Bill > HR34

This Resolution requests the State and the City and County of Honolulu to form a collaborative working group to address the complex issue of stream maintenance across different jurisdictions, acknowledging that the State, City, and private property owners are all responsible for maintaining streams under their respective control. The resolution highlights that this division of responsibility, especially during heavy rainfall events, leads to increased property damage and repair costs due to flooding and debris. The proposed working group, which will include representatives from key state and city departments, is tasked with identifying all streams on Oahu, determining ownership and lead responsibility for maintenance, evaluating the pros and cons of private stream ownership, and assessing how to improve communication and resources for effective stream management, ultimately aiming to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2023.