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aNgv OF N,?t• COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAVI 1rt of`N�� RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ORCIDLAND NEIGHBORS FOR ITS FOOD BASKET DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM. WHEREAS, Orchidland Neighbors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to meet the needs of Orchidland and neighboring communities by providing educational, health, recreational, and agricultural opportunities, as well as emergency response in crisis situations; and WHEREAS, COVID-19 has severely impacted the County of Hawaii,with many households still experiencing food insecurity; and WHEREAS, Orchidland Neighbors is requesting funds for its monthly Food Basket Distribution program to enhance the availability of supplies, food, and grocery items; and WHEREAS, this program falls within the mission of the Department of Research and Development to enhance the standard of living and economic viability of businesses in the County of Hawaii; and WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(A) of the Hawaii County Code, Contingency Relief funds shall be transferred to an accepting County department/agency via resolution identifying the nonprofit organization and the specific program, project, event, activity, service, equipment, materials, or supplies for which the grant shall be used; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that Contingency Relief funds from Council District 5 will be appropriated to the Department of Research and Development to provide a grant to Orchidland Neighbors for its monthly Food Basket Distribution program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the County of Hawaii hereby transfers/appropriates the following amount as set forth below: