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<br /> HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL ;
<br /> . .NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING.
<br /> Date: February 7,,2023
<br /> Time:' 6:00 p.m.
<br /> • Place: Hilo Council Chambers,Hawaii County Building,25 Aupuni St.,Hilo,'Hawari 96720 - - '
<br /> Pursuant to Section 92-41,Hawai'i Revised Statutes,and Section.35-12,Hawai'i•County Code,'notice is
<br /> .hereby given that the Hawai'i County Council will hold a public hearing on the establishment of a Business
<br /> Improvement District in Downtown Hilo,as proposed by Bill No.230,Draft 2. •
<br /> Bill No.230,Draft 2: i \ .
<br /> • Proposes to establish the County of Hawaii'Downtown Hilo Business Improvement District No.2 to
<br /> provide for the making and financing of supplemental services and improvements in Downtown Hilo;in;
<br /> accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 35 of the Hawaii County Code. ..
<br /> • Supplemental services and improvements,as.described in the District Plan,would include: • . . .
<br /> . (1) Enhancement of public safety,landscaping,maintenance,and`sanitation using . ' . .
<br /> • "Clean Sweep Crews"; ': - - _.
<br /> • • ' (2) Promotion of Downtown Hilo as a family gathering place through marketing,special events,- -
<br /> and other creative means; = -
<br /> . ,• ,(3) Development of public restrooms,landscaping,lighting,pedestrian pathways and . -
<br /> surfaces,kiosks for marketing and special events,and wayfinding and signage to enhance ;
<br /> the movement,convenience,and enjoyment of the public,and other improvements..
<br /> recommended in the Downtown Hilo Multi-Modal Master Plan; • . •
<br /> • ' (4) A shuttle system for improved transportation;and _ '
<br /> -' (5) If authorized by separate ordinance;parking management policies and services. ' .
<br /> Funds for these supplemental services and improvements would be derived from assessments paid by .
<br /> owners of commercial parcels(Aland within the district boundaries,based on the assessed rate of,$1.50 for'
<br /> every$1,000 of`Total Net Taxable Value"of each parcel of land,for a total estimated budget of$367,000 for '
<br /> .the first operating year of the proposed.Business Improvement District _.. . . _. . .
<br /> Protest Procedures
<br /> Pursuant to Section.35-13 of the Hawai'i County Code,the owners of real property whom would be assessed
<br /> under the proposed Business Improvement District may file a written protest against the formation of the
<br /> ' . Business Improvement District.The proceedings to establish the County of Hawai'i Downtown Hilo Business•.
<br /> Improvement District.No.2 will:cease if lawfully filed protests.equate to fifty-one percent,or more of the
<br /> 'total real,property tax assessed value of'all land proposed to be assessed in the district'or if a majority of
<br /> the owners of land proposed to be assessed in the district protest its formation.Each landowner was mailed
<br /> a copy of this notice of public hearing,which included a form to protest the establishment'of this Business
<br /> Improvement District.Landowners may either file their protests prior to or at the time of the public hearing.
<br /> ' All protests must be filed with the.Office of the County Clerk prior to the conclusion of this public hearing., '
<br /> Protests submitted via mail•must be postmarked no later than February 7,2023.' •-• ' ,
<br /> A.protest may be withdrawn by the landowner prior to the conclusion of the public hearing using a Withdrawal' '
<br /> of Protest form provided by the Office of the County Clerk.
<br /> Participation - - - -
<br /> All interested persons are invited to attend and will be afforded the opportunity to be heard.Persons who .
<br /> ' require special accommodations should call(808)961-8255 by February 6,2023,.Every effort will be
<br /> ' made to obtain the required accommodation,though the County'cannot guarantee that'the requested
<br /> accommodation can be provided: ' • •.,
<br /> '' To provide Oral Testimony via Zoom;email councilremotetestimony@haWaiicounty.govbr call(808)961'-8255
<br /> to register and receive login information:.`' - . • :'
<br /> [ -Written testimony may be submitted via:(1)email to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty:gov;or(2)mail to the •
<br /> Office of the County Clerk;25 Aupuni Street,Hilo,Hawaii 96720. • • .' -- ..
<br /> Upon timely request,this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print;Braille,or electronic copy. .
<br /> Availability of Documents -
<br /> Copies of Bill No.230,.Draft 2;which includes the'District Plan,District Map Boundaries,and Assessment
<br /> Roll;are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office ofthe County Clerk,:;
<br /> 1. 25 Aupuni Street,Room 1402,Hilo and at the Kona Council District Offices;74-5044 Me Keohokalole• •
<br /> Highway,Building,A,Kailua-Kona.Bill No.230,Draft 2,may also be viewed via the County's website at .`
<br /> 'https://records.hawaiicounty.govlWeblink/O/doc/1049938/Pagel.aspx '
<br /> Questions : .. .
<br /> Please call(808)961-8532 for any inquiries regarding this public hearing or protest procedures: . '
<br /> ''BY AUTHORITY OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL • • •
<br /> • COUNTY CLERK'
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