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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,Hawaii 96720
<br /> Pursuant to Section 92-41,Hawaii Revised Statutes,and Section 35-12,Hawaii County Code,notice is,
<br /> hereby given that the Hawaii 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:
<br /> Proposes to establish the County of Hawai'i 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 of land 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 councilremotetestimonv@hawaiicounty.aov or call(808)961-8255
<br /> to register and receive login information.
<br /> Written testimony may be submitted via:(1)email to counciltestimonv@hawaiicountygov;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 of the County Clerk,
<br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Room 1402,Hilo and at the Kona Council District Offices,74-5044 Ane 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.gov/WeblinWO/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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