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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: October 12, 2921 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Glenn Sako, EDS III -Agriculture PHONE: 961-8811 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> This is a request to enter into a supplemental agreement with the Department of Agriculture, State of Hawaii, <br /> for the purpose of assisting the coffee farmers by offsetting the cost of accepted fungicides to control Coffee <br /> Leaf Rust, Act 138 SLH 2021 adds $300,000 to the current state contract, 63938, for that purpose. <br /> Funds are to be added to account 010.161.5163.26.115 <br /> Request to waive Finance Committee and the 5-day holdover period as the state is attempting to implement <br /> this contract by November 1, 2021 or as soon as possible. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION(USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> Coffee Leaf Rust(CLR) is a devastating foliar disease that is caused by a fungus. Infected leaves drop off <br /> and the tree has significantly lower yields and may die in a few years. CLR can be partially controlled or the <br /> spread can be slowed by timely applications of fungicide sprays. <br /> No County General Funds will be involved in this program. <br /> SIGNED: ,' DATE: <br /> § Department Head <br />