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l <br /> Form : B-52 <br /> 7116191 <br /> I <br /> I <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> 3 <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> i <br /> 3 <br /> I <br /> DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: Au just 26, 2021 <br /> i <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Glenn Sake, Agriculture Specialist PHONE: 961-6611 <br /> i <br /> X REQUEST: j <br /> i <br /> Resolution authorizing County (via R & D)to enter into agreement with the University of Hawaii, to provide <br /> funding for its"Examining Korean Natural Farming in Hawaii Floriculture and Foliage - Year 2" program. The <br /> funding to provide $21,166.00 to research Korean Natural Farming techniques in floriculture and foliage to <br /> potentially improve the quality, productivity, and safety of floriculture and foliage producers of Hawaii; and to I <br /> educate producers on a holistic approach. <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 /> "Examining Korean Natural Farming in Hawai'i Floriculture and Foliage -Year 2", pursuant to HCC 2-139{31 <br /> (cl <br /> This program will help improve the quality and productivity of agricultural producers through research, <br /> development,and education. <br /> Funds are from 2021-22 Fiscal Year Budget, <br /> SIGNED: DATE: AUG 61011 <br /> Department Head <br />