HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0129.000 2024-2026C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D.
Mayor
William V. Brilhante Jr.
Managing Director
County of Hawaii
Finance Department
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2103 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 961-8234 . Fax (808) 961-8569
January 30, 2025
Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Council Chair and
Members of the Hawaii County Council
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Resolution to accept a donation
Diane Nakagawa
Director
Malia A. Kekai
Deputy Director
Enclosed is a resolution accepting the donation of a Royal Coat of Arms bronze plaque from Mr.
Eddie Vasquez. This plaque will be displayed in the Kona Mayor's office.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Barbara Kossow of the Office of
Management at 323-4444.
Diane Nakagawa
Director of Finance
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Office of Management DATE: 1-16-2025
STAFF CONTACT: Megan Mitchell/Barbara Kossow . ....... PHONE:
A. REQUEST:
Accept donation of a bronze plaque of the Royal Coat of Arms donated by sculptor Eddie Vasquez 9-18-
2018. This plaque rests on the wall of the Kona Office in the reception area between the Hawaiian and
American flags.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
Mr, Vasquez donated 2 identical bronze plaques of the Royal Coat of Arms. One was for the Hilo office
which went before Council, however, the plaque in Kona never went before Council. Mr. Vasquez said the
plaque was worth $4,000.00.
SIGNED: DATE:
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Department Head
MATT KANEALPI-KLEINFELDER
Chairperson
JAMES E. HUSTACE
Vice Chair
HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai `i
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai `i 96720
February 3, 2025
Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Council Chair
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
RE: Resolution No. 77-25
ACCEPTANCE OF A ROYAL COAT OF
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
DR. MICHELLE GALIMBA
DR. HOLEKA GORO INABA
JENNIFER KAGIWADA
ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ
HEATHER L. KIMBALL
DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI
REBECCA VILLEGAS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ARMS BRONZE PLAQUE FOR THE
Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of
Hawaii, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above -referenced matter be
waived from the Committee on Finance to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing
this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and
the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request
is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on
Finance for placement on its future agenda.
Sincerely,
Matt Kaneali`i-Klee , Chairperson
Committee on Finance
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Disapproved/Date/Refer to FC:
Holeka Goro Inaba, Council Chair
Hawaii County Council