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i <br /> I <br /> i <br /> 4oJ�SYlQf 1t,�♦ <br /> ,1 <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAPI *' =t STATE OF HAWAII <br /> i <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 5,37 20 <br /> A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRINGIAPPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT <br /> AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A <br /> DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA <br /> FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS "REVITALIZE KAPOHO" EVENT. <br /> i <br /> WHEREAS, Malama O Puna is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to <br /> assure critical habitat for native species and open space for future generations through <br /> environmental education, hands-on projects, advocacy, watchdogging, and land conservation; and <br /> WHEREAS,Vacationland Hawaii Community Association, Inc., (VHCA) is seeking to <br /> rebuild the Kapoho subdivision, wherein all but three homes were lost to the 2018 Kilauea <br /> eruption, and to revitalize the surrounding area; and <br /> WHEREAS, Malama O Puna, in collaboration with the VHCA, will be hosting a <br /> "Revitalize Kapoho" event in mid to late 2020 featuring musicians, food trucks, and vendors of <br /> locally made products; and <br /> WHEREAS, the event will celebrate progress that has already been made and raise <br /> awareness regarding the recovery options for Kapoho and the community; and <br /> WHEREAS,the event will also provide an opportunity for Hawaii County personnel, <br /> including the newly developed recovery team, and other organizations to interact with the <br /> affected population and provide the latest information; and <br /> WHEREAS, Malama O Puna is seeking funds to cover expenses associated with hosting <br /> "Revitalize Kapoho," including but not limited to sound equipment, stages, chairs, tables, <br /> promotional materials, posters, printed ads, and radio spots; and <br /> WHEREAS,the Department of Liquor Control supports cultural and educational <br /> programs, activities, and events that are drug-free, alcohol-free, and improve the quality of life <br /> for Hawaii Island residents; and <br /> WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(A) of the Hawaii County Code, <br /> Contingency Relief funds shall be transferred to an accepting County department/agency via <br /> resolution identifying the nonprofit organization and the specific program, project, event, activity, <br /> service, equipment, materials, or supplies for which the grant shall be used; now,therefore, <br /> BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that <br /> Contingency Relief funds from Council District 4 will be appropriated to the Department of <br /> Liquor Control to provide a grant to Malama O Puna for expenses associated with its "Revitalize <br /> Kapoho" event. <br />