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LTD. 50 E. Puainako Sheet <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> June 5, 2007 <br /> Mr. Pete Hoffmann, Chair <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> Re: Bi1155, Draft 2 -Kailua Village Business Improvement District No. 1 <br /> Dear Council Chair Hoffmann, <br /> I urge your support of this important legislation authorizing the establishment of Hawaii <br /> County's first Business Improvement District. <br /> Our family corporations have owned and operated businesses within Kailua Village for over 45 <br /> years. During that time, we have sadly witnessed the decline of this very special place. Today, <br /> visitors and residents are as likely to see evidence of criminal activity such as drug dealing, <br /> graffiti or panhandling as they are to see the beauty and historical significance of this village by <br /> the sea. <br /> The Kailua Village Business Improvement District will help re-establish the quality of life that <br /> once permeated the village core. Modeled after the highly successful Waikiki Business <br /> Improvement District, our Kailua Village BID will manage and restore the azea to a clean, safe <br /> and enjoyable environment. This will improve the economic wellbeing of azea businesses and <br /> provide a better place for those who live and work in the area. I am personally awaze of the <br /> WBID program and its successes through an acquaintance who works for that program. <br /> Clearly, taxpayers within the proposed District feel the need for improvement and aze poised to <br /> self-assess themselves to achieve this outcome. Through this legislation, the Kailua Village <br /> <br /> Business Improvement District will be able to immediately enhance security and custodial <br /> services as well as plan for long-term special projects that will enhance and improve the overall <br /> Kailua-Kona experience. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> ' ~ Comm. No._ 3 • p <br /> Barry K. Taniguchi Ref. To: MetsatN ~ <br /> President Ref. Date JU 5 s <br /> <br />