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PROGRAM AND BUDGET REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE Fiscal Year 1997-9B (FY98) DEPARTMENT: Research and Development A. PROGRAMS 1. IDENTIFY NEW GOALS AND OBJECTIVES REFLECTED IN YOUR FY98 BUDGET AND THE RATIONALE AND AUTHORITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION. Agriculture New Goals: 1) To encourage infrastructure and technology necessary for the production, processing and marketing of Big Island agricultural products; 2) To expand the market of Big Island agricultural products at the local, national and international level; 3) To facilitate in the County's efforts in the formulation of County policies relating to the development and preservation of diversified agriculture on the island. New Objectives: 1) To work with Corporation Counsel in drafting County ordinance to address the eradication of noxious weeds, pests and disease which are injurious to Big Island's agriculture; 2) To work with the County Council and Planning Department in drafting policy to preserve important agricultural lands on the island; 3) To increase the efficiency of Big Island agriculture product promotion by encouraging collaborative marketing efforts by community groups and the tourism industry; 4) To participate and/or co-sponsor ten agricultural festivals, shows or fairs to promote locally-produced Big Island products throughout the State; 5) To oversee the construction of the Ka'u agriculture water system. On-going Objective: To provide four supplemental research grants for the development of new products and/or new production and processing technologies. Economic Development On-going Goal: In general, to create an environment which is conducive to the creation and attraction of new businesses, and which contributes to the success and expansion of existing businesses. 1) To assist existing businesses in expansion, diversification and ability to compete; 2) To encourage the development of new industry in Hawaii County; 3) To seek development of an environment which is conducive to small business startups. New Objective: To assist the dislocated individuals in Ka'u via an integrated program of education and training. On-going Objectives: 1) To market the Hilo Foreign-Trade Zone and seek full utilization of the FTZ, including the remaining 25 acres of adjoining land; 2) To designate the final enterprise zone for Hawaii County; to continue marketing of the zones; and to provide updates on enterprise zone developments for interested parties;