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JNTY°QF H4 COUNTY OF HAWAPI STATE OF HAWAPI ,ti OF Nh RESOLUTION NO. 1324 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 THE ISLAND OF HAWAII YMCA FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN ICE MACHINE. WHEREAS, the Island of Hawaii YMCA (YMCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports local communities by implementing programs and activities in areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility; and WHEREAS, the YMCA coordinates and supports qualifying community events and programs that increase awareness, connection, and foster a healthy lifestyle, such as fitness classes for all ages, International Denim Day, Community Town Hall meetings with government officials, and fundraisers for various causes; and WHEREAS, the YMCA is also a resilience hub through Vibrant Hawaii, coordinating and participating in events and programs that increase community preparedness and resilience, such as the Kaukau 4 Keiki summer feeding, COVID test kit distributions, health and employment fairs, youth enrichment camps, and junior leadership programs; and WHEREAS, the YMCA lacks the resources to adequately maintain coolers for preserving perishable foods, cooked meals, and beverages during community events and programs; and WHEREAS, the YMCA is requesting funds to purchase and install an ice machine that will increase the capacity and ability to provide food and chilled beverages for community events and programs; and WHEREAS, the Department of Liquor Control supports organizations and programs that provide drug-free and alcohol -free events that enrich the lives of Hawaii Island's community members; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(A) of the Hawaii 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 HAWAII that Contingency Relief funds from Council District 4 will be appropriated to the Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to the Island of I-lawai'l YMCA for the purchase and installation of an ice machine.