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JNtY os p�1 J: • fV ��J%Ci COUNTY OF HAWAI`I _• STATE OF HAWAPI qTE O•F•11►•� RESOLUTION NO. 251L 25 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI -YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR REAL PROPERTY TO BE USED BY THE HAWAI`I POLICE DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, Section 10-11 of the Charter of the County of Hawaii (hereinafter "the Charter") provides, in part, that "any contract, lease or other obligation requiring the payment of Rinds from the appropriations of a later fiscal year or of more than one fiscal year shall be made or approved by resolution"; and WHEREAS, the Hawaii Police Department (hereinafter "the Department") wishes to enter into a multi -year lease agreement with GEC Development Group, LLC. (hereinafter "the Lessor"), with a term of five years commencing September 1, 2025 and with four options to extend the lease an additional five years; and WHEREAS, the purpose of executing this agreement is to re-establish a satellite police office in Pepe`ekeo, which is approximately fifteen minutes from the Department's headquarters in Hilo; and WHEREAS, re-establishment of a satellite office in Pepe`ekeo will better serve the community by facilitating faster response times and increasing access to police services; WHEREAS, having a consistent and visible law enforcement presence also helps to strengthen community trust and serves as a proactive deterrent to criminal activity; and WHEREAS, approximately one hundred and twenty (120) square feet of office space, located at 28-2903 Hawaii Belt Road, Pepe`ekeo, Hawaii 96783, will be leased under this proposed agreement; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I that the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a multi -year lease agreement with the Lessor for a term of five years, with four five-year lease extension options, for the purposes hereinabove described.