KCC §26-5.2

Early Termination of a District

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This section lets the County Council end a special district early if it serves the public. The Council decides whether to start the process, and a petition does not force them to act. The Council must ensure all district debts are paid before approving early termination.

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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Ordinance of Early Termination

A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Except as provided in Subsection (b) of this Section, if the Council determines that the public convenience and necessity will be promoted by terminating a district before the expiration of the term specified in the applicable ordinance of formation, the Council may approve an ordinance of early termination. The Council shall have the full discretion to commence proceedings for the early termination of a district when deemed appropriate. The receipt of a petition under Section 26-5.3 shall not require or obligate the Council to commence the proceedings.The Council shall not approve an ordinance of early termination for a district unless provisions are included to assure the payment of the following from the special taxes or accumulated reserves of the district:All outstanding debt service on bonds or other debt issued for the district; andAll outstanding incidental expenses accrued for the district.An ordinance of early termination of a district shall amend the term of the district as specified in the ordinance of formation.

Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

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