AGE COUNCIL 08/19/2009 2008-2010

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Hawaii County Council-21 Page 3 August 19, 2009 Res. 208-09: Supports Maintaining the `Io, or Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo Solitarius) on the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. {Encourages a safe habitat for the `Io or Hawaiian Hawk on Hawaii Island and that cultural traditions, spiritual practices and the inter-relationship between kanaka maoli, the `Io or Hawaiian Hawk, and the environment be encouraged, supported, perpetuated, and protected. } Re: Comm. 432 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole Approve: PWIRC-30 Res. 210-09: Encourages the Administrative and Legislative Bodies of the County of Hawaii to Collaborate and Engage in Dialog Regarding Hiring a Federal Lobbyist Specifically to Identify and Pursue American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ("ARRA") Funding Opportunities for the County of Hawaii. {Hiring a Federal lobbyist to identify projects and programs that qualify for funding assistance under the provisions of the ARRA would greatly expedite access to ARRA funding. } Re: Comm. 435 Intr. by: Mr. Greenwell Approve: FC-75 Res. 211-09: Authorizes the Acceptance of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) from the Group 70 Foundation Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation. {Funds would be used to supplement previous funding from the Council's Discretionary Fund and the Planning Department's operating budget to implement the Planning Department and the Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 (EDH 2025) VisionKeepers application, entitled: EDH 2025: Action Plan Update Sustainable Design Guidelines for Downtown Hilo. } Re: Comm. 437 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Approve: FC-76 Res. 212-09: Regarding Public Access and Management. {Encourages greater dialogue between the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the State, and the County to establish an open program or format for the management of public lands. } Re: Comm. 440 Intr. by: Mr. Greenwell Approve: PC-39