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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0053.000 2016-2018 ~q,� Charmaine L.Kamaka Harry Kim C• ,,,., .:•3; Director Mayor '" •.�'�TC OF N��--'. •� Ryan K. Chong County of athat • Deputy Director ( ) DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION o 101 Pauahi Street,Suite 6•Hilo,Hawaii 96720 (808)961-8311 • Fax(808)961-8411 w Email: parks recreationia hawaiicounty.gov http://www.hawaiicountv.gov/parks-and-recreation/ —� December 28, 2016 40 �• Honorable Valerie T. Poindexter, Chairwoman and Members of the Hawaii County Council County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Chairwoman Poindexter and Members of the Hawaii County Council: Subject: Department of Parks and Recreation's Evaluation of Applications for 2016-17 PONC Stewardship Grants I would like to acknowledge and thank the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (hereinafter referred to as "PONC") for their review and efforts in this process. As you know, one of the duties of PONC is to review, evaluate and make recommendations to the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding applications for Stewardship Grants from the maintenance fund. The Department of Parks and Recreation has received five applications seeking stewardship grants to maintain and preserve Hawaii County lands acquired through the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund. One of the applicants, Pohaha I Ka Lani, submitted its funding request in August 2015. This applicant received an award stemming from its 2014 request that has a term expiring December 31, 2016. Because of this timing, Pohaha I Ka Lani's 2015 application is being evaluated for the 2016-2017 application period. Please note that Hawaii County offices were closed on August 31, 2016, due to a hurricane threat. Because of this situation, the application deadline was extended one day to September 1, 2016. Each applicant meets the Hawaii County Charter requirement to be recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The PONC Maintenance Fund had a balance of $1,882,099.57 as of December 1, 2016. Comm.No, c3 Ref To: t=Cr Ref.Dote .14m , 0 Se 2.0 I ) Honorable Valerie T. Poindexter, Chairwoman and Members of the Hawaii County Council December 28, 2016 Page 2 I have completed my review of these applications and am pleased to present my evaluation of each proposal, identified by location and recommendation about each applicant's ability to complete its respective project according to the submitted project plan. Kawa, Ka`u, Hawai`i TMKs: (3) 9-5-16:06 & 25; 9-5-17:05 &07 • Applicant Na Mamo 0 Kawa is requesting a funding award of $48,850 that it would use for a project costing $133,850. Its matching share would be $85,000 or 63.5 percent of the total project cost. Na Mamo 0 Kawa submitted its application before the stated deadline and has provided the required documentation. Na Mamo 0 Kawa proposes to restore the property and its significant features, including a freshwater spring, loko i`a, heiau and ahu. It would implement a native revegetation plan, create and initiate a cultural site monitoring plan and maintain safe and secure access to the property. These objectives appear to be in compliance with Hawaii County Charter Section 10-16(h)(5), which regulates the PONC Maintenance Fund. Na Mamo 0 Kawa claims it has stewarded the area and its features since fall 2012. Since that time, it has implemented a "significant" number of workdays involving the community and students, been inclusive in its work, and successfully communicated with all relevant stakeholders. According to its submitted budget, $22,500 or nearly half of its funding request would be spent for combined contracted maintenance, site monitoring and security services at the rate of$18/hr. for 25 hours a week and 50 weeks a year. Na Mamo 0 Kawa describes itself as a Hawaiian organization comprised of"life- long residents, Hawaiian cultural practitioners, academics, ecologists, educators and natural resource managers with unbreakable ties to the project area. These individuals and their specific qualifications are not listed in the group's application. The application does list three consultants Hawaii County hired to prepare an archaeological survey and also a flora and fauna survey of the property. Only one of these consultants, Robert B. Rechtman, Ph.D., is listed as offering his guidance for monitoring and stewarding the area's cultural and historical sites. Since Na Mamo 0 Kawa did not identify its members or their qualifications for implementing this grant request, I am unable to provide a recommendation regarding its ability to complete this project according to the project plan. County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Honorable Valerie T. Poindexter, Chairwoman and Members of the Hawaii County Council December 28, 2016 Page 3 Kawa, Ka`u, Hawaii TMKs: (3) 9-5-16:06 & 25; 9-5-17:05 &07 • Applicant Hawaii Wildlife Fund is requesting a funding award of$13,200 that it would use for a project costing $36,744.64. Its matching share would be $23,544.64 or 64.1 percent of the total project cost. Hawaii Wildlife Fund submitted its application before the stated deadline and has provided the required documentation. Hawaii Wildlife Fund proposes to continue its ongoing work restoring the estuary and fishpond located at the southern end of the subject property. In its application, Hawaii Wildlife Fund reports that its members and community volunteers have been working on the natural features monthly since October 2014, during which time they have performed 23 workdays and removed 3,725 cubic feet of invasive species that are harmful to water bodies. It seeks to continue working with kuleana family and community members, with a special focus on targeting youth and school groups from the Ka`u and Puna districts, to complete the restoration work. This endeavor will include teaching basic sampling methods to students and connecting to science curricula at local elementary and middle schools. Educational benefits will include teaching youth about science, conservation, wildlife management and restoration. A final component of the proposed project is the installation of an education sign stating the significance of the area's hawksbill sea turtles. Hawaii Wildlife Fund proposes to work with, among others, the Nature Conservancy, University of Hawaii at Hilo, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Hawaii Island Hawksbill Turtle Recovery Project and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Given its ongoing work on the estuary and fishpond, collaboration with industry experts and narrow scope of its project, it appears the Hawaii Wildlife Fund has the experience and wherewithal to implement and complete its proposal. Therefore, I recommend this applicant has the ability to complete the project according to the project plan. Kawa, Ka`u, Hawaii TMKs: (3) 9-5-16:06 & 25; 9-5-17:05 &07 • Applicant The Honu Project is requesting a funding award of$24,665 that it would use for a project costing $89,975. Its matching share would be $65,310 or 72.6 percent of the total project cost. The Honu Project submitted its application before the stated deadline and has provided the required documentation. The Honu Project proposes to monitor and protect hawksbill sea turtles and their nesting habitat within the subject property. Specifically, the objectives of this project are to monitor the subject property for hawksbill nesting activity, protect identified nests and hatchlings, collect data on the turtle population, control non- native species, promote public stewardship of the area through education outreach, and implement management techniques that address the impacts of climate change. County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Honorable Valerie T. Poindexter, Chairwoman and Members of the Hawaii County Council December 28, 2016 Page 4 The Honu Project is seeking $11,000 to pay for lodging and meals for an unspecified number of volunteers. This accounts for 44.6 percent of its total funding award. Its matching share would be in the form of in-kind labor contributions from the project coordinator, field technician and interns. The names, qualification and number of these individuals are not provided in the application. Section 10-16 (a) of the Hawaii County Charter regulates the maintenance fund. It states monies are for "maintenance of land and easements" and that the fund "will ensure that money is dedicated to preserve the land, promote public safety, and maintain a healthy stewardship." While implying that funding is to benefit the land and those who use it, section 10-16 (g) states that grant expenditures are presumed to be directly related to, among other things, conservation of native wildlife. The Honu Project's proposed project appears to comply with these provisions. It's narrow focus and scope increases the chances of successful completion. However, a lack of details relating to the specific skills of the individuals, including the project coordinator, leave me uncertain about recommending this applicant's ability to complete the project according to the project plan. Kawa, Ka`u, Hawaii TMKs: (3) 9-5-16:06 & 25; 9-5-17:05 &07 • Applicant Team Hawaii International Athletics is requesting a funding award of $354,190 that it would use for a project costing $384,190. Its matching share would be $30,000 or 7.8 percent of the total project cost. (Please note these numbers, taken from the group's application, differ from the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission's October 17, 2016, letter to the Department of Parks and Recreation.) Team Hawaii International Athletics submitted its application before the stated deadline and has provided the required documentation. According to its proposal, Team Hawaii International Athletics "was created mainly to offer sports to the youth in and around the Pana`ewa community" of Hilo. The group seeking to steward the subject land actually is Hui Nohona Hawaii, which the application describes as a social club under Team Hawaii International Athletics. Hui Nohona Hawaii states its members "have close ties to the Kawa Bay" and are very knowledgeable about Ka`u, but those members and their connections to this property are not stated in the application. They have participated in "mild" cleanups and restoration efforts. The group proposes to protect sacred areas, restore historical sites, ensure public access, and protect native plants and animals by eradicating invasive plants. No specifics are provided, however. Also proposed is the creation of a "learning zone for Hawaiian culture." Hui Nohona Hawaii proposes to build bathrooms and showers, designate an area for a lifeguard stand, and plan for other improvements to the subject property. This would conflict with Section 10-16 (g) of the Hawaii County Charter, which states, "Moneys in the maintenance fund shall not be used for County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Honorable Valerie T. Poindexter, Chairwoman and Members of the Hawaii County Council December 28, 2016 Page 5 planning, design, development, or construction of new buildings, facilities, or infrastructure. ..." Hui Nohona Hawaii also seeks to create a plan to protect plants, eradicate invasive plants, and create an educational plan that would involve partnering with schools, youth groups, church groups, and other organizations. A final component would involve planning for and holding "events." No details about what would be protected or removed, with whom the group would partner, or what type of events would be held and their relevance to the property is provided. While other applicants have proposed equipment or repairs for existing vehicles, Hui Nohona Hawaii is seeking $160,000 for two Ford F350 diesel trucks. This appears to be excessive and more costly than the current market value of these vehicles. Also, its matching share of 7.8 percent of the total project cost is well below that of both other applicants and the typical amount for grant awards. Due to the vagueness of its application, the group's background and the high cost of its proposal, I cannot recommend Hui Nohona Hawaii has the ability to complete its project according to the project plan. (The Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission voted unanimously not to support this application.) Waipi`o Lookout, Hamakua, Hawaii TMK: (3) 4-8-04:06 • Applicant Pohaha I Ka Lani is requesting a funding award of $94,500 that it would use for a project costing $194,500. Its matching share would be $100,000 or 51.4 percent of the total project cost. Pohaha I Ka Lani submitted its application before the stated deadline and has provided the required documentation. Pohaha I Ka Lani is currently stewarding this land under a 2014 Hawaii County Open Space and Natural Resources Maintenance Fund grant award, which remains the only granted under the County program. Progress has been impressive, and the group has complied with the terms of its grant award. Pohaha I Ka Lani also has a stewardship history involving other land in nearby Waipi`o Valley. It has partnered with numerous area groups and has members with significant ties to the area and credentials. Its current request would build on its ongoing work, specifically implementation of both a native revegetation plan and educational plan. It also seeks to continue using the property as a community gathering place to host education classes, workshops and weekend camps. According to its application, community surveys would be conducted to identify the types of events that residents desire. Hawaiian core values of aloha, kuleana, malama aina and others would be guiding principles, while Hawaiian language would be preferred form of communication. As it stated in its original application, Pohaha I Ka Lani still feels the subject property is well suited to serve as a "Hawaiian learning zone, protecting Waipi`o Valley and its rim from the ever-increasing onslaught of visitors to the valley." Offering authentic Hawaiian hands-on experiences at the subject property would, County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Honorable Valerie T. Poindexter, Chairwoman and Members of the Hawaii County Council December 28, 2016 Page 6 the group states in its latest application, significantly reduce traffic into Waipi`o and the related "negative impact" on the valley. While this is an admirable goal, the rim and valley are privately owned and not covered under Hawaii County's Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund. This is why access issues are best left to the private property owners and the agencies that regulate them. Pohaha I Ka Lani offers an in-kind match of$100,000. This value is itemized into different functions; however, the respective number of hours is not listed. Due to this omission, is it not possible to calculate the per-hour cost of these services and determine if the values are reasonable or suitable for the proposed oversight. Still, given its previous and ongoing work on the property, I recommend that POhaha I Ka Lani has the ability to complete its project according to the project plan. This concludes my evaluation of the five maintenance grant applications received by the Department of Parks and Recreation and my recommendation, as stated in the Charter, about each applicant's ability to complete its project according to the project plan. I'm happy • respond to any questions you might wish to pose. Since,: f ( Az_)T Charmaine L. Kamaka Director Enclosures: Na Mamo 0 Kawa application (Kawa, Ka`u) Hawaii Wildlife Fund application (Kawa, Ka`u) The Honu Project application (Kawa, Ka`u) Team Hawaii International Athletics application (Kawa, Ka`u) Pohaha I Ka Lani application (Waipi`o Lookout, Hamakua) Cc: Finance - Property Management Corporation Counsel County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. RECEIVED MG 26 (i1 9: 05 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION 'AO 5 & RECt " AUPUNI CENTER CM-TY tF ig " 101 PAUAHI STREET, SUITE 6 Hao, HI 96720 TELEPHONE: (808) 961-8311 t 1; f '1'11 7 '1 tCSt r� 6") t E L. D C �, rix f ,, � 37£3CJ °t ��VL� ��jJ `AJh �� .1C+Ax �D A. NAME AND ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION: Na Mamo 0 Kawa PO Box 412 Naalehu, H! 96772 B. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: x Non-profit (501(c)(3), LRS letter of determination x Copy of organization bylaws and mission statement x DCCA Certificate of Vendor Compliance C. PERSON TO CONTACT: Pueo Kai McGuire PHONE -- Work: (808)896-2821 Mobile: D. PROJECT PERIOD: January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 Kawa,Hlea Iki,Hilea Nui,and Ka'alaiki,Ka'u E. PROJECT AREA: ?I IEt -9-5-16:006 and 025,3-9-5-17:005 and 007 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 1 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION AUPUNI CENTER 101 PAUAHI STREET, SUITE 6 1-ILO, HI 96720 TELEPHONE: (808)961-8311 1\1�l n i�j`a�`'`� Ll � u, c , C .� SIG' �"tir �^'_^ • A. NAME AND ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION: Na Mamo 0 Kawa PO Box 412 Naalehu, HI 96772 B. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: x Non-profit (501(c)(3), IRS letter of determination x Copy of organization bylaws and mission statement x DCCA Certificate of Vendor Compliance C. PERSON TO CONTACT: Pueo Kai McGuire PHONE --Work: (808)896-2821 Mobile: D. PROJECT PERIOD: January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 Kawa,Flea Iki,Hilea Nui,and Ka'alaiki,Ka'0 E. PROJECT AREA: % t3-9-5-16:006 and 025,3-9-5-17:005 and 007 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 1 F. PROJECT COST Applicant share: $ 85,000 Other resources: $ TBD Amount requested: $ 48,850 Total Project Cost: $ 133,850 G. CERTIFICATION: The applicant certifies that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge. NAME OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL: Pueo Kai McGuire TITLE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL: Board Member- Chairman Y16,SIGNED DATE: d?/2 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 2 BUSINESS PLAN PROPOSAL Opportunity Statement: Na Mamo 0 Kawa is truly excited to submit this proposal to the County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation. As a Hawaiian non-profit made up of life- long Ka`u residents,Hawaiian cultural practitioners, academics, ecologists,educators and natural resource managers with unbreakable ties to the project area,we sincerely appreciate the opportunity to apply for the stewardship of this wahi pana. The property was purchased by the County of Hawaii through the use of public access,open space,and natural resource preservation funding in an effort to preserve the pristine and fragile cultural and ecological resources through healthy community-based stewardship. As one of the few areas in Ka`u where such a wide array of natural and cultural resources are reasonably accessible to the public,the project area is of vital importance and has a significant need for a thoughtful and capable community stewardship effort. Furthermore,being that this property is the largest and one of the most significant publicly-owned spaces in Hawaii county,our organization has readily accepted the responsibility and duty to help preserve,manage, and protect the shared resources occurring in the area. Our members possess a deep cultural,physical and spiritual connection to Kawa. This intimate relationship is the main driving force behind our member's innate sense of duty to steward all the natural and cultural elements existing within this public space for the benefit of past,present,and future generations of Ka`u,the Island of Hawaii,and all of humankind. We truly appreciate the County of Hawaii has adopted this same sense of appreciation and we look forward to cooperatively accepting this shared kuleana. As a Hawaiian non-profit organization with strong roots to the Kawa,/ITilea area,we consider Na Mamo 0 Kawa to be the best candidate for the advertised stewardship position. In addition,we present the following reasons to be selected as caretakers of this `aina: • Na Mama 0 Kawa has successfully stewarded the access points, freshwater springs,recreational sites, cultural sites and trash/waste facilities since Fall 2012 • Na Mamo 0 Kawa members and collaborators include experts in Aiimmum Hawaiian culture,natural resource management, and ecology with extensive land stewardship experience and a lifelong commitment to aloha `aina • Na Mamo 0 Kawa has successfully implemented a significant number of community and student on-site workdays with groups including: Kamehameha Schools (Kapalama and Kea'au Campuses),Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps,University of Hawaii SEEM internship program, Ka'u High School Students,Ka`u residents, and others • Regardless of long-standing disagreements among stakeholders, government agencies and lineal descendants of the project area,Na Mamo 0 Kawa has successfully communicated with all relevant parties in a positive and collaborative manner in order to rise above such disputes to ensure the focus remains on stewardship rather than conflict. • Na Mamo 0 Kawa members and affiliates have relevant academic and cultural backgrounds including an abundance of knowledge in the areas of history, land stewardship,traditional practices,archaeology and local culture such as mele, oli, 'olelo no'eau,pule, and much more. • Na Mamo 0 Kawa continues to include all interested learners of all ages in many facets of our work to malama Kawa. This includes working with planners and others in the creation of baseline mapping,management plans,creating and fostering sustainable community partnerships. Long-Range Vision The long range vision of Na Mamo 0 Kawa is to rehabilitate,preserve,protect, and utilize the natural and cultural resources of the project area in a manner consistent with traditional usages which occurred there throughout Hawaiian history. Through the implementation of the plans included in the project description,as well as future developed plans,we hope to restore the freshwater spring,near-shore marine fishery, loko i'a,heiau,ahu,flora and fauna,and as many other resources as possible in order to develop a sustainable geographic area. The potential for the project area to provide benefits to the community in the form of sustenance, spiritual growth, cultural immersion, and recreation will contribute to the eventual self-sufficiency of the project. It is the goal of Na Mamo 0 Kawa to eventually minimize the need for external funding sources through creative efforts of sustainable and culturally appropriate revenue production,utilizing the very resources that flourish as a result of our project efforts. While these very realistic potential economic drivers are components of our long-term vision and therefore beyond the scope of this particular proposal,we believe the PONC Commission can clearly understand and appreciate that this property has a vast potential to benefit the community that cares for it. Examples may include a well-stocked and functional fishpond,healthy and vibrant native dryland and coastal vegetation providing a source of native seeds for seed-banking, seedlings to support other re-forestation efforts around the island,and many others. These actions would be congruent with the legal restraints of commercial law and land-use in PONC purchased property and consistent with cultural values and scientifically supported best- practices. As has been proven through time-tested traditional Hawaiian values,we believe the more effort we give to rehabilitating and stewarding this wahi pana,the more it will care for and hanai the people of Ka'u in return. