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Project Information * 40. Project Title EXHIBIT A Spay and Neuter Clinic in Council District 5 41. Project Start Date 12/01/2025 42. Project End Date 06/30/2026 43. Please select all areas of Hawai'i Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. Puna 44. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 5 *45. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. PETFIX Spay and Neuter (hereafter "PETFIX') is requesting a Contingency Relief Fund grant of $5,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026 to support one spay and neuter clinic in Council District 5. The grant would help cover key clinic expenses, including veterinary fees, medication costs, and other operational needs. PETFIX provides free services to those most in need, specifically kupuna, lower -income households, and rural communities. This support is especially critical in Council District 5, where many residents have limited access to veterinary services, and the cost of basic spay and neuter procedures can be prohibitive. Residents from across the island frequently travel up to three hours one-way to access these free clinics. Limited access in the region reflects both its rural geography and socioeconomic challenges. An allocation of $5,000 would cover the majority of the expenses for a single clinic, which typically range from $5,000 to $6,500 depending on the number of veterinarians and the total number of cats and dogs being spayed or neutered. Reducing pet overpopulation through these clinics improves community quality of life, supports animal health and well- being, and benefits the mental health of pet owners and caretakers. Since 2024, PETFIX has provided free spay and neuter services to more than 300 individuals in Council District 5, benefiting over 800 animals. These results demonstrate the strong demand for and impact of PETFIX clinics, including those held in Kea'au and Ocean View, as well as the organization's ability to reach underserved populations. *46. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement PETFIX Spay and Neuter works to protect Hawai'i's communities and environment by providing safe and professional spay and neuter services on the Big Island at free clinics. *47. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. PETFIX Spay and Neuter is deeply committed to providing free spay and neuter services to those in greatest need, including kupuna on fixed incomes, residents of rural or underserved areas such as Ka'u, lower Puna, and Hamakua where veterinary care is limited or requires hours of travel to Kona or Hilo, and economically challenged households who still seek to care for the animals in their'ohana. Many also work to address community animal overpopulation, abandoned or abused dogs, and other animal welfare issues. By enabling these individuals to access free spay/neuter services, PETFIX directly supports the island's environment, local economy, and the community's health and well-being. *48. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget Form (Excel Version) District 5.x1sx Public Purpose of Requested Funds Per §2-138 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), the County may grant an award only if the proposed program or service provides direct public benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County.