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Form#: B-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: March 29, 2021 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Glenn Sako, Agriculture Specialist PHONE: 961-8811 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> Resolution authorizing County (via R & D) to enter into agreement with the University of Hawaii, to provide <br /> funding for its"Sustaining Hawaii County Agriculture: Resources to Support On-Farm Consultation and <br /> Service Programs" proposal. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes§46-7, the County may enter into agreements with "any public body" <br /> with the consent of Council. R & D is requesting that Council approve a resolution authorizing R & D to enter <br /> into an agreement with the University of Hawaii, a public body, for the purposes of funding its program, <br /> "Sustaining Hawaii County Agriculture: Resources to Support On-Farm Consultation and Service <br /> Programs", pursuant to HCC 2-139(3)(c). <br /> Agricultural producers rank farm visits as their top choice for communicating with extension agents. <br /> However, state funds have been decreased that would pay for gasoline and/or mileage costs, as well as <br /> repairs and maintenance of state vehicles for these farm visits. Several agents and researchers have <br /> county-wide responsibilities, which increases the expenses of meeting with the producers. <br /> This proposal is for$15,594.00 and would support the University of Hawaii, Extension Service to conduct <br /> farm visits by off-setting the mileage, fuel and maintenance expenses. <br /> Funds are from 2020-21 Fiscal Year Budget. <br /> 447(--• <br /> SIGNED: tor DATE: V7'9/2 J <br /> Department Head <br />