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�JN<r Of it y •, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I STATE OF HAWAII �Tf Cf •NFi1 RESOLUTION NO. 1419 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 HAWAI`I INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE EXPERIENCE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS FIVE-DAY SCIENCE EXCURSION AROUND HAWAI`I ISLAND. WHEREAS, Hawaii International Science Experience (RISE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to boost student confidence and inspire science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning and potential careers on Hawaii Island; and WHEREAS, RISE will conduct a five-day science excursion around Hawaii Island for over 50 students from Japan, Singapore, New York, Waiakea High School, Hilo High School, Kamehameha Schools Hawaii, Parker School, and Kealakehe High School, which will also include 20 educators and advisors and 30 student and community volunteers; and WHEREAS, the excursion is scheduled for July 16-20, 2025, and will explore cutting - edge science and sustainability practices, new partnerships and collaborations, and Hawai`i's unique natural resources, island culture, and history; and WHEREAS, HISS is requesting funds to assist with expenses for its five-day excursion that include transportation expenses for the student board and their advisors to explore and assess the initiatives and locations for the RISE excursion, fees and travel expenses for the science speakers, and supplies and tools for the science excursion; and WHEREAS, one of the goals of the Department of Liquor Control is to support youth programs that promote public safety, education, and responsible lifestyle choices in alcohol- and drug -free environments; 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 2 will be appropriated to the Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to HISS for the aforementioned expenses relating to its five- day science excursion around Hawaii Island.