HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0842.000 2022-2024Mitchell D. Roth
Mayor
County of Hawaii
Finance Department
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2103 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808)961-8234 • Fax(808)961-8569
April 12, 2024
Heather Kimball, Council Chair and
Members of the Hawaii County Council
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Operating Budget
Diane Nakagawa
Director
Aaron K.H. Brown
Deputy Drrector
COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
RECEIVED
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The County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development has been awarded
$2,000,000 of federally derived funds from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, a
private, non-profit organization. These funds will be used to complete a Community -
Based Hilo Resilience and Watershed Management Plan.
Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating this
$2,000,000.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Beth Dykstra of the Department
of Research and Development at 961-8035.
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Director of Finance
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT:
Research and Development
DATE:
March 27, 2024
STAFF CONTACT:
Beth Dykstra
PHONE:
8035 or Cell 640-3785
A. REQUEST:
A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation to accept grant funds, and an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 23-50, the operating budget
for the County of Hawaii for 23-24 to appropriate the funds.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
The Department of Research and Development has been awarded grant from the National Fish and
Wildlife Foundation's 2023 National Coastal Resilience Fund Program in the amount of $2,000,000. The
grant will be used to complete a Community -Based Hilo Resilience and Watershed Management Plan that
recommends solutions protecting Hilo Bay communities and natural resources. The plan will recommend
watershed management strategies for the watersheds feeding into Hilo Bay that affect Hilo Bay's water
quality. The plan will feature nature -based solutions, indigenous knowledge, community engagement, and
the plan will include a comprehensive review of funding sources needed to implement the
recommendations.
This request is to accept the funds and to amend the operating budget for 23-24 in order to receive and
expend these grant funds.
SIGNED: DATE: 03/27/2024
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® New (for this fiscal year period).
Iv a draft agreement attached?
® Yes ❑ No
GRANT SUMMARY
to B-52. Rectuest for Council Action
: (New or an additional anmrouriati
OR ❑ Additional appropriation (to an existing grant);
Has the original grant notification been transmitted to
Council? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Name of Grant Program: 2023 National Coastal Resilience Fund
Grantor: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
County Grantee Department or Agency: Research and Development
County Grantee Contact Person: Beth Dykstra Phone Number: 8035
Amount of Grant: $2,000,000,00
Grant Period (Commencement & Completion): June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026
Purpose of Grant: Complete the Community -Based Hilo Bay Resilience and Watershed Management Plan
Funding Source: ®Federal []Federal, passed -through state ❑State
*If Federal, passed -through state, provide Federal Agency: Department of Defense
County Match required?: ® Yes ❑ No
If yes, Matching Amount? $100,000 Budgeted in account# : To be -budgeted 24-25
In -kind? Explain: R&D is providing three years .50 FTE program management in the
amount of $164,330.40; and forgoing $200,000 10% de minimis indirect costs.
Explanation: $100,000 R&D funds for communty engagement will take place in 24-25.
County's personnel requirements: Amount of new position(s)?
Qty: Permanent: ❑ Temporary: ❑, Duration:
Full-time: ❑ Part-time: ❑, Time Element:
Qty: Contractual: ❑ Explain:
Explanation:
Additional Comments about Grant:
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