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Project Location: Kawa,HIlea lid,Hilea Nui, and Ka`alaiki,Ka`u District,TMKs: 3-9-5-16:006 and 025,3-9-5-17:005 and 007 B. Number of Persons Who Will Benefit: Hundreds will directly benefit from this project during the first grant cycle,with an infinite potential to beneficially impact all current and future Ka`u residents who depend on the vitality and preservation of the natural and cultural resources of Kawa, as well as all who visit from throughout Hawaii and abroad to experience the majesty and wonder of this indispensable wahi pana. C. Project Description: The Kawa Stewardship Project has been an ongoing collaborative volunteer effort initiated by Na Mamo 0 Kawa members. Although project objectives vary in scope and duration,for the purposes of this grant application,the current project cycle will be from January 1,2017 through December 31, 2017. The table below identifies our objectives and timelines,persons responsible, and the consultants for each objective:. Objective Timeline Agency Consultants/Collaborators Responsible Initiate and Implement January 2017- NMOK -Ron Terry,Ph.D. Native Revegetation December 2017 -Patrick Hart,Ph.D Plan -Cultural Practitioners Create and Initiate January 2017- NMOK -Lineal Descendants Cultural Site December 2017 -Burial Councils Monitoring Plan -Matthew Clark M.A. -Robert Rechtman Ph.D. -Cultural-Practitioners Maintain Safety and On-Going NMOK -County of Hawaii Parks & Security of Property Recreation Division and Access -Community Members -Local Businesses -Hawaii Johns Create and Initiate June 2017- NMOK -Hawaii Wildlife Fund Kawa Spring December 2017 -Cultural Practitioners Preservation Plan -Academic Experts The table below lists the multiple actions required to accomplish the above stated objectives: Initiate Native- • Finalize and implement Revegetation Plan utilizing existing Revegetation Plan biological surveys and through consultation with expert ecologists,cultural practitioners and stakeholders • Identify, obtain,propagate,plant, and monitor Native flora Create and Initiate • Draft Cultural Site Monitoring Plan utilizing existing Cultural Site Monitoring archaeological surveys and through consultation with lineal Plan descendants,cultural practitioners,expert archaeologists, and stakeholders • Finalize and implement Cultural Site Monitoring Plan Maintain Safety and • Acquire maintenance and security equipment and supplies Security of Property and • Contract qualified local maintenance/security services Access • Ensure security and sanitation of property • Maintain access points,trails,roads, and recreational areas • Report any illegal activity or other legal violations to authorities Create and Initiate • Draft Freshwater Spring Preservation Plan through Freshwater Spring consultation with wetland ecology experts,cultural Preservation Plan practitioners and hydrologists. • Finalize and execute Freshwater Spring Preservation Plan • Measure spring discharge and monitor water quality/salinity • Monitor native aquatic resources D. OTHER PROJECTS: There is currently one other organization officially conducting a project at Kawa. The Hawaii Wildlife Fund(HWF) is wrapping up the final year of a two-year invasive species removal project at the Ka`alaiki Fishpond estuary. Na Mamo 0 Kawa has been working cooperatively with HWF over the course of their project and is greatly appreciative that they have demonstrated a shared interest in preserving the resources of this very special area. Their current project will eventually have a positive and synergetic impact on the execution of this proposal. E. MANAGEMENT or STEWARDSHIP PLAN; Surveys or Assessment Studies: The County of Hawaii has contracted the planning firm Townscape,LLC to develop a Management Plan for Kawa. Na Mamo 0 Kawa has had the pleasure of hosting some of the planners from Townscape,LLC at the site of the project at which time we shared our collective vision for the future stewardship and preservation of the natural and cultural resources at Kawa. We are looking forward to being intimately involved in the development of the stewardship objectives and strategies in the coming years. In the meantime,this proposed project will utilize available literature and resources which can guide competent and appropriate management actions. With respect to existing surveys and assessments,both a biological and an archaeological survey have been conducted for the natural and cultural resources located within the Kawa property. Rechtman Consulting,LLC prepared the Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey of the County of Hawaii Kawa Property in 2013. The information pertaining to locations and categorization of archaeological features of varying sensitivity has been crucially beneficial in the planning and execution of this project. Na Mamo 0 Kawa has been communicating with the author of the survey,Robert B.Rechtman,Ph.D.,who has offered his guidance in matters pertaining to monitoring and stewarding the cultural and historic treasures of Kawa. The biological survey which was conducted by Geometrician Associates LLC is entitled Flora and Fauna Survey Lands of Kawa Ka`u,Island of Hawai`I(2014). This document has guided our organization's planning efforts with regard to native re-vegetation and monitoring III. PERMITS/APPROVALS REQUIRED A. Environmental Assessments (EA's): n/a B. Special Management Area (SMA) Permit: n/a C. Other: n/a DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 5 N. PROJECT BUDGET BUDGET DETAILS APPLICANT OTHER AMOUNT SHARE RESOURCES REQUESTED TOTAL ���B,1UDysT, I $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Total $ $ $ $ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 6 IV. PROJECT BUDGET Budget Details PROJECT BUDGET APPLICANT AMOUNT TOTAL SHARE (In- REQUESTED Kind) Equipment $9,400 Supplies $12,450 Contracted Services $22,500 Financial Services $3,000 Liability Insurance $1,500 Human Resources $85,000 Total $85,000 $48,850 $133,850 Equipment Budget Narrative Item Amount Description/Purpose Truck $3,000 For transportation,maintenance of property and execution of project planning objectives/actions Trailer $1,200 For transportation of equipment to site,hauling, etc. Weed-eaters $1,500 For maintenance of the property,trails,roads and access points; invasive species control/removal Chainsaws $1,000 For maintenance of the property,trails,roads and access points;invasive species control/removal Pole Saw/Extension $750 For maintenance of the property,trails,roads and access points;invasive species control/removal Security Camera System $700 For security and safety of public and member's property;prevention of vandalism,theft and mistreatment of cultural and natural resources of rare or exceptional individual species found on the property. Our group has been fortunate to also have cooperated with the Geometrician Principal,Ron Terry,Ph.D. and his associate,Patrick Hart,Ph.D. during field operations and data collection. We are directly communicating with these two esteemed ecological experts in the development of our group actions relating to the preservation and conservation of native flora and fauna. Na Mamo 0 Kawa is thankful that we are able to utilize these documents and consult directly with their authors in order to fulfill our mission and the objectives specific to this proposal. Wim... Documentation $300 Digital camera to document project progress and Equipment significant events/observations;Data collection Global Water Flow Probe $950 Highly accurate water velocity instrument for testing freshwater spring water quality, discharge rate,etc. Total $9,400 Supplies Budget Narrative Personal Protection $1500 For group volunteers and participants;Includes gloves, glasses,harnesses,first aid, etc. Hand Tools $1500 Hand Tools for volunteers and participants; Includes shovels,picks,buckets,sickles,loppers, etc. Temporary Shelter/Tarp $500 Pop-Up Tents and Tarps Chains/Rope $200 For hauling,tying down equipment,safety, removing invasive species,etc. Trash Cans $150 Trash receptacles and recycle bins for use in areas frequented by the public Tables $1,000 Outdoor tables for participants and public-use Benches/Chairs $800 Outdoor benches and chairs for participants and public-use Fuel,Vehicle $2,000 Fuel for travel to,from and within project area Power Equipment $1,000 Fuel and miscellaneous supplies for power Fuel/Supplies equipment;Including 2-cycle oil,string,etc. Native Plants $500 Native and beneficial plants for re-vegetation Soil, Soil Amendments, $1,000 Growing medium,pots and nutrients for native Pots plants Water Hoses $150 For watering native plants and seedlings Soil Testing Kit $50 For testing soil during out-planting and revegetation Plastic Drum-55 Gallon $300 For transporting and storing water Incidental Expenses $1800 Refreshments and other necessary items to (Refreshments) support volunteer work crews and community work projects Total $12,450 Contracted Services Budget Narrative Maintenance/Security/Resource $22,500 Contracted maintenance, cultural site- Manager monitoring,resource management and security services: $18/hour, 5 hours/day, 5 days/week, 50 weeks/year Liability Insurance Budget Narrative Liability Insurance $1,500 Yearly liability insurance coverage: $1 million per occurrence/ $2 million aggregate Financial Services Budget Narrative Accounting Services $3,000 $250/month for bookkeeping services Human Resources Budget Narrative Project Director $20,000 Responsible for the overall development, management and implementation of grant and grant requirements and establishment of viable partnerships to leverage resources Ecological Resource Planner $25,000 Responsible for creation and implementation of Native Revegetation Plan and Spring Preservation Plan Cultural Resource Planner $25,000 Responsible for the creation and implementation of Cultural Site Monitoring Plan Principle Investigator $15,000 Responsible for overall guidance and oversight of program,ensuring fulfillment of grant specifications,partnership requirements and successful implementation of project plans Total $85,000 V. APPLICANT INFORMATION A. Brief history of the applicant organization. Include the date of incorporation as a non-profit organization (use attachments where appropriate): Na Mamo 0 Kawa was formed in 2012 and was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) on November 7, 2014. Since inception, its members have volunteered countless hours fulfilling the groups mission to rehabilitate, curate and steward the cultural and ecological resources of Kawa in a manner consistent with traditional Hawaiian cultural values and ecological science's best practices through consultation with community stakeholders, cultural practitioners ecologists, archaeologists, land planners, resource managers, foresters, and many others. B. Main source(s) of financial support: All project support has come in the form of sweat equity and in-kind contributions with the exception of a County of Hawaii Project Assistance Grant during the second year of the implementation of the Kawa Stewardship Project. COH Friends of Park also contributed supplies. C. Please list prior projects successfully completed: 1. Kawa Stewardship Project 2. Post-Hurricane lselle Spring Reparation Project 3. 2015 Hurricane Season Coastal Reparation DEPARTMENT OF PARKS &RECREATION Page 7 D. Please initial below that the applicant understands the following documents shall be required if awarded stewardship grant funds: C ertificate of insurance shall be required with County of Hawai'i named as additional insured. C21C4Organization shall provide annual report which shall include accomplishments, financial statements including but not limited to report of grant expenditures, and status of overall project. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 8 Bylaws Na Mamo 0 Kawa ARTICLE I-NAME SECTION 1.The name of this Corporation shall be NA MAMO 0 KAWA,hereinafter referred to as"the Corporation." ARTICLE II-PURPOSE SECTION 1.The Purpose of the corporation is set forth in the Articles of Incorporation. SECTION 2.All organizational actions and programs shall be in congruence with the Purpose of the corporation. ARTICLE III-FOUNDER'S VISION SECTION 1.The Founder's Vision is "to rehabilitate,curate,and steward the natural and cultural resources of Kawa to honor the past,benefit the present,and preserve for the future generations of Ka'u,the Island of Hawaii and all humankind." SECTION 2.All organizational actions and programs shall be in congruence with the Founder's vision. ARTICLE IV-BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECTION 1.The Board of Directors shall serve without pay and consist of 4-7 members. SECTION 2. Board members shall serve a term of a year and term may or may not be extended. SECTION 3.Vacancies shall be filled by the Board. ARTICLE V-OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBER DUTIES SECTION 1. The officers of the board shall consist of a Chairman and at-large Board Members. SECTION 2. Elected officers will serve a term of one year. Term may be extended as long as duties have been fulfilled in previous year(s) SECTION 3.The Chairman of the Board shall call meetings of the Board members and maintain adequate communication with each other board member. Chairman will ensure all organization actions and strategies are communicated to the board members for review and evaluation. Aside from specific responsibilities,the chairman will not have any supremacy over at-large members. SECTION 2.The At-Large Board members will maintain adequate communication with the Chairman and fellow board members through email and phone contact throughout their term of service. At each meeting,one board member will serve as the acting secretary and record minutes and agenda. One board-member will be elected as Financial Officer each year to manage board financial records,maintain communication with the group's contracted accountant and ensure compliance with tax and other requirements. SECTION 3.All Board Members are required to attend board-meetings (in-person or virtually)and represent the organization ethically and responsibly in accordance with the organizations Purpose,By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation. ARTICLE VI-COMMITTEES SECTION 1.The Board may appoint committees as needed. SECTION 2.Committees shall be designated a purpose statement upon creation SECTION 3. Committees shall consist of one or more board members,who shall make committee reports to the board to report activities. ARTICLE VII-FINANCES SECTION 1.The annual budget of the corporation shall be prepared by the Chairman and the Financial Officer through consultation with contracted accounting service provider for approval by the Board of Directors. SECTION 2.The corporation Fiscal Year will be January 1 through December 31. ARTICLE VIII-MEETINGS SECTION 1.The corporation shall have quarterly meetings for the purpose of transacting business with special meetings called as needed.,whereas electing officers shall be done at the first meeting of the year. Meeting date and time shall be decided four weeks prior. The first meeting of the year is mandatory. SECTION 2.Board members who cannot attend meetings in person shall be allowed to attend virtually or through teleconferencing. SECTION 3.Agendas shall be provided at least one week in advance. SECTION 4.Agenda items shall be added during previous meeting or emailed to President with supporting documents prior to agenda production. SECTION S.Attendance is required unless prior notice is given. Any time a member misses a board meeting he will contact each individual board member to discuss matters covered during the missed meeting. ARTICLE IX-VOTING SECTION 1. At least 3 board members will constitute quorum. SECTION 2.In absence of quorum,no formal action shall be taken except to adjourn the meeting to a subsequent date. ARTICLE X-CONFLICT OF INTEREST SECTION 1.Any member of the board who has a financial,personal,or official interest in,or conflict with any matter pending before the Board will offer to the Board to voluntarily recuse him/herself and will vacate the seat and refrain from discussion and voting on said matter. ARTICLE XI-CONTRACTS AND CHECKS SECTION 1.The Board of Directors may authorize the Chairman or any other Board Member to enter into any contract or to execute and deliver any document,instrument,or writing of any nature in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation,and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. SECTION 2.All checks,letters of credit, drafts, or orders for the payment of money,notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the Corporation shall be signed by the President and/or such other officers or agents of the Corporation and in such manner as shall be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors. In the absence of such determination by the Board of Directors,the instruments shall be signed by the Chairman. ARTICLE XII-AMENDMENTS SECTION 1. These Bylaws maybe amended or repealed by vote of a majority of the Board of Directors present at a meeting called for that purpose. All Board Members must be present at any such meeting. ARTICLE XIII GOVERNANCE SECTION 1.The Corporation shall be free to conduct its affairs in compliance with the By- Laws. The Board of Directors shall develop policies and procedures necessary to ensure responsible fiscal operation. SECTION 2.The Board reserves the right to dismiss board members when a board member fails to perform their duties and/or fails to comply with meeting attendance policy. Board members subject to dismissal shall be voted on by the board with the subject board members required to abstain. Chairman of the Board-Pueo K.McGuire Signatune!'� DateL_. t„,kAn t S / 2014 r ! y •F ^••••••.-••,•-•-.`7;:::1,;.• NA Mamo 0 Kawa P.O. Box 412 Naalehu, HI 96772 namamookawa@gmail.com Mission Statement "To rehabilitate, curate, and steward Kawa in order to honor the past, provide for the present, and preserve for the future" Meaning of Na Mamo 0 Kawa "The Descendants of Kawa" INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY P. O. BOX 2508 CINCINNATI, OH 45201 oDate: N !V O 7 214 Employer Identification Number: 46-5114219 DLN: 26053707001 14 NA MAMO 0 KAWA Contact Person: PO BOX 412 CUSTOMER SERVICE ID## 31954 NAALEHU, HI 96772-0000 Contact Telephone Number: (877) 829-5500 Accounting Period Ending: December 31 Public Charity Status: 170 (b) (1) (A) (vi) Form 990/990-EZ/990-N Required: Yes Effective Date of Exemption: December 11, 2013 Contribution Deductibility: Yes Addendum Applies: No Dear Applicant: We're pleased to tell you we determined you're exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c) (3) . Donors can deduct contributions they make to you under IRC Section 170. You're also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522. This letter could help resolve questions on your exempt status. Please keep it for your records. Organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c) (3) are further classified as either public charities or private foundations. We determined you're a public charity under the IRC Section listed at the top of this letter. If We indicated at the top of this letter that you're required to file. Form 990/990-EZ/990-ti, our records show you're required to file an annual information return (Form 990 or Form 990-EZ) or electronic notice (Form 990-N, the e-Postcard) . If you don't file a required return or notice for three consecutive years, your exempt status will be automatically revoked. If we indicated at the top of this letter that an addendum applies, the enclosed addendum is an integral part.of this letter. For important information about your responsibilities as a tax-exempt organization, go to www.irs.gov/charities. Enter "4221-PC" in the search bar to view Publication 4221-PC, Compliance Guide for 501(c) (3) Public Charities, which describes your recordkeeping, reporting, and disclosure requirements. Letter 5436 -2- NA MAMO 0 KAWA Sincerely, 7::";01.6441),.. 0,74a6.4.4.41) Director, Exempt Organizations • Letter 5436 r:' {i. • • '��f FhQi�lA N1; STATE OF HAWAII STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICE CERTIFICATE OF VENDOR COMPLIANCE This document presents the compliance status of the vendor identified below on the issue date with respect to certificates required from the Hawaii Department of Taxation(DOTAX),the Internal Revenue Service,the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations(DLIR),and the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Vendor Name: NA NIAMO 0 KAWA Issue Date: 08/18/2016 Status: Compliant Hawaii Tax#: W03432073-61 New Hawaii Tax#: FEIN/SSN#: XX-XXX4219 UI#: No record RCCA FILE✓#: 241236 Status of Compliance for this Vendor on issue date: Form Departments) Status A-6 Hawaii Department of Taxation Compliant Internal Revenue Service Compliant COGS -- Hawaii Department of Commerce&Consumer Affairs Exempt L1R27 Hawaii Department of Labor&Industrial Relations Compliant Status Legend: Status Description Exempt The entity is exempt from this requirement Compliant The entity is compliant with this requirement or the entity is in agreement with agency and actively working towards Pending The entity Is compliant with DLIR requirement Submitted The entity has applied for the certificate but it is awaiting approval 1 Not Compliant The entity is not in compliance with the requirement and should contact the issuing agency for more information '1 r -I E_ Vf 2816 st? w i I ARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION 33�� AUPUNI CENTER 101 PAUAHI STREET, SUITE 6 r� i Hao, HI 96720 Y $ '� I TELEPHONE: (808) 961-8311 PONC STEWARDSHIP GRANT REQUEST A. NAME AND ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION: fu-r1 pa fox 9-o \Jof can Q , 14--1 9t09- Gb5 B. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: (See a{. ch ,,tux-i--S) ' Non-profit (501(c)(3), IRS letter of determination X Copy of organization bylaws and mission statement DCCA Certificate of Vendor Compliance C. PERSON TO CONTACT: M-el d ms v n PHONE -- Work: R-( -/-(0?-9 Mobile: 2-1 R-" (-es--) D. PROJECT PERIOD: b 10.011- to Jar 31 2-063 E. PROJECT AREA: Vwo KS C r, + DEPARTMENT OF PARKS &RECREATION Page 1 I F. PROJECT COST Applicant share: $ 9 ) 3D• 00 Other resources: $ NI 1g4 . 0-- Nb 4 t1 }e-QX 1-1 AN-) Amount requested: $ 331200 . 0 O 1 Total Project Cost: $ 3(0iq-LI q I b G. CERTIFICATION: The applicant certifies that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge. NAME OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL: kii9a f Le:L 1 ! G o n TITLE OF • UTHORIZED OFFICIAL: 0 C( ei mL SIGED• iffTh DATE: 9j / 2--9 / 1 c / 111 DEPARTMENT,OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 2 BUSINESS PLAN I. PROPOSAL (Detailed plan can be attached to application): CS(Le, a E \ CV<aN\Q.YI II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Location of Project: Kara LA-I �1 ) t.La (-67vv,e) B. Number of Persons Who Will Benefit: tOd V�l�s 1 `T v , C. Project Description (Give a brief description of the work that will be done with the funds requested, including a timeframe and activities to accomplish stated purpose. Additional pages may be attached): Cs aikaCAIVVVWDtc) III. PERMITS/APPROVALS REQUIRED A. Environmental Assessments (EA's): Y1, I ek---- B. Special Management Area (SMA) Permit: ✓ C. Other: 5 A -I vv 071 DL L - OCC U ✓ 0 sM A -zr ?d utc,a_f\ o vim-( si' Kcy, C se-e ati-� ) NI 46) IV. PROJECT BUDGET (Ste oM&c & mAkIS) BUDGET DETAILS PROJECT APPLICANT OTHER AMOUNT BUDGET SHARE RESOURCES REQUESTED TOTAL V. APPLICANT INFORMATION A. Brief history of the applicant organization. Include the date of incorporation as a non-profit organization (use attachments where appropriate): (set (14-ka&Wa\-eAt\t) B. Main source(s) of financial support: tris-cU Grcc, c ( NnpA-- ; Fws ) iva. , �cA .a S Uv`t i vi O a. o afi 01/1\5 C. Please list prior projects successfully completed: 1. cL4A St10 rafiOv WU 2. Ay\rpt,{ ani At r oo I Y e.Sfio'at, a+ Nv t vn D eta, 3. MDUI i (\IL Oke-\9Yl S c 2AAA-0 va , X)A-i n a DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION Page 7 D. Please initial below that the applicant understands the following documents shall be requi4P•d if awarded stewardship grant funds: 1 i,i! Cert' 'lc.,to of insurance shall be required with v Co ,. • of Hawai'i named as additional insured. SM Organization shall provide annual report which shall 1 ' include accomplishments, financial statements including but not limited to report of grant expenditures, and status of overall project. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS &RECREATION Page 8 p.wq Hawaii Wildlife Fund — Hawai`i Island PONC Stewardship Grant Request for Kawa Property : Q % 12 Business Plan: 2016 Proposal Attachments t F E 1. PROPOSAL (Background and justification) This project is focused on a small estuary and the adjacent coastal strand and riparian vegetation around Kawa Bay (south end of the property). It is situated on the remote southeast coastline on the island of Hawai'i on a land parcel that was purchased in 2011 using Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission ("PONC") funds. This site is of utmost importance due to the existence of spring-fed pools connected to the ocean and was once reputed to be home to various species of o'opu (gobies), 'opae (shrimp) and visiting seabirds. In addition,just to the south of the area exists a small cove (in the Ka'ili'ili region) that is a known critical nesting habitat for the endangered Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). The estuary, known as both Kawa estuary and Ka'alaiki fishpond, is directly connected to the ocean at all tidal cycles. However, tidal flow is partially obstructed by mats of a highly-invasive, non-native grass, seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum),that was brought to Hawai`i as a salt-tolerant golf-course variety. In addition, the back of the estuary where the freshwater springs flow are surrounded by native reeds like nanaku (Schoenoplectus spp.). However,these too are threatened by stands of buffalo / CA grass species (several non-native grasses in the family Poaeceae). The presence non-native grass species (e.g., seashore paspalum) also decreases the amount of dissolved oxygen available in the estuary, whereas native reeds have the opposite effect. Moreover, the increasing invasive plant coverage encourages retention of sediment in the estuary and will, in time, result in total infilling of the estuary if nothing is done. Hawai'i Wildlife Fund (HWF) and volunteers have been working on a monthly basis since October 2014 to remove such non-native species from along the shores of the estuary. In total, 23 workdays have been completed and another two are planned for mid September and early December 2016. With volunteers from the community, schools, partner agencies and visitors contributing 440 work days, HWF has already removed 3,725 cu. ft. of invasive species from around the periphery of the estuary. Most of this volume was seashore paspalum, followed by buffalo grass, and several keiki red mangrove sprouts (Rhizophora mangle). However, more work is needed to be done. HWF plans to continue working with kuleana family and 1 community members (especially the island's youth) to engage and inspire the next generation of stewards for this special place. HWF hopes that this restoration work will allow the native reeds (nanaku) and other native coastal vegetation (e.g., 'akulikuli, 'ae'ae, naupaka) to repopulate and fill in the streambed and intertidal zones, thereby increasing the available dissolved oxygen in the estuary for aquatic organisms. Removal of the invasive vegetation and enabling better tidal flux should also facilitate less sedimentation in the estuary. In addition, we predict we will amass approximately 608 and 96 volunteer hours from community volunteers and the HWF Director of Research, William Gilmartin, respectively. We adamantly believe that working with community residents will ensure the success of this project's goals over the long term. As such, we plan to advertise the community workdays with the local newspaper, Ka'u Calendar, our Hawai'i Island e-newsletter list and on various social media platforms. This multifaceted program will be conducted in collaboration with our usual community and government partners (e.g.,Three Mountain Alliance, Big Island Substance Abuse Council, The Nature Conservancy, Ka 'Ohana 0 Honu'apo, DLNR— Division of Forestry and Wildlife, County of Hawai'i— Parks and Recreation Department, University of Hawai`i —Hilo and Hawai'i Community College students), and will specifically target local youth and school groups from the rural Ka`u and Puna Districts and elsewhere around Hawai'i. In addition, we will work with the manager of the Hawai'i Island Hawksbill Turtle Recovery Project (HIHTP), Lauren Kurpita, to identify any Hawksbill nester and hatchling activity, and NOAA Marine Debris Program staff and DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources team members to detect, remove and report any hazardous or potential Japanese Tsunami Marine Debris objects that wash ashore in the region. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION a. Location: i. Ahupua'a: HTlea, Ka'alaiki; ii. Property/ parcel: Kawa iii. Worksite: Kawa estuary a.k.a. Ka'alaiki fishpond and Ka'ili'ili coastline iv. District: Ka'u v. Geographic coordinates: 19.110976, -155.527003 b. Number of persons benefiting: 1,000's i. From Oct 2014—Aug 2016, HWF hosted 23 workdays at Kawa and amassed 440 volunteer days, with an average of 19 volunteers at each event. 2 ii. Kawa was purchased using Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission funds from real property taxes on Hawai'i Island for the use of all residents and visitors alike. iii. In 2015, 196,428 residents of Hawai'i Island + 1,514,973 visitors arrived via air (data from Hawai'i State Dept. of Business, Economic Development &Tourism "DBEDT"). c. Project description: This project is shovel-ready and permits are already in hand to proceed with work (see below for the project timeline). Assuming a start date of February 2017, HWF's project coordinator will plan monthly visits to the area to conduct water quality surveys (and collect samples for nutrients), fish and crustacean surveys in the estuary, monitor for new Hawksbill turtle tracks (nesting females) and hatchling emergence (during the turtle season: May— Dec), and assess/ remove any new marine debris accumulations. In addition, quarterly workdays will be scheduled with community members and agency partners, including organized school and youth group activities (focusing on grade-school aged children) where bus transportation and van rental may be required. Typical workdays will begin at 8:00AM and last time about six to seven hours (dependent on age and energy levels of the volunteers) and will consist of: ❖ Brief introduction of the area (including any safety and cultural protocols), ❖ Short interpretive hike with native plant species identification (for youth groups and new volunteers) and advice for pono wildlife viewing, ❖ Main restoration activity* (invasive plant species removal for 4—5 hours), ❖ Potluck lunch and story sharing session. *An American Red Cross certified lifeguard will be present for all in-water volunteer activities. In addition, basic sampling methods will be taught to youth groups and connected to science curricula at the local elementary and middle schools in Pahala and Na'alehu. For this small community in Hawaii, the value of teaching youth about science, conservation/wildlife management and restoration is paramount for the continued protection of this sacred location and priceless for certain youngsters who would otherwise not have these experiences. For adults, the educational value will be more of a side benefit for community volunteer effort. HWF has experience with anchialine pool restoration work, and over a decade's worth of experience coordinating community beach cleanup events in the rural Ka'u district. Our previous work at Kawa has yielded an average of 19 estuary restoration volunteers per workday (on a monthly basis) and we anticipate we will maintain or increase this number. In addition, 3 we will work with families with ancestral ties to the area to make sure the restoration project happens in a culturally respectful manner. An additional goal of these workdays will be to teach youngsters how to collect simple natural resource data (fish surveys, plant percent cover, water quality measurements) while participating first-hand in this on-the-ground restoration effort. HWF is already implementing a 2-visit Coastal Ecosystems lesson to 6th graders, and hopes to bring some of these students to Kawa to get first-hand experience in ecosystem threats, restoration, and hands-on science survey techniques. In addition, HWF plans to design and implement an jenvironmental education component by installing a sign at the highway entrance regarding Hawksbill -71111rn sea turtles or honu'ea (a.k.a. 'ea in some places). HWF has already spoken with COH about installing such signs in Hamakua (critical feeding habitat) and hopes to move forward with sign installation at several sites in Ka'u (including Kawa and Punalu'u). These signs would reflect the updated information that was included in the new Hawskbill sea turtle brochures (see photos below) and would be either 3 x 2' or 4 x 3' in dimension depending on the site. Photo on the left is from a CORAL "Reef Etiquette" sign in Maui. Proposed Timeline Jan 2017 Renew/ adjust any changes to our current SMA permit with COH. Research permitting needs for turtle sign installation. Feb 2017—Jan 2018 Conduct monthly water quality, crustacean, fish and marine debris accumulation surveys (on all non-workday months). Host quarterly community/volunteer workday events, scheduling to to accommodate island youth groups (elementary— high school level) and kuleana family members. Mar 2017 Renew SPA agreement with DLNR-OCCL. Apr 2017 Lifeguard re-certification for all HWF contractors / staff. Apr 2017— Dec 2017 Scope Ka'ili'ili for evidence of Hawksbill nesting (tracks) and hatchling emergence (coordinate / collaborate with HIHTRP) Feb 2018 Finalize and submit final report to COH. 4 III. PERMITS/APPROVALS REQUIRED a. EAs: N/A b. SMA: Special Management Area Minor Permit#14-000309 from COH Department of Planning issued on 8/26/2014. May need a separate SMA to install turtle signage. c. Other: Site Plan Approval from DLNR OCCL(Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands) on hand (SPA HA-14-38) issued on 3/4/2014. IV. PROJECT BUDGET See table on next pages(6& 7). V. APPLICATION INFORMATION a. Brief history of applicant organization: Hawai'i Wildlife Fund (HWF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in March, 1996 with a mission to protect native wildlife. HWF is dedicated to restoring native habitats, educating residents and island visitors on sustainability and local conservation issues, inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards, cultivating passion for our honua (land, earth,world,foundation), and supporting community- driven initiatives that will protect native wildlife and Native Hawaiian culture and traditions. HWF strengthens the bond between community members, coastlines, forests and our ocean. HWF programs encourage the next generation of caretakers for native wildlife and habitats. Consistently high volunteer counts at past events/ fieldtrips and internship opportunities demonstrate that HWF fills a vital community need. HWF has had ongoing research and monitoring projects along the Kai() coastline since 2001, and has hosted volunteer restoration workdays in the region since 2003 (including: marine debris removal, anchialine pool restoration, coastal strand work, estuary restoration). 5 O O O O O O O O 0 0 0 ' lD tD O O O O O O O 0 0 O O d' d• 0 0n6 6 O O On 0 0 O N t 00 d ctC O d' d• tD m n o0 00 co N r•n 0 T--I Ln t-; c.,,- N• to r-i d• M d• u7 d• M N tin. a--I -V} i/} r-I N I—., 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O }-- t,.1 O O too O Ln o O O '� Z O O d' d' LD r» 00 00 00 N W.'- N -(/). 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F Above photo (L): HWF and visiting National Geographic Student Collective (high school adventure group) comes to Kawa to help pull weeds, learn about native species, and remove marine debris. Above photo (R): `Imi Pono No Ka 'Aina students from Hawai'i Island join HWF at Kawa for the July 2016 workday. Below photos(4): Photographs of the new Hawaiian Hawksbill Sea Turtles brochure that was published with multi- agency partnership, including HWF and HIHTRP: NOAASEATURTLE t REPORTING INFORMATION TM • for hawksbill turtle sightings,nesting beach .'� tracks,and allinjuredordeadturtles,contact � O'ahaRAna ilMoloka i :' ',, ie ;800)726 a 3� ' s , ' $081286 4377id:Err 6oursi i Kauai 7 ,3314 ,,, (808)21 ._ Maw (60 3) 86'548(prtma<v r :808;266 289'', k'l h Hawaii 1.808?296-4359?Hile3 (808:881-4200534.Komi (808;327-6226{5.Nona: ' ' �. For illegal or suspicious activitythat ma result s " : in turtle injury or death, ontact: y DOCARE:543t: -853 9 41567} = li;i\ ,Al lrlti NOAAOIE: 800$53-1964 HAWKSBILL SEA TURTLES � t:><tr�,MJ�c:„tR,GN gNQAAf h rtf..iYA:N MA N?JO , A species st cuggi:ng to survwe Hawai'i Hawksbill Sea Turtle Partners ash, .."...1-:. 2, e ' 0 1 t "� ' f: PulamaLan'o ,, :n,. 8 ,‘ .iti7 IN.:: -.' aliiiii.111111111101.11011 . .-- SEA TURTLES IN I lAWAIIAN CULTURE ' '''' ":\t• '11:' i 71,-. : ' 74:?:-'--If.,::;'-'::::,.-..., , - . sAesat ur in Hawaiian cultural "Iriblksyla. zt-410P4 indigenous..iselpota(ysstaopnreiceimise)sp.oinaHaanwt raortie, ,..;,:,.-,....., ,,:, traditions .4'47 ; - ..:Aor: .0, „ -1,"..,* :-.,'”' and motibe --:', ,'" 40040044111 .,), 1. pg. 'Ea or honu'ea(hawksbill turtle) _,.. 4,1„, ' ..- -( and honu(green turtle)are T ' .a, .2..,_J....,-.. . i mentioned in the fourth verse ,=. . :: • ...„...-.- '''' of the Kumulipo,the Hawaiian ,., t, creation chant. Some families ,,, continue to revere sea turtles as A SPECIES STR1IGGLING _ _ their'aurnakua,spiritual guardian. To S1, 11.1NIVE , _ Traditionally,sea turtles were incorporated into native practices,religious ceremonies,and diet.'Ea shells were prized for the making of fish hooks,tools,medicine,and Hawksbill and green sea turtles occur gl(y)aqui wotet!,c. tortoiseshell jewelry.Harvest was regulated by traditional l-lawari.Both species are pf ar,?cted from harm oar—rr.=.. management practices of the kapu(cultural rules) and federal laws,and what"the green tur;:iepooviotion , prohibition system enacted by Chiefs or Ala tacreased,the hawksbill turtle papulation hoc not, Why haw hawksbills not responded to conservation efforts 0-,* protections over the past.10 yeari?Mk ia a top'c cf tiCt'.','' mond research arid invesbgaton. Status:A Small and Isolated Population , . : :.; -, !.-----‘-...-;.‘„ ::::...v, ,7::•-tt-k .'-'. ,-`' . Hawksbill sea turtles are listed as-endangered''under , r• '''''''1‘:'':*** '''.4. )."t7.-. :*,-..'..' -,;.... tz,..°., the 1973 Endangered Species ACt. The population has yet to show signs of recovery from intense overexploitation and harvest fur its shell • The age of first reproduction(sexual maturity)is approximately 20 to 29 years.This delayed age of _ , maturity likely affects the population's slow growth rate. ,___, . , I "THE. LOST YEARS' -, Only 20 to 25 hawksbill females nest each year in The first few years or a sea turtle's life are a mystery. Hawaii.In contrast,500 to 800 Hawaiian green turtles Once hatchlings leave the nesting beach,their movement nest annually. patterns,habitats,growth rates,and diets are poorly Because this population is isolated from all other understood.Eventually,they navigate back to Hawaiian hawksbills in the Pacific Ocean,protecting Hawaiian coastal habitats as small juveniles to mature and continue hawksbills and their nests is critical to their their life cycle.Scientists estimate that less than 1%of sea continued survival. turtle hatchlings reach adulthood. 9 , :. , ,s' Y HAWKSBILL OR GREEN? How to tell the difference Hawksbill/'Ea/Honu'ea Green/Honu (fr eIorn r roydos ,t err. :w* f 3 �. u .. *z • Narrow head and • Rounded head ` �" � , pointed beak .14,-A,„ ,BI LL FACE.„. . �.. • The species is named after -• The nesting/hatching ift � 2 t their narrow and pointed season spans May to 1 2 '% hawk-like beak. December. 4' 3 `4 • Adults can be about • Adult females may nest ` 3 feet in shell length every 2 to 8+years, `,, a and weigh 250 pounds returning to the same • 4 pre-frontal scales • 2 pre-frontal scales (a little smaller than geographic location (between eyes) (between eyes) green turtles). where they hatched. • Adults can hold their • Each female can lay t to 6 ..._ , ' breath for up to three nests in a season,about 20 *..w hours while resting,but days apart. �, w •. f es, .. .. - � typically surface every 15 . Each clutch(nest) _M► �' ', to 30 minutes to breathe. w � � . of eggs contains an �' • = __ ;, • Hawksbills depend on average of 180 eggs that - healthy coral reef habitats incubate for about two and feed primarily on months depending on • Carapace:overlapping - Carapace:adjoining sponges,invertebrates temperature. scutes(like roof shingles) scutes(like tiles)and (like crabs),and algae. Incubation temperature and serrated edges smooth edges •• Primary foraging habitats of the nest determines • Two claws per flipper • One claw per flipper appear to be along the a hatchling's gender. Hamakua coast of Hawaii Warmer nests produce �''", " .~ Island and the waters of females and cooler nests west Maui. produce males. m? • Primary nesting beaches • Hatchlings typically occur along the south emerge from the nest at r Ka'u coast of Hawaii night and find the ocean island,south Maui,and by crawling towards the eastern Moloka'i. brighter,open horizon. ..... ;ala -':' ,:.: 10 :4.:,'%4,'44A,.ri. *%1;-7,1s;,"N am" tom,;,, ; u• ,► , ` "": .fes: . o- i 4 � ' ". ¢ _ - ,. ,-,, . j � - - `revti ARS` REATS TO S U RV Y • Coastal development and beach armoring can darn a -I. Marine debris can entangle , or reduce the quality of nesting and foraging habitats. turtles or can be ingested if ' • Accidental bycatch in recreational shore-based fisheries mistaken for food. ? J . (hook&line,crab trap,and illnet)can entangle,g' g • Predators include crabs,birds, �� . �� �i.;`,,,a.� injure or kill turtles. mongoose,cats,dogs,rats,pigs, -.,. :, `` • Beach fires and bright light may scare away or discourage fish,and sharks. .Y nesting females and will disorient hatchlings.Remember, • Climate change and sea level -: ; .., -: "Turtles Dig the Dark±" rise may affect habitats,sex • Nesting beach obstructions from vegetation,trash,debris, ratios,nesting success,and hatchling survival. and tire ruts can block suitable nesting habitat and trap or • Other threats include boat strikes,urban/agricultural run-off, entangle hatchlings. illegal hunting,and human disturbance. I YOU CAN HELL • Report ALL hawksbill turtles to NOAA via reporting, i numbers.Send photos to:www.Hlhawksbills.org. ; ' r • View turtles from a distance of 10 feet(3 meters).Ir5 Hawai'i,we view turtles respectfully.Give turtles spac-, and do not feed,chase or touch. ' 4 • "its OK to help!"Fishermen,check your gear often a`e -7 if safe to do so,release accidentally caught turtles from gear(cut line close to hook).Use barbless circle hooksan• ' adhere to state gillnet rules. " � �,...; '°�` • "No white light at night.'Use wildlife friendly ligh1f'l' ,., - " ,- -- -.a • near the coast(yellow/amber and shielded lights). ; r` lights and beach fires to a minimum from May to r sad, Prevent debris and rubbish from entering the ocean, when turtles are nesting and hatchlings are eme 41> Participate in beach and reef cleanup activities. • Avoid beach driving.Off-road vehicles crush=;' _ Volunteer with a monitoring and conservation program. tire ruts that trap hatchlings,and degrade t,:,''' ",a, ai i Hawksbill Sea Turtle Partners for details, 11 HAWAI`I WILDLIFE FUND MISSION STATEMENT TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION OF HAWAI'I'S NATIVE WILDLIFE THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION Hawai'i Wildlife Fund is a non-profit research and education organization dedicated to the conservation of Hawai'i's native wildlife. We collaborate with other scientists to obtain knowledge about threatened and endangered species in order to assist in their recovery. We forge alliances and partnerships with community organizations and businesses to educate visitors and residents of Hawai'i about the marine ecosystem and impending threats. We support various University of Hawai'i student projects through research and education programs. Hawai'i Wildlife Fund is specifically dedicated to: • Provide funding for Hawai'i wildlife conservation, research and education proposals from qualified scientists, university programs, and private organizations. • Provide a natural history education program that will supply educational materials and train individuals to be instructors to the general public on Hawai'is wildlife. • Perform research on Hawai'is wildlife and ecosystems to facilitate identification and resolution of problems threatening their existence. • Solicit funds to finance the above objectives from the Hawai'i community and other sources. BY-LAWS OF HAWAII WILDLIFE FUND ARTICLE I ACTIVITIES The activities of this Corporation shall be those necessary and appropriate to accomplish the purposes of the Corporation as stated in the Articles of Incorporation. ARTICLE II OFFICES Section 2.1 Principal Office. The principal office of the Corporation shall be at such a place in the State of Hawaii as the Board of Directors shall from time to time determine. The initial principal office of the Corporation is 55-472 Palekana St., Laie, Hawaii 96762. Section 2.2 Other Offices. The Corporation may have such other offices within the State of Hawaii as the Board of Directors may designate. ARTICLE III MEMBERS The Corporation shall have no members. ARTICLE IV BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 4.1 Number and Qualification of Directors. The initial number of directors of the Corporation shall be as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation. The number of directors may be increased or decreased from time to time by amendment to the By-Laws. The number of directors of the Corporation shall not be less than three. Section 4.2 Election. Except for the initial directors, the directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corporation or at any special meeting of the Board of Directors held for that purpose. Section 4.3 Term of Office. All directors shall hold office until their respective successors are elected. Hawai'i Wildlife Fund 1 By-Laws • Section 4.4 Vacancies. Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors and any directorship to be filled by reason of any increase in the number of directors may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. A director elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected for the unexpired term of such a director's predecessor in office. Section 4.5 Removal. Any director may be removed from office without cause by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors in office at any meeting called for such purpose. Any vacancy so created may be filled by the Board of Directors. Section 4.6 Reduction. No reduction of the number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of such director's term of office. ARTICLE V MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 5.1 Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held, at least annually, at such times and places as the Board of Directors may provide by resolution. No notice other than such resolution need be given. Section 5.2 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of the President, the Vice-President, or any two directors. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings of the Board of Directors may fix the place for holding any special meeting of the Board of Directors called by them. Notice of each special meeting shall be given in accordance with Section 5.3 of these By-Laws. Section 5.3 Notice. The Secretary shall give notice of each meeting of the Board of Directors (for which notice is required) in writing by mailing the same not less than three days before the meeting or by giving notice personally, by telephone or by telegraph not less than one day before the meeting, or as otherwise prescribed by the Board of Directors. The failure by the Secretary to give such notice or by any director to receive such notice shall not invalidate the proceedings of any meeting at which a quorum of the directors is present. Notice need not be given to any director who shall, either before or after the meeting, submit a signed waiver of notice or attend such meeting without protesting, prior to or at its commencement, the lack of notice to him or her. