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STATE OF HAWAI`I
RESOLUTION NO. 452 24
(DRAFT 2)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
WHEREAS, the Department of Research and Development wishes to enter
into an agreement with Arizona State University (ASU); and
WHEREAS, the agreement is for ASU to aid the County in its intervention
of Public Utilities Commission (PUC) dockets, including Integrated Grid Planning,
Electrification of Transportation, Performance -Based Regulation, Competitive
Bidding, Microgrid, and consumer rate cases; and
WHEREAS, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 46-7, requires that County
departments obtain the consent of the council to enter into agreements with the
federal or state governments respecting action to be taken pursuant to any of the
powers granted by law to furnish, expend, and receive any funds or other
assistance in connection with projects being or to be undertaken pursuant to those
powers; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAFI, in
accordance with section 46-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that the Mayor of the
County of Hawaii is authorized to execute, on behalf of the County, an agreement
and related documents with Arizona State University to provide aid to the County
as described above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Research and
Development is hereby requested to submit to the Council an annual report
detailing Arizona State University's efforts to aid the County in its interventions of
Public Utilities Commission dockets as authorized by this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that prior to Arizona State University
intervening in new dockets on behalf of the County of Hawaii, the Council shall be
briefed and provide thematic guidance or policy direction regarding the County's
position that ASU would advocate for.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body urges the Director of Research
and Development to provide an internship or fellowship opportunity for a Hawaii
Island college or university student or students to assist ASU with the work
hereinabove described, and thereby increase local expertise in renewable energy
matters, familiarity with the regulatory framework for public utilities in general, and
capacity in navigating PUC proceedings in particular.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk of the County of Hawaii
shall transmit copies of this resolution to the Office of Management, the Finance
Department, and the Department of Research and Development.
Dated at Hilo , Hawaii, this 3rd day of April , 2024.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL M BER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawai`i AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo, Hawaii EVANS X
GALIMBA X
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by INABA X
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the KAGIWADA
County of Hawaii on April 3, 2024 X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X
ATTEST: KIMBALL X
LEE LOY X
VILLEGAS X
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-'` et/ Reference: C-767.4/GOEAV,122
CLERK RPEN&P SIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 452 24
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