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Form#: B-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: September 23, 2019 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Glenn Sako PHONE: 808 961-8811 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> Resolution authorizing County (via R & D) to enter into agreement with the University of Hawaii, to provide <br /> funding for its "International Workshop on Angiostrongylus and Angiostrongyliasis" proposal. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §46'-7, the County may enter into agreements with "any public body" <br /> with the consent of Council. R & D is requesting that Council approve a resolution authorizing R & D to enter <br /> into an agreement with the University of Hawaii, a public body, for the purposes of funding its program, <br /> "International Workshop on Angiostrongylus and Angiostrongyliasis", pursuant to HCC 2-139(3)(c). <br /> The University of Hawaii would like to conduct an educational outreach to researchers, clinicians and the <br /> general public with the "International Workshop on Angiostrongylus and Angiostrongyliasis". Presenters will <br /> share the latest research with the attendees. These organisms cause Rat Lung Worm disease and the <br /> disease is impacting tourism and the local agricutitural sectors. Hawaii island is the focal point of the <br /> disease in the United States with 82 reported cases in the past 10 years. <br /> This proposal is for$14,322.00 and will allow for the University of Hawaii to provide accommodations for the <br /> presenters, rent the venue for 3 days and provide the signage, programs and miscellaneous office supplies. <br /> Funds are from 2019-20 Fiscal Year Budget. <br /> SIGNED: DATE: 9/23/2019 <br /> Department ad <br />