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REPORT OF THE <br /> COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br /> DATE: October 2, 2018 Re: Comm. No. 1077/Res. No. 692-18 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Hilo, Hawai`i <br /> TIME: 9:30 a.m. <br /> Council Chair and Members <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 692-18, reports as follows: <br /> Resolution No. 692-18, transmitted by Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, via Communication No. 1077 <br /> dated September 14, 2018, authorizes the Office of the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the <br /> University of Hawai`i. <br /> This resolution provides $5,000 from the Department of Research and Development to the University of <br /> Hawaii to fund its "Developing New Selections of Native Hawaiian Plants for the Floriculture and <br /> Nursery Industries" project proposal. Funds would be used to collect, propagate, and evaluate several <br /> native and endemic Hawaiian plants for potential uses in floriculture and nursery industries. <br /> Council Member Herbert "Tim" Richards, III commented that this resolution seems to enhance <br /> agriculture and education in the community and asked for clarification on the broader context of what <br /> the intentions are and what the expected measurables might be. Glenn Sako, Economic Development <br /> Specialist for Research and Development explained that the University of Hawaii has submitted <br /> proposals to conduct research in different facets of the agriculture industry. Mr. Sako stated they are <br /> looking to reduce the introduction of the invasive species and make use of natural resources and, <br /> hopefully, couple that with the branding of Hawai`i and native Hawaiian plants to help the industries. <br /> Mr. Richards asked whether this is for college students or if there is an extension outreach, to which <br /> Mr. Sako responded that there is an extension component. Mr. Sako added that whenever the university <br /> does its research, it finds a product that will fit the industry or the public. The extension service will <br /> take over to make information available and educate the public as to how it can be used and what is <br /> needed to make the product successful. <br /> Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 692-18, and <br /> recommends its adoption. <br /> dmm <br /> AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> CHUNG X <br /> DAVID X COMMITTEE ON FINANCE <br /> EOFF X <br /> KANUHA X _ <br /> LEE LOY X <br /> O'HARA X <br /> POINDEXTER x MAILE DAVID, CHAIR <br /> RICHARDS X FC REPORT NO.: 143 <br /> RUGGLES X ADOPTED: OCT 1 7 2018 <br />