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COUNTY OF HAWAII RESOLUTION NO. STATE OF HAWAII 29 1'7 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE MALAMA KAI FOUNDATION TO ASSIST THE WEST HAWAII FISHERY COUNCIL WITH PROTECTING AND PRESERVING THE COAST OFF OF WEST HAWAII. WHEREAS, the Malama Kai Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to ocean stewardship for current and future generations through community service and public education; and WHEREAS, Malama Kai Foundation supports the efforts of the West Hawaii Fishery Council (WRFC) to protect and preserve the health of the coral reef and marine species off the coast of West Hawaii; and WHEREAS, WHFC provides forums for community involvement and education that enhance public awareness of the importance of conserving these valuable resources; and WHEREAS, the WHFC implemented a youth council in 2004 to engage the youth and their families through educational projects associated with protecting marine species in a smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free learning environment; and WHEREAS, Malama Kai Foundation is requesting funds to assist WHFC with rental space for conducting monthly community meetings, website management, and marine education and outreach to teach our youth and the community the importance of establishing marine protected areas; and WHEREAS, one of the Department of Liquor Control's goals is to support programs that promote alcohol -free and drug-free events, such as the WHFC's programs that implement a safe and healthy environment for learning; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(A) of the Hawaii County Code, Contingency Relief funds shall be transferred to an accepting County department/agency via resolution identifying the nonprofit organization and the specific program, project, event, activity, service, equipment, materials, or supplies for which the grant shall be used; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that Contingency Relief funds from Council District 6 will be appropriated to the Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to the Malama Kai Foundation to assist the West Hawaii Fishery Council with protecting and preserving the coast off of West Hawaii.