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Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority approves $375,000 Kalaeloa operating budget and land assessments
Summary
The Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority approved a $375,000 operating budget for the Kalaeloa Community Development District and authorized up to $375,000 in landowner assessments, with the board voting 6-0 at its May 7 meeting.
The Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority voted 6-0 at its May 7 meeting to approve the Kalaeloa Community Development District operating budget for fiscal year 2025–2026 not to exceed $375,000 and to authorize issuance of landowner assessments in an amount not to exceed $375,000 pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 206E.
The board approved the budget after a staff presentation from Chief Financial Officer Garrick Sasaki, who told members the assessed amount is unchanged from the previous year and noted a federal-to-local land transfer that changed which landowners will be assessed. Sasaki said the federal government is exempt from assessments by statute and that the 375,000 will be allocated proportionately among the remaining landowners after the transfer.
Board members questioned components of the budget, including an item described as “personal services.” Sasaki said that line covers deputy attorney general salary support allocated to Kalaeloa matters. He also said that the assessed amount is an annual estimate and that a reconciliation occurs in subsequent years if assessments exceed actual expenses.
Members asked about collection history and invoice handling for certain public parcels. Sasaki said collection problems have been rare and typically resolved after reminders. The board asked staff to confirm whether invoices to the City and County of Honolulu for Park and Recreation parcels are sent to the department or to the city central office; staff said they would double-check the invoice recipient on the actual invoices.
There was no public testimony on the item. Member Gordon made the motion to approve, and the motion was seconded; the subsequent roll-call vote recorded yes votes from Member Gordon, Secretary (name unclear in transcript), Member Anderson, Member Evans, Member Straits and Chair Sterling Higa. Vice Chair Sheehy and Member Miranda Johnson were recorded as excused.
The motion passed with six yeses. The board then moved on to the executive director’s monthly report.
