriations from the fund to provide grants to any non-profit land conservation organization that complies with section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and any other requirements under federal, state, and County law regulating the conduct of charitable or nonprofit organizations; provided, that the purpose of any grant shall be for the acquisition of a specific parcel or parcels of property or property entitlements within the County for land conservation purposes as set forth in section 3.88.020 . C. A land conservation organization applying for a grant pursuant to subsection B shall provide the mayor or the mayor's designee with a grant proposal that includes the following: 1. A description of the subject property, including but not limited to a tax map key number, area, features in need of conservation, a map, and other related information; 2. Demonstration that the subject property meets one or more of the special purposes outlined in section 3.88.020 ; 3. Justification for prioritization of acquisition of the subject property, including a recommendation for protection by a government agency, board, committee, or commission; 4. A brief overview of a long-term management plan for the subject property subsequent to acquisition; and 5. A description of efforts to obtain matching or other funds from non-county sources for the acquisition or management of the subject property. (Ord. 3155 § 2 (part), 2004)