THE SENATE

S.C.R. NO.

36

TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2003

S.D. 1

STATE OF HAWAII

 
   


SENATE CONCURRENT

RESOLUTION

 

requesting the legislative reference bureau to conduct a feasibility study on the construction of permanent fair grounds on the lower halawa parking lot at aloha stadium.

 

 

WHEREAS, the lower Halawa parking lot at Aloha Stadium is used for numerous fundraising endeavors, including the Sports Carnival, 50th State Fair, and the Hawaii State Farm Fair; and

WHEREAS, the lower Halawa parking lot is used for fundraising purposes for 30 days each year, which generate over $400,000 annually for Hawaii's nonprofit organizations; and

WHEREAS, other states, including California and Washington, have constructed permanent fair grounds and infrastructure that contribute significantly to increased use and more successful events; and

WHEREAS, the construction of permanent facilities and infrastructure may facilitate greater use of the Aloha Stadium grounds, offer attendees and organizers of fundraising events a more convenient and pleasant experience, and generate more funding for Hawaii's nonprofit organizations; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Twenty-second Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2003, the House of Representatives concurring, that the Legislative Reference Bureau is requested to coordinate with the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a study on the feasibility of constructing permanent fair grounds in the lower Halawa parking lot of Aloha Stadium; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the study include recommendations on resolving potential parking disruptions at Aloha Stadium caused by construction; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the study include a review and assessment of requirements for the other successful uses of the parking areas at Aloha Stadium, including flea markets and enhanced event parking; and

BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislative Reference Bureau conduct the study utilizing its current budget; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislative Reference Bureau is requested to submit the results of its feasibility study to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the convening of the Regular Session of 2004; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Acting Director of the Legislative Reference Bureau, Comptroller, and Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

Report Title:

Aloha Stadium Fairgrounds Study