Chapter 35 Business Improvement Districts

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§ 35-26 HAWAII COUNTY CODE Section 35-26. Assessment notice to prospective buyer or lessee of parcel of land. Before entering into an agreement to sell or lease a parcel of land subject to an assessment levy and lien, the landowner shall notify the prospective buyer or lessee of the existence of the levy and lien in writing. Failure to give or receive such notice to or by any landowner shall not affect the validity of the assessment nor entitle the landowner to an extension of time within which to pay the assessment. (2004, ord 04-94, sec 1.) Section 35-27. Assessment obligation for parcel of land acquired by County. If a parcel of land subject to an assessment is acquired by the County by foreclosure, the parcel of land shall be sold as soon as practicable, and the purchaser of the parcel of land shall take title subject to the lien of the assessment and shall be required to pay the assessments then due as part of the purchase price and the assessments becoming due from and after the sale date. (2004, ord 04-94, sec 1.) Article 4. Proceedings to Change Authorized Supplemental Services, Improvements and Assessment. Section 35-28. Authorization to change supplemental service and improvements or assessment. (a) Upon request of the district board, the council may change the authorized supplemental services and improvements, the supplemental services and improvements to be financed, the rate or method of apportionment of an assessment, or the boundaries of the district other than an annexation provided in article 5, or the council may require the levy of a new assessment. Such change or new levy shall be accomplished in accordance with this article. (b) Any other amendments to the ordinance establishing the district not specifically controlled by this chapter may be accomplished by ordinance but need not comply with the provisions of this article, or article 5 or article 6 of this chapter. (2004, ord 04-94, sec 1.) Section 35-29. Ordinance for change. (a) If the council determines that the public convenience and necessity require a change permitted under section 35-28(a) or require the levy of a new assessment, the council may approve an ordinance for change. The council shall commence proceedings only upon receipt of a request from the board directors. (b) An ordinance for change for a district shall be an amendment of the ordinance establishing the district. The ordinance for change shall contain the pertinent information required by section 35-31. (2004, ord 04-94, sec 1.) 35-14