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Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2025 09:34:22 AM <br /> Hawaii County Council-6 February 5,2025 <br /> Res. 59-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE <br /> UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN <br /> DEVELOPMENT <br /> Allows for the receipt of$3,600,000 of federally-derived funds to support the <br /> assessment, design, repairs, and renovation costs of the old Hilo Hospital, located at <br /> 34 Rainbow Drive in South Hilo. <br /> Reference: Comm. 87 <br /> Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) <br /> Approve: FC-19 <br /> Res. 60-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE <br /> UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, PURSUANT <br /> TO HAWAI`I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE <br /> HAWAI`I COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY <br /> Allows for the receipt of$1,000,000 of federally-derived funds to be used towards <br /> the Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project, which <br /> focuses on enhancing lifeline capabilities in rural communities. <br /> Reference: Comm. 88 <br /> Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) <br /> Approve: FC-20 <br /> Res. 61-25: URGES THE STATE OF HAWAI`I DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND <br /> DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONSULT WITH LOCAL POULTRY <br /> FARMERS TO DEVELOP AN AVIAN FLU RESPONSE PLAN AND TO <br /> CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES TO DEPOPULATION AS A RESPONSE <br /> STRATEGY <br /> The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza response plan would include preventative <br /> measures, testing and monitoring protocols, and strategies for public outreach, <br /> while promoting quarantine and vaccination as opposed to mass culling. <br /> Reference: Comm. 90 <br /> Intr. by: Council Member Kimball <br /> Approve: GOEAC-14 <br /> Page 4 <br />