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Project Information * 37. Project Title EXHIBIT A Waihonu Pond Wall Restoration 38. Project Start Date 01/02/2026 39. Project End Date 04/24/2026 40. Please select all areas of Hawai'i Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. South Hilo 41. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 3 *42. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. Waihonu is an ancient Hawaiian fishpond at the heart of Lilruokalani Gardens. Its stone walls, built over a century ago, are deteriorating and need ongoing repair. Friends of Lilruokalani Gardens is working to restore these walls, preserving both the pond's structure and its cultural significance. The pond stretches nearly 5,000 feet around, and when restoration began two years ago, about 10% of the walls required immediate attention. *43. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement Friends of Ulruokalani Gardens prepares for activities and festive events throughout the year and is dedicated to fostering, improving, and maintaining the 24-acre cultural landscape at Ulruokalani Gardens. *44. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. Friends of Lilruokalani Gardens was established to maintain and enhance the Gardens' 24-acre cultural landscape. Through a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Hawaii Parks and Recreation Department, the organization mobilizes over 1,000 volunteers annually to care for the park's features, including gardens, structures, and historic sites. The Waihonu Wall Restoration aligns directly with our mission, as it preserves a vital cultural and ecological resource, supports sustainable fish habitat, and ensures the continued enjoyment of the Gardens for the public. *45. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget Form.xlsx 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. 46. According to §2-136, "public purpose" is defined as a benefit to, improvement of, or promotion of the interests in the following areas. Please select all the public benefits to be derived from your County fund request: Culture and the arts Public health and welfare of the people and the environment 47. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. Restoration of collapsed sections of the Waihonu fishpond wall will be completed within several months. These repairs contribute to broader pond restoration, including removal of accumulated muck and invasive seaweed, resulting in improved pond health, enhanced water quality, and a sustainable fish population. The work will help preserve this culturally significant site and ensure its continued use and enjoyment by the community.