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Mitchell D. Roth OF <br /> Elizabeth A. Strance <br /> Mayor Corporation Counsel <br /> J S. Yoshimoto <br /> Assistant Corporation <br /> Counsel <br /> T TFIY <br /> COUNOF HAWAII <br /> OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL <br /> 101 Aupuni Street,Suite 325 • Hilo,Hawai'i 96720 e Phone(808)961-8251 Fax(808)961-8622 <br /> Z <br /> March 28, 2022 <br /> 0 <br /> Sent via E-mail and Hand Delivery <br /> Honorable Maile David, Chairwoman <br /> and Members of the Hawai'i County Council <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Re: Resolution for Continued Employment of Leong Kunihiro Benton & Brooke <br /> as Special Counsel to Represent the COH, Department of Human Resources, <br /> Health &Safety Division,Workers' Compensation Branch <br /> Dear Chairwoman David and Hawaii County Council Members: <br /> The Office of the Corporation Counsel respectfully requests that the above-entitled <br /> matter be waived past Committee and placed on the Council's April 6, 2022 agenda. There is an <br /> imminent need to extend the current contract with our special counsel to increase the funds in the <br /> workers' compensation account to cover ongoing costs to handle the County's workers' <br /> compensation claims. Pursuant to Section 6-5.5 of the County Charter, Council's approval is <br /> required. <br /> Thank you for your assistance and consideration. If you have any questions or concerns, <br /> please do not hesitate to contact me. <br /> Since <br /> Since ly, <br /> 'Y' <br /> YRAI NG <br /> ration <br /> Deputy Vration Counsel <br /> KKW:emc <br /> Comm. 0. IV <br /> R <br /> mem. Date R 3 a2o22 <br /> Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider MA - <br />