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RESOLUTION NO. ' G9 25
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT
AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 32ND ANNUAL WAIMEA
CHERRY BLOSSOM HERITAGE FESTIVAL.
WHEREAS, since the seventh century, the Japanese tradition of hanami (literally
translated to "look at flower" or, more aptly, "cherry blossom viewing party") has been
recognized worldwide through festivals that celebrate the beginning of spring season while
appreciating the fleeting beauty of nature; and
WHEREAS, the first cherry tree came to Waimea in 1953 and the Waimea Cherry
Blossom Heritage Festival ("the Festival") was founded in 1994 to highlight the blooming of
cherry trees at Church Row Park; and
WHEREAS, through the years, the Festival has evolved into a signature attraction to the
Waimea community with a range of multicultural events throughout the town, such as taiko
drumming, an arts and crafts fair, exhibitions, performances, and food booths; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation estimates that the Festival is
attended by approximately 20,000 residents and off -island visitors, contributing an economic
boost to local businesses and vendors; and
WHEREAS, the Council District 9 office seeks to provide funding to the Department of
Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education Division to support this largely attended, annual
Festival held on February 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation is requesting funds for expenses
relating to multimedia outreach materials and production of the souvenir program booklet for the
Festival; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I that
Contingency Relief funds from Council District 9 will be appropriated to the Department of
Parks and Recreation for expenses related to the 32nd Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage
Festival.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the County of Hawaii hereby
transfers/appropriates the following amount as set forth below:
FUND: General
AMOUNT OF
APPROPRIATION: $3,283
OUT AND FROM:
010.101.5101.91 Clerk-Council SVC—Contingency Relief $3,283
CREDITED TO:
010.500.5517.02 Department of Parks and Recreation $3,283
Culture &Education OCE
115 Miscellaneous Contract Services
(32nd Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage
Festival)
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Parks and Recreation Director 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 5th day of February , 20 25 .
INTRODUCED BY:
OUN 1 MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawai`i AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo, Hawaii 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 February 5, 2025 .
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X
ATTEST: KIMBALL X
ONISHI X
VILLEGAS X
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Reference: C-114/Council
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