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COUNTYOFHAWAII -'9 % • ``'�=��' �_#- STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION NO., 1G4 17 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE EAST HAWAII CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE HILO DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION'S ALOHA FIRST FRIDAY EVENT AT THE EAST HAWAII CULTURAL CENTER. WHEREAS,the East Hawai`i Cultural Council ("EHCC") is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit community organization that is dedicated to providing a cultural and educational venue for the greater community; and WHEREAS,the Hilo Downtown Improvement Association("DIA") is an economic development agencywhose mission is to improve the business climate within the boundaries of the downtown Hilo area; and WHEREAS, EHCC and DIA encourage and support new businesses, products, and services by supporting a healthy and welcoming atmosphere that encourages people to visit the downtown Hilo area; and WHEREAS, the Aloha First Friday event in April featured a community theater project "Alchemy of Aloha",held at the East Hawaii Cultural Center, developed and produced by, The New Alchemists under the direction of Brandon Estrella, which provided an innovative venue designed to uplift local voices and showcase Hawaii Island's unique stories; and WHEREAS,this type of public promotion provides positive exposure for the culture and arts, businesses,products, and services on a large scale, fostering further economic development; and WHEREAS,the EHCC is requesting reimbursement for expenses incurred during and for the development,production and implementation of the Alchemy of Aloha project, including but not limited to supplies,printing, refreshments and other items necessary for the community project, in support of its Aloha First Friday event in April; and WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(A) of the Hawaii County Code, Contingency Relief funds shall be transferred to an accepting County department/agency via resolution identifying the nonprofit organization and the specific program,project, event, activity, service, equipment, materials, or supplies for which the grant shall be used; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that Contingency Relief funds from Council District 2 will be appropriated to the Department of Research and Development to provide a grant to the East Hawaii Cultural Council for reimbursement of expenses associated with the Aloha First Friday event in April that featured a community theater project by The New Alchemists.