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RESOLUTION NO. 232 23
A 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 FRIENDS OF FIRST
RESPONDERS FOR ITS GRIN CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING IN WEST
HAWAI`I.
WHEREAS, the life of a first responder is one of the most stressful in the nation; death,
trauma, danger, increased risk, and exposure are some of the experiences first responders face on
a daily basis; and
WHEREAS, first responders have an ongoing need for various services and programs
when exposed to repeated exposure to painful and provocative experiences, which can impose
significant risks to their mental health; and
WHEREAS, the GRIN Crisis Intervention Training that is scheduled for October 4-6,
2023, in West Hawai`i will equip attendees to: (1) understand the impact of critical incidents and
job related stress on themselves and their coworkers; (2) identify signs and symptoms that
someone is in need of help and then reach out to engage in a productive conversation; (3)
identify resources; and (4) plan and conduct group crisis interventions; and
WHEREAS, Friends of First Responders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
committed to the health and wellness of first responders and their families on the big island; and
WHEREAS, Friends of First Responders is requesting funds to assist with expenses for
its GRIN crisis intervention training for first responders in West Hawaii; and
WHEREAS,the Department of Liquor Control supports organizations and programs that
promote the health, safety, and the welfare of communities; 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 5 will be appropriated to the Department of
Liquor Control to provide a grant to Friends of First Responders for expenses relating to its
GRIN crisis intervention training for first responders in West Hawaii.
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:
010.251.5251.39 Department of Liquor Control $5,000
Public Programs
115 Misc. Contract Services
(Friends of First Responders-GRIN Crisis
Intervention Training, October 2023)
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Director of Liquor Control 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 Hilo , Hawai`i,this 6th day of September , 2023 .
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMB ' COUN Y OF HAWAI`I
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawai`i AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo, Hawai`i EVANS X
GALIMBA X
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by INABA X
the vote indicated to the right hereof ado ted by he OI.JCIL of the
County of Hawai`i on Septempber t , C20z KAGIWADA X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X
ATTEST: KIMBALL X
LEE LOY X
VILLEGAS X
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