HomeMy WebLinkAboutNTC COUNCIL 06/05/2007 Public Hearing 2006-2008 HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Date: June 5, 2007 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa, 78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Pursuant to Section 92-41, Hawaii Revised Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Hawaii
County Council will hold a public hearing to hear testimony on:
Bill No. 55, Draft 2: Relates to the establishment of the County of Hawaii Kailua Village
Business Improvement District No. 1 to provide for the making and financing of
supplemental services and improvements in Kailua Village in accordance with the
procedures set forth in Chapter 35, Hawaii County Code. These services and
improvements would be implemented in accordance with the Kailua Village Business
Improvement District Plan, which would be administered by the District Association. The
Plan, the organization and powers of the District Association, and the area proposed to
be specially assessed are described in Bill No. 55, Draft 2.
Pursuant to Section 35-12(b), Hawaii County Code, a notice was sent to each owner of land
proposed to be included and assessed in the proposed Kailua Village Business Improvement
District No. 1. "Landowner" or "owner of land" is defined as the owner of real property to whom
the real property tax is assessed as shown on the real property tax assessment list, which may
be the fee simple owner and/or the lessee of land, regardless of whether such owner is exempt
from the payment of such tax. Protests may be submitted by landowners within the proposed
District. Protests by landowners against Bill No. 55, Draft 2 shall be made in writing before the
conclusion of the public hearing by filling out a Declaration of Protest form available from the
Clerk's Office. Written protests may be withdrawn by the landowner using a Withdrawal of
Protest form before the conclusion of the public hearing.
Testimony of all interested persons and landowners/lessees for or against the establishment of
the district, the extent of the district, and the levy of a special assessment will be heard at the
public hearing. Additionally, a brief presentation will be provided about the proposed
improvement district and the improvement district process at the beginning of the public hearing.
Those persons wishing to testify in person must register with the Council/Clerk's staff prior to
the convening of the hearing. Those testifying in person and submitting written testimony
should bring 17 copies of the testimony for distribution at the meeting. Those persons unable to
testify in person may submit testimony (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office, 25 Aupuni
Street, Hilo, Hawaii, (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912, or (3) by email to
counciltestimony(a�co.hawaii.hi.us.
The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need
accommodations for this meeting should call (808) 961-8255 by May 30, 2007. Persons using
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) may call (808) 961-8521.
Copies of Bill No. 55, Draft 2, the District plan, and map are on file and available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Kona Council Members' Office, Kailua Trade
Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona, HI; at the Waimea Council Members'
Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea, HI; and at the
Office of the County Clerk, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI.
If you have any questions regarding the public hearing, please call 981-2174.
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CASEY JARMAN
COUNTY CLERK
Publication: West Hawaii Today - May 27, 2007
Hawaii Tribune-Herald — May 27, 2007