Chapter 35 Business Improvement Districts

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BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS § 35-1 (19) "Ordinance terminating the district" means an ordinance that terminates a district at the expiration of the then occurring five-year term. (20) "Supplemental improvements" means any of the undertakings itemized in section 35-3(b). (21) "Supplemental services and improvement area" means an area within a district as set forth in section 35-11(a). (22) "Supplemental services and improvements" means a supplemental service and/or improvement referred to in section 35-3. (2004, ord 04-94, sec 1.) Section 35-2. Provision of alternate method of financing supplemental services and improvements. Pursuant to section 46-80.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the council may use the provisions of this chapter in addition to, in combination with, or in lieu of any other law for or related to the creation of improvement districts, the levying, assessment, and collection of special assessments, the financing of supplemental services and improvements, the issuance of bonds, or other matters covered by this chapter. (2004, ord 04-94, sec 1.) Section 35-3. Types of supplemental services and improvements. (a) A district may be established to provide and finance supplemental services and improvements as follows: (1) To provide for and finance additional maintenance, security or other additional services required for the enjoyment and protection of the public and the promotion and enhancement of such district to restore or promote business activity whether or not in conjunction with improvements authorized by this section including: (A) Services to enhance the security of persons and property within the district; (B) Landscaping services; (C) Enhanced sanitation services; (D) Services promoting and advertising activities within the district; (E) Marketing education for businesses within the district; and (F) Decorations and lighting for seasonal and holiday purposes. (2) To provide and finance, to the extent permitted by law, supplemental improvements located on or within the County or the district which will restore or promote business activity in the district, including: (A) Construction and installation of landscaping, planting and park areas; (B) Construction of lighting facilities; (C) Construction of physically aesthetic and decorative safety fixtures, equipment and facilities; (D) Construction of improvements to enhance security of persons and property within the district; 35-3