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April 28, 2023
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Heather Kimball, Council Chair and
Members of the Hawaii County Council
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Provide Funds to East Hawaii Cultural Council
The Department of Parks and Recreation wishes to provide $48,000 to `Ohara o
Kohanaiki Cultural Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. This grant will be used
to repair the roof of the Native Hawaiian Hale at Kohanaiki Beach Park through their Ka
Hale Wa`a o Wawahiwa`a Kohanaiki Beach Park project.
Enclosed is a resolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide
$48,000 to `Ohana o Kohanaiki Cultural Foundation, 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 Reid Sewake of the Department
of Parks and Recreation, at 961-8311.
Deanna S. Sako
Director of Finance
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation DATE: n April 16, 2923
STAFF CONTACT: Reid Sewake PHONE: 951-3311
A. REQUEST.
Pursuant to the Hawaii County Cede section 2-139(a)(3)(A), Council approval is requested for a grant award
of$48,000 to 'Ohana o Kohanaiki Cultural Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED),
The Department of Parks and Recreation would like to provide a $48,000 grant to 'Ghana o Kohanaiki
Cultural Foundation for their Ka Hale Wa'a o Wawahiwa'a Kohanaiki Beach Park project, The project entails
the use of traditional methods fo thatching Loulu (fan palm)fronds to repair the roof of the Native Hawaiian
Hale at Kohanaiki Beach Park, The Hale is part of the cultural and educational complex in the area and this
repair will ensure continued cultural education, skills and arts.
SIGNED: DATE: r
Department Head
County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer