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JNTV Of H�'f COUNTY OF HAWAII ' $4 T6.OFNA RESOLUTION NO. 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 THIRD ANNUAL WORLD BEE DAY EVENT. WHEREAS, Bird and Bee Hawaii Animal Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to providing a safe haven for animals and honey bees through protection, rehabilitation, and education, fostering a balanced and sustainable coexistence on Hawaii Island; and WHEREAS, bees are essential to Hawai`i's environment, agricultural systems, and to the sustainability of local ecosystems and food production; and WHEREAS, World Bee Day serves to educate the public and raise awareness about the importance of protecting and promoting bee populations, which are facing significant threats from habitat loss, climate change, disease, and misinformation; and WHEREAS, Bird and Bee Hawaii Animal Sanctuary will host the third annual World Bee Day event at the Mokupapapa Discovery Center on May 17, 2025, which will be a free event and consist of educational discussions, demonstrations, and interactive activities that highlight the critical role of bees, sustainable beekeeping practices, honey displays and tastings, and the importance of environmental stewardship; and WHEREAS, Bird and Bee Hawaii Animal Sanctuary is seeking funds for honey sampling supplies, beeswax and melters, wicks and jars for demonstrations, art materials and supplies for hands-on activities, educational brochures and banners, and venue rental fees for the third annual World Bee Day event; 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 1 will be appropriated to the Department of Research and Development to provide a grant to Bird and Bee Hawaii Animal Sanctuary to support its third annual World Bee Day event.