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Form #: B-52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: April 12, 2016 STAFF CONTACT: Glenn Sako, Agriculture Specialist PHONE: 961-8811 A. REQUEST: To allow the Department of Research and Development to enter into a one year agreement with the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife (DOFAW)to accept funds in order to implement a Little Fire Ant (LFA) Voucher Program to assist the resident's efforts to reduce and manage LFA in 12 communities around the Big Island, properties adjacent to county parks and the general public. The LFA Voucher Program is the County's commitment to support the residents' efforts to manage the LFA infestation in Hawaii. -Waive: Request to waive Finance Committee in order to meet fiscal year end. -Please waive the 5-day holdover period. -Please create a resolution to enter into an agreement to accept the funds. -Please create a bill for an ordinance to appropriate funds of$96,589.00. B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): The LFA was first discovered on Hawaii Island in 1999. Since then the LFA has infested areas throughout the island. The LFA ranks among the world's worst invasive species as it threatens native biodiversity, alters tropical ecosystems, impedes tourism, cause intense and painful swelling in humans as well as may cause blindness in animals. The Department of Research and Development in partnership with Big Island Invasive Species Council (BIISC), Hawaii Ant Lab (HAL) and Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council (HCEOC) will establish a LFA Voucher Program to assist the resident's efforts to reduce and manage LFA in 12 communities around the Big Island, properties adjacent to county parks and the general public. C- � _ �. DATE:SIGNED: 11 '211y