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refreshments, insurance, or travel. All such expenses incurred by the pr(aject will be borne by the 1'riends ofArny B, 11. (ireenwell [`thnob<,,)tanical Garden using funds frotri other sources, such as Our own discretionary I'Linds and sustainability reserves, other grants and private donations provided to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Garden, a priceless resource stewarded by the Friends Im the enjoyment of the public and long-term conservation of Hawai-i's biocultum] legacy. A portion of the funds requested in the 2025 Stewardship Application will be used as -compensation for specific duties such as labor, educational workshops and maintenance work" as specified as allowed under the County Charter Section '10-16 (h)(6). These funds will cover compensation for relevant documented hourly work, as described in the Charter. The involvement of the relevant employees are surniTwrized, in the Business plan with budget details on spending of"2024 and 2025 PONC and other funds approved by the 1�,,Xecutive ("orurnittee oi'the Board of"Friends of Amy B, f I. Grectmell E'llinobotanical Garden, ;cut as an attachment to this letter. Of course, the Friends of Arany B. IT Greenwell Fthnobotanical Garden are legally required to pay the benefits linked to the compensation to staffengaged in projects benefiting the Courit)r. The use of the Garden's savings and Unrestricted funds for this purpose redUCeS the sustainability horizon of the Garden's operations and places Linconipensated pressure on our fundraising and adt-riinistrative capacities, which We ITILISt balance over time. County (I I"harter Section 10-15(c)(3) states that PONC fUrlds may "Pay, for the salary, wages and benclits ofstaffdedic,:ited to advancing the activities contained. Within this section and Section 10-16 of this charter." It is Our hope that the interpretation of this clause will con-ie to be interpreted to support the staff ol'the non-profit stewardship groups devoted to conserving, improving, and sharing the invaluable, Lllli(]Lje, and irreplaceable biocultural heritage sites of the island. In hopes that this reply to the remaining, questions related to the Friends' 2025 PONC Stewardship Graru Application rnects the approval ol'the County Einance staffand the Commission, we thank You for this opportunity to provide further intormation in support OfOUr proposal. Me ka ha'a ha'a, For and on belialfol'the Friends of Amy B. H. Gremwell Ethnobotanical Garden LOU PLItZel EXCCUtive Director