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Articles of Incorporation or the By-Laws, a notice or waiver of notice need not state the purposes of such meeting. Section 5.4 Quorum and Adjournment. A majority of the number of directors fixed pursuant to Section 4.1 of these By-Laws shall constitute a quorum. No action taken, other than the appointment of directors to fill vacancies, shall bind the Corporation unless it shall receive the concurring vote of a majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present. In the absence of a quorum, the Hawai'i Wildlife Fund 2 By-Laws presiding officer or a majority of the directors present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice until a quorum is present. Section 5.5 Telephone Meetings. Subject to the notice requirements in Section 5.3 hereof, members of the Board of Directors or any committee designated thereby may participate in a meeting of the Board or of such committee by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time. Participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at a meeting. Section 5.6 Action Without Meeting. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee designated thereby may be taken if all the directors or all of the members of the committee, as the case may be, sign a written consent setting forth the action taken or to be taken at any time before or after the intended effective date of such action. Such consent shall be filed with the minutes of the Board of Directors or committee, as the case may be, and shall have the same effect as a unanimous vote. Section 5.7 Presumption of Assent. A Director of the Corporation who is present at a meeting of the Board of Directors at which any action on any corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action taken unless such director's dissent or refusal to vote is entered in the minutes of the meeting or unless the director either files a written dissent to such action with the proper person acting as the secretary or the meeting before the adjournment thereof or forwards such dissent by certified mail to the Secretary of the Corporation immediately after the adjournment of the meeting. Such right to dissent shall not apply to a director who voted in favor of such action. Section 5.8 Voting as Member or Shareholder. The vote of the Corporation as a member or shareholder of another Corporation shall be determined by the vote of a majority of the directors of the Corporation present at a meeting at which a quorum is present; provided, however, that if the vote is to amend or approve the amendment of the Charter of Incorporation or Articles of Incorporation of the other corporation, then the vote of two-thirds of the directors so present at such a meeting shall be required to amend or approve the amendments of said Charter or Articles. ARTICLE VI POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 6.1 Powers. The corporate powers of this Corporation shall be vested in the Board of Directors to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the State of Hawaii. The Board of Directors shall have general charge of the affairs, funds and property of the Corporation, and shall have full power, and it shall be their duty, to enforce the By-Laws. Hawai'i Wildlife Fund 3 By-Laws Section 6.2 Duties. It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the Corporation and to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations therefore not inconsistent with law, the Articles of Incorporation or the By-Laws of the Corporation. Section 6.3 Committees. The Board of Directors,by resolution adopted by a majority of the directors in office, may designate and appoint one or more committees, which committees,to the extent provided in such resolution, shall have and exercise all the authority of the Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided by law, the Articles of Incorporation, or these By-Laws. ARTICLE VII OFFICERS Section 7.1 Number. The officers of the Corporation shall be the President, one or more Vice-Presidents, the Secretary, the Treasurer and such other officers as the Board of Directors shall from time to time elect with such duties as from time to time may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the By-Laws. Section 7.2 Election and Term of Office. (1)The Corporation shall indemnify a former or current officer, director, employee or agent of the Corporation made a party to a proceeding against liability incurred in the proceeding if: (A) The individual conducted the individual's self in good faith; and (B) The individual reasonably believed: (a) In the case of conduct in an official capacity,that the individual's conduct was in the corporation's best interests; (b) In all other cases, the individual's conduct, at a minimum, did not oppose the corporation's best interests; and (C) In the case of any criminal proceeding, the individual had no reasonable cause to believe the individual's conduct was unlawful. (2) A director's conduct with respect to an employee benefit plan for a purpose the director reasonably believed to be in the interests of the participants in and beneficiaries of the plan is conduct that satisfies the requirements of subsection 7.2(1)(B)(a). (3) The termination of a proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, is not by itself determinative of an individual's failure to meet the standard of conduct described in this section. (4) The Corporation may not indemnify an individual's liability under this section where the liability has been determined: (A) In connection with a proceeding by or in the right of the Corporation; or (B) In connection with any other proceeding whether or not involving action in an official capacity, in which the individual was found liable on the basis of the individual's improper receipt of a personal benefit. Hawai'i Wildlife Fund 4 By-Laws (5) Indemnification permitted under this section in connection with a proceeding by or in the right of the corporation is limited to reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the proceeding. Section 7.3 President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors. Unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, the President shall have general charge and supervision of the Corporation. The President shall perform such other duties as are incident to the office or are required by the Board of Directors. Section 7.4 Vice-President. In the absence or disability or refusal to act by the President, the Vice-President or Vice-Presidents shall, in the order designated by the Board of Directors, perform all of the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. The Vice- President or Vice-Presidents shall have such powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed by the President, the Board of Directors or the By- laws. Section 7.5 Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the Corporation and exercise general supervision over the receipt, custody and disbursement of corporate funds. The Treasurer may be a corporation. The Treasurer shall perform all other duties assigned by the Board of Directors. The Assistant Treasurer or assistant Treasurers, if elected, shall, in the order designated by the President or the Board of Directors, perform all the duties and exercise all the powers of the Treasurer during the absence or disability of the Treasurer or whenever the office is vacant and shall perform all the duties assigned by the President or the Board of Directors. Section 7.6 Secretary and Assistant Secretaries. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept a register showing the names of the directors and officers with their addresses. The Secretary shall give notice in conformity with the By-Laws of all meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall also perform all other duties assigned by the Board of Directors. The Assistant Secretary or Assistant Secretaries, if elected, shall, in the order designated by the President or the Board of Directors, perform all the duties and exercise all the powers of the Secretary during the absence or disability of the Secretary or whenever the office is vacant and shall perform all the duties assigned by the President or the Board of Directors. ARTICLE VIII AUDITOR An auditor may be elected by the Board of Directors to serve until a successor is elected. No director or officer of the Corporation shall be eligible to serve as auditor. Hawai'i Wildlife Fund 5 By-Laws ARTICLE IX DISBURSEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS Section 9.1 Disbursements. Disbursements of the funds of the Corporation for the purposes for which it is organized shall be made by the Board of Directors in its discretion. Section 9.2 Limitations on Disbursements. The Board of Directors shall not make any disbursements or contributions of the funds or assets of the Corporation to or for the benefit, directly or indirectly, of any director or officer of the Corporation, except for reasonable payments for services actually rendered to the Corporation by such director or officer as an employee of the Corporation. ARTICLE X MISCELLANEOUS Section 10.1 Inspection of Corporate Records. The books of account and minutes of proceedings of the directors shall be open to inspection upon the written demand of any director, at any reasonable time, and for a purpose reasonably related to such director's interests as a director. Such inspections may be made in person or by an agent or attorney, and shall include the right to make copies. Demand for inspection may be made in writing upon the President, the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Section 10.2 Execution of Instruments (1). All checks and other orders for the payment of money, drafts, notes, bonds, acceptances, contracts, and all other instruments, except as otherwise provided in these By-Laws, shall be signed by such person or persons as shall be provided by general or special resolution of the Board of Directors, and in the absence of any provision in these By-Laws or any such general or special resolution applicable to any such instrument, then such instrument shall be signed by the President or Vice-President, and by the Treasurer or the Secretary. Unless authorized by the Board of Directors, no officer, agent or employee of the Corporation shall have any power or authority to bind the Corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or to any account. (2). The Board of Directors may provide for the execution of checks by the printed, lithographed or engraved facsimile signature or signatures or the person or persons authorized to sign checks. Section 10.3 Inspection of By-Laws. The Corporation shall keep in its principal office the original or a copy of the By-Laws as amended, certified by the Secretary, which shall be open to inspection by the directors at all reasonable times during office hours. Hawai'i Wildlife Fund 6 By-Laws ARTICLE XI SEAL The Corporation may have a seal of such form as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine. ARTICLE XII AMENDMENTS The By-Laws may be amended or repealed in accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation. Hawai'i Wildlife Fund 7 By-Laws 959 ° : o� 4. ° '+�0 / ° 3 \ 3 o + o 1 Vi°N r a°°ooc°°aop p00°14 /1/ � OC3N ;,. � Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING I, the undersigned Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs of the State of Hawaii, do hereby certify that HAWAII WILDLIFE FUND was incorporated under the laws of Hawaii on 03/28/1996 ; that it is an existing nonprofit corporation; and that, as far as the records of this Department reveal, has complied with all of the provisions of the Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act, regulating domestic nonprofit corporations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set �oER CE ANo my hand and affixed the seal of the 0 00 Department of Commerce and Consumer k Affairs, at Honolulu, Hawaii. o W Dated: August 30, 2016 2 „ C41 �y ‘ O. a a O g ,S` T� OF H P�P\\ Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs To check the authenticity of this certificate, please visit:http://hbe.ehawaii.goy/documents/authenticate.html Authentication Code:261717-COGS PDF-103747D2 4/1.11111111. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY P. O. ROM 2508 CTNCTNNATI, OH 45201 APR 27 2001 Employer Identification Number: Date: 99-0326669 DLN: 17053097893001 HAWAII WILDLIFE FUND Contact Person: PO BOX 70 ,TOHN J KOESTER ID,# 31364 VULuAP}Q, hI 96785 Contact Telephone Number, (877) 1329-5500 Our Letter Dated: June, 1990 Addendum Applies: No Dear Applicant: _ This modifies our letter of the above date in which we stated that you would be treated as an organization that is not a private foundation until the expiration of your advance ruling period. Your exempt status under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c) (3) is still in effect. Based on the information you submitted, we have determined that you are not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the Code because you are an organization of the type described in section 509(a) (1) and 170(b) (1) (A) (Vi) . Crantore and contributors may rely on this determination unless the Internal Revenue Service publishes notice to the contrary. However, if you lose your section 509(a) (1) status, a grantor or contributor may not rely on this determination if he or she was in part responsible for, or was aware of, the act or failure to act, or the substantial or material change on the part of the organization that resulted in your loss of such status, or if he or she acquired knowledge that. the Internal Revenue Service had given notice that you would no longer be classified as a section 509(a) (1) organization. You are required to make your annual information return, Form 990 or Form 990-EZ, available for public inspection for three years after the later of the due date of the return or the date the return is filed. You are also required to make available for public inspect/L;(1 your exemption application. any supporting documents, and your exemption letter. Copies of these documents are also Lequired to be provided to any individual upon written or in person request without charge other than reasonable fees for copying and postage. You may fulfill this requirement by placing these documents on the Internet. Penalties may be imposed for failure to comply with these requirements additional information is available in Publication 557, Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization, or you may call our toll free number shown above. IF we have indicated in the heading of this letter that an addendum applies, the addendum enclosed is an integral part of this letter. better 1050 (DO/CG) • -2- HAWAII WILDLIFE FUND Because this letter could help resolve any questions about your private foundation statub, please keep it in your permanent records. If you have any questions, please contact the person whose name and re1ephone number are shown above. Sincerely yours, 7,17.4:0„ Steven T. Miller Director, Excmpt Organizations Letter 1050 (DO/CG} FEICNVED DEPARTMENT OYP R 1&RECREATION AUPUNI CENTER 716 SEP '" 39 101 PAUAHI STREET, SUITE 6 .HILO, HI 96720 . �, 961- TELEPHONE: (808) 831 PONC STEWARDSHIP GRANT REQUEST„ . A. NAME AND ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION: -lorN , SGS 2c11 .\\o l is3139 B. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 1 Non-profit (501(c)(3), IRS letter of determination Copy of organization bylaws and mission statement J D CCA Certificate of Vendor Compliance C. PERSON TO CONTACT: TQhY\ L n d e.I a v\1 PHONE -- Work: N/A Mobile: WS .5 - Uyt-) 8 r q • Vrc�}t,c-� �ohkr�c.-k . Lavrcn Kv �► � $0$• `� YaS 6010 D. PROJECT PERIOD: 2017 to 2013 E. PROJECT AREA: l�f DEPARTMENT OF PARKS &RECREATION Page 1 F. PROJECT COST Applicant share: $154_182___ Other 153 82— Other resources: $ Amount requested: $ 2y ��J Total Project Cost: $ `6111.15- G. 611115G. CERTIFICATION: The applicant certifies that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge. NAME OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL: L V1 U YQ, i !'1 i V1 1Ta TITLE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL: Pn t.C4 CotV 1 hCOI\Y Qt `1C t4A.WA►i Zsl and N-om s i11 TvY-�\� Zt.c.ove-ry pry c.c+ SIGNED: �Q,(,(IC9�1'1 DATE: $ �O I I to DEPARTMENT OF PARKS &RECREATION Page 2 BUSINESS PLAN I. PROPOSAL (Detailed plan can be attached to application): e: teal. 1isI k • DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION Page 3 II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Location of Project: KA-V11 B. Number of Persons Who Will Benefit: naiNt S pe.c c.S C. Project Description (Give a brief description of the work that will be done with the funds requested, including a timeframe and activities to accomplish stated purpose. Additional pages may be attached): ' 1 t & & id n4- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION Page 4 III. PERMITS/APPROVALS REQUIRED A. Environmental Assessments (EA's): — B. Special Management Area (SMA) Permit: ► _ C. Other: �, . • 1 ► / Attn. , L• • t • h•. rmi T133 - 88� DEPARTMENT OF PARKS& RECREATION Page 5 N. PROJECT BUDGET BUDGET DETAILS PROJECT APPLICANT OTHER AMOUNT BUDGET SHARE RESOURCES REQUESTED TOTAL 'i2N erl - v o\u n}a-r J teem hov.sir aob $ � obo. �9 Vo\Unmeal y�o0b 1'�e,lm bvrst,e ncrr\ $ �,006 . �o Vihic,ti, 2 Sao ani revc�;rs $ 2, 500 . 0o Veh�c\e, -fires 1, 000 $ 1, no. tro oni rini SU IS:s Co xs c}25 $ x}25. 00 cv,y.vo.c _s zoo $ Zoo, Tat-1 1100 Li 00 o0 Trips d 2)000 $ oao,al die ld h0-1-ebc(S iso $ 250. ©0 tst- cagy X150 X150. o0 h11 oc\c,f‘c�i okid zoo 1;GS $ 2-00. oD 0vt'CCV ..h I ) Qo0 5i YDS _ $ I ) 000. 00 "In( ,Ceck COS• 5$0 • { laonv ?ro' cke30 $ 50 . 00 S .crtc •r ' e 2440 ) 4260 100.00 Qlu for Choraz c-tt,r to I1 $ 105 310 1hA-trni Total $ l S, 310 $ $2-4110W5 $ 81 ,91S DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION Page 6 V. APPLICANT INFORMATION A. Brief history of the applicant organization. Include the date of incorporation as a non-profit organization (use attachments where appropriate): h •D & 1 ` 1 # It r s k °M2 1 1 • V aS rec.eive,A c Arq I I `�9-3 (FEtN 021311 l) kov I r1 Ty-vA4- ti�� a a h , \-fin ?ro ' c • . • (-1-ed WN Yoor\var j 2043 - The. mcjanila,ifon �e-rye,s A \N-E-wwn Sia A vYtit. Con ant a-Iru n ?ny,CA-S Da\ rv_,6V\t, \Nian4- ice,\p -V\ xn i -{'i r\anci a( r ourte,-S B. Main source(s) of financial support: Gran S -- KI6PO4 , N A `on a t IA hey Fcche.ri•t_$ C. Please list prior projects successfully completed: 1. Qtd Turtlt 11S n c\ 2. he. -akivoi,iiISla,n (i Navy . cb► 1ITV►�" f1 covtj 3. %�� Q. -i-a L.ath x beta._ ? DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION Page 7 D. Please initial below that the applicant understands the following documents shall be required if awarded stewardship grant funds: t) Certificate of insurance shall be required with County of Hawai'i named as additional insured. LY-. Organization shall provide annual report which shall include accomplishments, financial statements including but not limited to report of grant expenditures, and status of overall project. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Paye 8 I. PROPOSAL Project Summary The Hawai`i Island Hawksbill Turtle Recovery Project requests funds to monitor and protect hawksbill sea turtles and their nesting habitat at Kawa. The objectives of the project are: 1) to monitor Kawa and Ka`ili`ili for hawksbill nesting activity; 2) to protect nests and ensure hatchlings safely reach the ocean 3) to collect baseline data on Hawaii's nesting hawksbill population; 4) to control non-native species at Kawa and Ka`ili`ili; 5) to promote public stewardship of coastal and marine ecosystems through educational outreach; 6) experimenting and implementing management techniques that address the impacts of climate change. Background Hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata, honu`ea or 'ea) are considered the rarest sea turtle in the Pacific Ocean and are classified as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Red List. Due to predation, alterations to nesting habitat, coastal development, and numerous other limiting factors, the recovery and survival of this species requires immediate management, monitoring, and research actions (National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), 1998). The Hawai`i Island Hawksbill Turtle Recovery Project(HIHTRP) based at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, was founded in 1989 and has monitored hawksbill nesting activity since. Tagging and identifying nesting individuals began in 1991 and since then 150 female hawksbills have been tagged. The project monitors nesting beaches along the southern coast of Hawai`i Island that span across federal, state, and private lands. HIHTRP has documented hawksbill nest activity at Kawa and Ka`ili`ili and this coastline has been identified as essential nesting habitat for the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle. Due to safety concerns with negative public interactions, consistent monitoring ceased at Kawa in 2008. Over the years, key cooperators on the project have included the Honu Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to support projects serving an essential role in sea turtle conservation and management; US Fish and Wildlife,National Marine Fisheries Service, Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, University of Hawai`i Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit, Hawai`i Pacific Parks Association, Hawai`i State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), The Nature Conservancy, and Hawai`i Wildlife Fund. The project operates under a U.S. Fish and Wildlife species recovery permit for hawksbills (TE-739923-8). Over 90 percent of the State of Hawaii's document hawksbill turtle nesting activity has been documented by HIHTRP. The project is critical to the recovery of this species in the region. The HIHTRP is the only project on the island of Hawai`i with proven expertise, trained staff, capacity, professional and local connections, and permits to work with hawksbills to support recovery efforts. The Honu Project will provide technical assistance and will subcontract the funding for this project to the University of Hawai`i (UH), Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit(PCSU). • Project objectives Measurable outcomes for these objectives are: number of days monitoring occurred at nesting beaches, amount of worker days (monitoring days x number of volunteers), number of hatchlings that reached the ocean, amount of hawksbills identified and newly tagged, number of hawksbill nests identified, number of non-native species controlled, and the number and types of educational outreach. Project methods Monitoring will start in May 2017 to document any tracks, digs, or depressions as signs of nesting activity. Hawksbill nesting season approximately occurs from May through December. Nesting turtles Each time signs of nesting activity are observed, the times and types of nesting activities will be documented. Data collected will be used to calculate individual remigration interval, nest-to-attempt inter-nesting interval, nest-to-nest inter-nesting interval. Nests and hatchlings Nest sites will be marked and identified by date,turtle ID number, turtle tag numbers, and observers. In situations when a nest is laid in an area that has a high probability of being continually inundated by the ocean, the nest will be relocated to an area above the high tidal line immediately after the nesting female returns to the water. Personnel will follow the nest translocation described in the project's U.S. Fish and Wildlife recovery permit. When hatchlings emerge, all dates and times of activity will be recorded and nests will be monitored for signs of activity and to prevent predation. Personnel will count hatchlings and ensured their safety to the ocean. Personnel will rescue stranded hatchlings led astray by artificial light as well as found in vegetation and cobblestones. No less than 