HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP LAAC 004 2023/01/04 2022-2024 REPORT OF THE
LEGISLATIVE APPROVALS AND ACQUISITIONS COMMITTEE
DATE: January 4, 2023 Re: Comm. No. 26/Res. No. 25-23
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 2:40 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions, to which was referred Resolution No. 25-23,
reports as follows:
Resolution No. 25-23, transmitted by Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, via Communication No. 26
dated December 2, 2022, authorizes the Department of Research and Development to award funds to the
Hui Malama i ke Ala `Ulili.
This resolution would provide grant funds of$100,000, 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.
Research and Development Deputy Director Robert Agres, and Economic Development Specialist Glenn
Sako came forward to explain the purpose of the grant award.
Pursuant to section 2-139(a)(3)(A) of the Hawaii County Code, Hawaii County is authorized to grant
awards in excess of$25,000 to nonprofit organizations that specifically identify the organization
receiving the grant funds and the purpose for which the grant funds shall be used in an ordinance or
resolution.
Your Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions is in accord with the purpose and intent of
Resolution No. 25-23, and recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
EVANS X
GALIMBA X COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE
INABA x APPROVALS AND ACQUISITIONS
KAGIwADA X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEwICz X HOLEKA GORO INABA, CHAIR
KIMBALL X
LEE LOY X LAAC REPORT NO.: 4
VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: JAN 2 5 2023