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CHAPTER 1 <br />SERVICE DELIVERY AREA <br />This chapter includes a brief overview of Hawaii County and the Hawaii Island Humane <br />Society (HIHS) organizational structure. <br />The Setting <br />For the purpose of this report, any reference to population is based on information supplied <br />by the County of Hawaii. <br />Population Growth - Hawaii County <br />2000 <br />1995 <br />1990 <br />1985 <br />1980 <br />1975 <br />148,677 <br />137,761 <br />121,458 <br />105,900 <br />92,900 <br />77,400 <br />Source: County of Hawaii - Data Book 2000 <br />Service Delivery Areas <br />The County of Hawaii contracts with HIHS to "carry out the County's Animal Control <br />program pursuant to Chapter 4 of the Hawaii County Code and Chapter 143 of the Hawaii <br />Revised Statutes." HIHS is responsible for animal protection/control within the entire <br />County of Hawaii (4,028 square miles). The History and Purpose of the Hawaii Island <br />Humane Society, which appears within the agency's Volunteer Handbook, offers the <br />following summary regarding service delivery: <br />Animal Control services are provided under contract with the County of Hawaii. The extent <br />of these services and the budget that supports them are negotiated each year with the <br />County. The remainder of the programs provided by HIHS are funded by donations. It is <br />important to understand that HIHS is not a county agency and that the cost of providing <br />many services is not covered by the County contract. Though united in a common mission <br />with many humane organizations across the country, the Hawaii Island Humane Society <br />is a separate, individual organization, which receives no funding from national <br />organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States, the American Humane <br />Association or National SPCA. No donations are received from the Aloha United Way, the <br />state or federal government. Private donations make the following programs possible: <br />• Adoptions. <br />• Spay/Neuter for our adoption program. <br />L Educational programs and shelter tours. <br />U Veterinarian care for our animals. <br />Lj Volunteer programs. <br />U Community programs to educate the public. (End of summary) <br />Service Delivery Area 1-1 <br />