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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0835.000 2020-2022 Mitchell D. Roth o+`Y°F",w Deanna S. Sako Mayort' 0 °•••� \�idiy, Director Diane Nakagawa • Deputy Director q�E OF. .m1 ount of Hawai`i Finance Department 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2103 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 (808)961-8234 • Fax(808)961-8569 May 25, 2022Q x C. a mt w r Maile Medeiros David, Council Chair and Members of the Hawaii County Council Hawaii County Council } 25 Aupuni Street _.. 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 Enc. c: R&D Comm. No. Ref. To: Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provid&f. Date 2022 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 a 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 CD46akment Head 1 3 AARON S.Y. CHUNG ' MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER MAILS MEDEIROS DAVID Chairperson ` HOLEKA GORO INABA *� �* ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ HEATHER L. KIMBALL SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY Vice Chair HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III ars OF 14 REBECCA VILLEGAS HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,Hawai`i 96720 i 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: T Maile Medeiros David, Council Chair Maile Medeiros David, Council Chair j Hawaii County Council 2022 Hawaii County Council 1 1 MKK/lk Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer