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RESOLUTION NO.
STATE OF HAWAI`I
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 BIRD AND BEE
HAWAI`I ANIMAL SANCTUARY TO SUPPORT ITS HONEY BEE EDUCATION
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WHEREAS, Bird and Bee Hawaii Animal Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is
dedicated to providing a safe haven for animals and honey bees through protection,
rehabilitation, and education, fostering a harmonious coexistence on Hawaii Island; and
WHEREAS, honey bees are vital to Hawai`i's environment and agricultural systems,
playing a crucial role in pollination and contributing to the sustainability of local ecosystems and
food production; and
WHEREAS, the Honey Bee Education program informs and educates Hawaii Island
residents about the importance of honey bees, promoting awareness and advocacy for pollinator
protection through accessible and engaging educational efforts; and
WHEREAS, from January to June 2025, the program will host informational pop -ups at
local farmers' markets, deliver community presentations, and offer virtual classes, reaching
diverse audiences to encourage sustainable beekeeping and support local agriculture; and
WHEREAS, Bird and Bee Hawaii Animal Sanctuary is seeking funds for honey
samplings, the production and distribution of educational brochures, rental fees for space at local
farmers' markets, and subscription costs for an online conferencing platform (Zoom); and
WHEREAS, the Department of Research and Development supports sustainable
agricultural practices that increase consumption of local agricultural and value-added products
by expanding marketing and education at the local, national, or international levels; 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
Research and Development to provide a grant to Bird and Bee Hawaii Animal Sanctuary to
support its Honey Bee Education program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the County of Hawaii hereby
transfers/appropriates the following amount as set forth below:
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FUND: General
AMOUNT OF
APPROPRIATION: $5,000
OUT AND FROM:
010.101.5101.91 Clerk-Council SVC—Contingency Relief $5,000
CREDITED TO:
010.161.5161.22 Department of Research and Development $5,000
Agriculture R&D OCE
115 Misc. Contract Services
(Bird and Bee Hawai`i Animal Sanctuary—
Honey Bee Education Program)
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 Hilo , Hawai`i, this 8th day of January , 20 25 .
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawai`i AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo, Hawai`i GALIMBA X
HUSTACE X
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by INABA X
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the KAGIWADA X
County of Hawaii on January 8, 2025
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X
ATTEST: KIMBALL X
ONISHI X
VILLEGAS X
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Reference: C-56/Council
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