NTC COU PUBLIC HEARING 2023-02-07 2022-2024 RE BILL 230, DRAFT 2

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Protest Procedures Pursuant to Section 35-13 of the Hawai`i County Code, the owners of real property whom would be assessed under the proposed Business Improvement District may file a written protest against the formation of the Business Improvement District. The proceedings to establish the County of Hawai`i Downtown Hilo Business Improvement District No. 2 will cease if lawfully filed protests equate to fifty-one percent or more of the total real property tax assessed value of all land proposed to be assessed in the district or if a majority of the owners of land proposed to be assessed in the district protest its formation. Each landowner was mailed a copy of this notice of public hearing, which included a form to protest the establishment of this Business Improvement District. Landowners may either file their protests prior to or at the time of the public hearing. All protests must be filed with the Office of the County Clerk prior to the conclusion of this public hearing. Protests submitted via mail must be postmarked no later than February 7, 2023. A protest may be withdrawn by the landowner prior to the conclusion of the public hearing using a Withdrawal of Protest form provided by the Office of the County Clerk. Participation All interested persons are invited to attend and will be afforded the opportunity to be heard. Persons who require special accommodations should call (808) 961-8255 by February 6, 2023. Every effort will be made to obtain the required accommodation, though the County cannot guarantee that the requested accommodation can be provided. To provide Oral Testimony via Zoom, email councilremotetestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or call (808) 961-8255 to register and receive login information. Written testimony may be submitted via: (1) email to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov; or (2) mail to the Office of the County Clerk, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720. Upon timely request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. Availability of Documents Copies of Bill No. 230, Draft 2, which includes the District Plan, District Map Boundaries, and Assessment Roll, are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the County Clerk, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1402, Hilo and at the Kona Council District Offices, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A, Kailua-Kona. Bill No. 230, Draft 2, may also be viewed via the County's website at https:/irecords.hawaiicounty gov/Weblink/0/doc/1049938/Page1.aspx Questions Please call (808) 961-8532 for any inquiries regarding this public hearing or protest procedures. BY AUTHORITY OF THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COUNTY CLERK (Hawai`i Tribune Herald—January 29 and January 31) (West Hawaii Today—January 29 and January 31) Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer