2024 Hawaii County Charter 10-15 & 10-16

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(15) Archeological survey and buffering of Native Hawaiian historical or cultural sites after appropriate consultation with Native Hawaiian descendants and cultural practitioners; (16) Biological studies for the protection of Native Hawaiian species of plants and animals; or (17) Mitigation of Americans with Disabilities Act compliance issues that may arise during the course of public safety maintenance and preservation. (h) Stewardship Grants. Moneys may also be used to provide grants-in-aid for projects, which uses are reflected in subsection (g). (1) An award of a stewardship grant shall be by council resolution. Stewardship grants may be awarded only until moneys in the maintenance fund are extinguished. Grants shall be awarded on the basis of ability of the stewardship organization to complete the project on time and within cost estimates. (2) Only 501(c)3 nonprofits or an organization that operates under the umbrella of a 501(c)3 nonprofit, and that can complete a project for the good of the community, shall be considered for a stewardship grant. (3) Public notice by the department of finance of the availability of the stewardship grants shall be placed in two newspapers of general circulation, as well as electronic media accessible by internet, by August 1 of each fiscal year provided money is available. These advertisements shall be paid for from the maintenance fund. (4) To apply for a stewardship grant, a stewardship organization shall provide to the department of finance and the public access, open space, and natural resources preservation commission the following: (A) An application form obtained from the department of finance, which is completed for each specific purpose or project; (B) A copy of its letter of determination from the Internal Revenue Service confirming its 501(c)3 status or the 501(c)3 status of the umbrella organization; (C) A copy of its bylaws and mission statement; (D) A detailed business plan that includes the description of the specific project, time frames for project goals, costs, and activities to accomplish the stated purpose, and any other information requested by the department of finance; and (E) A signed agreement to file a written report to the department of finance one year or less after receipt of funds or thirty days following project completion, which shall include details as to what has been accomplished on the project, actual costs, expense receipts, and any other information requested by the department of finance. The completed report shall be provided to the public access, open space, and natural resources preservation commission and the council. (5) Unexpended funds shall be returned to the maintenance fund within thirty days of submitting a final report. (6) No officer, board member, or employee of the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization or the organization that operates under the umbrella of a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization shall receive a salary or any portion of a salary from this fund for 44