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SPORT OF THE <br /> LEGISLATIVE APPROVALS AND ACQUISITIONS COMMITTEE <br /> DATE: January 4, 2023 Re: Comm. No. 25/Res. No. 24-23 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Hilo, Hawaii <br /> TIME: 2:40 p.m. <br /> Council Chair and Members <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Your Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions, to which was referred Resolution No. 24-23, <br /> reports as follows: <br /> Resolution No. 24-23, transmitted by Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, via Communication No. 25 dated <br /> December 2, 2022, authorizes the Department of Research and Development to award funds to The Food <br /> Basket. <br /> This resolution would provide grant funds in the amount of$91,500, to cultivate fresh produce, reduce <br /> food waste, increase the volume of fruits and vegetables diverted to local food assistance programs, <br /> expand the consumption of local agricultural products, deepen engagement with Hawaii Island's food <br /> system, and heighten the program's sustainability. <br /> Research and Development Deputy Director Robert Agres and Economic Development Specialist <br /> Glenn Sako came forward to explain the purpose for this grant award. <br /> Pursuant to section 2-139(a)(3)(A) of the Hawaii County Code, Hawaii County is authorized to grant <br /> awards in excess of$25,000 to nonprofit organizations that specifically identify the organization receiving <br /> the grant funds and the purpose for which the grant funds shall be used in an ordinance or resolution. <br /> Your Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions is in accord with the purpose and intent of <br /> Resolution No. 24-23, and recommends its adoption. <br /> w b <br /> AYES NOES ass Ex Respectfully submitted, <br /> EVANS X <br /> GALIMBA X COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE <br /> INABA X APPROVALS AND ACQUISITIONS <br /> KAGIwADA X <br /> KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X <br /> KIERKIEwICz X HOLEKA GORO INABA, CHAIR <br /> KIMBALL X <br /> LEE LOY X LAAC REPORT NO.: 3 <br /> VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: 2023 <br />