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+`VOr N ^'4 COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII h or x~ RESOLUTION NO. 499 U 6 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) AND CREDITING SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S). WHEREAS, the State of Hawaii, Hawaii Tourism Authority has authorized funding, through its Natural Resources Program, to the Department of Reseazch and Development for the start of a Waipi`o Park Ranger Pilot Prograzn; and WHEREAS, with the Waipi`o Valley being a very popular tourist destination, the County will be using the grant funds to develop, plan and implement a one (1)-yeaz pilot program to contract rangers to staff the county park at the Waipi`o Scenic Overlook to monitor commercial and visitor activity, report any illegal activity to law enforcement, serve as educational resources for the public, enhance the visitor experience, and protect the environment; and WHEREAS, the pilot program strives to ensure the safety of all visitors and residents at Waipi`o Valley, enhance the visitor experience by providing education about the azea's natural and cultural histories and resources; enhance the reputation of legitimate businesses in the tourism industry; and enhance the appearance of the County Park located at the Waipi`o Scenic Overlook; and WHEREAS, the expected outcomes of this pilot program are 1) an educated resident and visitor base will protect the natural and cultural resources of the Waipi`o Valley; 2) visitors will have an enhanced visit because they will learn about the cultural and natural history of the azea; and 3) there will be enhanced safety for visitors and resident; and WHEREAS, Bill 272-06 as passed by the Hawaii County Council appropriated a $60,000 grant from the State of Hawaii, Hawaii Tourism Authority to the County of Hawaii Department of Reseazch and Development to bring the expected outcomes of the Waipi`o Park Ranger Pilot Program to fruition; and WHEREAS, residents of Waipi`o Valley and the Kukuihaele area have formed a steering committee to determine how this ranger program will be implemented and integrated into the community; and WHEREAS, during the course of these meetings, it was determined that additional funding would be required to produce signage, brochures and other educational materials to be utilized in conjunction with the Waipi`o Pazk Ranger Pilot Program; and WHEREAS, the Department of Research and Development has concurred with this transfer of funds to be utilized for the production of any signage, brochures or other materials required to realize the full potential of the Waipi`o Pazk Ranger Pilot Program.