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<br /> 60832J7230 ROYAL KONA RESORT 10:56:11 a.m. 06-05-2007 1 /1 <br /> Royal Kona Resort <br /> KAILUA-KONA'S FINEST RESORT <br /> May 29, 2007 <br /> Mr. Pete Hoffmann <br /> Chairman <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> County Council <br /> Re: Bill 55, Draft 2, Kailua Village Business Iropraveroent District No. i <br /> Dear Chairman Hoffmann: <br /> The Kailua Village Business Improvement District is amuch-needed solution to the existing <br /> deterioration to historical Kailua Village. The BID will allow business, government and residents <br /> [o collaborate to implement immediate solutions to address cleanliness and safety to this historic <br /> area. <br /> The Kailua Village Business Improvement District will re-establish [he quality of life for all to <br /> enjoy spending time in the village. Over the years Kailua Village has declined in appearance and <br /> ambience. Our employees, residents and visitors are subjected to criminal activity such as drug <br /> dealing, panhandling and graffiti mar of our beautiful village. In addition, we have received <br /> negative media exposure which was not favorable for visitors coming to Kona or the Big Island <br /> and these types of incidents may jeopardize the economic conditions of our community. <br /> For aver twenty years Business Improvement Districts small and large have achie"ved success <br /> across the nation and now our historical Kailua Village has an opportunity to do the same by <br /> bringing back a sense of community and place. Business Improvement Districts work to improve <br /> the area's safety and appearance, to enhance its image and competitiveness, to boost hole] and <br /> retail occupancy. All assessments generated by the proposed district will go directly back into the <br /> district for services and programs to help restore Kailua Village as a place we can all be proud of. <br /> We humbly ask for your kokua and support to witness the Kailua Village Business Improvement <br /> District become reality. <br /> m rely, <br /> Lalo Fernandez <br /> General Manager • <br /> cc: Gary Hogan, President -Hawaiian Hotels & Resotts Cuero' <br /> Ref. To: re~e~f~/ Ci 1 <br /> Ref. Date JUN 5 9nrn <br /> The Best Orenttfrnnr Location nt Hnuarii's Besr Unlue <br /> 75-535? Alii Drive Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br /> SOU-919-3333 U.S.A. iT Canada SOS-329-3111 Facsimile SOR-329-9532 Wcbsitr: www.RovalKona.com <br /> <br />