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Public Purpose of Requested Funds <br />Per §2-138 of the HawaPi County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), the County may grant an award only if the <br />proposed program or service provides direct public benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County. <br />52. According to §2-136, "public purpose" is defined as a benefit to, improvement of, or promotion of the <br />interests in the following areas. Please select all the public benefits to be derived from your County fund <br />request: <br />Culture and the arts <br />Public health and welfare of the people and the environment <br />53. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these <br />funds. <br />The measurable outcomes will be reflected in the number of supportive comments made by passing motorists who <br />express their appreciation for the appearance of the Renee Siracusa Pahoa Roundabout. Before Malama O Puna <br />became active in its maintenance, the area had become overgrown with weeds, dead bushes, and a dead tree that <br />dominated the center of the roundabout. Now people express their gratitude for the tidy look it provides as they enter <br />Pahoa or travel further into Puna Makai. The organization also tracks the number of hours expended on maintenance <br />as the project invites volunteers to participate. <br />