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<br /> <br /> <br /> +tv os• • <br /> William Takaba <br /> Harry Kim <br /> Mayor Director <br /> r <br /> Nancy E. Crawford <br /> r.•;~ Deputy Director <br /> h•~NA~r <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> Finance Department <br /> 25 Aupuni Street, Room 118 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 _ <br /> (808) 961-8234 • Fax(808)961-8248 <br /> November 5, 2007 <br /> Pete Hoffmann, Chairman and <br /> Members of the Hawai'i County Council <br /> Hawai'i County Council <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 <br /> Re: Operating Budget <br /> <br /> The State of Hawai'i, Hawai'i Tourism Authority has authorized $60,000, through its Natural <br /> Resources Program, to the Department of Research and Development to extend the Waipio Park <br /> Ranger Pilot Program. With the Waipi'o Valley being a very popular tourist destination, the County <br /> will be using the grant funds to extend the educational program that monitors commercial and visitor <br /> activity, reports any illegal activity to law enforcement, serves as educational resources for the public, <br /> enhances the visitor experience, and protects the environment. <br /> <br /> Enclosed is a resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawai'i, <br /> Hawai'i Tourism Authority. <br /> Also enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating this Waipi'o <br /> Park Ranger Pilot Program grant. <br /> <br /> If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Department of Research and <br /> Development. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> William tba <br /> aDirector of Finance <br /> <br /> APP~R~O/V~EED~: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Harry Kim Mayor Comm. No. 5bo <br /> <br /> <br /> Enc. Ref. To:_ <br /> Ref. Date~~pV p 7 9007 <br /> cc: Research & Development <br /> <br /> Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />