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~d <br /> <br /> Harry Kim ' Jane H. Testa <br /> ,yoyor Director <br /> t <br /> •~M <br /> W' <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT <br /> 25 Aupuni Stree[, Room 219 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-0252 <br /> (808) 961-8366 • Fax (808) 935-1205 <br /> E-mail: chresdev@interpac.net <br /> r. <br /> June 4, 2007 <br /> Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson <br /> Hawaii County Council " <br /> 333 Kilauea Avenue - <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> RE: Bill No. 55, Draft 2: An Ordinance Providing for the Establishment of the <br /> Kailua Village Business Improvement District No. 1 <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of Bill No. 55, Draft 2 relating to <br /> the establishment of the Kailua Village Business Improvement District No. 1. <br /> The establishment of the Business Improvement District in Kailua-Kona area, will <br /> provide a legal mechanism to implement creative solutions to improve and <br /> maintain the physical appearance and aesthetics of public right of ways, open <br /> spaces and parks, increase cleanliness, attractiveness, safety and economic <br /> vibrancy of Kailua Village by assessing landowners, lessees of land, commercial <br /> tenants and residents within the District to finance these improvements and <br /> programs. <br /> This initiative, if implemented, will enhance the quality of life of the residents, <br /> businesses, visitors and workers within the Kailua Village by providing them with <br /> a clean, safe and enjoyable environment in which to live, work, play and conduct <br /> business. It will also serve as an example for other communities to follow in <br /> Hawaii County. Your favorable consideration of Bi1155, Draft 2 is appreciated. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Jan/eTesta I $3.1 <br /> Director Comm. No. <br /> Ref. To: Preseet~ <br /> 4Af- Date ~IUN 0 <br /> <br />