HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 155 Draft 01 2022-2024A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HĀMĀKUA HARVEST,
INC., FOR ITS 8TH ANNUAL FARM FEST.
WHEREAS, Hāmākua Harvest, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose vision is to promote and advance Hāmākua agriculture by supporting local farmers, enriching the region’s social
fabric, and promoting healthy, rural lifestyles for the benefit of Hāmākua’s communities, economy, and environment; and
WHEREAS, to kick off Honoka‘a’s Western Week, Hāmākua Harvest, Inc., provides its annual Farm Fest on Sunday, May 21, 2023, which celebrates and promotes Hāmākua farm products; and
WHEREAS, the annual Farm Fest includes a large farmer’s market, local food, activities for children, entertainment, and local experts providing free agricultural-based educational sessions
on this year’s theme of “Canoe Crops”, centered around ‘ulu (breadfruit), kalo (taro), niu (coconut), ‘uala (purple sweet potato), and mai‘a (banana); and
WHEREAS, the annual Farm Fest brings the community and visitors together to celebrate Hāmākua’s agricultural past, present, and future to bolster and help sustain local producers’ direct
marketing opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Hāmākua Harvest, Inc., is requesting funds to help defray the costs of this event, including, but not limited to, honorary fees for educators, entertainment expenses, and event
supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Research and Development supports sustainable agricultural practices by promoting educational opportunities designed to build skills and community capacity
in agricultural activities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(A) of the Hawai‘i County Code, Contingency Relief funds shall be transferred to an accepting County department/agency via resolution identifying
the nonprofit organization and the specific program, project, event, activity, service, equipment, materials, or supplies for which the grant shall be used; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I that Contingency Relief funds from Council District 1 will be appropriated to the Department of Research and Development to provide
a grant to Hāmākua Harvest, Inc., for its 8th annual Farm Fest.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the County of Hawai‘i hereby transfers/appropriates the following amount as set forth below:
FUND:
General
AMOUNT OF APPROPRIATION:
$5,000
OUT AND FROM:
010.101.5101.91
Clerk-Council SVC – Contingency Relief
$5,000
CREDITED TO:
010.161.5161.22
Department of Research and Development
Agriculture R&D OCE
$5,000
115 Misc. Contract Services
(Hāmākua Harvest, Inc. – 8th Annual Farm Fest)
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Director of Research and Development and Director of Finance, and that the Director of Finance
is hereby authorized to make the necessary transfers in accordance with the terms of this resolution.
Dated at _____________, Hawai‘i, this ______ day of ___________________, 20___.
INTRODUCED BY:
_______________________________________
COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hilo, Hawai‘i
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES
NOES
ABS
EX
EVANS
GALIMBA
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawai‘i on _____________________________________.
INABA
KAGIWADA
KĀNEALI‘I-KLEINFELDER
KIERKIEWICZ
ATTEST:
KIMBALL
LEE LOY
VILLEGAS
Reference:
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO.