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Form : B-52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT: STAFF CONTACT: A. REQUEST: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Research and Development DATE: Frecia Cevallos PHONE October 13, 2020 961-8505 A resolution is requested authorizing the Department of Research and Development to receive funds from the State of Hawaii Hawaii Tourism Authority in the amount of $25,000.00 for the implementation of the Hawaii Island Tourism Strategic Plan (TSP), by developing a Destination Management Action Plan (DMAP) for the island. The purpose is ensure that the TSP and DMAP actions are aligned to appropriately redefine, reset and rebuild the visitor industy over a three-year period. A collaborative process will also be implmented to identify areas of need that require management for proactive mitigation planning. A bill to appropriate funds, and a Request to Waive: Finance Committee and 5 -Day Holdover due to time constraints are also requested. B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §46-7,, the County may enter into agreement with "any public body" with the consent of Council. R&D is requesting that Council approve a resolution authorizing R&D to enter into an inter -government agreement with the State of Hawaii Hawaii Tourism Authority, a public body, for the purposes of funding the "Destination Management Action Plan (DMAP)", pursuant to HCC 2-139(3)(c). The purpose of the Destination Management Action Plan's (DMAP) purpose is to implement the Hawaii Island Tourims Strategic Plan (TSP) and lift up the visions and values shared by Hawaii Island communities and visitor industry, with a focus on redefining and reseting tourism's direction over a three-year period. A collaborative process to identify areas of need that require management for proactive mitigation planning will be included. The end result will be a DMAP that is closely aligned with the TSP, with clear, actionable items, timelines, roles of stakeholders/agencies responsible for implementation, and measure of success. The DMAP will prioritize actions that meet the communities' values and lifestyles, minimizes impact, provides experience for residents and visitors alike, and bring the desired economic and social benefits to its residents. SIGNED:. DATE: .10M 1,30 b4artmbAt Head _