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J��Y OF M,• . • .... .-->Nt� COUNTY OF HAWAII ,,, A`�•'',=-'•17 - STATE OF HAWAII ... yi RESOLUTION NO. 486 20 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 MALAMA 0 PUNA FOR A REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 6th INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOP ON RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE. WHEREAS, Malama 0 Puna is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on the environment through education, hands-on projects, advocacy, watchdogging, and land conservation; and WHEREAS, rat lungworm, Angiostrongylus cantonensis, is a disease caused by a parasitic nematode that affects the brain and spinal cord, which can progress to a form of meningitis in more severe cases, and is negatively impacting public health, agriculture, and tourism on Hawai`i Island; and WHEREAS, Malama 0 Puna, in collaboration with the University of Hawai`i at Hilo, Hawaii State Department of Health, Hawai`i IDeA (Institutional Development Award) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE), and Hilo Medical Center, among others, hosted the 6th International Scientific Workshop on Rat Lungworm Disease in Hilo to share in the latest research and seek solutions to proactively address the treatment and spread of the disease; and WHEREAS, Malama 0 Puna is seeking funds to reimburse expenses associated with hosting the workshop, including venue rental, accommodations for guest presenters, conference materials, and giveaways; and WHEREAS, the Department of Research and Development provides proactive leadership to enhance the quality of life and sustainability of Hawai`i Island through programs related to agriculture, energy, tourism, economic development, community development, and film; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(A) of the Hawaii 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 4 will be appropriated to the Department of Research and Development to provide a grant to Malama 0 Puna for a reimbursement of expenses associated with the 6th International Scientific Workshop on Rat Lungworm Disease.