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Re: Provide Funds to The Kohala Center
The Department of Research& Development wishes to provide $87,047 to The Kohala
Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The grant will be used to support the Pulama
Kahalu'u: Supporting Ongoing Stewardship Program by providing an educational and
stewardship program at Kahalu`u Bay.
Enclosed is a resolution authorizing the Department of Research& Development to
provide $87,047 to The Kohala Center, pursuant to Hawai`i 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 Frecia Cevallos of the Department
of Research& Development, at 961-8505.
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Deanna S. Sako
Director of Finance
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Form #: B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARMENT: Research and Development DATE: December 13, 2022
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STAFF CONTACT: Frecia Cevallos PHONE: 961-808.5
A REQUEST:
A Resolution is requested authorizing the County (via the Research and Development) to
enter into a contract with The Kohala Center in the amount of$87,047.00 to support the
Pulama Kahalu'u: Supporting Ongoing Stewardship Program. The purpose of this
program is to provide an educational and stewardship program at Kahalu'u Bay.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
Background:
The Kohala Center has been conducting education and stewardship programs for over 15
years. It developed the Pulama Kahalu'u: Supporting Ongoing Stewardship program to
provide a model for the protection and preservation of Hawaii's natural and cultural resources.
Justification:
The Pulama Kahalu'u: Supporting Ongoing Stewardship program achieves the department's
Tourism Program goals of Responsible Tourism, Pono-Based Communication and Place-
Based Education. The program will implement a communication, education and stewardship
program for residents and visitors to Kahaluu Bay, in tandem with a pilot parking fee project
that will support the program in the future.
SIGNED: Idl _fi DATE: December 13, 2022
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