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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE DATE: January 31, 2012 Re: Comm. No. 536/Bill 171 PLACE: Council Chambers Hilo, Hawai`i TIME: 8:33 a.m. Council Chair and Members Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill 171, reports as follows: Bill 171, transmitted by Council Vice-Chairman K. Angel Pilago, via Communication No. 536, dated January 10, 2012, is a bill for an ordinance to amend Chapters 22 and 35 of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended) relating to publication dispenser racks located within established Business Improvements Districts. The purpose of amending Chapter 22 and Chapter 35 of the Hawaii County Code is to provide that a Business Improvement District through its District Association be allowed to install, maintain, and manage publication dispensing devices located upon County streets and sidewalks within an established Business Improvement District. Orderly placement and location of publication dispensing racks would further the goal of enhancing the overall quality and enjoyment of pedestrian pathways, and signage, and would enhance the public's experience, enjoyment, movement, and convenience within the boundaries of an established Business Improvement District. Additionally, this ordinance proposes that a District Association of a Business Improvement District be authorized to levy and collect Publication Dispenser Rack permit fees and fines associated with the issuance of permits and promulgation of rules for the use of publication dispenser racks within an established Business Improvement District. Mr. Pilago requested the following guests to appear before Your Committee; Corporation Counsel Kyle Chang, Business Improvement District members; Debbie Baker and Eric Von Platen-Luder and their attorney David Kaapu. Mr. Pilago stated the purpose of this proposed bill and posed several questions to Corporation Counsel. Mr. Kyle Chang stated there was no conflict in a governmental agency giving a non-profit authority to manage and levy, collect permit fees and fines for use of publication dispensing devices located upon County streets and sidewalks. Mr. Chang also commented that the management of County streets and sidewalks remain under the authority of Department of Public Works. Some members of Your Committee commented on supporting improvements and enhancing the overall quality within the Business Improvement District; they addressed concerns as to fine amounts, details and enforcement; and how this situation is an ideal example of public and private partnership. FC Report No. 189