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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 Hawai‘i 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 _____________, Hawai‘i, this ______ day of ___________________, 20___.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hilo, Hawai‘i
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES
NOES
ABS
EX
GALIMBA
HUSTACE
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawai‘i on _____________________________________.
INABA
KAGIWADA
KĀNEALI‘I-KLEINFELDER
KIERKIEWICZ
ATTEST:
KIMBALL
ONISHI
VILLEGAS
Reference:
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO.