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k,'. COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION NO. 394 19 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVDE A GRANT TO MALAMA 0 PUNA TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOP ON RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE. WHEREAS, Malama 0 Puna is a 501(c)(3) local nonprofit whose purpose is to assure critical habitat for native species and open space for future generations; and WHEREAS, Malama 0 Puna, partnering with the University of Hawai`i at Hilo, is hosting a free workshop on rat lungworm disease, which will be held on January 5-8, 2020, at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel to increase awareness and prevention; and WHEREAS, rat lungworm is a disease caused by the ingestion of a parasite, often passed from snails or slugs, which can affect the brain and spinal cord and lead to severe headaches, neck stiffness, temporary paralysis, and sometimes even death; and WHEREAS, rat lungworm disease is negatively impacting the local economy due to the lack of reliable information available for residents and visitors, which has left many weary of purchasing and consuming locally grown vegetables; and WHEREAS, Malama 0 Puna is requesting funds for conference bags, educational materials, poster-board session materials, and venue for the 6th International Scientific Workshop on Rat Lungworm Disease; and WHEREAS, the Department of Research and Development supports sustainable agriculture practices by promoting educational opportunities designed to build skills and capacity in the farming community; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(A) of the Hawai`i 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 6 will be appropriated to the Department of Research and Development to provide a grant to Malama 0 Puna to assist with expenses associated with hosting the 6th International Scientific Workshop on Rat Lungworm Disease.