24 hours after the main hatchling emergence, nests will be excavated to inventory nest contents and rescue hatchlings trapped within the nest cavity. Data collected will be used to calculate incubation period, nest contents, clutch size, and nest success. In addition, as part of a continued collaborative effort, hatchlings and/or embryo sample from each nest excavation will be collected and sent to scientists at NMFS for DNA and genetic analysis. Predator management and nest protection On days of monitoring, live mammal traps will be baited, set and checked to control mongooses (Herpestes auropunctatus). Captured animals will be humanely removed from nesting beaches as established by the protocols from the University of Hawaii's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).The species and sex of each predator will be recorded. Wire mesh nest enclosures (screens) will be constructed over the nests observed to provide further protection from predators, vehicles, and humans. After 45 days of incubation, nest enclosures will be cut open or removed to prevent hatchlings from becoming trapped as required by the FWS permit(TE-739923- 8). Education and public outreach Formal and informal educational outreach about hawksbills will occur to promote public stewardship of coastal and marine ecosystems. Formal outreach events will correspond with Hawai`i Wildlife Fund's marine debris clean-ups and estuary workdays. Throughout the nesting season on monitoring days, personnel will conduct onsite informal outreach. Benefits or results expected Critical data on the nesting hawksbill population will be gain by monitoring nesting locations throughout the season. Monitoring will also increase the protection of nests and help to ensure the greatest number of hatchlings reach the ocean. Data collected will be analyzed and population trends will be discussed with the Hawai`i hawksbill stakeholders group. These trends will influence management decisions and the implementation of recovery techniques. Additional species monitored While monitoring at nesting locations, personnel will collect sighting data for other endangered species include the Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi) and the Hawaiian hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus). Data collected will be shared with federal and state agencies monitoring these endangered species. II. Project Description Monitoring for hawksbill sea turtles at Kawa and Ka`ili`ili will start in May 2017 to document any tracks, digs, or depressions as signs of nesting activity. Hawksbill nesting season approximately occurs from May through December. Monitoring will consist of checking the area at a minimum of two days per week throughout the season. Funds requested will allow for monitoring at Kawa and Ka`ili`ili to occur. Justification of funds requested • Rent for volunteer housing: funds will allow full-time volunteers and interns to be housed as no cost to them while building career readiness skills and hands-on experience in wildlife management. • Volunteer meal reimbursement: funds will allow full-time volunteers and interns to be reimbursed for food costs while monitoring on the project in the field. • Vehicle maintenance: funds will cover costs for regular maintenance and repairs for two project vehicles. • Vehicle tires: new tires will be purchase for one truck in order to drive from the project base at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park to Kawa. • Calipers: are a measure device used to measure a nesting female carapace (or shell). • Backpacks: are used to carry field equipment and supplies while monitoring. • Tagging supplies: include various types of pliers used to tag a nesting hawksbill. • Traps: are used to capture predators (mongoose, rats) at Kawa(either Tomahawk or Wildlife Control Supply brand). • Bait: used to entice non-native predators to the trap. • Field notes: are used to collect data and write field observations. • Nest cage material: fence material used to protect hawksbill nests from non-native predators, humans, and vehicles. • First aid supplies: used to keep volunteers, interns, and project staff safe while monitoring in the field. • Educational and outreach signs: will be designed and installed at Kawa and Ka`ili`ili to inform the public about nest hawksbills in the area. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DISTRICT DIRECTOR P. 0. BOX 2508 CINCINNATI, OH 45201 Employer Identification Number: Date: ` ,99' 99-0298971 MAY DLN: 317119854 THE HONU PROJECT Contact Person: PO BOX 61449 TYRONE THOMAS HONOLULU, HI 96839-1449 Contact Telephone Number: (213) 894-2289 Our Letter Dated: April 1, 1993 Addendum Applies.: No Dear Applicant: This modifies our letter of the above date in which we stated that you would be treated as an organization that is not a private foundation until the expiration of your advance ruling period. Your exempt status under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) is still in effect. Based on the information you submitted, we have determined that you are not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the Code because you are an organization of the type described in section 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). Grantors and contributors may rely on this determination unless the Internal Revenue Service publishes notice to the contrary. However, if you lose your section 509(a)(1) status, a grantor or contributor may not rely on this determination if he or she was in part responsible for, or was aware of, the act or failure to act, or the substantial or material change on the part of the organization that resulted in your loss of such status, or if he or she acquired knowledge that the Internal Revenue Service had given notice that you would no longer be classified as a section 509(a)(1) organization. As of January 1 , 1984, you are liable for taxes under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (social security taxes) pn remuneration of $100 or more you pay to each Of your employees during a'calendar year. You are not liable for the tax imposed under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) . You are required to file Form 990 only if your gross receipts each year are normally more than $25,000. For guidance in determining whether your gross receipts are "normally" more than $25,000, see the instructions for Form 990. If a return is required, it must be filed by the 15th day of the fifth month after the end of your annual accounting period. A penalty of $10 a day is charged when a return is filed late, unless there is reasonable cause for the delay. However, the maximum penalty charged cannot exceed $5,000 or 5 percent of your gross receipts for the year, whichever is less. This penalty may also be charged if a return is not complete, so please be sure your return is complete before you file it. If we have indicated in the heading of this letter that an addendum applies, the addendum enclosed is an integral part of this letter. Letter 1050 (DO/CG) -2- THE HONU PROJECT Because this letter could help resolve any questions about your private foundation status, please keep it in your permanent records. If you have any questions, please contact the person whose name and telephone number are shown above. Si cerely yours, District Director ..:�: Letter 1050 (DO/CG) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR U.S.FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FISH&WIICE g 2.AUTHORITY-STATUTES 16 USC 1539(a) FEDERAL FISH AND WILDLIFE PERMIT 16 USC 1533(d) Its47.1111111111V/ or.1,0 REGULATIONS 50 CFR 17.22 1 PERMITTEE 50 CFR 17.32 HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK 50 CFR 13 NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DIVISION BUILDING 322 s.NUMBER 1 CRATER RIM DRIVE TE739923-8 AMENDMENT HAWAII NATIONAL PARK,HI 96718 4.RENEWABLE 5.MAY COPY U.S.A. E YES E YES NO NO 6.EFFECTIVE 7.EXPIRES 08/23/2014 08/22/2019 • 8.NAME AND TITLE OF PRINCIPAL OFFICER Qf /is a business) 9.TYPE OF PERMIT RHONDA LOH NATIVE ENDANGERED&THREATENED SP.RECOVERY-E&T CHIEF,NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DIVISION WILDLIFE I S LOCATION WHERE AUTHORIZED ACTIVITY MAY BE CONDUCTED ON LANDS SPECIFIED WITHIN THE ATTACHED SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1 I.CONDITIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS, TIONS CONTAINED IN A. GENERAL MADE A PARONDITIONS SET OUT T OF THIS PERMIT. ALL CTISUBPVITIEST D OF 50 CFR 13,AND AUTHORIZED HEREINCIFIC MUST BE PARR ED OUT IN ACCORD WITFEDERAL AND FOR THE PURPOSES DEREGULATIONS CITED IN SCK#2 CRIBED BED INOVE,THE ARE RTIION SUBMITTED.CONTINUED VALIDITY,OR RENEWAL,OF THIS PERMIT IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETE AND TIMELY COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CONDITIONS,INCLUDING THE FILING OF ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION AND REPORTS. B. THE VALIDITY OF THIS PERMIT IS ALSO CONDITIONED UPON STRICT OBSERVANCE OF ALL APPLICABLE FOREIGN,STATE,LOCAL,TRIBAL,OR OTHER FEDERAL LAW. C. VALID FOR USE BY PERMITTEE NAMED ABOVE. D. Further conditions of authorization are contained in the attached Special Terms and Conditions. IZ ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS ALSO APPLY 12.REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ANNUAL REPORTS DUE BY 01/31 FOLLOWING EACH CALENDAR YEAR THIS PERMIT IS IN EFFECT. See the Special Terms and Conditions for further reporting requirements. DATE IS Y —_— � ���1�TIITLE Cr r f ogram Manager for Restoration and Endangered Species Classification 10/30/2014 441 ll/J V Page 1 of 7 TE-739923-8 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park 1. This permit was previously issued on October 10, 2011. All Special Terms and Conditions set forth in that permit are hereby superseded by this renewal. 2. Acceptance of this permit serves as evidence that the permittee understands and agrees to abide by the "General Conditions for Native Endangered and Threatened Wildlife Species Permits" and the following regulations: 50 CFR Part 13 (general permit procedures), 50 CFR 17.22 (endangered wildlife), and 50 CFR 17.32 (threatened wildlife), as applicable. In addition,the permittee must have all other applicable Federal and State permits prior to the commencement of activities authorized by this permit. 3. Take Authorizations: The permittee is authorized to take (capture, handle,restrain, measure, mark, attach radio/satellite transmitters and release and recapture; locate,monitor, screen, excavate nests, and relocate eggs; release live hatchlings found during excavation; and salvage non-viable eggs and dead hatchlings)the honu'ea or hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), the olive ridley sea turtle(Lepidochelys olivacea), and the honu or green sea turtle(Chelonia mydas) in conjunction with surveys and ecological research for the purpose of enhancing the species survival as specified in the permittee's July 23, 2014, permit renewal request, and previous applications, in accordance with the Special Terms and Conditions stated herein. 4. Geographic Areas: Permitted activities are restricted to the following geographic area in the State of Hawai'i: Island of Hawai'i. Authorization for property access, as appropriate, must be obtained by the permittee from the land owner or manager before entering Federal, State, Tribal, public, or privately owned lands to conduct permitted activities. 5. Authorized Individuals: Only individuals on the attached List of Authorized Individuals (List) are authorized to conduct activities pursuant to this permit. The List, printed on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) letterhead, may identify special conditions or circumstances under which individuals are authorized to conduct activities and must be retained with these Special Terms and Conditions. Each named individual shall be responsible for compliance with the Special Terms and Conditions of this permit. Page 2 of 7 TE-739923-8 To request changes to the List,the permittee shall submit a written request to the Recovery Permit Coordinator at the Service's Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office (PIFWO), 300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 3-122, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96850 (telephone: 808-792-9400; fax: 808-792-9581). The request shall be submitted at least 30 days prior to the requested effective date. The request shall be signed and dated by the permittee and include: a. The name of each individual to be appended to the List, if any; b. The title of their current position and employer's name for each individual; c. The resume/qualifications statement of each individual to be appended to the List, detailing their experience working with hawksbill sea turtles, olive ridley sea turtles, and green sea turtles, or similar species, and type of activity for which authorization is requested. Information should include the approximate number of hours of focused activity in occupied habitat; approximate number of hawksbill sea turtles, olive ridley sea turtles, and green sea turtle the applicant has worked with at each site; and names, dates, and locations of areas surveyed; d. The names and phone numbers of a minimum of two references for each individual to be appended to the List; and e. The names of any individuals to be deleted from the List. Note: This procedure is for personnel changes to the List only. For requests to renew/amend this permit, a complete application must be submitted to the Program Manager for Restoration and Endangered Species Classification at the Service's Pacific Regional Office (PRO), Ecological Services, 911 NE 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232-4181 (telephone: 503-231-6131; fax: 503-231- 6243). An application may be obtained at www.fws.gov/forms/3-200-55.pdf. 6. Taking of the Hawksbill Sea Turtle, Olive Ridley Sea Turtle, and Green Sea Turtle (Turtles): The permittee is authorized to capture, handle, restrain, measure, mark, attach radio/satellite transmitters, release, and recapture; locate, monitor, screen, excavate nests, and relocate eggs from up to 15 hawksbill sea turtle nests, 3 olive ridley sea turtle nests, and 3 green sea turtle nests per year; release live hatchlings found during excavation; and salvage non-viable eggs and dead hatchlings in association with surveys and scientific research within the geographic boundary specified above, and the time limitation specified in the permit, in accordance with the Special Terms and Conditions stated below: a. All night surveys of nesting beaches shall be conducted using ambient light when possible. A night-vision scope shall be used to observe turtles from a distance. When absolutely necessary, a flashlight fitted with a red filter may be used. Page 3 of 7 TE-739923-8 Artificial lights shall not be directed toward the ocean. Dark clothing shall be worn during night surveys. b. Flash photography or any other type of imaging(video or still photography)that requires artificial light is allowed only during oviposition when there are no other sea turtles in the area. Lights and camera flashes shall not be aimed seaward. c. • Nesting females shall not be harassed(approached or restrained)prior to the start of oviposition for any of these activities. The permittee shall remain at least 50 feet from nesting female turtles until oviposition has begun. d. Adult female turtles may be restrained on their nesting beaches for short periods of time (not to exceed 2 hours)to record standard body measurements and to attach temporary radio/satellite transmitters and tags. Inconel alloy identification tags (up to four tags per turtle)may be used. Transmitter attachment and tagging shall be initiated after completion of successful nesting or the abandonment of attempted nesting. i. All flipper tags shall be cleaned in soapy water, rinsed or soaked in alcohol, and then stored in sealed plastic bags prior to use. ii. Instruments and equipment that will be used for invasive procedures shall be sterile. iii. When handling or tagging turtles displaying fibropapilloma tumors and/or lesions,the permittee shall use the following procedures: A. Maintain a separate set of equipment for animals displaying fibropapilloma tumors and/or lesions; and B. Clean and disinfect all equipment that comes into contact with the turtle (tagging equipment, tape measures, etc.) with a 10 percent bleach solution between processing each turtle. iv. All turtles shall be examined for existing tags before attaching new ones. If existing tags are found,the tag identification numbers shall be recorded and included in the annual report. v. Radio/satellite transmitters shall be attached only to the carapace, using appropriate precautions to avoid potential disease transmission. e. The permittee shall use care when handling live animals to minimize any possible injury, and appropriate resuscitation techniques shall be used on comatose turtles prior to returning them to the water (see the Adult Turtle Resuscitation and the Hatchling Rescue, Resuscitation, and Release Protocols (revised 04/07/2010) developed by the permittee and approved by the PIFWO). In the event of an Page 4 of 7 TE-739923-8 emergency, contact the Stranded Sea Turtle Hotline at 808-327-7780 (pager—use this number first), 808-363-2193 (pager), or 808-327-7795 (pager). f. Turtles shall be protected from temperature extremes of heat and cold and kept moist during handling, measuring, and satellite tagging. g. Nests that are at high risk of predation may be protected by placing a self- releasing screen over the nest(see attached Nest Caging Protocol (4/7/10) developed by the permittee and approved by the PIFWO). h. Nests may be excavated to measure egg fertility and productivity and to rescue any hatchlings found to be trapped in the nest. Excavation of nests shall not be conducted until at least 24 hours after the major emergence has taken place or until at least 70 days after oviposition, to allow the majority of the hatchlings to emerge as naturally as possible. All hatchlings found to be trapped in their nest by natural or manmade impediments shall be rescued, resuscitated as needed, and released into the sea off the nesting beach of origin. Three samples from each nest for non-viable eggs or dead hatchlings are to be sent to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center(PIFSC) for scientific research(Attention: George Balazs, Kyle Van Houtan, or T. Todd Jones, 1845 Wasp Boulevard, Building 176, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96818 (telephone: 808-725-5360; fax: 808-725-5475)). All other non-viable eggs and dead hatchlings may be reburied or sent to the depositories listed under Special Term and Condition 8 below if not needed for scientific analysis. i. Turtle nest contents may be relocated within 12 hours of egg deposition and/or prior to 0900 the morning following egg deposition in accordance with the Hawksbill Sea Turtle Nest Relocation Protocol (see the Nest in Situ Relocation Protocol (4/7/10)) developed by the permittee and approved by the PIFWO). Nests may be relocated (excavated,transported, and reburied) from where they have been laid seaward of the debris line marking the high tides or close enough to this line that nest flooding is probable at high tide. Nests may also be relocated to enhance hatching and emergence success, as specified in the Nest Relocation Protocol. 7. Incidental Take Limitations: The number of hawksbill sea turtles, olive ridley sea turtles, and green sea turtles allowed to be incidentally injured or killed during permitted activities is zero adults, zero hatchlings, and zero eggs per calendar year. In the event that the number of individuals allowed to be injured or killed is exceeded during performance of permitted activities,the permittee must: a. Immediately cease the activity resulting in injury or death. Continuation of the activity is dependent on reauthorization by the PRO. After analysis of the Page 5 of 7 TE-739923-8 circumstances of the injury or mortality,the PRO may amend, suspend, or revoke this permit. b. Immediately notify the PRO (telephone: 503-231-6131; fax: 5 03-231-6243) and the PIFWO (telephone: 808-792-9400; fax: 808-792-9581) by telephone or facsimile. Such notification must be followed up in writing to both the PRO and PIFWO within 3 working days. The permittee must provide a written report of the circumstances that led to the injury or mortality including: date,time, and precise location of the injured animal or carcass; disposition of the injured animal or suggested disposition of the dead specimen(see Special Term and Condition 8 below); and a description of the changes in activity protocols that will be implemented to reduce the likelihood of such injury or mortality from reoccurring, if appropriate. The incident shall also be discussed in the annual report that is subsequently submitted to the PRO and the PIFWO. c. All incidentally killed specimens shall be preserved in accordance with standard museum practices while still providing maximum scientific information. Before expiration of this permit, all preserved specimens shall be properly labeled and deposited with the designated depository(see Special Term and Condition 8 below). The permittee shall supply the depository with a copy of this permit. 8. Designated Depositories: a. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center(PIFSC), Attention: George Balazs, Kyle Van Houtan, or T. Todd Jones, 1845 Wasp Boulevard, Building 176, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96818 (telephone: 808-725-5360; fax: 808-725-5475). b. The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum (Bishop Museum),Vertebrate Zoology Collection Manager, 1252 Bernice Street, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96817 (telephone: 808-847-3511). c. If the PIFSC or the Bishop Museum does not wish to accession the specimens,the permittee shall contact the Service's Office of Law Enforcement in Honolulu, Hawaii (telephone: 808-861-8525) for disposition instructions. 9. All reports, publications, or other documents that include information gathered under the authority of this permit shall reference this recovery permit by permit number. Copies of such documents shall be provided to the PIFWO immediately upon their completion. Draft documents, raw/field notes, and other information resulting from work conducted under the authority of this permit shall be submitted to the Service upon request. Page 6 of 7 TE-739923-8 10. Reporting Requirements: a. An annual report of activities shall be submitted to the Recovery Permit Coordinators at the PRO and the PIFWO by January 31 following each calendar year this permit is in effect. The report shall be in the following format: i. An introduction section addressing reasons and objectives for taking the species; ii. A methods section addressing data collection and analysis procedures, personnel working on the project, and effectiveness of the Special Terms and Conditions in minimizing take of the species; iii. A results section that summarizes the data collected, including information on any other federally listed species detected while conducting activities authorized under this permit; and iv. A conclusion section that specifically provides, at a minimum, recommendations for potential recovery actions for the species and for additional studies. b. The annual report must include, but need not be limited to,the following information: i. Summary presentation and brief discussion of significant research results and their importance with regards to recovery of the species; ii. Maps and/or descriptions of locations (including GPS/GIS data, as appropriate) where permitted activities occurred; iii. The results of all survey or sampling efforts, including estimates of population size of any federally listed species, if possible; iv. Quantification of take for the species, including numbers of individuals incidentally killed(including dates, locations, circumstances of lethal take), and an estimate of the numbers of individuals otherwise harmed or harassed; v. The number and location of adult turtles captured/recaptured, measured, flipper-tagged, radio/satellite-transmitted, and released; vi. The number and location of all excavated and relocated nests,the dates of laying and excavation,the fates of those nests and any hatchlings, and the reason for relocation; Page 7 of 7 TE-739923-8 vii. The total number and location of nests that were screened and the reason for screening; viii. Nest success and failure rates separated by geographic location and whether or not the nests were screened or relocated; ix. The disposition of any injured or dead individuals, including salvaged eggs and dead hatchlings; x. Other pertinent observations made during permitted activities regarding the status or ecology of the species; and xi. Planned future activities if authorized under this permit. c. Copies of any other Federal, State, and/or Territorial permits required to perform permitted activities shall be submitted with the annual report. d. Submission of annual reports: i. One copy of an annual report(electronic format preferred) is required to be submitted to the Recovery Permit Coordinators at the PRO and the PIFWO each calendar year. Annual reports may be submitted electronically to the following email addresses: PRO: permitsRlES@fws.gov PIFWO: FW1PIE-RecPermitAnnRpt@fws.gov Add the following subject line to the email: Annual Report for Recovery Permit TE-739923-8. ii. All email file attachments combined are limited to 25 megabytes in size. If electronic files exceed this size limitation, please copy them onto a DVD or CD (preferred submission) or send them as a printed document(s). e. If no permitted activities occurred over the course of a calendar year, indication of such shall be submitted as an annual report. 