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Form #: B-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: Office of Management DATE: August 30, 2019 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Sharon L. Hirota PHONE: 961-8019 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> Requesting for a bill for an ordinance to appropriate $ 100,000.00 to fund the Ho'owaiwai Financial <br /> Empowerment Center Pilot for Hawaii Island (Pilot). This grant fund received from Hawaii Community <br /> Foundation will enable the County of Hawai'i to implement its plan in establishing a Financial Empowerment <br /> Center (FEC) model on Hawai'i Island. <br /> Please submit an ordinance and resolution to accept the funds. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> On August 20, 2018, the County of Hawai'i (County) submitted a grant application to the Cities for Financial <br /> Empowerment (CFE) Fund as part of its FEC Replication Program's Request for Proposal. <br /> In November 2018, the County was informed that its proposed project was selected for funding. <br /> In August 2019, the County was informed by Hawaii Community Foundation that it has approved as their <br /> support to the Pilot, a grant in the amount of$100,000.00. <br /> 4.1 <br /> DATE: 42/3/7 <br /> Department Head <br />