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This bill appropriates $49,500,000 from the stadium development special fund for the planning, design, and development of the stadium development district, but this funding is contingent upon the Stadium Authority submitting a comprehensive report to the legislature. This report must include documentation verifying that the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA), which is the state's designated redevelopment agency responsible for facilitating development and ensuring adherence to state planning and land use laws, has formal written approval authority over ground leases and development agreements for the district, even if the main development agreement was signed before this bill becomes law. The report also needs to detail the Stadium Authority's involvement in drafting infrastructure agreements to ensure they meet state and local standards, outline a plan for using revenue bonds for community facilities, and include a governance memorandum of agreement that clarifies the operational coordination between the Stadium Authority, the HCDA, and the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) to ensure proper oversight and adherence to development policies, particularly those promoting mixed-use housing and transit-oriented development. Furthermore, the Stadium Authority must demonstrate it has hired experienced professionals for on-site management of the stadium project and provide an updated organizational plan identifying state personnel responsible for the project's phases, including DAGS's role in technical oversight and procurement.

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