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COUNTY OF HAWAVI STATE OF HAWAVI RESOLUTION NO. 668 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 LO'I COLLECTIVE FOUNDATION FOR ITS ACCESSIBLE YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAM. WHEREAS, The Lo'i Collective Foundation (TLCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose objective is to aid all ages with physical, cultural, and psychological development rooted in philosophies of sport, movement, mental health, cultural preservation, and sustainability; and WHEREAS, TLCF's programming is designed to offset operational costs for youth and high school sports teams through scholarships funded by grants, corporate sponsorships, donations, and other revenue -producing programs; and WHEREAS, TLCF's Accessible Youth Athletic Program provides opportunities for students and their families, as well as coaches and officials, to develop their skill sets through sports clinics, tournaments, and trainings at district park facilities free of charge; and WHEREAS, volleyball and basketball clinics will be held at the William "Billy" Kenoi District Park gymnasium from November 2024 through June 2025; and WHEREAS, TLCF is requesting funds for athletic trainers, security personnel, sports equipment (volleyballs, basketballs, and ball carts will be donated to the district park facility), food and refreshments for participants, and participation kits (backpacks, school and sports supplies, snacks, and reusable sports bottles); and WHEREAS, one of the goals of the Department of Parks and Recreation is to provide the public with many diversified recreation programs in parks and gyms that address the needs and interests of the community in a safe and well -maintained environment; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(C) 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 4 will be appropriated to the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide a grant to The Lo'i Collective Foundation for its Accessible Youth Athletic Program.