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Form : B-52 <br /> 7/16/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: August 2 , 2021 <br /> Sarah Freeman, Food Access <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Coordinator PHONE: 961-85€2 <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 `°GoFarm Hawaii: Growing Sustainable Farmers for Hawai"i Island" program. The funding to <br /> provide $25,000.00 to support beginning farmer training and ongoing education to aspiring and established <br /> Hawaii Island farmer by providing better and effective training to support farmers productivity and enhance <br /> value chains. <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 /> "GoFarm Hawaii: Growing Sustainable Farmers for Hawaii Island", pursuant to HCC 2-139(3}(c}. <br /> This program contributes to increased production and economic benefits for Hawaii Island farmers and local <br /> community, through an educational program that supports increasing farmer productivity and access to <br /> different value chains. <br /> Funds are from 2021-22 Fiscal Year Budget. <br /> SIGNED: DATE: AUG 2 6 2021 <br /> Department Head <br />