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Harry Kim V'• Deanna S.Sako <br /> Mayor ,.- <br /> '•f ••- Finance Director <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE-REAL PROPERTY TAX <br /> Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street • Suite No.4 • Hilo,Hawai`i 96720 • Fax(808)961-8415 <br /> Appraisers(808)961-8354 • Clerical(808)961-8201 • Collections(808)961-8282 <br /> West Hawai`i Civic Center • 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy. • Bldg.D,2nd Flr. • Kailua Kona,Hawai`i 96740 <br /> Fax(808)327-3538 • Appraisers(808)323-4881 • Clerical(808)323-4880 <br /> REPORT TO HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL <br /> FROM THE REAL PROPERTY TAX REVIEW WORKING GROUP, <br /> AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE <br /> November 17, 2017 <br /> This is the first report to the Hawai`i County Council from the Real Property Tax Review <br /> Working Group (Review Group) which includes the Agricultural Committee (Ag <br /> Committee). The Review Group has met four times and the Ag Committee has met three <br /> times. The agricultural portion of the Real Property Tax code is a substantial portion, <br /> therefore, a dedicated meeting time was set for review of the Agriculture code. <br /> The focus of the Review Group and Ag Committee is to review and give policy driven <br /> recommendations as needed on the following: Hawai`i County Code Chapter 19, Finance <br /> Director Rules and Regulations as it pertains to Real Property Tax, Agricultural <br /> Rates/Values, 2011 IAAO Audit and review proposed changes or legislation which affects <br /> the Real Property Tax Office that is referred by the Council or County. In addition the Real <br /> Property Tax Office has been providing the Review Group and Ag Committee with <br /> complaints and concerns the office receives. <br /> Both groups intend to meet monthly for a minimum of two years. Quarterly reports will be <br /> filed to provide County Council with updates of the group's progress. The goals were <br /> collectively agreed upon: <br /> • Increase the fairness of the County's Real Property Tax program <br /> • Identify and incorporate best property tax administrative practices <br /> • Propose additional tax programs as appropriate <br /> • Identify public policy goals and incorporating them into the County's <br /> Real Property tax program <br /> To date, the Review Group has reviewed and discussed the current tax programs for the <br /> County of Hawai`i,other counties in Hawai`i and the direction of tax programs at the national <br /> level. The Review Group is currently reviewing the Affordable Rental Housing program in <br /> great detail. The Ag Committee has reviewed the current agricultural programs, values, <br /> history and is currently reviewing the pasture portion in great detail. <br /> Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />