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COUNTY OF HAWAM RESOLUTION NO. STATE OF HAWAPI 458 2G A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAFI, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TO RECEIVE A GRANT OF WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT PROGRAM FUNDS. WHEREAS, Section 46-7 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes requires the consent of the Council in order for the County to enter into an agreement with the federal government or any other public body respecting action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted to the County by law and furnish, expend, and receive any funds or other assistance in connection with projects being or to be undertaken pursuant to those powers; and WHEREAS, the State of Hawaii, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, has authorized $1,600,000 in federally -derived funds to be provided to the County as a grant for the County's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act program; and WHEREAS, the Department of Research and Development (hereinafter the "Department") wishes to enter into an agreement with the State to receive these grant funds; and WHEREAS, these funds will be used to support adults, dislocated workers, and youth by providing services that enhance employment opportunities, job retention, earnings, skill development, and literacy; and WHEREAS, acceptance and utilization of these funds will support the Department's goals of strengthening the quality of the workforce, reducing reliance on public assistance, and improving the productivity and competitiveness of our local economy; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I that, pursuant to Section 46-7 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawaii, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, for the purposes hereinabove described.