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December 2, 2022
Maile Medeiros David, Council Chair and
Members of the Hawaii County Council
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Provide Funds to Hui Mdlama i ke Ala `Ulili
The Department of Research& Development wishes to provide $100,000 to Hui Mdlama
i ke Ala `Ulili, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The grant will be used to establish a
community resilience hub in Pa`auilo to address the current and future needs for food
systems, a sustainable economy and community care.
Enclosed is a resolution authorizing the Department of Research& Development to
provide $100,000 to Hui Mdlama i ke Ala `Ulili,pursuant to Hawaii County Code (2016
Edition as amended) Chapter 2, Article 25, Section 2-139(a)(3)(A).
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Glenn Sako of the Department of
Research& Development, at 961-8811.
Deanna S. Sako
Director of Finance
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARMENT: Research and Development DATE: November 23, 2022
STAFF CONTACT: Sarah Freeman PHONE: 961-8582
A REQUEST:
This is a request for a resolution to enter into a contract with Hui Malama i ke Ala 'Ulili, a
non-profit organization, for the purpose of supporting the Kahi Hanai Kanaka o huiMAU:
huiMAU Community Hub for $100,000.00. This program will establish a community resilience
hub in Pa'auilo to address the current and future needs for food systems, a sustainable
economy and community care.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
The application, Kahi Hanai Kanaka o huiMAU: huiMAU Community Hub, was selected
for funding as a result of the Request for Proposals (RFP) no. 2022-01.
The Principal Investigator for this project is Hui Malama i ke Ala `Ulili (huiMAU). It
will host 18 food distributions and each monthly event will serve an average of a
thousand pounds of locally-sourced produce, proteins and value-added
products. Approximately 245 individuals in the Hamakua area will receive the
distributions. The award will allow huiMAU to extend food distribution hours,
conduct educational workshops, events with local farmers and pilot sales o their
products to support and maintain the food hub operations for the long term.
SIGNED: DATE: November 23, 2022
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