11. Failure to comply with reporting requirements may result in non-renewal or suspension/revocation of this permit. OCT 3 0 2014 atkr7C Date ��, 'rogram Manager for Restoration and Endangered • pecies Classification �MNSERVICE r,„ T OF Ty �eH auWILDLIFE 1 „ :'_2_ United States Department of the Interior '..v_,...... ) FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE �� �gRBa9 911 NE 11th Avenue .o.TM;� Portland, Oregon 97232-4181 In Reply Refer to: F W S/R 1/AES/TE-73 9923-8 LIST OF AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS Recovery Permit TE-739923-8 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 1. Individuals authorized to conduct all activities pursuant to this permit: Lauren E. Kurpita. 2. Individuals authorized to conduct all activities pursuant to this permit with the exception of satellite transmitter attachment: Erika Caarlson, Anne C. Farahi,Matthew Holl, Megan Jerolaman, Kyle M. Kagimoto, Scarlett K. Kettwich, Emily Leucht, Barbara J. Luehrs, Monica Oey, and Elizabeth Ransom. 3. Supervised individuals may conduct activities pursuant to this permit only under the direct, on-site supervision of an independently authorized individual listed above. "On- site supervision”is defined as having the authorized individual at a distance that would allow this individual to proximally assist a supervised individual, as needed, while they are conducting an authorized activity. These individuals must be thoroughly knowledgeable of the appropriate procedures for capture, restraint, and careful handling of hawksbill sea turtles, olive ridley sea turtles, and green sea turtles. r . , r, ,,, OCT 302014 r o i ' �, DateProgram Manager for Restoration and endangered Species Classification This List is only valid if dated on or after the permit issuance date. rrr,,S O F y r0 ,co it 1 z9 %1 f o \\ - ° 75 i' , T. iiis ° ts , i_'.�j°_°° '� � �.-:,,i, ° F,1 Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING I, the undersigned Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs of the State of Hawaii, do hereby certify that THE HONU PROJECT was incorporated under the laws of Hawaii on 08/25/1992 ; that it is an existing nonprofit corporation; and that, as far as the records of this Department reveal, has complied with all of the provisions of the Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act, regulating domestic nonprofit corporations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set '.0C E ANI) my hand and affixed the seal of the le c,0 co Department of Commerce and Consumer o sG Affairs, at Honolulu, Hawaii. 3 ,? AV III r; Dated: July 19, 2016 E D E,. r Z. a C. O 5 ST41 TF 0 F H °I Director Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs To check the authenticity of this certificate, please visit:http://hbe.ehawaii.gov/documents/authenticate.html Authentication Code:259125-COGS PDF-8870502 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS& RECREATION AITUN1 CENTER 101 PAUAHI STREET.surrE 6 HILO. HI 96720 TELEPHONE: (808)961-831 '1$ ()N C STEW/ AR- • t, 4.43 m 4-- A, NAME AND ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION: Team Hawaii International Athletics 131 Ildohua Street Kilo, HI 96720 tearnhi ahoo.co B. REQUIRED DOCL,NIENTs: Non Profit (501(c)(3). IRS letter of determination Copy of organization bylaws and mission statement DC CA Certificate of Vendor Compliance C. PERSON TO CONT:N.CF: Sergio Maim:me PHONE — Work: 80$-98I-2646 808-85440S53 D. PROJECT PE Ri()W, Januar>. I W . to December 31, 2017 (tentative to award date) F. PRLECT AREA: Ka'u KawalKawa'a Bay -FMK 9-5-0 I 7:005 TMK 9-5-017:007,, TMK 9-5-016:006. TMK 9-5-016:025 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 1 _ , F. PROJECT COST: Applicant share: $_30,000 Other resources: $ 0 Amount requested: $_354,190 Total project cost: $_384,190 G. CERTIFICATION: The applicant certifies that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge. NAME OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL: VaCkid NtaVVIQM TITLE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL: TRA§OPAV SIGNE I�'��1WF(% tr". � DATE: %' — DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 2 BUSINESS PLAN I. PROPOSAL Hui Nohona Hawai'i is a cultural/educational club made up of people who want to provide programs to our community to help preserve the Hawaiian culture and way of life. We are a social club under the Team Hawaii International Athletics non-profit 501(c)(3). Team Hawai'i International Athletics was created mainly to offer sports to the youth in and around the Pana'ewa community but lately they have incorporated other services to include educational and cultural programs to give knowledge to our youths. Because many of our members have close ties to the Kawa Bay (Ka'alaiki) area as well as roots in the Ka'u area, our group is honored as well as excited to be able to apply for this stewardship. The estimated 709.164 acres of land that stretches from TMK 9-5-017:005, TMK 9-5-017:007, TMK 9-5-016:006, TMK 9-5-016:025 in the Ka'u district on the island of Hawai'i is in need of good stewardship. These parcels most recently owned by Edmund C. Olson, Trustee of the Edmund C. Olson Trust No. 2 u/a dated August 21, 1985, was purchased by the County of Hawai'i with public access. During the last couple of years there has been a great increase in traffic coming to this area than before. This area has a great need for a steward who will care for the land with as much love and respect as he would do so for his own land. The steward should be competent both in how to malama the aina but also have knowledge of the history of the area. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 3 p Hui Nohona Hawai'i would like to propose a outline of short term as well as long term goals for TMK 9-5-017:005, TMK 9-5-017:007, TMK 9-5-016:006, TMK 9-5-016:025. We would like to see that the land is cared for and also to be able to reconnect the people back to this land as well. We have high hopes of working with many community groups, school clubs, correctional industries, sports teams, churches and other agencies to work together to protect and preserve these lands. Hui Nohona Hawai'i hopes to provide a solid and sustainable stewardship. We believe we are a good candidate for this stewardship position because many of our members have close ties to the Ka'u area and are very knowledgeable of its history. We will work hard because this would not be just a job to us it would be an honor to help preserve and protect this area to make sure we will be able to share this land with our kids and grandkids to come. Other reasons we will be successful at our job is: • Several Hui Nohona Hawai'i board members and affiliates have genealogical, historical and personal ties to Kawa and Ka'alaki area. Also family members being buried on the land. • Hui Nohona Hawai'i members and affiliates have an in depth knowledge of area history, and traditional practices. • Hui Nohona Hawai'i has community service projects in the Hilo area and has partnerships with different agencies to complete these projects. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 4 • Hui Nohona Hawaii's youth group does monthly Kupuna Kuleana clean up projects within the Panaewa community. • Hui Nohona Hawai'i members and affiliates have been doing research on the area including genealogy and historical. We have begun partnering with residents of the Ka'u area to gain more knowledge of the area and its descendants. Community and other organization involvement: Many of Hui Nohona Hawai'i's board members have been involved in the caring of this land from the very beginning. They have participated in mild cleanup and restoration efforts. Hui Nohona Hawai'i will happily work with other entities who have the same vision as we do in continuing to maintain the beauty of these parcels. We will implement an action plan that will involve not only members from our organization but also nearby community residents and together we will face the challenges and use each other as assets to make this stewardship work. Long term goals To ensure the lands of TMK 9-5-017:005, TMK 9-5-017:007, TMK 9-5-016:006, TMK 9-5-016:025 will always be cared for. To insure people have access to designated areas. To keep the sacred areas protected. To restore historical sites in the area. To ensure the safety of native plants and animals of the area and to maintain or eradicate the rY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS &RECREATION Page 5 invasive plants in the area. To educate people about the history of the area and to use this area as a learning zone for Hawaiian culture and practices where people can experience the serene beauty of the area and learn about their culture in a"hands on" setting. Short term goals Our goal for the upcoming year 2017 is to focus on implementing a cleanup plan of the stated areas and also working on cleanliness and knowledge of the area to include bathrooms and showers, a lifeguard stand, a community communication board and informational area. We plan to host groups and community gatherings in the area. Having the funds from the Hawai'i County PONC will be used to complete these goals. Objectives As a group we have separated our objectives into five (5) different categories which we will expand and improve as time goes on: 1. To maintain the four (4) parcels of land 2. To create and implement a cleanliness plan for the areas that have public access. 3. To create and implement a plan to protect the native plant species in the area and to control or eradicate the invasive plant species. 4. To create and implement an Educational plan that offers classes, workshops DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 6 to help educate people. 5. Host events for the community. If we follow our objectives as stated above we should have no problem completing all objectives by the end of the grant period which is December of 2017. Hui Nohona Hawaii would like to ensure that our intentions are pure and simple, to ensure the beauty of this area will remain. We hope to gain knowledge from those who are willing to share as well as be able to educated those who are curious. We hope we will be granted this honor to care for these lands. Mahalo. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION A: Location of Project: Ka'u District. TMK 9-5-017:005�TMK 9-5-017:007. TMK 9-5-016:006, TMK 9-5-016:025 B. Number of Persons Who Will Benefit: Hundreds of people will benefit from this C. Project Description: Given a one year grant period beginning January 1. 2017 and ending in December 2017. (unless granted otherwise for a longer period of time) we are open to negotiations of modifying these dates as needed by the County. Between these dates we plan to complete the following five objectives: DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 7 Objectives Things to do Time frame To maintain the -maintain equipment January 2017- four(4)parcels of -acquire equipment needed to service all areas December 2017 land -acquire safety equipment to be able to operate -create and implement a plan to regularly maintain all areas To create and -designate and build eco friendly bathrooms January 2017- implement a and showers December 2017 Cleanliness plan -designate areas for trash cans -designate area for lifeguard station -designate area for communication board -designate area for information board -implement cleaning plan for trash, bathrooms and showers -implement a plan to keep communication board and information board updated To create and implement a -survey area and assess native plants January 2017- Native species -create and implement a plan to maintain and December 2017 protection plan protect plants -survey area and assess invasive plants -create and implement a plan to maintain or eradicate plants -create and implement a plan to regularly maintain designated areas To create and -create an educational plan based on yearly January 2017- implement an schedule. December 2017 Educational plan -create partnerships with school, youth clubs, correctional industries, athletic teams, kupuna groups, church groups and other private organizations wanting to learn -conduct ongoing classes and workshops -review and redesign educational plans as necessary for each group DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 8 Host Events -survey and designate area for gatherings and January 2017- events December 2017 -plan and coordinate events -advertise events as needed -host events III. PERMITS/APPROVALS REQUIRED A. Environmental Assessments (EA's): None B. Special Management Area(SMA) Permit: None C. Other: None IV. PROJECT BUDGET BUDGET DETAILS PROJECT APPLICANT OTHER AMOUNT TOTAL BUDGET SHARE RESOURCES REQUESTED Equipment $191,990 $191,990 Supplies $64,200 $64,200 Contracted $10,000 $10,000 Services, Repair, & Maintenance Insurance $5,000 $5,000 Office staff 30,000 $3,000 $33,000 (in-kind (in-kind services) services) Total $354,190 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 9 ITEMIZED LIST OF EQUIPMENT ITEM AMOUNT PURPOSE 2-20 foot container $2,495 (each) To store maintenance supplies and other equipment 2-F350 diesel trucks 80,000 (each) To haul equipment to and from site 1-30 X 30 X 15 Rhino shelter $2,940 For classes,gatherings and event use 1- Laptop computer with software $2,000 To plan, coordinate, file information. As well included as on site use for events and gatherings. 1 -Large generator $4,295 Use at community gatherings and events 2- Small generator $1,095 Use at community gatherings and events 2-double axle trailers $3,000(each) To haul equipment to and from site 1 -drop gate utility trailer $2,500 To haul equipment to and from site 1 -big trailer $11,100 To haul equipment to and from site 1 -backhoe $5,000 To excavate areas in need of maintenance 1 -zero turn mower $13,500 Site cleanup and maintenance 2 -4X4 side by side mule $9,400(each) To help with cleanup, poisoning, maintenance 1 -Drone $1,223 To survey and document cleanup.To use ant events and gatherings Video equipment $1,000 To survey and document cleanup.To use ant events and gatherings 1 -trailer for ATV $512 To use for maintaining areas 2 -26 gallon poison pump $319(each) To maintain weeds and invasive plants 10-4 gallon backpack poison sprayers $129.95 (each) To maintain weeds and invasive plants Outdoor kitchen equipment $6,000 For cooking for classes,community gatherings and events 10- lawn mower $457 (each) Use to upkeep grass areas 10-weed eaters $440(each) Use to upkeep grass areas DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 10 5 -weed trimmers $339 (each) Use to upkeep grass areas 10 - blowers $169.95 (each) Site cleanup and maintenance 5 - small chainsaws $219 (each) Site cleanup and maintenance 2 - big chainsaws $544 (each) Site cleanup and maintenance 2 - pressure washers $1,450 (each) Site cleanup and maintenance 2 -water pumps $450 (each) 10 - wheelbarrows $150 (each) Site cleanup and maintenance 20- trash can $10(each) For designated areas to help with cleanliness 2 -water tanks $789(each) To have clean water on site Hand tools $3,000 New and replacement tools. Shovels, rakes, breaker bars, cane knives, sickles, hoes etc 20- gas cans $44 (each) To run equipment Personal Protection Equipment $5.000 For volunteers to use. Face shield, chaps, glasses, hearing protection, first aid kits. Total $191,990 ITEMIZED LIST OF SUPPLIES ITEM AMOUNT PURPOSE Equipment supplies $15,000 Supplies to include oil, chain for chainsaws, string for weed eaters, hoses, insecticide. driscol etc Electrical supplies $5,000 Extension cords, surge protectors,converters, battery packs etc Educational materials $6,200 Signage, portable tents, classroom teaching supplies. pens, papers,visual aids, computer programs, cables etc Fuel for Vehicles $10,000 To go to and from site DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 11 Fuel for equipment $10,000 Fuel for mowers,generators,weedeaters, chainsaw mules etc. Tables and chairs $3,000 For gatherings and events Food $10,000 For volunteers, gatherings and events Misc supplies 5,000 Storage containers, organizational Total $64,200 OTHER SERVICES ITEM AMOUNT PURPOSE Maintenance and Repair $10,000 To upkeep or fix any equipment as needed for them to work properly Insurance $5,000 Insurance needed for Liability as well as vehicle insurance Bookkeeping Services $3,000 $250/month for bookkeeping services Taxes $15,000 To pay taxes Office staff $30,000 Project advisor who will oversee program, (in-kind Maintenance foreman to make sure all services) equipment is up and running. Total $18,000 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 12 V. APPLICANT INFORMATION A. Brief history of the applicant organization. Include the date of incorporation as a non-profit organization (use attachments where appropriate): Team Hawai'i International Athletics became a non-profit Organization in 2013. We provide youth activities and programs for youth in and around our community. We strive to teach our youths life lessons by way of a sport and continue to create lasting, lifetime bonds with families. Our athletics program has serviced youth ages 4 - 16 years of age. Our organization offers several athletic programs. We also have educational, cultural and healthy living classes. Hui Nohona Hawai'i was created to give knowledge to our youth about the Hawaiian way of life. We partner with other groups and agencies to help provide these services to curious participants. B. Main source(s) of financial support: Our primary source of funding include donations from our Board of Directors and other individuals. We have many volunteers that come together to make our program work. C. Please list prior projects successfully completed: Hui Nohona Hawai'i has many ongoing projects that are year round. One project is called our Kupuna Kuleana project. Every other month our Hui Nohona youth participants DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 13 gather together and clean yards of the Kupuna who live in our community. Another project the youth help participate in is the Kupuna breakfast which is also every other month. It is a talk story gathering with food and music for our Kupuna to enjoy. We have a educational and cultural trip to Waipio valley that we offer to clubs where we take them down into Waipio valley give them brief history and have them work in a lo'i. We have a farming project that clubs can participate in also where we show them how they can live a sustainable lifestyle. They visit a farm and learn about gardening and livestock. We hope to expand these projects as years go on to include the Kawa area as another educational and cultural experience for our youth to enjoy. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 14 r D. Please initial below that the applicant understands the following documents shall be required if awarded stewardship grant funds: 'itA Certificate of insurance shall be required with the County of Hawai'i named as additional insured. 241 Organization shall provide annual report which shall include accomplishments, financial statements including but not limited to report of grant expenditures, and status of overall project. r DEPARTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION Page 15 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY P. 0. BOX 2508 CINCINNATI, OH 45201 'OCT O 7 201 Employer Identification Number: Date: 1 V `f 46-3289946 DLN: 17053188361004 TEAM HAWAII INTERNATIONAL ATHLETICS Contact Person: 131 HOOHUA ST MARIA S TRITCH ID# 31549 HILO, HI 96720 Contact Telephone Number: (877) 829-5500 Accounting Period Ending: December 31 Public Charity Status: 170 (b) (1) (A) (vi) Form 990 Required: • Yes Effective Date of Exemption: January 1, 2013 Contribution Deductibility: Yes Addendum Applies: No Dear Applicant: We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to you are deductible under section 170 of the Code. You are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help resolve any questions regarding your exempt status, you should keep it in your permanent records. Organizations exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Code are further classified as either public charities or private foundations. We determined that you are a public charity under the Code section(s) listed in the heading of this letter. For important information about your responsibilities as a tax-exempt organization, go to www.irs.gov/charities. Enter "4221-PC" in the search bar to view Publication 4221-PC, Compliance Guide for 501(c) (3) Public Charities, which describes your recordkeeping, reporting, and disclosure requirements. Sincerely, 718:..;e41444). 9.2,16.84°414). Director, Exempt Organizations r Letter 947 TEAM HAWAII INTERNATIONAL ATHLETICS BY LAWS Page 1 ARTICLE I Name The name of this Association shall be Team Hawaii International Athletics. ARTICLE II Principle Office and Address The principle office of the Team Hawaii International Athletics shall be located at 131 Hoohua Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 ARTICLE III Organization The governing body of this Association shall be the Executive Board. ARTICLE IV Purpose Section 1.The purpose(s)for which the association is organized: The specific and primary purposes of this Association are: a)To participate in youth sports,amateur,athletic, social,cultural,educational and fundraising activities for and among its members exclusively. b)To guide its younger paying members to achieve good athletic,cultural,educational and social abilities and good sportsmanship. c)To bring relationships closer among its members. d)To improve the standards of its members who are interested in athletic,cultural and educational activities. e)This Association is organized exclusively for: 1.Youth athletic(amateur and professional)competitive sports. 2.Pleasure.3.Recreation.4. Goodwill. 5.Fellowship.6. Social gatherings. 7.Educational,Cultural and Religious purposes and other non-profitable functions. f)To present awards and prizes for various accomplishments or athletic activities,to the members of this association. g)The general purposes and powers are:to purchase,lease from others and otherwise dispose of, mortgage or otherwise encumber real property;to elect,furnish and maintain buildings. h)To borrow money in connection with the forgoing purposes,with or without security therefore;to execute notes,bonds and all other obligations for money borrowed,property purchase or otherwise acquired by the association for any lawful purposes and to secure the payment of the principle and interest of said notes or bonds or other obligations by mortgages or deed of trust or otherwise of any or all property owned or which may be acquired by the association and generally to exercise any other powers which may be necessary,proper or convenient to be carried on or exercised in connection with any of the forgoing purposes or incident thereto. TEAM HAWAII INTERNATIONAL ATHLETICS BY LAWS CONTINUED Page 2 i)This Association,from time to time,may do any one or more of the acts and things or to carry out any one or more of the purchases stated,and further,may transact business in the State of Hawaii,in other States,in the District of Columbia,in the Districts,Dependencies and Colonies of the United States and in Foreign Countries. j)Not withstanding any of the above statements of purposes and powers this association shall not,except to an insubstantial degree,engage in any activities or exercise any powers that are not in furtherance of the primary purposes of this association. k)No substantial part of the activities of this association shall consist of carrying on propaganda,or otherwise attempting to influence legislation,and the association shall not participate or intervene in any political campaign (including the publishing or distribution of statements)on behalf of any candidate for Public Offices,and the transaction of any or all lawful activities for which non-profit corporations may be incorporated under chapter 415B Hawaii Revised statutes. Section 2.And in furtherance of said purposes,the association shall have all the powers,rights,privileges and immunities,and shall be subject to all the liabilities conferred or imposed by law upon associations of this nature,and shall be subject and have all the benefits of all general laws with respect to associations. Section 3.There is no capital stock in the association and it is an association which does not contemplate the distribution of gains,profit or dividends to the membership thereof. Section 4.This association is organized pursuant to the general non-profit association law of the State of Hawaii. Section 5.The principal office for the transaction of business of the association is located in the County of Hilo, State of Hawaii. ARTICLE V Membership Section 1:There shall be(4)classes of membership and no individual shall be eligible for more than one class of membership at a time. Annual membership fees for all classes of membership are due April 30th of the current year. A twenty dollar late fee will be assessed to all dues payments postmarked after May 31'. Membership will be suspended June 30th(90 days)for nonpayment. The classes of membership are: a)ATHLETE-Any full time student and/or adult who actively participates in the association as an athlete for one or more of our sports team. FEE:$20.00 b)COACHES-Any head coach,assistant coach or team leaders for any of our sports teams. FEE:$50.00 c)FAMILY-Any parent or guardian with a child who is a member or athlete of our association FEE: $40.00 i- d)COMMUNITY—Any person who is actively involved in our association. FEE: $40.00 TEAM HAWAII INTERNATIONAL ATHLETICS BY LAWS CONTINUED Page 3 Section 2.Annual Meetings. Regular annual meetings of the members shall be held in June of each year,on a date established,from time to time,by the Executive Board. A mid-year meeting may also be set up at the discretion of the President or Executive Director. Section 3. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the voting membership may be called by the Executive Board, President,or in case of the President's absence,death or disability,the Vice-President is authorized to exercise the authority f the President. Section 4.Notice of Meetings. Written notice of each meeting of members shall be sent at least thirty(30)days before such meeting. Section 5.Quorum. The quorum shall consist of one-fifth of the association's voting membership. Section 6.Voting Power. Active members are entitled to one(1)vote involving business. Section 6.1.For passage of the vote,there must be seventy-five(75%)percent of the affirmative vote of the returned ballots. Section 7. Suspension of Membership. Membership suspension may be recommended by any member challenging another member. This challenge must be done with a written statement presented to the Chairman of the Ethics committee. Upon a two-thirds majority vote by the Ethics committee that the challenge is valid,it then shall be forwarded to the Executive Director who,in turn will present it to the Executive Board for action. Suspension of the challenged individual's must be by a two-thirds vote by the Executive Board. Section 7.A.Defense of Membership. Any member whose membership has been challenged shall be allowed, either in person or through some member of the association,to appeal to the Ethics Committee their defense. This information shall be presented to and acted upon by the Ethics Committee. ARTICLE VI Executive Board Section 1. The Executive Board will consist of the President,Vice President,Treasurer, Secretary,Executive Director,Associate Executive Director and such other officers as the Board may determine from time to time. Section 2. Removal. Any Board member may be removed from the Board,with good cause,by a majority vote of the Executive Board. In the event of death,resignation,or removal of a Board member,that Board member's successor shall be selected by the remaining members of the Board and shall serve for the balance of the term not yet expired by the deceased,resigned,or removed member. Section 3. The Executive Board. The Executive Board shall meet one(1)day in advance(minimum)of that meeting,and at any other meeting called by the President. Section 4. Quorum. A quorum for an Executive Board meeting shall be two-thirds of the Executive Board members. Section 5. Voting Power. All members of the Executive Board shall have a vote on all board matters,except for the President. The President will only vote in the case of an impasse board. TEAM HAWAII INTERNATIONAL ATHLETICS BY LAWS CONTINUED Page 4 Section 6. Powers. The affairs of Team Hawaii International Athletics shall be managed by the Executive Board. The Board shall have the right,power,and authority to: a)take all actions deemed necessary or desirable to comply with all requirements of law,and the needs of the Association. ARTICLE VII Officers Section 1. Enumeration of Officers. The officers of the Association shall be President,Vice-President, Secretary,Treasurer,Executive Director and Associate Director,and such officers as the Board may determine from time to time. Each shall be an active,certified member of the Association in good standing. Section 2. Selection and Term. The officers of this Association shall be selected by the Board,except for the President and Vice President,to serve until the Board selects their successors. Section 3. Duties. The duties of the officers shall be as the Board may determine from time to time. Unless the Board otherwise determines,the duties of the Officers shall be as follows: a)President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board. Call all meetings of the Executive Board as deemed necessary and advisable. Serve as the official spokesperson for the Executive Board. Appoint all committee chair persons with the approval of the Executive Board. All of which must be certified members in good standing. b)Vice-President. The Vice-President shall act in the place of the President in the event of the President's absence or refusal to act. Serve as Parliamentarian at all meetings. c)Secretary. The Secretary shall ensure all meetings are effectively organized and minuted. Maintain effective records and administration. Have good communication and correspondence for all things to do with the Association. d)Treasurer. The Treasurer shall posses full power and complete responsibility to transact all business for and behalf of the Association with the approval of the Board. Provide the Board with the projected budget for each fiscal year. The treasurer shall keep a good record of all monies for the Association. e)Executive Director. The executive Director shall enforce all policies on behalf of the Association. Maintain continual communications with the Associate Executive Director and President. Submit a report on the progress of the Association at each Board meeting. f)Associate Executive Director. The Associate Executive Director will assist the Executive Director in functions and responsibilities as necessary. Serve as the chair person of the Ethics committee. Should a vacancy occur in the Executive Director's capacity,said term will be completed by the Associate Executive Director. The Associate Executive Director is appointed by the Executive Director with the approval f the Board and reviewed each year. ARTICLE VIII Geographic Areas Geographic areas are open to but not limited to,the State of Hawaii TEAM HAWAII INTERNATIONAL ATHLETICS BY LAWS CONTINUED Page 5 ARTICLE IX Ethics Committee Section 1. Duties. a)accept and investigate reports of violations of the Code of Ethics of the Association. b)This committee shall meet according to the demand when called by the President. ARTICLE X Books and Records The books,records and financial statements of the Association, including annual minimum review statements, shall be available upon request to the Association,and approval by the President,for inspection by its members. ARTICLE XI Fiscal Year Unless otherwise changed by the Board,the fiscal year of the Association shall begin on the first day of February and end on the 31'day of January of every year. ARTICLE XII Amendments The Team Hawaii International Athletics By Laws shall not be amended,repealed,or assed to,or new By Laws adopted,unless two-thirds of the Executive Board are present at the meeting. ARTICLE XIII Dissolution The Association may be dissolved at any time by the majority vote of the Executive Board. In the event of such dissolution,all funds contained in the Association's assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code or corresponding section of any future federal tax code,or shall be distributed to the federal government,or to the State and local government, for a public purpose. Such dissolution and distribution shall also comport with the General Not For Profit Act of the State of Hawaii and any future amendment thereto. 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Gf, ,t,k Reader. In order to view PDF fries you should install Adobe Reader About us I Subscription Services I ADA Compliance I Terms of Use I Privacy Policy I Comments I eHawaii.gov Home I Feedback Copyright c0 2000 - 2006 Hawaii Information Consortium, LLC I of 1 8/31/2016 11:28 AM August 30, 2016 In reference to: DCCA Certificate of Vendor Compliance form I submitted form A6 to Department of Taxation however it was unable to get filed in time to meet your deadline. The office said it should reflect on my record shortly. I will submit an updated Certificate of Vendor Compliance form as soon as it is updated. If you have any questions please call 808-315-9433. Rachael Mamone e DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION AUPUNI CENTER 101 PAUAHI STREET, SUITE 6 HILO, HI 96720 TELEPHONE: (808) 961-8311 PONC STEWARDSHIP GRANT REQUEST A. NAME AND ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION: Pohaha I Ka Lani P.O. Box 412 Kurtistown, HI 96760 pohahaikalani@gmail.com v-.7 B. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: X Non-profit(501(c)(3), IRS letter of determination -73 7'11 X Copy of organization bylaws and mission statement 0 X DCCA Certificate of Vendor Compliance C. PERSON TO CONTACT: Ku Kahakalau, Ph.D. PHONE - - Work: (808) 315-8157 Mobile: (808) 937-6854 D. PROJECT PERIOD: January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 (Tentative to award date) E. PROJECT AREA: Hamakua District, Waipi`o Valley Lookout TMK: 4-8-04:06 1.804 acres DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION Page 1 F. PROJECT COST Applicant share: $ 100,000 (In-Kind Services) Other resources: $ TBD Amount requested: $ 94,500 Total Project Cost: $ 194,500 G. CERTIFICATION: The applicant certifies that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge. NAME OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL: Jesse K. Potter TITLE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL: President, Pohaha I Ka Lani SIGNED: c)„�,‘_ DATE: 8/31/2015 For Office of Management Use Only DATE RECEIVED: APPROVED Amount: $ Comment: DENIED Reason(s) DEFERRED Reason (s) SIGNED: DATE: Managing Director DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION Page 2 BUSINESS PLAN I. PROPOSAL Opportunity Statement: Pohaha I Ka Lani is truly excited to submit this proposal to the County of Hawai`i Department of Parks and Recreation. As a Hawaiian non-profit made up of educators, natural resource managers and cultural practitioners, with close ties to Waipi`o and the Waipi`o Lookout area, we sincerely appreciate the opportunity to apply for the stewardship of TMK 4-8-04:06, an area of 1.804 acres located at the Waipi`o Valley Lookout in the Ahupua'a of Lalakea, Hamakua District, Island of Hawai`i. This parcel, owned most recently by the Rice family, was purchased by the County of Hawai`i with public access, open space and natural resources preservation funding in an effort to preserve important lands and provide them with healthy stewardship. As the last piece of property before the descent into historic Waipi`o Valley, there is no doubt that the land in question is of great importance and has a high need for a caring, competent community steward. Such a steward should not only have short term goals for the parcel, but have the long-term good of the area, its residents and its history and cultural practices in mind. This is crucial because the property in question has infinite potential to become a vital buffer, not just to protect the cultural kipuka of Waipi`o Valley, recognized as one of Hawai`i`s most pristine natural and cultural resources, but also to assist in the solidification of the Waipi`o Preservation Buffer. In fact, Pohaha I Ka Lani asserts that long term, well-planned, community-focused public use of the 1.8 acres of land, as initiated in this application, can have countless positive impacts and result in long lasting benefits on many levels. According to the 1990 Hamakua Regional Plan Executive Summary, Zone 3 Kukuihaele to Waipi`o, where TMK 4-8-04:06 is located, is "the most culturally and historically sensitive area in Hamakua." Because of this special status,the plan's Executive Summary recommends that efforts need to be made "to ensure that future use will continue to reflect the rural ambiance and character of the area." This need to protect and preserve this area is further substantiated by survey findings conducted through a DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION Page 3 series of public and community meetings. These findings clearly state that, "The preservation of the Waipio Rim is an unqualified precondition to consideration for development." According to the aforementioned Executive Summary, this Waipi`o Rim Preservation Buffer was established "to preserve the cultural and scenic integrity of the rim by preventing development and view plane encroachment from private structures. Uses consistent with this intent include reforestation with rare, endangered and other species, and provision for a wilderness park with outdoor recreational areas combining passive activities such as hiking and picnicking." Pohaha I Ka Lani is excited to propose a course of action for TMK 4-8-04:06 that aligns with the established community intent to protect and preserve the cultural and scenic integrity of the area. This course of action advocates for the community and all levels of government to work together to protect and preserve TMK 4-8-04:06, the Waipi`o Rim area, as well as the cultural kipuka of Waipi`o Valley. Moreover by collaborating with other federal, state and county government initiatives promoting place-, culture-, and community-based approaches to natural and cultural resource management, Pohaha I Ka Lani hopes to develop a solid, sustainable stewardship practice that has the potential to be reduplicated elsewhere. As a Hawaiian non-profit organization with strong roots in the Waipi`o-Kukuihaele area, we consider Pohaha I Ka Lani to be a very good candidate for the advertised stewardship position. In addition, we present the following reasons to be selected as caretaker, or kahu of this `aina: • Pohaha I Ka Lani has a successful history of land stewardship of 6.7 acres of Bishop Museum lease land at Napo`opo`o in Waipi`o Valley • Pohaha I Ka Lani members and affiliates include expert Hawaiian educators, natural resource managers and cultural practitioners, with extensive land stewardship experience and an unwavering commitment to aloha `aina. • Pohaha I Ka Lani has completed 2 successful educational projects in Waipi`o Valley, serving thousands of participants, ages 9-90+. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION Page 4 • Several Pohaha I Ka Lani board members and affiliates have deep genealogical, historic and personal ties to Waipi`o and parcel area. • A Pohaha I Ka Lani's board member has decades of experience successfully implementing innovative sustainable programs in Waipi`o and beyond, which combine high quality Hawaiian education and natural resource management and stewardship. This member and her family live nearby and are willing to donate significant volunteer hours to this project. • Pohaha I Ka Lani members and affiliates have impressive academic and cultural backgrounds including in depth knowledge of area history, land stewardship, traditional practices, including local songs, hula and chants and much more. • As part of our existing affiliation with the parcel, Pohaha I Ka Lani members and affiliates have already begun partnering with community research efforts focusing on the specific history of the land in question, by beginning to speak with descendants and relations of former residents. • Pohaha I Ka Lani is very interested in expanding our partnerships with other organizations in an effort to complete research in a number of areas approved by the Hawai`i Charter. • Mahal I Ka Lani will involve interested learners of all ages in all aspects of our efforts to take care of this special place. This includes baseline mapping, creating various plans, establishing and maintain viable community partnerships and planning and executing a variety of Hawaiian educational activities. Connection and Commitment to the Community: As a native non-profit, Pohaha I Ka Lani has a longstanding commitment to malama `aina, especially Waipi`o and its surroundings. This includes not just physical stewardship of land, but also getting involved in community issues and initiatives, and partnering with various private and public entities to preserve Waipi`o Valley and its rim. In fact, Pohaha I Ka Lani is vested in the Waipi`o area and our members are known and respected in the community. Pohaha I Ka Lani members and affiliates have been involved in the acquisition of this land from the Rice family, from the very beginning, organizing DEPARTMENT OF PARKS& RECREATION Page 5 and testifying in favor of the purchase of the land, and participating in initial clean-up efforts. Furthermore, some of our members are nearby residents and land owners and very familiar with the property, its resources, and most of all its potential as a buffer area. Pohaha I Ka Lani's leadership has also been instrumental in the establishment and continued initiatives of a community group called Ha Ola 0 Waipi'o Valley, spearheaded by Pohaha I ka Lani's President. The mission of this group is, "We, Ha Ola 0 Waipi'o Valley will strive to perpetuate and preserve its' agricultural lifestyles and rich heritage. As stewards we will work to Malama `aina, all natural resources of our `ahupua'a. We will honor and respect our Kupuna with love." If awarded opportunity to take care of this very special place, Pohaha I Ka Lani plans to continue to work with all interested entities to create a viable buffer used to educate locals and visitors alike about Waipi`o Valley and Hawaiian ways and dissuade those who have no function in Waipi`o to descent into the valley. By collaborating with multiple project partners, including adjacent landowners, we aim to produce and implement collaborative actions, that will assist not just in the protection of TMK 4-8-04:06, but increase collaboration and community involvement to develop capacity for community stewardship of adjacent Waipi`o and Waipi`o Rim state and private lands. As educated kama'aina, we believe in investing in the strengths of our community and converting people's passion for things Hawaiian into meaningful and sustainable practices and actions. At the same time, Pohaha I Ka Lani's board members also fully understand the special challenges facing Waipi`o and its surroundings, and the multiple issues that threaten Hawaiian cultural and natural resources and treasures today. We believe that this familiarity with the opportunities and assets, as well as the challenges, uniquely qualifies us to take on the stewardship of this very special parcel of land in our community. Goals and Objectives Long-range vision The long range vision of Pohaha I Ka Lani is to transform and integrate TMK 4-8-04:06, and possibly lands in the Waipi`o Preservation Buffer, into a permanent Hawaiian Preservation Buffer and Learning DEPARTMENT OF PARKS& RECREATION Page 6 Zone, which preservers the rural, Hawaiian character of the Waipi`o Lookout and Kukuihaele area and protects historic Waipi`o Valley. This Hawaiian Preservation Buffer and Learning Zone will provide visitors and locals alike with unique educational opportunities to experience and interact with the valley's history and culture, without actually descending into the valley. Pohaha I Ka Lani believes that travel into, and resulting negative impact on Waipi`o, can be significantly reduced by providing authentic Hawaiian hands-on experiences at the former Rice Property at the Waipi`o Lookout. These activities include propagating, planting and using native plants for food production and preparation, native arts, culture and traditions and much more. In addition, to educating learners of all ages about Waipi`o and the history and culture of this land, we also envision TMK 4-8-04:06 to become the future gateway to access a community-based wilderness park and outdoor recreational area, where learners can interact with nature and experience the magic of Waipi`o from the rim of the valley. Goal for 2017: Our goal for 2017 focuses on implementation of the previously proposed Native Re-vegetation Plan and place-based Educational Plan, while continuing maintenance of the property and management of invasive species. In addition, our goal is to host community gatherings and events on site.. As the PONC Stewardship grant restricts various activities on the parcel, we will continue to steward the property through aloha `aina as we begin to have the property serve as a community gathering space. Completion of our goals will support the purpose of the Hawaii County PONC funds. Objectives: For calendar year 2017, we have developed the following interrelated four(4) objectives, which build on and expand our previous stewardship efforts: 1. Maintain Property 2. Review and implement Native Revegetation Plan (which includes propagating and planting native species and reducing invasive species) DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION Page 7 3. Review and implement Educational Plan including offering regular classes, workshops and weekend camps 4. Plan and host community gatherings &events Outcomes Expected: The following outcomes are expected to be delivered by the end of the grant period(December 2017). 1. Property well maintained 2. Native Revegetation Plan in implementation phase with invasive species well-managed or eradicated 3. Educational Program in implementation phase serving a variety of stake holders including community schools and organizations. 