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COUNTY OF HAWAPI STATE OF HAWAI `I RESOLUTION NO. 558 24. 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 HAWAIIAN CANOE RACING ASSOCIATION FOR ZERO WASTE SERVICES AT THE INTERNATIONAL VA`A FEDERATION WORLD SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP. WHEREAS, the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (HCRA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to engage and encourage participation and education in Hawaiian and Polynesian culture through canoeing and other related activities on a local, national, and international basis; and WHEREAS, the HCRA is hosting the International Va`a Federation (IVF) World Sprint Championship from August 13 through August 24, 2024, and anticipates participation from more than 3,000 competitors from 30 countries around the world; and WHEREAS, the IVF World Sprint Championship is an international canoe racing event that takes place every two years, bringing together paddlers from around the world to compete in various categories of outrigger canoe racing, not only in an athletic competition but also to celebrate Polynesian and Pacific Islander culture; and WHEREAS, the HCRA is collaborating with multiple organizations to ensure a world - class event and is implementing a plan to generate little to no waste, referred to as "zero waste", therefore reducing the amount of waste emissions and products that would enter our landfill; and WHEREAS, the HCRA is requesting funds for water jugs and zero waste services at the IVF World Sprint Championship; and WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation supports this event as it is in keeping with the goals and objectives of the department to provide a diversified recreation program that addresses the needs and interest of the respective communities in a safe and welcoming environment; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(A) of the Hawaii 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 2 will be appropriated to the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide a grant to HCRA for zero waste services for the IVF World Sprint Championship,