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JMtY Of H,h. COUNTY OF HAWAII {: STATE OF HAWAII tf • Ni MO •r\ 1r�tlF •N'.� RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING THE SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE WAIMEA PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS ARCHIVAL PRESERVATION PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Waimea Preservation Association (WPA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the rich cultural and historical heritage of Waimea and to supporting a strong and prosperous community; and WHEREAS, since its incorporation in 1993, the WPA has been entrusted with a large number of historic photographs and documents that tell the unique story of Waimea's people and culture; and WHEREAS, in an effort to preserve these historic materials and make them accessible for future generations, the WPA is partnering with students and kupuna (elders) from South Kohala to scan its archival collection; and WHEREAS, the WPA is requesting funding assistance to help purchase computer software for the organization and cataloging of archival materials, website development for public presentation of and access to archival materials, upgrades to the WPA's multimedia technology for the preservation and display of archival materials, electrical improvements to the WPA office space located in an annex of the County's Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center, and miscellaneous office supplies necessary for its archival preservation project; and WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation supports this project as it is in keeping with the goals and objectives of the department to support the cultural uniqueness of Hawaii County and promote activities and programs in culture, history, arts, and the humanities; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(A) of the Hawaii County Code, Contingency Relief fiends 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 9 will be appropriated to the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide a grant to the Waimea Preservation Association to assist with expenses related to its archival preservation project.