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Form #: B-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: 11/1/13 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Stephanie Donoho, Tourism Specialist PHONE: 808-961-8505 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> Pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-139(a)(3)(A), the Department of Research and Development <br /> would like to award $30,000 to Redeeming Light International, Inc. for the Big Island Film Festival at the <br /> Fairmont Orchid, scheduled to take place May 22-26, 2014. <br /> This award is a result of a competitive selection process for the Hawaii Tourism Authority's County Product <br /> Enrichment Program (HTA CPEP) funds. The HTA provides $400,000 annually for tourism product <br /> development in the areas of: cultural tourism, agritourism, health and wellness tourism, ecotourism, <br /> edutourism and technology tourism. These funds are awarded to the selected programs and also cover the <br /> HTA CPEP contract administration including the Tourism Specialist's salary.The Department issued the <br /> Request for Proposals in August 2013, for projects taking place in CY14. Award and rejection letters were <br /> sent to the 35 applicants in late October 2013. Research and Development will be making 18 awards for <br /> events taking place throughout the island, and throughout the year. The organization has a 501(c)3 tax <br /> exemption status. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> The Department of Research and Development has supported this important film festival since its inception. <br /> The Big Island Film Festival at the Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii attracts 2,400 attendees during the week-long <br /> series of events, and also inspires filmmakers from around the world to bring new film production projects to <br /> our island. In addition, workshops in screenwriting, film production and the technical aspects of the film <br /> industry are held to provide additional training opportunities for our growing film production workforce on- <br /> island. <br /> Please see attached application and budget for detailed information on the program. <br /> SIGNED: l �^-J t'1� DATE: 1 (7 / <br /> Department Head <br />