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COUNTY OF HAWAII JMty os k� rrE•NA OF•N�'� RESOLUTION NO. STATE OF HAWAII GIL 2S 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 THE PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM FOR THE PURCHASE AND OPERATION OF SECURITY CAMERAS FOR PAHOA TOWN CENTER. WHEREAS, the Pdhoa Lava Zone Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, displays cultural art and volcanic exhibits and artifacts that highlight the unique geological features of lower Puna, attracting visitors and residents who are contributing to the revitalization of downtown Pdhoa and the surrounding community; and WHEREAS, the Pdhoa Lava Zone Museum receives visitors from all over the world, hosts tours for small groups, and provides drug-free and alcohol -free educational events to local civic, school, and youth groups; and WHEREAS, the Pdhoa Lava Zone Museum and surrounding businesses are adversely affected by unlawful and criminal activity, including, but not limited to, property damage, theft, assault, and illegal drug and alcohol use in public spaces, resulting in an unsafe environment; and WHEREAS, the Pdhoa Lava Zone Museum is requesting funds for its Pdhoa Security Camera Program to purchase, install, and maintain security cameras for Pdhoa Town Center; and, WHEREAS, the Office of Prosecuting Attorney supports improving the criminal justice system by identifying areas of need and working collaboratively with other criminal justice agencies and with the community; 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 Office of Prosecuting Attorney to provide a grant to the Pdhoa Lava Zone Museum the purchase and operation of security cameras for Pdhoa Town Center. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the County of Hawaii hereby transfers/appropriates the following amount as set forth below: