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J��V OSq�, <br /> c- '� Nancy E. Crawford <br /> William P.Kenoi ���i <br /> Director <br /> Mayor **∎-.. . 'f <br /> • <br /> Deanna S. Sako <br /> •r�T ,.e±�p Deputy Director <br /> F OF 4. <br /> County of Hawaii o <br /> Finance Department <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2103 • Hilo,Hawai`i 96720 <br /> (808)961-8234 • Fax(808)961-8569 <br /> : <br /> June 13, 2014 <br /> 7 <br /> J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and •• y; <br /> Members of the Hawai`i County Council <br /> Hawai`i County Council <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 <br /> Re: Provide Funds to the Hawai`i County Economic Opportunity Council <br /> The Department of Research and Development wishes to provide $210,000 to the Hawai`i County <br /> Economic Opportunity Council (HCEOC), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. County funds will be <br /> used to supplement the operation of a Transmedia Accelerator Program (TAP), encouraging <br /> economic diversification, creating employment opportunities, and supporting innovation in the <br /> field of media production. These funds will match the commitment of the State's Hawai`i <br /> Strategic Development Corporation (HSDC), and the in-kind commitment of Global Virtual Studio <br /> (GVS), to set up a dynamic working studio with cutting-edge production equipment and office <br /> space. <br /> Enclosed is a resolution authorizing the Department of Research and Development to provide <br /> $210,000 to the HCEOC, pursuant to Hawai`i County Code (2005 Edition as amended) Chapter 2, <br /> Article 25, Section 2-139(a)(3)(A). <br /> If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Laverne Omori, Director of the Department <br /> of Research and Development, at 961-8366. <br /> 4>lancy Crawford <br /> Director of Finance <br /> Enc. <br /> cc: R&D <br /> `Ries <br /> Comm. o. q`�'2'� <br /> Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Ref. To: �A} A, cfNi Ref. Date JUN -6 2014 <br />