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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Retirees who use Kilauea District Park\u2019s recreation center are asking the governor to veto a bill that would transfer the city-owned property to the state, saying the change could eliminate their daily programs.<\/p>\n

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If Senate Bill 2613 is signed into law, city permits would be void, affecting kupuna programs during the day and keiki programs after school hours.<\/p>\n

Kilauea District Park is packed with activities on weekdays including ping pong, adult dance and aerobics. But participants said they are fearful their daily gatherings are at risk.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe camaraderie. It just brings the people together because there\u2019s no other large facilities to hold that kind of venue nearby,\u201d said Marilyn Wong.<\/p>\n

May Lau who socializes there and teaches mahjong said she also opposes the land grab.<\/p>\n

\u201cI understand the property underneath the schools, but you don\u2019t go taking this away from seniors,\u201d Lau said.<\/p>\n

Bill amended to include park property<\/h1>\n

If the governor signs the bill, ownership of the land under dozens of schools would transfer from other agencies to the state Department of Education to streamline projects.<\/p>\n

A House committee amended the original bill to include Kaimuki Middle School, which shares the land with neighboring Kilauea District Park\u2019s gym, recreation center and parking lot.<\/p>\n

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Nate Serota said the city wants to keep ownership of those.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe very much treasure this facility and we very much want to keep it within our parks inventory. You\u2019ve seen for yourself not only the amount of activity, but the passion that the park users have towards this facility and the love that they have for the staff that organize these events,\u201d Serota said.<\/p>\n

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Wong said losing the facility would be devastating. \u201cThat would be terribly sad. I don\u2019t know where else we\u2019re going to.\u201d<\/p>\n

Repairs needed, but not guaranteed<\/h1>\n

In a statement, state Rep. Mark Hashem, chair of the House Committee on Water and Land, which added the middle school to the bill, said the initial intent was to help repair and maintain the facility without disrupting any programs. <\/p>\n

\u201cFor years, my son (who attends Kaimuki Middle School), constituents, and sports teams have raised concerns about unsafe conditions, including broken bleachers, severe leaks, and collapsing ceiling tiles,\u201d the statement continued. \u201cThis facility is finally receiving the attention it deserves, rather than continued inaction, which is both appropriate and necessary.\u201d <\/p>\n

While the recreation center and gym do need work, the changes Hashem\u2019s committee made to the legislation do not mention repairs and do not include funding. Therefore, repairs are not guaranteed.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf it doesn\u2019t protect the people using the facilities, take it back. Fix it. Don\u2019t let it go through,\u201d Lau said.<\/p>\n

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Park users are now hoping the governor will veto the bill altogether.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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