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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 332 Draft 01 2022-2024 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 YWCA OF HAWAIʻI ISLAND TO PROMOTE ITS 24-HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS HOTLINE. WHEREAS, the YWCA of Hawaiʻi Island (YWCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all; and WHEREAS, the YWCA’s Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) program, in partnership with the Police Department, provides an array of support for victims of sexual assault, including free, confidential counseling, crisis intervention, therapeutic services, and a 24-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline; and WHEREAS, last year, the YMCA responded to 1,597 crisis and support calls on its 24-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline, which serves as a lifeline for women, men, and children who have survived sexual assault and need support on their journey towards healing; and WHEREAS, the hotline also has a team of advocates who assist survivors with navigating medical and legal processes by explaining their options, arranging nursing exams, and coordinating with police, prosecutors, and healthcare providers; and WHEREAS, the YWCA is requesting funds to cover advertising costs to promote its 24-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline; and WHEREAS, the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney supports projects that improve the criminal justice system by identifying areas of need and working collaboratively with other criminal justice agencies and the community to improve the quality of life in Hawaiʻi County; 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 4 will be appropriated to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney to provide a grant to the YWCA of Hawaiʻi Island to promote its 24-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline. 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:  $2,500       OUT AND FROM:    010.101.5101.91 Clerk-Council SVC – Contingency Relief $2,500      CREDITED TO:    010.271.5271.02 Office of the Prosecuting Attorney Prosecuting Atty OCE 115 Misc. Contract Services (YWCA of Hawaiʻi Island – 24-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline) $2,500   BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Prosecuting Attorney 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.