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May 5, 2020
Aaron Chung, Council Chair and `=
Members of the Hawai`i County Council
Hawai`i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 c'` uW
Re: Amendment to the Hawai`i County Code
Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 19, of the Hawai`i County Code 1983
(2016 edition, as amended), Article 6, by adding a new section to create'two tiers for the
residential class and Article 11, Section 19-90 by adding a new section authorizing Council to set
tax rates for each tier, relating to real property taxes.
The new Residential Tier 2 rate, proposed at $14.60, is presented in the FY 2020-21 budget
message. This rate only applies to the incremental amount of$2 million or more, these
properties will continue to pay the same rate as other properties on the first $2 million.
If there are any questions,please do not hesitate to call me.
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Deanna S. Sako
Director of Finance
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REBECCA VILLEGAS
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo,Hawai`i 96720
I'I May 6, 2020
Aaron S.Y. Chung, Council Chair
Hawai`i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
RE: Bill No. 169 : AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19, OF
THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION AS AMENDED), ARTICLE 6,
BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO CREATE TWO TIERS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL
CLASS; AND ARTICLE 11, SECTION 19-90, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION
AUTHORIZING COUNCIL TO SET TAX RATES FOR EACH TIER, RELATING TO
REAL PROPERTY TAXES.
Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of
Hawai`i, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above-referenced matter be
waived from the Committee on Finance to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing
this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and
the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request
is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on
Finance for placement on its future agenda.
Sincerely,
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Maile David, Chairperson
Committee on Finance
A..roved ate/Waive to Council: Disapproved/Date/Refer to FC:
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