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Form#: 8-52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FO.R COUNCIL ACTION Office of Housing & Community DEPARTMENT: Development . DATE: 04/29/2025 STAFF CONTACT: . Kehaulani Costa/Keiko Mercado PHONE: (808)9.61-83,79_ A. REQUEST: Requesting a resolution to authorize the County to enter into multi-year employment contracts(HCC Section 10-11)for staff that manage and implement the Homelessness and Housing Fund (HHF),which was established to address homelessness in Hawaii County.The employment contract would be for a 2-year term in alignment with the implementation and management of HHF's current timeline.The effective administration and implementation of the HHF requires continuity, stability, and long-term management by experienced personnel.The employment contracts are for the following positions: Program Oversight Manager, Special Grant Program Manager, and Program Data Manager. B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): The County of Hawaii established the HHF on March 23,2022, through Ordinance 22-26 to address homelessness in Hawai'i County. Ordinance 22-26 currently provides funding through June 30,2027. Program stability and continuity are critical to effectively managing and implementing this.HHF. Multi-year contracts are necessary to attract and retain experienced personnel who can provide consistent leadership, reduce turnover-related disruptions, and maintain momentum across phases of planning, implementation, and evaluation.They also allow for the establishment of benchmarks and accountability over time, enabling evaluation of outcomes tied to HHF's goals. ® Program Oversight Manager—Responsible for strategic oversight, administration,and impact management of the Fund. ® Special Program Manager—Responsible for managing contract, grants, and programs to ensure defined outcomes and reporting requirements are met. • Program Data Manager—Responsible for managing, analyzing,and reporting on data related to the Fund. The administration of this HHF represents a significant responsibility, currently undertaken by a small, dedicated team. Implementing multi-year employment contracts will help stabilize staffing, enhance operational continuity,and increase HHF's overall impact on the community. The OHCD is requesting a waiver to bypass the Council's Finance Committee to be placed on the County Council Agenda for the May 21,2025 meeting. And finally, the OHCD is requesting to waive the 5-day Council hold on the May 21, 2025 County Council meeting. SIGNED: DATE: Department d