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Public Works seeks to buy 220 Lalo St. in Kahului for Central/South base yard; committee defers to full council
Summary
The Water and Infrastructure Committee heard from Public Works on a plan to acquire a roughly two‑acre heavy‑industrial property at 220 Lalo Street in Kahului to relocate and consolidate equipment and yard space. Director Jordan Molina said closing is anticipated in June and the county intends to bond the purchase; the committee deferred the item
The Maui County Council Water and Infrastructure Committee on Monday reviewed a proposed acquisition of 220 Lalo Street in Kahului for the Department of Public Works’ Central/South base yard relocation and deferred the matter to the full council’s Friday agenda.
Public‑works Director Jordan Molina told the committee the department requested expedited consideration because the county is competing with other buyers and the seller has multiple offers. "The closing is anticipated in June," Molina said, adding that the property is in a heavy‑industrial area and appears suitable for the department’s needs after an initial condition assessment.
Molina described the site as primarily yard space to park vehicles and equipment and said it would allow Public Works to relocate street sweepers, pavement preservation crews and traffic‑signals staff from an overcrowded Wailuku base yard. He said the county expects to fund the purchase with bonds and that initial condition reports showed no major structural repairs beyond some roof leaks; staff said fencing and security on the site are already in place.
Council members asked for details about timing, planned renovations and neighborhood impacts. Molina said the county may lease a portion back to the seller for approximately one year to facilitate the seller’s relocation; that arrangement would not prevent the county from proceeding with acquisition. The director said minor facility outfitting may be required if garages or maintenance bays will be relocated, but the property would primarily serve as secure storage and yard space to relieve crowding at Wailuku.
A single oral testifier, who identified himself as JC Law from CUDA, urged the county to reserve space on the site for landfill‑diversion and recycling activities. Council members repeatedly expressed support for moving quickly so the county would not lose the site to other bidders.
Next steps: The committee deferred the acquisition resolution and related bills (bills 61 and 62 and the resolution and supporting appraisal materials were cited as available in the committee packet) to the full council’s Friday agenda. Staff said they will continue due diligence and move toward closing if council approval is obtained.
