HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0391.000 2020-2022 Mitchell D. Roth o�`v°P"•k, Deanna S. Sako
Ajayor yl til Director
Steven A. Hunt
Deputy Director
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County f Hawai`i
Finance Department
25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2103 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720
(808)961-8234 • Fax(808)961-8569
September 2, 2021
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Maile Medeiros David, Council Chair and w.
Members of the Hawaii County Council ~
Hawaii County Council at`
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Agreement with University of Hawaii
Enclosed is a resolution to enter into an agreement with the University of Hawaii to
provide funding for the "Evaluating Garlic Production in Hawaii County"program.
Funds of$21,200.10 will be used to identify productive and adaptable varieties of garlic
to provide local growers with another crop that has great economic potential.
If there are any questions,please do not hesitate to call Glenn Sako of the Department of
Research and Development at 961-8811.
Deanna S. Sako
Director of Finance
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Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ProviderRef. Date �%� Q21
Form : B-52
7116191
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: August 2 , 2021
STAFF CONTACT: Glenn Sako, Agriculture Specialist PHONE: 961-6611
A. REQUEST:
Resolution authorizing County (via R & D) to enter into agreement with the University of Hawai"i, to provide
funding for its "Evaluating Garlic Production in Hawaii County„ program. The funding to provide $21,200.10
to provide indentification of productive and adaptable varieties of garlicto provide local growers with another
crop that has great economic potential, benefiting both the agricultural and food industries in Hawaii County.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §46-7, the County may enter into agreements with "any public body"
with the consent of Council. R & D is requesting that Council approve a resolution authorizing R & D to enter
into an agreement with the University of Hawaii, a public body, for the purposes of funding its program,
"Evaluating Garlic Production in Hawaii County" pursuant to HCC 2-139(31(cj
The program furthers agriculture by lessening the dependence on imported foods and promoting access to
locally grown food and food security.
Funds are from 2021-22 Fiscal Year Budget.
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SIGNED: DATE:
AUG 2 6 2021
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