HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 541 Draft 01 2022-2024A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT’S BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROJECT.
WHEREAS, one of the goals of the Department of Research and Development is to support initiatives that improve Hawaiʻi Island through collaboration with public and private partners;
and
WHEREAS, the Department of Research and Development’s Business and Industry Development Program supports a regenerative economy and island-grown business by transforming government processes,
sharing information, supporting collaboration, and providing resources across our community for residents from birth through entrepreneurship; and
WHEREAS, Hawaiʻi is a small market, so growth is limited if businesses sell only locally and exporting helps diversify the client base and grow Hawaiʻi companies; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Small Business Administration states that, nearly 96% of consumers live outside the United States, and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power is in foreign countries;
and
WHEREAS, Hawaiʻi County businesses require assistance in navigating international trade opportunities including trade shows, exporting, importing, food technology, and shipping; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Research and Development is requesting funds to support small businesses and residents of Hawai‘i County by providing technical assistance with export readiness
training, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HAACP) plans, food science, and labeling requirements in preparation for local products entering domestic and foreign markets; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Research and Development shall deliver these services through various programs, investing in local economy and strengthening existing bonds in foreign markets;
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I that Contingency Relief funds from Council District 5 will be appropriated to the Department of Research and Development to support
its Business and Industry Development Program for small business support project.
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:
$25,000
OUT AND FROM:
010.101.5101.91
Clerk-Council SVC – Contingency Relief
$25,000
CREDITED TO:
010.161.5163.20
Department of Research and Development
$25,000
Business Development R&D
115 Misc. Contract Services
(Small Business Support Project)
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Director of Research and Development 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.