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RESOLUTION NO. 1:15 25
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 ALOHA ANIMAL
ALLIANCE FOR ITS CAT MANAGEMENT PILOT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, Aloha Animal Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to
improve animal welfare through community -driven solutions that reduce shelter intake, increase
access to care, and empower practical, proactive, humane, and sustainable approaches to
managing companion animals while protecting native wildlife; and
WHEREAS, Aloha Animal Alliance is requesting funds for cat tracker software
development, front end web build, web plugin-apps, caretaker certificate courses and badges, and
office equipment to include landline and mobile phones, which will serve a public purpose by
benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests of public health and welfare of the people and
the environment, and the needs of the poor, youth, the aged, and those with physical or emotional
disabilities; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I that, in
accordance with section 2-139(a)(2)(C) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as
amended), Contingency Relief funds from Council District 1 are hereby transferred to the
Animal Control and Protection Agency to provide a grant to Aloha Animal Alliance,
Incorporated for the expenses and purposes identified in "Exhibit A," a copy of which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference, in the following amount as set forth below:
FUND: General
AMOUNTOF
APPROPRIATION: 1000
OUT AND FROM:
010.101.5101.91 Clerk -Council SVC — Contingency Relief
010.239.5239.01 Animal Control and Protection Agency
Animal Control
115 Misc. Contract Services
(Aloha Animal Alliance — Cat Management Pilot
Program)
$20,000
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Administrator of Animal Control and Protection Agency 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 2nd day of April , 20 25 .
INTRODUCED BY:
OUNCIL MEM ER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawaii 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 April 2, 2025
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X
ATTEST: KIMBALL X
ONISHI X
VILLEGAS X
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TY CLERK AIRPERSON &PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. u S 25
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Project Information EXHIBIT A
*43. Project Title
CAT MANAGEMENT PILOT PROGRAM
44. Project Start Date
03/11/2025
45. Project End Date
06/30/2025
*46. Please select all areas of Hawari Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented.
North Hilo
Puna
South Hilo
*47. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds.
Council District 1
*48. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project.
Phase I of the Community Cat Pilot establishes the critical foundation for managing community cats and helping citizens through: 1. Centralized Tracking & Management
System o Cat Tracker Software: A digital system to log colony locations, caretaker assignments, and individual cat health records and coordinates efforts, o East Side
Trap Loan Closet: A system to encourage humane trapping efforts, ensuring compliance with best practices. Gives community access to traps. 2. Feeder Training &
Certification o Online Caretaker Certification Course: Training on responsible feeding, monitoring, and humane TNR (Trap -Neuter -Return). o Specialized Training —
Indigenous Species Protection: Focused education on minimizing risks to native wildlife like the nene. o Caretaker Badging/ID System: Verifying certified caretakers to
maintain accountability and prevent unauthorized feeding. 3. Equipment & Oversight for Compliance o Office Equipment: Phones (office and mobile) to support
communication between caretakers, response teams, and project management. o Part -Time Cat Coordinator: A designated individual overseeing compliance, training,
and caretaker coordination. 4. Trapping & Monitoring Equipment o Industrial -Strength Cat Traps: Used in humane trapping events for sterilization and relocation when
necessary. o Trail Cameras for Monitoring: Deployed in high -traffic areas to track colony activity and prevent illegal dumping. o TNR-Related Supplies: Includes cat food,
gloves, and sanitation materials to support humane trapping efforts.
*49. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement
To improve animal welfare through community- driven solutions that reduce shelter intake, increase access to care, and empower the community and our government
with expert -level knowledge and resources to develop practical, proactive, humane, and sustainable approaches to managing companion animals while protecting native
wildlife..
*50. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 5O1(c)(3) is connected to the project.
This project is central to the goal of the Cat Management Project and Aloha Animals will develop, operate and manage the project to further our mission of saving and
improving animal lives.
*51. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
AAA BUDGET REPRINT.03072025.odf
Public Purpose of Requested Funds
Per §2-138 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), the County may grant an award only if the proposed program or service provides direct public
benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County.
52. According to §2-136, "public purpose" is defined as a benefit to, improvement of, or promotion of the interests in the following areas. Please select all the public benefits
to be derived from your County fund request:
Needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities
Public health and welfare of the people and the environment
*53. Iin 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds.
1. Launch of the Cat Help Desk Site by June 30 a. Has a cat trap loan function b. Ability to request help c. Self -Serve educational material related to TNR 2. Development
and launch of the Cat Caretaker/TNR Certification Program by June 30. Which Contains free public access to: a. TNR Module b. Hawaii Wildlife Considerations Module c.
Certification process and education materials 3. Development and Beta Launch of the Community Cat Management Application — Phase One by June 30. a. Functionality
to include: tracking of colony caretakers and leads, certification status, tracking of individual cat records and spay/neuter status. Ability for public to add and identify
cats. Application to be used for lifesaving and humane purposes only.
*54. For the project you are applying for, do you currently have or expect to have a contract/agreement with another department of the County of Hawari during the current
fiscal year (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025) related to this same project?
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