HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0183.082 2006-2008 LTD. 50 E. Puainako Sheet
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
June 5, 2007
Mr. Pete Hoffmann, Chair
County of Hawaii
Hawaii County Council
Re: Bi1155, Draft 2 -Kailua Village Business Improvement District No. 1
Dear Council Chair Hoffmann,
I urge your support of this important legislation authorizing the establishment of Hawaii
County's first Business Improvement District.
Our family corporations have owned and operated businesses within Kailua Village for over 45
years. During that time, we have sadly witnessed the decline of this very special place. Today,
visitors and residents are as likely to see evidence of criminal activity such as drug dealing,
graffiti or panhandling as they are to see the beauty and historical significance of this village by
the sea.
The Kailua Village Business Improvement District will help re-establish the quality of life that
once permeated the village core. Modeled after the highly successful Waikiki Business
Improvement District, our Kailua Village BID will manage and restore the azea to a clean, safe
and enjoyable environment. This will improve the economic wellbeing of azea businesses and
provide a better place for those who live and work in the area. I am personally awaze of the
WBID program and its successes through an acquaintance who works for that program.
Clearly, taxpayers within the proposed District feel the need for improvement and aze poised to
self-assess themselves to achieve this outcome. Through this legislation, the Kailua Village
Business Improvement District will be able to immediately enhance security and custodial
services as well as plan for long-term special projects that will enhance and improve the overall
Kailua-Kona experience.
Sincerely,
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Barry K. Taniguchi Ref. To: MetsatN ~
President Ref. Date JU 5 s