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FormB-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> EPARMENT: Research and Development DATE: August 29, 2022 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Glenn T. Sako PHONE: 961-8811 <br /> A REQUEST: <br /> This is a request for a resolution to enter into a contract with Hui Ho`olako For Hawaiian <br /> Initiatives, a non-profit organization, for the purpose of supporting the Gorse Pilot Program for <br /> $500,000.00. This program involves the harvesting of gorse from Mauna Kea, renovation of <br /> the Feed Mill located at the University of Hawaii, at Hilo`s Panaewa Farm and conducting a <br /> study of gorse and other feedstock as a livestock feed for palatability and weight gain. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> Act 204 appropriated $500,000.00 from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Aina <br /> Legacy program to be used to renovate the Feed Mill, harvest gorse to be incorporated into <br /> livestock feed and to conduct feed trials for feed palatability and weight-gain. The non-profit, <br /> Hui Ho`olako For Hawaiian Initiatives, is the Principal Investigator for this project. <br /> SIGNED: DATE: August 29, 2022 <br /> Department Head <br />