4. Community workdays, gatherings and events well attended. Impact Indicators Pre-Grant — Property has undergone invasive species reduction, maintenance, and native plant revegetation with community support& involvement. End of Grant Year—Property well maintained, invasive species well-managed or eradicated, and Native Revegetation Plan being implemented, and Educational Program successfully implemented, serving a variety of stakeholders, ongoing community gatherings make positive use of the area. While we understand that this proposal—due to budget regulation constraints—can only be funded for the duration of one year, Pohaha I Ka Lani strongly advocates for a multi-year stewardship opportunity of this parcel. We feel that a future long term lease to our non-profit community-organization would yield great benefits not just for the property in question, but for the surrounding area as well. Moreover, a long-term lease would allow us to create ongoing educational programs that will be of benefit, not just to our entire Hawai`i Island community, but countless others from near and far. Such a long-term lease would also necessitate a multi-year sustainability plan that would provide program stability and allow the community to work towards a financial sustainable community learning destination. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION Page 8 II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Location of Project: Hamakua District, Waipi`o Valley Lookout TMK: 4-8-04:06 B. Number of Persons Who Will Benefit: During the first one-year grant cycle hundreds, in the future thousands C. Project Description: Pohaha I Ka Lani has identified a twelve-month grant period, commencing January 2017 and ending December 2017. However, we are perfectly open to modifying these dates if requested or needed by Hawaii County. During these twelve project months we plan to accomplish the four major objectives. As with our previous application, the success of our proposal is vitally dependent on the collaboration of efforts and strengths of all possible individuals and organizations in order to positively impact the community. The table below identifies our objectives and timelines, persons responsible, as well as expert consultants willing to assist our efforts. Objective Timeline Person Responsible Expert Consultants Maintain Property JANUARY 2017— Kulia K. Tolentino- Kumupa'a Cultural DECEMBER 2017 Potter, Pohaha I Ka Resource Consultants, Lani founder Hui Ku Mauli Ola, Agroforestry Design LLC, UH Hilo CAFNRM Review and Implement JANUARY 2017— Jesse K. Potter, BS Kumupa'a Cultural Native Revegetation and DECEMBER 2017 Tropical Horticulture/ Resource Consultants, Invasive Species BA Communications Hui Ku Mauli Ola, Eradication Plan Agroforestry Design LLC, UH Hilo CAFNRM Review and Implement JANUARY 2017— Ku Kahakalau, Ph.D. Ku-A-Kanaka LLC Educational Plan DECEMBER 2017 Indigenous Education Host community APRIL 2017— Jesse K. Potter, Ha Ola Hui KU Mauli Ola gatherings &events DECEMBER 2017 0 Waipi`o Valley President DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION Page 9 The chart below lists the multiple activities required to accomplish the four(4) stated objectives Objectives . Activities in order Maintain Property • Maintain or repair maintenance equipment • Acquire supplies to maintain property • Assure safety of acquired equipment and supplies • Use equipment and supplies to maintain area • Sponsor regular community workdays to maintain property Review and Implement • Inventory and assess current native plants Native Revegetation • Propagate native plants already growing on property. Plan • Propagate plants suggested by the Revegetation Plan • Plant propagated plants based on Revegetation Plan • Assess and inventory invasive species remaining on property. • Sponsor regular community workdays to reduce invasive species Review and implement • Review Educational Plan based on assets and create yearly schedule Educational Plan • Contact community schools and organizations for participation. • Implement Educational Plan including ongoing classes, workshops and weekend camps • Review implementation of Educational Plan based on data Plan and Host • Survey community for types of gatherings and events desired. Community Gatherings • Plan and coordinate gatherings and events. & Events • Advertise gathering and events via social mediaf • Host gatherings and events. Pohaha I Ka Lani strongly believes that TMK 4-8-04:06 has infinite potential as an Hawaiian learning zone, protecting Waipi`o and its rim from the ever-increasing onslaught of visitors to the valley, by providing engaging opportunities for learners of all ages to experience Hawaiian language, culture and traditions in action, without having to descent into the valley. Our vision for this property is to become a place where: • Hawaiian core values like aloha, kuleana, kulia i ka nu`u, malama `aina are openly exhibited, guiding the behaviors of the hosts, and contextualizing what is taught to the guests. • the ecosystem is restored to its natural resiliency and functions through ongoing on-the-ground community conservation efforts. • the natural native fauna and flora thrives and is used to practice the culture and sustain the land. • cultural protocol and Hawaiian traditions are practiced continuously • Hawaiian language is the preferred medium of communication and DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION Page 10 • the power of diverse interests and communities is united in a collaborative stewardship III. PERMITS/APPROVALS REQUIRED A. Environmental Assessments (EA's): N/A B. Special Management Area (SMA) Permit: N/A C. Other: Per County Planning Department no special permits are necessary for the work presently proposed for the property by Pohaha I Ka Lani. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS& RECREATION Page 11 IV. PROJECT BUDGET BUDGET DETAILS PROJECT APPLICANT OTHER AMOUNT BUDGET SHARE RESOURCES REQUESTED TOTAL (In-Kind Services) Equipment $61,000 $61,000 Supplies $27,500 $27,500 Contracted $1,500 $1,500 Services, Repair &Maintenance Contracted $3,000 $3,000 Services, Financial Liability $1,500 $1,500 Insurance Human Resources $100,000(In-Kind $100,000 (In- Services) Kind Services) Total $100,000 (In- $94,500.00 $194,500.00 Kind Services) Equipment Budget Narrative Item Amount Description/Purpose Large Generator $5,000 For community gatherings & events,workdays, etc. Small Mower $1,500 For site maintancec. 2 Laptop Computer@$2000 $4,000 Computer for on site usage during educational activiteis, community gatherings/events, etc. Projector $1,000 Projector for on site usage during educational activities, community gatherings/events, etc. Portable Projector Screen $500 Portable projector screen for on site usage during educational activiteis, community gatherings/events, etc. Portable PA System $1,000 Portable PA system for on site usage during educational activiteis, community gatherings/events, etc. DIY Solar Kit with Tracker $9,000 5000 Watt DIY Solar Kit with Tracker to generate electricity for Office and Information Station 2 modified 20 foot containers $15,000 1 container Office and 1 Information Station @ $7,500 2 Dome Shelters for 10+ $7,500 1 for female and 1 for male sleeping accommodations people @ $3,750 for weekend camps 1 Rhino Heavy Duty Shelter $6,500 1 shelter for workshops, community gatherings and Portable- 30 x 40 x 15 events 1 20 foot storage container $4,500 Storage of maintenance equipment and supplies Outdoor kitchen equipment $ 5,500 Kitchen equipment for cooking for workshops, camps, community gathering and events DEPARTMENT OF PARKS& RECREATION Page 12 Total $61,000.00 Supplies Budget Narrative Item Amount Description/Purpose Personal Protection Equipment $1,000 For volunteers and participants, which includes gloves, glasses, hearing protection, chainsaw/weedeating chaps, First Aid supplies, etc. Hand Tools $1,000 New &replacement hand tools for volunteers and participants. Misc Power Equipment $1,500 Includes oil, string, chainsaw chains, etc. Supplies Misc Electrical Supplies $1,000 Extension cords, powerstrips, converters, etc. Misc Supplies $1,000 Organization/Storage: Totes, duct tape, zipties, etc. Cleaning: soap, sponges, etc. for gatherings & events. Signage Materials $2,000 Signs,posts, and mounting equipment for education and awareness. Food $10,000 Food for community workdays, gatherings, & events. Computer& Projector supplies $500 Protective equipment, cables, etc. Tables $1,500 Outdoor tables for participants Chairs $1,000 Outdoor chairs for participants Fuel, Vehicle $2,000 Fuel for travel to site Fuel, Power Equipment $2,000 Fuel for mowers, chainsaw, weedeaters, generators, etc. Plants $3,000 Native and beneficial plants for restoration Total $27,500.00 Contracted Services, Repair& Maintenance Narrative Repair& Maintance Services $1,500 Repair and maintenance of mowers, chainsaws, weedeaters, generators, etc. Contracted Services, Financial Narrative Bookkeeping Services $3,000 $250/month for bookkeeping services Liability Insurance Narrative Liability Insurance $1,500 Yearly liability insurance coverage: $1 million occurrence/$2 million aggregate Human Resource Requirements Cost Principal Investigator(PI) Responsible for overall guidance and $20,000 (In-Kind Services) oversight of program, ensuring fulfillment of grant specifications, partnership requirements and successful implementation of educational programs DEPARTMENT OF PARKS& RECREATION Page 13 Project Director(PD) $30,000 ((In-Kind Services) Responsible for overall development,management and implementation of grant and grant requirements and establishment of viable partnerships to leverage resources. Curriculum Developer(CD) $ 25,000 (In-Kind Services) Responsible for Implementation of Educational Plan and Place- Based Curriculum Landscape Planner(LP) $ 25,000 (In-Kind Services) Responsible for Continuation and Completion of Revegetation Plan Total $100,000 (In-Kind Services) DEPARTMENT OF PARKS& RECREATION Page 14 V. APPLICANT INFORMATION A. Brief history of the applicant organization. Include the date of incorporation as a non-profit organization (use attachments where appropriate): Pohaha I Ka Lani was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 2009. Our mission is to revitalize and advance indigenous Hawaiian culture through a variety of programs. Over the past years, Pohaha I Ka Lani has provided cultural and natural resource management activities for K-12 school-, university-, and community groups, primarily through the restoration and management of ancient lo'i systems at Napo`opo`o in Waipi'o Valley. In addition, we have provided opportunities for interested learners of all ages, with a special focus on native youth,to learn about imu making, Hawaiian food preparation and other cultural activities in and outside of Waipi'o Valley. B. Main source(s) of financial support: At present, our primary sources of funding include private donations from the Board of Directors, donation from outside individuals, as well as a variety of grants received from private and public funds. In addition,the organization receives considerable in-kind support in the form of a Volunteer Program Director, a Volunteer Executive Director and a Volunteer Grant Writer. C. Please list prior projects successfully completed: Pohaha I Ka Lani's first successfully completed program was called Ka Wai I Ho'oulu 'Ai, Ho'omalamalama I Ka Malama. Focusing on the empowerment of kane (male)and wahine (female) respectively, these programs provided cultural activities in Waipi`o Valley, which connected participants with traditional practices and ancient knowledge. Our second program called Kahuli is ongoing providing for cultural and environmental education through place based learning at the ancient village sites of Napo'opo'o in Waipi'o Valley. This program is open to all ages and demographics and includes participants from throughout Hawai`i Island and beyond. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION Page 15 111. 111. D. Please initial below that the applicant understands the following documents shall be required if awarded stewardship grant funds: 1-kirCertificateof insurance shall be required with County of Hawai`i named as additional insured. TO7Organization shall provide annual report which shall include accomplishments, financial statements including but not limited to report of grant expenditures, and status of overall project. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS& RECREATION Page 16 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 0. BOX 2508 CINCINNATI, OH 45201 Employer Identification Number: Date: MAR R It l3 8 2010 80-0380686 "�/� DLN: 600021013 POHAHA I KA LANI Contact Person: PO BOX 106 RACHEL M LEIFHEIT ID# 31617 HONOKAA, HI 96727 Contact Telephone Number: (877) 829-5500 Accounting Period Ending: December 31 Public Charity Status: 170 (b) (1) (A) (vi) Form 990 Required: Yes Effective Date of Exemption: February 17, 2009 Contribution Deductibility: Yes Addendum Applies: No Dear Applicant: . We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to you are deductible under section 170 of the Code. You are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help resolve any questions regarding your exempt status, you should keep it in your permanent records. Organizations exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Code are further classified as either public _charities or private foundations. We determined that you are a public charity under the Code section(s) listed in the heading of this letter. Please see enclosed Publication 4221-PC, Compliance Guide for 501(c) (3) Public Charities, for some helpful information about your responsibilities as an exempt organization. Letter 947 (DO/CG) Bylaws POHAHA I KA LANI ARTICLE I NAME ARTICLE II PURPOSE ARTICLE III FOUNDER'S VISION ARTICLE IV BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARTICLE V OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBER DUTIES ARTICLE VI COMMITTEES ARTICLE VII FINANCES ARTICLE VIII CORPORATION MEETINGS ARTICLE IX VOTING ARTICLE X CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARTICLE XI CONTRACTS AND CHECKS ARTICLE XII BOOKS AND RECORDS ARTICLE XIII AMENDMENTS ARTICLE XIV GOVERNANCE ARTICLE I NAME SECTION 1. The name of this Corporation shall be POHAHA I KA LANI, hereinafter referred to as "the Corporation." ARTICLE II PURPOSE Section 1. The purpose of the Corporation is set forth in the Articles of Incorporation. ARITLCE III FOUNDER'S VISION Section 1. The founding member of Pohaha I Ka Lani is recognized as Kulia Kauhi Tolentino-Potter (fka Kulia Kauhi Tolentino), hereinafter referred to as the "Founder". Amended by the Board of Directors on August 23,2014,Meeting 14-03 Section 2. The Founder's Vision is "To provide programs for the continuation and advancement of Hawaiian cultural knowledge, wisdom, and practices through the generations." Section 3.All organizational actions and programs shall be in congruence with the Founder's Vision. The Founder's Vision is unamendable in perpetuity. Section 4. The Founder shall be reserved a seat on the Board of Directors as long as the Corporation is in existence. ARTICLE IV BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECTION 1. The Board of Directors shall serve without pay and consist of 5-7 members. SECTION 2. Board members shall serve a term of a year and term may or may not be extended. SECTION 3. Vacancies shall be filled by the Board. ARTICLE V OFFICER AND BOARD MEMBER DUTIES SECTION 1. The officers of the board shall consist of a President,Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer nominated by the Board. SECTION 2. Elected officers will serve a term of one year. Term may be extended if duties have been completed in previous year(s). SECTION 3. Duties A. The President shall: • Preside at all Board meetings • Produce meeting agenda • Appoint committee members with approval by board. • Perform other duties as associated with the office, B. The Vice President shall: • Assist the President in presiding in meetings and any other duties assigned by President. • Assume the duties of the President in case of the Chair's absence. • Assume duties of the Secretary in case of the Secretary's absence. C. The Secretary shall: • Be responsible for the minutes of the Board, recording them during meetings. • Keep all approved minutes on file electronically or physically • Shall send out copies of the previous meetings minutes to the board seven(7) days prior. D. The Treasurer shall: Amended by the Board of Directors on August 23,2014,Meeting 14-03 • Keep record of the organization's budget and prepare financial reports as needed. • Manage board financial records. • Solicit and manage grants with President, reporting to the board. E.All board members including officers shall: • Attend board meetings. • Represent the organization ethically and responsibly in accordance with the organizations purpose, By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation. • maintain communication through emails between board meetings. ARTICLE VI COMMITTEES SECTION 1. The Board may appoint committees as needed. SECTION 2. Committees shall be designated a purpose statement upon creation. SECTION 3. Committees shall consist of one or more board members, who shall make committee reports to the board to report activities. ARTICLE VII FINANCES SECTION 1. Preparation of budget: The Annual budget of the corporation shall be prepared by the President and Treasurer for approval by the Board of Directors. SECTION 2. The corporation fiscal year will be January 1 through December 31. ARTICLE VIII CORPORATION MEETINGS SECTION 1. The corporation shall have quarterly meeting for the purpose of transacting business with special meetings called as needed., whereas electing officers shall be done at the first meeting of the year. Meeting date and times shall be decided four (4)weeks prior. The first meeting of the year is mandatory. SECTION 2. Special meetings may be held at any time when called for by the President or a majority of the Board of Directors. SECTION 3.Agendas shall be provided at least seven days in advance. SECTION 4.Agenda items shall be added during previous meeting or emailed to President with supporting documents prior to agenda production. SECTION 5.Attendance Policy: • Board members must attend meetings unless prior notice given for their absence. • Board members subject to review for dismissal when: o One (1) unexcused absence or Two (2) absences in a year term. o Emergency circumstances will be considered. Amended by the Board of Directors on August 23,2014, Meeting 14-03 SECTION 6. Meeting date and time should be scheduled four (4) weeks prior. SECTION 7. Meetings shall not exceed 2 hours unless approved by board vote. SECTION 8. When a quorum is present at any meeting, decisions shall be made by consensus and in- line with organizational values. ARTICLE IX VOTING SECTION 1.A majority of board members constitutes a quorum. SECTION 2. In absence of a quorum, no formal action shall be taken except to adjourn the meeting to a subsequent date. ARTICLE X CONFLICT OF INTEREST SECTION 1. Any member of the board who has a financial, personal, or official interest in, or conflict (or appearance of a conflict)with any matter pending before the Board, of such nature that it prevents or may prevent that member from acting on the matter in an impartial manner, will offer to the Board to voluntarily excuse him/herself and will vacate his seat and refrain from discussion and voting on said item. ARTICLE XI CONTRACTS AND CHECKS SECTION 1. The Board of Directors may authorize the President and/or any other officer or officers, agent or agents of the Corporation to enter into any contract or to execute and deliver any document, instrument, or writing of any nature in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. SECTION 2.All checks, letters of credit, drafts, or orders for the payment of money, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the Corporation shall be signed by the President and/or such other officers or agents of the Corporation and in such manner as shall be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors. In the absence of such determination by the Board of Directors, the instruments shall be signed by the President. ARTICLE XII BOOKS AND RECORDS SECTION 1. The Corporation shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall also keep minutes of the proceedings of its Board of Directors and committees having any of the authority of the Board of Directors. The Corporation shall keep a copy of the following records at its principal office: a)Articles of Incorporation and all amendments currently in effects; b) Bylaws and all amendments currently in effects; Amended by the Board of Directors on August 23,2014,Meeting 14-03 c) Resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors relating to the characteristics, qualifications, rights, :limitations, and obligations of members or any class or category of members; d) Minutes of all meetings of members and records of all actions approved by members for the past three years; e)Annual financial statements for the past three years; f)A list of the names and addresses of its current Board members and officers; and g) The most recent annual report filed with the Director of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. SECTION 2. The records required to be kept at the Corporation's principal office and any other records as required by law, shall be open to inspection at a reasonable time upon written demand of any member providing notice of five (5) business days or more. ARTICLE XIII AMENDMENTS SECTION 1. These Bylaws may be amended or repealed by the vote of a majority of the Board of Directors present at a meeting called for that purpose. ARTICLE XIV—GOVERNANCE SECTION 1. The Corporation shall be free to conduct its affairs in compliance with the By-Laws. The Board of Directors shall develop policies and procedures necessary to ensure responsible fiscal operation. SECTION 2. Dismissal Policy • The Board reserves the right to dismiss board members when a board member fails to perform their duties (ARTICLE IV, SECTION 3) and/or fails to comply with meeting attendance policy (ARTICLE VII, SECTION 5). • Board members subject to dismissal shall be voted on by the board with the subject board member required to abstain. Amended by the Board of Directors on August 23,2014,Meeting 14-03 Itqjp Poliaha I Ka Lani P.O.Box 412 Kurtistown,HI 96760 pohahaikalani@gmail.com www.pohahaikalani.com Mission Statement "To revitalize and advance indigenous Hawaiian culture" Founder's Vision "To provide programs for the continuation and advancement of Hawaiian cultural knowledge, wisdom, and practices through the generations" Founder Kulia Kauhi Tolentino-Potter Meaning of Po-ha-ha I Ka Lani "Pohaha I Ka Lani is the emergence of intelligent stewardship to perpetuate and advance Hawaiian resources" 1 CERTIFICATE OF VENDOR COMPLIANCE 8/31/15,2:37 PM - 195a' r \ f! STATE OF HAWAII STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICE CERTIFICATE OF VENDOR COMPLIANCE This document presents the compliance status of the vendor identified below on the issue date with respect to certificates required from the Hawaii Department of Taxation (DOTAX), the Internal Revenue Service, the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR), and the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs(DCCA). Vendor Name: POHAHA I KA LANI DBA/Trade Name: POHAHA I KA LANI Issue Date: 05/28/2015 Status: Compliant Hawaii Tax#: W17685421-01 FEIN/SSN#: XX-XXX0686 Ul#: No record DCCA FILE#: 225274 Status of Compliance for this Vendor on issue date: Form Department(s) Status A-6 Hawaii Department of Taxation Compliant Internal Revenue Service Compliant COGS Hawaii Department of Commerce&Consumer Affairs Exempt LIR27 Hawaii Department of Labor& Industrial Relations Pending Status Legend: Status Description Exempt The entity is exempt from this requirement Compliant The entity is compliant with this requirement or the entity is in agreement with agency and actively working towards compliance file:///Volumes/Lexar/Kulia`s%20Mac%20Files%20/Documents/CERTIFICATE%200F%20VENDOR%2000MPLIANCE.webarchive Page 1 of 2