ROH §27-5.2
Ending a special district early
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗The city council can end a special district before its original end date if it decides that is best for the public. Before ending it, the council must make sure all district debts and expenses are paid from district funds. A petition from residents does not force the council to act.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Ordinance of early termination
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), 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 § 27-5.3 shall not require or obligate the council to commence the proceedings.
(b) 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:
(1) All outstanding debt service on bonds issued for the district; and
(2) All outstanding incidental expenses accrued for the district.
(c) An ordinance of early termination of a district shall amend the term of the district as specified in the ordinance of formation.
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