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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 BIG ISLAND RESOURCE
CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE HALA FESTIVAL AT THE MAKUʻU FARMERS MARKET.
WHEREAS, Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council (BIRCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the economic, cultural, and natural environment of Hawai‘i
Island through the sponsorship of festivals, programs, and special events unique to this island; and
WHEREAS, BIRCDC is the fiscal sponsor of the Hala Festival that is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Makuʻu Farmers Market; and
WHEREAS, the festival is a collaborative effort between the Revitalize Puna Cultural and Built Environment Resilience Capacity Areas, coordinated by the Big Island Invasive Species Committee
and Pōhaku Pelemaka, that aims to address the need to protect and preserve hala (pandanus) forests, particularly those in Lower Puna, which are facing impacts from invasive species
and habitat loss due to growing development within the district; and
WHEREAS, the festival aims to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and ecological importance of the hala plant in a manner that fosters community cohesion through education; and
WHEREAS, BIRCDC is requesting funds to cover expenses that includes the venue rental fee of Makuʻu Farmers Market, graphic design services for marketing and promotional efforts, weaving
experts and materials for four lauhala workshops, live entertainment, and leis to honor special guests and musicians; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Liquor Control supports organizations that provide programs, projects, or activities in a drug-free and alcohol-free environment; 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 Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant
to Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council to assist with expenses relating to the Hala Festival at the Makuʻu Farmers Market.
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:
$2,750
OUT AND FROM:
010.101.5101.91
Clerk-Council SVC – Contingency Relief
$2,750
CREDITED TO:
010.251.5251.39
Department of Liquor Control
Public Programs
115 Misc. Contract Services
(Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council – Hala Festival)
$2,750
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 _____________, 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.