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Maile Medeiros David, Council Chair and
Members of the Hawaii County Council
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Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Agreement with Hawaii Tourism Authority
Enclosed is a resolution to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawaii, Hawaii
Tourism Authority. This agreement is to receive funds in the amount of$175,000 to
implement actions from the Hawaii Island Destination Management Action Plan
(DMAP).
The Department of Research and Development requests that this resolution be waived
from Finance Committee and be placed on the June 15, 2022 Council agenda in order to
expedite this transaction. If there are any questions,please do not hesitate to call Frecia
Cevallos of the Department of Research and Development at 961-8505.
Deanna S. Sako
Director of Finance
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Form : B-52
7118191
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: May 23, 2022
STAFF CONTACT: Frecia Cevallos, Tourism Specialist PHONE: 961-8505
A. REQUEST:
A Resolution authorizing County (via R & D) to enter into a contract with the Hawaii Tourism Authority to
receive funds to implement the Resilience Corp and Community Tourism Collaborative programs that
achieve actions identified in the Hawai'i Island Destination Management Action Plan.
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 a contract with the Hawaii Tourism Authority, a public body, for the purposes of receiving funds in the
amount of$175,000 to implement the Resilience Corps and Community Tourism Collaborative programs that
achieve actions of the Hawai'i Island Destination Management Plan (DMAP), pursuant to HCC 2-139(3)(c).
The DMAP contains specific actions and sub-actions that address the goals and objectives of the Hawai'i
Island Tourism Strategic Plan. The purpose of the DMAP is to reset, rebuild and redefine tourism on the
island, engage and collaborate with the public, private and community sectors, and improve current, and
develop new, tourism products and offerings. The Resilience Corps will demonstrate efforts to redefine the ff
visitor industry and diversify the economy using tourism as a vehicle. The Community Tourism Collaborative
will support community organizations who are interested and committed to protecting culturally and
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historically signficant sites and how the areas are visited by residents and visitors.
Funds for these programs will be used to support'Aina-based stewards, supplies and program
administration, as well as community-based training, the development of interpretive products and
stewardship plans.
SIGNED: DATE: 0512312022
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MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
MAILS MEDEIROS DAVID
Chairperson ` HOLEKA GORO INABA
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HEATHER L. KIMBALL SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY
Vice Chair HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III
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HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo,Hawai`i 96720
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May 31, 2022
Maile Medeiros David, Council Chair
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
RE: RESOLUTION NO. 435-22 : RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAII,HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO
HRS 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of
Hawaii, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above-referenced matter be
waived from the Committee on Finance to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing
this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and
the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request
is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on
Finance for placement on its future agenda.
Sincerely,
Matt Kdneali`1 Klei felder, Chairperson
Committee on 'nan e
Approve /Date/Waiv_e_to Council: Disapproved/Date/Refer to FC:
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