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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 373 Draft 01 2020-2022 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 FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE FOR ITS FOOD RESCUE COMMUNITY FEEDING PROGRAM. WHEREAS, Friends of the Future is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that envisions harmony and balance among the diverse people of Hawai‘i and encourages each person to contribute their deepest values, create shared visions, and continuously improve their communities; and WHEREAS, in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, Friends of the Future has established a community feeding program for the vulnerable populations in Waimea by enhancing its food rescue program; and WHEREAS, Friends of the Future is collaborating with local, certified restaurants and grocery stores to provide free or discounted food and quality prepared meals to those in need to create a healthier and safer community in Waimea; and WHEREAS, Friends of the Future is requesting funds for expenses related to its food rescue community feeding program, including purchases of food and supplies required for meal preparation, serving, distribution, and cleanup; and WHEREAS, this project falls within the Department of Research and Development’s mission to support the development of a local economy that is diverse, stable, and in balance with Hawai‘i’s ecology, community character, and cultural heritage; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(A) of the Hawai‘i 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 HAWAI‘I that Contingency Relief funds from Council District 9 will be appropriated to the Department of Research and Development to provide a grant to Friends of the Future for its food rescue community feeding program for the vulnerable populations in Waimea. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the County of Hawai‘i hereby transfers/appropriates the following amount as set forth below: FUND: General       AMOUNT OF APPROPRIATION:  $5,000       OUT AND FROM:    010.101.5101.91 Clerk-Council SVC – Contingency Relief $5,000      CREDITED TO:    010.161.5163.20 Department of Research and Development $5,000   Business Development - R&D    115 Misc. Contract Services    (Friends of the Future – Food Rescue Community Feeding Program)    BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Director of Research and Development and Director of Finance, and that the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to make the necessary transfers in accordance with the terms of this resolution. Dated at _____________, Hawai‘i, this ______ day of ___________________, 20___. INTRODUCED BY: _______________________________________ COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hilo, Hawai‘i ROLL CALL VOTE    AYES NOES ABS EX   CHUNG       DAVID       I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the County of Hawai‘i on _____________________________________. INABA       KĀNEALI‘I-KLEINFELDER       KIERKIEWICZ       KIMBALL      ATTEST: LEE LOY       RICHARDS       VILLEGAS              Reference:  COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO.