Title
RESOLUTION 24-161, URGING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE THE INCREASED PRODUCTION AND EXPANSION OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF RECYCLED R-1 WATER TO PRESERVE POTABLE WATER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING IN THE COUNTY OF MAUI (WAI-31)
Description
The Committee is in receipt of the following:
1. Resolution 24-161, entitled “URGING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE THE INCREASED PRODUCTION AND EXPANSION OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF RECYCLED R-1 WATER TO PRESERVE POTABLE WATER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING IN THE COUNTY OF MAUI.” Resolution 24-161’s purpose is to urge the Administration to prioritize the increased production and expansion of the distribution of R-1 water to preserve potable water for the construction of housing in the County of Maui.
2. An Amendment Summary Form dated October 4, 2024, from the Committee Chair, with a proposed CD1 version of Resolution 24-161. The proposed CD1 version incorporates amendments to:
a. Clarify proper stewardship of water as a public trust resource is essential to the protection and sustainability of the County’s water supply;
b. Encourage the Administration to seek input from community members to examine opportunities for increasing R-1 water production and strengthening R-1 water infrastructure for South, West, and Central Maui; and
c. Incorporate nonsubstantive revisions.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend adoption of Resolution 24-161, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider the filing of Resolution 24-161 and other related action.