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J�ZYOfH, COUNTY OF HAWAII _ : STATE OF HAWAII Ott Of Nf'�-• RESOLUTION NO. 408 19 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 FRIENDS OF NELHA FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 10TH ANNUAL OCEAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SYPOSIUM AND WORKSHOP. WHEREAS, Friends of NELHA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on renewable energy, sustainability, sustainable aquaculture, and the uniqueness of the Hawai`i ocean science and technology; and WHEREAS, on May 17, 2011, a sister city relationship between the County of Hawai`i and Kumejima, Okinawa was established based on shared commonalities such as deep sea water pipeline and operational ocean thermal energy conversation facilities, and because both islands utilize their most prevalent natural resources, sunlight and sea water, to address three of the world's most pressing needs: food, clean energy, and fresh water; and WHEREAS, Friends of NELHA and the County of Hawai`i hosted_the 10th Annual Ocean Energy and Economic Development Symposium and Workshop on November 8-9, 2019 in Kailua-Kona, which offered a series of presentations, including in-depth panel discussions with the U.S., Japan OTEC working group, and the Hawai`i-Okinawa Clean Energy Cooperation; and WHEREAS, Friends of NELHA is requesting reimbursement for expenses related to the 10th Annual Ocean Energy and Economic Development Symposium and Workshop such as transportation and lunches for attendees; and WHEREAS, one of the goals of the Department of Research and Development is to advance and support renewable energy projects, energy efficiency improvements, and transportation innovations; 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 7 will be appropriated to the Department of Research and Development to provide a grant to Friends of NELHA for reimbursement of expenses related to the 10th Annual Ocean Energy and Economic Development Symposium and Workshop.