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J�SVfOs .it <br />4 <br />COUNTY OF HAWAI`I STATE OF HAWAI`I <br />RESOLUTION NO. 28 25 <br />A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT <br />AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A <br />DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAI`I RISE <br />FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 28`rH KWXX <br />HO`OLAULE`A. <br />WHEREAS, Hawaii Rise Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides <br />educational services, programs, and support for the vulnerable, moderate- and low-income <br />families, children, and elderly; and <br />WHEREAS, KWXX FM is a radio station that is hosting its 28th KWXX Ho`olaule`a on <br />January 18, 2025, in downtown Hilo; and <br />WHEREAS, Hawaii Rise Foundation is working with KWXX FM to increase awareness <br />of the culture and history of Hawaii Island by presenting the annual KWXX Ho`olaule`a, a free <br />block party featuring live contemporary and traditional music and hula in downtown Hilo; and <br />WHEREAS, the annual KWXX Ho'olaule'a is a family -friendly event with numerous <br />stages and entertainers positioned around downtown Hilo that attracts residents from around the <br />island; and <br />WHEREAS, Hawaii Rise Foundation is requesting funds for the rental of generators <br />and porta-potties and a contract for waste management services that will include cleaning and <br />recycling during and after the event; and <br />WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation supports this event as it is in <br />keeping with the goals and objectives of the department to provide diversified recreational <br />activities that address the needs and interests of the respective communities in a safe and <br />welcoming environment; and <br />WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(C) of the Hawaii County Code, <br />Contingency Relief funds shall be transferred to an accepting County department/agency via <br />resolution identifying the nonprofit organization and the specific program, project, event, activity, <br />service, equipment, materials, or supplies for which the grant shall be used; now, therefore, <br />BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I that <br />Contingency Relief funds from Council District 2 will be appropriated to the Department of <br />Parks and Recreation to provide a grant to Hawaii Rise Foundation to assist with expenses for <br />the 28th KWXX Ho`olaule`a. <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the County of Hawaii hereby <br />transfers/appropriates the following amount as set forth below: <br />