HI HCR98

Board of Land and Natural Resources authorized to lease state submerged lands at one or more state small boat harbors or boating facilities, in part or entirely, for private development, management, maintenance, and operation.

Lease terms may extend up to 65 years pursuant to section 171-53(c), Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Resolution addresses chronic underfunding of the Small Boat Harbor Program, which has approximately $300,000,000 in deferred maintenance against an annual operational budget of around $30,000,000.

Leasing authority is intended to free Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation staff and resources to better administer the Ocean Recreation Management Program and address user conflicts and safety concerns in state ocean waters.

Certified copies of the resolution must be transmitted to the Governor and the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources.