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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNTC COU PUBLIC HEARING 2014-03-18 2012-2014 RE SID LONO KONA HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING .a (March 18, 2014) 42 (Council Chambers - West Hawai`i Civic Center, Building A, 74-5044Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii) SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LONO KONA SUBDIVISION, NORTH KONA, HAWAII TO THE OWNERS OF LANDS TO BE ASSESSED AND/OR ACQUIRED WITHIN SAID IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED GENERALLY: Pursuant to Resolution No. 264-14, adopted on January 22, 2014, the Hawaii County Council proposes to establish a Sewer System Improvement District(the "Improvement District") for the Lono Kona Subdivision, North Kona, Hawaii, and to assess properties within said Improvement District as provided in Chapter 12, Hawaii County Code. Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 12-10(e), 12-27 and 12-28, Hawaii County Code, notice is hereby given of the following: 1. General Details of Proposed Improvements This Improvement District is being initiated by the Hawaii County Council for the design and installation of a public sewer system for the Lono Kona Subdivision (the "Special Improvements"), as more fully described in an amended report on the proposed establishment of the Improvement District from the Director of the Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management(Communication No. 492.1) dated December 11, 2013 (including the Exhibits attached thereto, the "Director's Report"). The Director's Report includes, among other things: (i) a map showing the locations of the Special Improvements; (ii) a preliminary assessment roll for the Improvement District; (iii) a description of assessment units to be assessed within the Improvement District, including the method of assessment of each assessment unit, the maximum proposed assessment for each assessment unit and a list of all known owners of the assessment units; and (iv) an estimate of the costs of the Special Improvements by the Director of the Department of Environmental Management. Scope and Location ofSpecial Improvements. This Improvement District consists of 145 "assessment units" (i.e., subdivided parcels or condominium units) on 110 lots within the Lono Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Kona Subdivision, as identified (by tax map key number and property owner) in the preliminary assessment roll included in the Director's Report as Exhibit F thereto. The Special Improvements will include, without limitation: • 5,640 Lin. Ft., 8-inch PVC SDR-26 sewer pipe and fittings; • 360 Lin. Ft., 10-inch PVC SDR-26 sewer pipe and fittings; • 29 Each, sewer manholes 5.0' to 9.5' deep; • 4 Each, lined shallow drop sewer manholes 10.0' to 14.99' deep; • 1 Each, lined drop sewer manholes 15.00' to 20.00' deep; and • 110 Each, sewer lateral connections. Estimated Cost of Special Improvements. The total estimated cost of the Improvement District is $6,461,800. Assuming the project costs to be equal to such estimate, and, further assuming a U.S.D.A. Rural Utilities Service Grant in the amount of$4,024,800 to be applied against the project costs, the net project costs would be $2,437,000. Method of Assessment. Each assessment unit existing as of the date that assessments begin to accrue shall be subject to an assessment calculated by: (1) dividing the Net Project Costs by the total number of single-family equivalents ("SFEs") represented by all assessment units in the Improvement District, and (2) with respect to each assessment unit, multiplying the amount determined pursuant to (1) above by the number of SFEs represented by such assessment unit. SFEs reflect estimated wastewater generation by land use (specifically, single-family, duplex, apartment or commercial), as determined in the manner set forth in the Director's Report based on (i) each assessment unit's existing land use, or (ii) in the case of vacant land, the existing zoning for such land. Assuming net project costs of$2,437,000, the anticipated assessment per SFE will be $9,868.00. The total assessment for each assessment unit will depend on the number of SFEs represented by that unit, as set forth in the preliminary assessment roll included in the Director's Report as Exhibit F thereto. Financing Through Bonds. The County intends to issue general obligation bonds to finance all or a portion of the net project costs of the Special Improvements. Assessments collected by the County will be used to pay or reimburse the County for payments of principal and interest on such bonds and/or costs not financed by the bonds. Prepayment Options. Unless paid in full, assessments will be payable in quarterly installments sufficient to meet the principal and interest requirements for the County's general obligation bonds issued for the Improvement District until they mature. A property owner's assessment may be paid to the Director of Finance in full,without additional charges, at any time within 30 days after the date of the last publication of the ordinance to set the Improvement District assessments. After this 30-day period,property owners will also be permitted to prepay the unpaid balance of their assessments in full, plus a 3%premium on the amount to be prepaid(unless waived) and interest at the rate on the bonds until they can be redeemed with the assessment prepayment. 2. Date, Time and Place of Public Hearing A Public Hearing will be held before the Hawai`i County Council on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the West Hawai`i Civic Center, Building A, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, to consider the matter of the Improvement District. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 92-3.5, Hawai`i Revised Statutes, the Hawai`i County Council will be conducting this public hearing via videoconference. Council Member(s) may be present at the following locations: County Council Room, Hawai`i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401; and Kona Council Room, West Hawai`i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A. Public Attendance via videoconference is available at the locations above. If audio stream between Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated in the event Council Members participate from both locations. All interested persons are invited to attend and they shall be afforded the opportunity to be heard. The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this public hearing should call 961-8255 by March 13, 2014. Relay Users please call 711 (961-8255) to contact our office. 3. Testimony, Protests and Objections At the Public Hearing to be held on March 18, 2014, the testimony of all owners of assessment units and other interested parties shall be heard with respect to the proposed Improvement District and the information, findings and determinations in Resolution No. 264-14 and the Director's Report, including testimony for or against the establishment of the Improvement District, the extent of the Improvement District, and levy of the special assessment. This Public Notice hereby advises all owners and other interested parties that, in accordance with Section 12-10(e), Hawaii County Code, a protest against making all or part of the proposed improvements or against the methods by which such assessments are to be made, or the inclusion of certain costs therein must be submitted in writing to be considered by the Council. Such written protests or objections may be mailed to: County Clerk, County of Hawai`i, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai`i 96720, prior to the Public Hearing, or such written protest may be submitted in person at the date and time of the Public Hearing. The County Clerk will not accept any mailed protests that are postmarked after March 12, 2014, or protests submitted in person after adjournment of the Public Hearing. Unless fifty percent(50%)or more of the owners of assessment units file written protests at or before the Public Hearing against making all or part of the assessments,or part of the proposed improvements, or against the methods by which such assessments are to be made,or the inclusion of certain costs therein,the County Council may proceed to establish the Improvement District and levy assessments by ordinance. 4. Availability of Documents Copies of the Director's Report (including the Exhibits thereto) are available for inspection at the offices of the Department of Environmental Management during regular business hours (between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, except holidays) at any time prior to and including the date of the Public Hearing. Such offices are 345 Kekuanao`a St., Suite 41, Hilo, HI 96720, and 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Bldg D, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 A copy of the Director's Report (including Exhibits) is also attached to Resolution No. 264-14, which is available for inspection during regular business hours (8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays) at: (1) the Office of the County Clerk, Hawai`i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai`i; (2) the West Hawai`i Civic Center, Building A, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; and (3) the Office of the Mayor, West Hawai`i Civic Center, Building C, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i. The Resolution and attached documents can also be reviewed on the County's website at the following link: http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/Weblink8/doc/802223/Page1.aspx. BY AUTHORITY OF THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL " I- UTY illf LERK (Hawai`i Tribune Herald— 02-24-2014; 02-28-2014; 03-03-2014; 03-07-2014) (West Hawai`i Today— 02-24-2014; 02-28-2014; 03-03-2014; 03-07-2014) AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION State of Hawaii ) SS: County of Hawaii ) LEILANI K. R. HIGAKI , being first duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. That she is the BUSINESS MANAGER of HAWAII TRIBUNE-HERALD a newspaper published in the City of HILO State of Hawaii. 2. Thatthe " . . .NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (March 18, 2014). . . TO THE OWNERS OF LANDS TO BE ASSESSED. . .etc. of which a clipping from the newspaper as published is attached hereto, was pub- lished in said newspaper on the following date(s) February 24, 28; March 3, 7, 2014 , (etc.). 65597r1 .* if4,14: Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of March, 2014 rq SHARON H. P. OGATA Notary Public, Third Circuit, State of Hawaii My commission expires C y ,} 1, 2016 Page(s): 1 HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE OPPUBLIC HEARING (March 18,2014) (Council Chambers-West Hawaii Civic Center,Building A, 74-5044 Me Keohokalole Highway,Kailua-Kona,Hawat') SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LONO KONA SUBDIVISION,NORTH KONA,HAWAII TO THE OWNERS OF LANDS TO BE ASSESSED AND/OR ACQUIRED WITHIN SAID IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED GENERALLY: Pursuant to Resolution No.264-14,adopted on January 22,2014,the Hawaii County Council proposes to establish a Sewer System Improvement District(the "improvement District")for the Lono Kona Subdivision,North Kona,Hawaii,and to assess properties within said Improvement District as provided in Chapter 12, Hawaii County Code. Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 12-10(e),12-27 and 12-28,Hawai'i County Code,notice is hereby given of the following: 1. General Details of Proposed Improvements This Improvement District is being initiated by the Hawaii County Council for the design and installation of a public sewer system for the Lono Kona Subdivision (the Special Improvements"),as more fully described in an amended report on the proposed establishment of the Improvement District from the Director of the Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management(Communication No.492.1)dated December 11,2013(including the Exhibits attached thereto,the "Director's Report"). The Director's Report includes,among other things:(i)a map showing the locations of the Special Improvements;(ii)a preliminary assessment roll for the Improvement District;(iii)a description of assessment units to be assessed within the Improvement District,including the method of assessment of each assessment unit,the maximum proposed assessment for each assessment unit and a list of all known owners of the assessment units;and(iv)an estimate of the costs of the Special Improvements by the Director of the Department of Environmental Management. Scope and Location of Special Improvements. This Improvement District consists of 145"assessment units"(Le.,subdivided parcels or condominium units)on 110 lots within the Lono Kona Subdivision,as identified(by tax map key number and property owner)in the preliminary assessment roll included in the Director's Report as Exhibit F thereto.The Special Improvements will include,without limitation: •5,640 Lin.Ft.,8-inch PVC SDR-26 sewer pipe and fittings; •360 Lin.Ft.,10-inch PVC SDR-26 sewer pipe and fittings; •29 Each sewer manholes 5.0'to 9.5'deep; •4 Each,lined shallow drop sewer manholes 10.0'to 14.99'deep; •1 Each,lined drop sewer manholes 15.00'to 20.00'deep;and •110 Each,sewer lateral connections. Estimated Cost of Special Improvements. The total estimated cost of the sImprovement District is$6,461,800. Assuming the project costs to be equal to such estimate,and,further assuming a U.S.D.A.Rural Utilities Service Grant in the amount of$4,024,800 to be applied against the project costs,the net project costs would be$2,437,000. Method of Assessment. Each assessment unit existing as of the date that assessments begin to accrue shall be subject to an assessment calculated by: (1) dividing the Net Project Costs by the total number of single-family equivalents("SFEs")represented by all assessment units in the Improvement District,and (2) with respect to each assessment unit,multiplying the amount determined pursuant to(1)above by the number of SFEs represented by such assessment unit. SFEs reflect estimated wastewater generation by land use(specifically,single- family,duplex,apartment or commercial),as determined in the manner set forth k in the Director's Report based on(i)each assessment unit's existing land use,or (ii)in the case of vacant land,the existing zoning for such land. Assuming net project costs of$2,437,000,the anticipated assessment per SFE will be$9,868.00. The total assessment for each assessment unit will depend on the number of SFEs represented by that unit,as set forth in the preliminary assessment roll included Q in the Director's Report as Exhibit F thereto. Financing Through Bonds. The County intends to issue general obligation bonds to finance all or a portion of the net project costs of the Special Improvements. Assessments collected by the County will be used to pay or reimburse the County for payments of principal and interest on such bonds and/or costs not financed by the bonds. Prepayment Options. Unless paid in full,assessments will be payable in quarterly installments sufficient to meet the principal and interest requirements for the County's general obligation bonds issued for the Improvement District until they mature. A property owner's assessment may be paid to the Director of Finance in full,without additional charges,at any time within 30 days after the date of the last, icatig�nrr of"the ordinance to set the Improvement District assessments. -After th s10- rieriod,property owners niiflalso be permitted to prepay the unpaid balance of their assessments in full,plus a 3%premium on the amount to be repaid(unless waived)and interest at the rate on the bonds until they can be redeemed with the assessment prepayment. 2. Date,Time and Place of Public Hearing A Public Hearing will be held before the Hawaii County Council on Tuesday, March 18,2014,at 6:00 p.m.in the Council Chambers at the West Hawaii Civic Center,Building A,74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,Kailua-Kona,Hawaii,to consider the matter of the Improvement District. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 92-3.5,Hawai'i Revised Statutes,the,Hawai'i County Council will be conducting this public hearing via videoconference. Council Member(s)may be present at the following locations: County Council Room,Hawaii County Building,25 Aupuni Street,First Floor,Room 1401;and Kona Council Room,West Hawaii Civic Center,74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,Building A. Public Attendance via videoconference is available at the locations above. If audio stream between Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time,the meeting will be terminated in the event Council Members € participate from both locations. All interested,persons are invited to attend and they shall be afforded the opportunity to be heard. The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this public hearing should call 961-8255 by March 13,2014. Relay Users please call 711(961-8255)to contact our office: 3. Testimony,Protests and Objections At the Public Hearing to be held on March 18,2014,the testimony of all owners of assessment units and other interested parties shall be heard with respect to the proposed Improvement District and the information,findings and determinations in Resolution No.264-14 and the Director's Report,including testimony for or against the establishment of the Improvement District,the extent of the Improvement District,and levy of the special assessment. This Public Notice hereby advises all owners and other interested parties that,in accordance with Section 12-10(e),Hawaii County Code,a protest against making all or part of the proposed improvements or against the methods by which such assessments are to be made,or the inclusion of certain costs therein must be submitted in writing to be considered by the Council. Such written protests or objections may be mailed to:County Clerk,County of Hawai'i,25 Aupuni Street,Hilo,Hawaii 96720, prior to the Public Hearing,or such written protest may be submitted in person at the date and time of the Public Hearing. The County Clerk will not accept any mailed protests that are postmarked after March 12,2014,or protests submitted in person after adjournment of the Public Hearing. Unless fifty percent(50%)or more of the owners of assessment units file written protests at or before the Public Hearing against making all or part of the , assessments,or part of the proposed improvements,or against the methods by which such assessments are to be made,or the inclusion of certain costs therein, the County Council may proceed to establish the Improvement District and levy assessments by ordinance. 4. Availability of Documents Copies of the Director's Report(including the Exhibits thereto)are available for inspection at the offices of the Department of Environmental Management during regular business hours(between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, : except holidays)at any time prior to and including the date of the Public Hearing. Such offices are 345 Kekuanao'a St.,Suite 41,Hilo,HI 96720,and 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,Bldg D,Kailua-Kona,HI 96740 A copy of the Director's Report(including Exhibits)is also attached to Resolution , No.264-14,which is available for inspection during regular business hours(8:00 am to 4:00 pm,Monday through Friday,except holidays)at:(1)the Office of the County Clerk,Hawaii County Buildingg,25 Aupuni Street Hilo,Hawaii;(2)the West Hawaii Civic Center,Building A,74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i;and(3)the Office of the Mayor,West Hawaii Civic Center,Building C, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,Kailua-Kona Hawai'i.The Resolution and can attached documents ca also be reviewed on the County's website at the following link: http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/Weblink8/doc/802223/Pagel.aspx. BY AUTHORITY OF THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COUNTY CLERK Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer (65597r1 Hawai'i Tribune-Herald: February 24,28;March 3,7,2014) AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION State of Hawaii ) ) SS: County of Hawaii ) M. R. Chavez, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: 1 . That she is the Classified Accountant of WEST HAWAII TODAY, a newspaper published in the City of Kailua-Kona, State of Hawaii. 2. That "HAWAI'I COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (March 18, 2014) (Council Chambers - West Hawai'i Civic Center" of which a clipping from the newspaper is attached hereto, was published in said newspaper on the following date(s) February 24, 28; March 3, and 7, 2014 (etc.) Subscribed and sworn to before me This 7th day of March, 2014 ��\ANNPK.vi TA — — — — — — -Comm ft71-188 Notary Public, Third Circuit, ,o ' State of Hawaii Henriann P. Kahananui My Commission expires: June 6, 2015 # Page(s): 1 } WAI^ IT COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING March 18,2014) (Council Chra tubers-West Hawaii Civic Center,Building A, 74-51)44 Me Keohokalole Highway,Kailua-Kona,Hawaii) SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LON,O KONA SUBDIVISION,NORTH KONA,HAWAI'I. TO THE OWNERS OF LANDS TO$E ASSESSED AND/OR ACQUIRED WITHIN SAID IMPROVEMENTDISTRICT AND TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED GE RALLY: Pursuant to Resolution No.264-14,adopted on January 22 2014, the Hawaii County Counalproposes to establish a Sewer SSystem Improvement District(the"Improvement District")for the Lono Kona Subdivision,North Kona,Hawai i,and to assess properties within said Improvement District as provided m Chapter 12, Hawaii County Code. Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 12-10(e),12-27 and 12-28, Hawaii County Code,notice is hereby given of the following: 1. General Details of Proposed Improvements This Impprovement District is being initiated by the Hawaii County, Councillor the design and installation of a ublic sewer system for the Lono Kona Subdivision(the"Special-Improvements"), as more fully described in an amended report on the proposed establishment of the Improvement District from the Director of the Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management (Communication No.492.1)dated December 11,2013(including the Exhibits attached thereto,the"Director's Report").The Director's Report includes among other things:(i)a map showing the locations of the Special Improvement;;(ii)a.prelimmary• assessment roll for the Improvement Distract;(in)a description of assessment units to be assessed within the Improvement District, including the method of assessment of each assessment unit,the maximum proposed assessment for each assessment unit and a list of all known owners of the assessment units;and(iv)an estimate of the costs of the Special Igvements by the Director of the Department of Environmental,Management. 6co a and Loaatio {Special 1 veipe s.This Improvement District consists of 145 assessment unit-(i.e.,subdivided parcels or condominium units)on 110 lots within the Lono Iona Subdivision,as identified(by tax map key number and property owner)in the preliminary assessment roll included in the Director's Report as Exhibit F thereto; The Special Improvements will include,without limitation: • 5,640 Lin.Ft.,8-inch PVC SDR-26 sewer pipe and fittings; • 360 Lin.Ft.,10-inch PVC SDR-26 sewer pipe and fittings; • 29 Each sewer manholes 5.0'to 9.5'deep; • 4 Each lined shallow drop sewer manholes 10.0'to 14.99'deep; • 1 Each,lined drop sewer manholes 15.00'to 20.00'deep;and • 110 Each,sewer lateral connections. gst mated Cost of 5pee4a1 imp.opc ry s.The total estimated cost of the Improvement District is$6,461,800.Assuming the protect costs to be equal to such estimate,and,further.assuining a U.S.D.A.Rural Utilities Service Grant in the amount of$4,024,800 to be applied against the project costs,the net project costs would be$2,437,000. Method ofAssessment.Each assessment unit existing as of the date that assessments begin to accrue shall be subject to an assessment calculated by: (1)dividing the Net Project Costs by the total number of single- family equivalents("SFEs")represented by all assessment units in the Improvement District,and (2)with respect to each assessment unit multiplying the amount determined pursuant to(1)above by the number of SFEs represented by.such assessment unit. SFEs reflect estimated wastewater generation by land use (specifically,single-family,duplex,apartment or commercial) as determined m the manner set forth in the Director's Report based on(i)each assessment unit's existing land use,or(ii)in the case . of vacant land the existing zoning for such land.Assuming net project costs o$$2,437,0M the anticipated assessment per SFE will be$9,868.00.The total assessment for each assessment unit will depend on the number of SFEs represented by that unit,as set forth in the preliminary assessment roll included in the Director's Report as Exhibit F thereto. Fjyaancing Through lands.The County intends to issue general obligation bonds to finance all or a portion of the net project costs of the Special Improvement.Assessment collected by the County will be used to pay or reimburse the County for payments of principal and interest on such bonds and/or costs not financed by the bonds. Prep.ymcnt Options.Unless paid in full,assessments will be payable in quarterly installments ufPicient to meet the principal and rest requirenl a eneral obligation ridA. issued for the Improvhen tt i unti ey mature.A owner's assessment may be paid to the Director of Finance m full, without additional charges',at any time within 30 days after the date of the last publication of the ordinance to set the Improvement District assessments.After this 30-day period, ropert owners will also be permitted to prepay the unpaid balance of their assessments m full,plus a 3%premium on the amount to be prepaid(unless waived)and interest at the rate on the bonds until they can be redeemed with the assessment prepayment. 2. Date,Time and Place of Public Hearing A Public Hearing will be held before the Hawai'i County Council on Tuesday,March 18 2014 at 6:00 p.m.in the Council Chambers at the West Hawaii Civic Center ,Building A,74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,Kailua-Kona,Hawaii,to consider the matter of the Improvement District. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 92-3.5,Hawaii Revised Statutes,the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this public hearing via videoconference.Council Member(s)may be present at the following locations:County Council Room, Hawaii County Building:25 Au. um Street First Floor Room 1401_,_.and Kona Council Hoom West Hawaiti Civic Center,74-5044, - Ane Keohokalole Highway Bui lding A.Public Attendance via videoconference is available at the locations above.If audio stream between Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated in the event Council Members participate from both locations.All interested persons are invited to attend and they shall be afforded the opportunity to be heard.The meeting place is accessible for for this with i hearinngge�shouul call 9618255 by March accommodations 2014tions Relay Users please call 711(961-8255)to contact our office. 3. Testimony,Protests and Objections At the Public Hearing to be Meld on March 18,2014,the testimony of all owners of assessment units and other interested parties shall be heard with respect to the proposed Improvement District and the information findings and determinations in Resolution No.264-14 and the Directors Report,including testimony for or against the establishment of the-Improvement District,the extent of the Improvement District,and levy of the special assessment. This Public Notice ereby advises all owners and other interested parties that ,in accordance with Section 12-10(e), Hawaii County Code,a protest against making all or part of theProposed improvements or against the methods by which such assessments are to be made or the inclusion of certain costs therein must be submitted in writing to be considered by the Council.Such writtennprotest or objections may be mailedyto:County Clerk,County of Hawai'i,25 Aupuni Street,Hilo Hawaii 6720,prior to the Public Hearing,or such written protest i est may be submitted in person at the date and time of the Public Hearing.The County Clerk will not accept any mailed protests that are postmarked after March 12,2014,or_protests submitted in person after adjournment of the Public Hearing. Unless fifty percent(50%)or more of the owners of assessment units file written protests at or before the Public Hearing against making all or part of the assessments,or part of the proposed improvements,or against the methods by which such assessments are to be made,or the inclusion of certain costs therein;the County Council may proceed to establish the Improvement Dislnct and levy assessments by ordinance. • 4. Availability of Documents Copies of the Director's Report(including the Exhibits thereto) are available for inspection at the offices of the Department of Environmental Management during regular business hours (between 8:00 am and4:00 pm Monday through Friday exce t holidays)at any time prior to and including the date of the Public Hearing.Such offices are 345 Kekuanao`a St.,Suite 41,Hilo,HI 96720 and 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,Bldg D,Kailua- Kona,HI 96740 A copy of the.Director's Report(including Exhibits)is also attached to Resolution No.264-14 which is available for inspection during regular business hours($:00 am to 4:0 m,Monday through Friday, except holidays)at:(1)the Office of the County Clerk,Hawaii County Buildiing 25 Aupuni Street,Hilo,Hawaii;(2)the West Hawaii Civic Center ter Build' A,74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona,Hawaiti;and( the Office of the Mayor West Hawaii Civic Center,Building C 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,Kailua- Kona,Hawaii.The Resolution and attached documents can also be reviewed on the County's website at the following link: http://records.co.hawau.hi.us/Weblink8/doc/802223/Pagel.aspx. BY AUTHORITY OF THE HAWAI'I COUNTY COUNCIL COUNTY CLERK Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer (No.87063-West Hawai'i Today:February 24,28;March 3;and 7,2014)