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Home My WebLink AboutRES 229 Draft 01 2024-2026COUNTY OF HAWAII raSOLUTION O 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 THE ISLAND OF HAWAI`I YMCA FOR ITS FIRST RESPONDERS' KIDS' DAY CAMP. WHEREAS, the Island of Hawaii YMCA (YMCA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is guided by the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility and is dedicated to giving people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity; and WHEREAS, the YMCA is requesting funds for staff salaries and wages and administrative expenses, which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests of public health and welfare, culture and the arts, and the needs of the youth; now, therefore, 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 2 are hereby transferred to the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide a grant to the Island of Hawaii YMCA 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 AMOUNT OF APPROPRIATION: $5,000 OUT AND FROM: 010.101.5101.91 Clerk -Council SVC — Contingency Relief $5,000 WIRWRT9901FE63 010.500.5503.02 Department of Parks and Recreation $5,000 P&R Admin. OCE 115 Misc. Contract Services (Island of Hawaii YMCA — First Responders' Kids' Day Camp) BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Director of Parks and Recreation 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 9th day of July , 2025 . INTRODUCED BY: CO C ME R, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I • COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE County of Hawai`i 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 July 9, 2025 KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X KIERKIEWICZ X ATTEST: KIMBALL X ONISHI X ‘10 VILLEGAS X „' 9 0 0 0 �1' Reference: C-367/Council � C / COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 229 25 2 Project Information *45. Project Title First Responders' Kids' Day Camp 46. Project Start Date 10/06/2025 47. Project End Date 10/10/2025 *48. Please select all areas of Hawari Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. Hamakua Ka'0 North Hilo North Kohala Puna South Hilo South Kohala *49. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 2 4noI1: *50. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. The First Responders' Kids' Day Camp will serve 18 children from October 6-10, 2025, running daily from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. It will provide a peer support experience for children of first responders, helping them cope with the unique stressors they face. The camp will focus on children dealing with fears about their parents' safety, the challenges of shift work (including weekends, holidays, and 24/7 schedules), and the emotional impact of parents missing birthdays, school events, and family celebrations. The program will also emphasize strengthening healthy relationship skills. Activities will include arts and crafts, excursions, water play, indoor and outdoor games, daily physical exercise, and opportunities for creative expression. Children will receive breakfast, lunch, and two snacks daily, while parents benefit from flexible schedules and peace of mind knowing their children are In a safe, supportive environment. *51.501(c)(3) Mission Statement The YMCA is a nonprofit organization guided by our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, dedicated to giving people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. *52. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 5O1(c)(3) is connected to the project. The Island of Hawari YMCA is the lead 501(c)(3) organization responsible for planning, staffing, and delivering the First Responders' Kids' Day Camp. The YMCA will provide trained youth leaders and a Youth Director to operate the ramp, which is licensed by the State of Hawari. The organization's mission aligns with the program's goals to strengthen families and promote youth development, health, and well-being. The CRF request directly supports YMCA staff salaries needed to run the camp. *53. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. 2025-06-05 CD2 YMCA Budaet.xlsx Public Purpose of Requested Funds Per §2-138 of the Hawari 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. 54. 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: Culture and the arts Needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities Public health and welfare of the people and the environment *55. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. This program will serve 18 children of first responders, providing parents with peace of mind knowing their children are cared for and supervised by trained staff. First Responder parents will have peace of mind knowing that their child/children are being cared for and supervised by trained staff. 100% of the children will be fed breakfast, lunch and snacks daily. 100% of the children will participate in activities including but not limited to: indoor/outdoor activities; arts & crafts; creative activities; sharing; journal writing, reflection time; physical exercise, and many more. 100% of the children will be afforded the opportunity to participate in pull-out sessions that focus on matters faced by families who play an important role as a First Responder. This focus group will be collaborated with the Friends of First Responders Hawaii whose mission is "Healthy First Responders, Healthy Families, Healthy Communities. The Friends of First Responders Hawaii is a dedicated organization that provides crucial support to first responders and their families. This group will address the unique challenges faced by the kids whose parents serve in high -stress, life-saving roles. *56. 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 upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) related to this same project? No m m 0 > + V) m x cn x Zm .0 0 (A M m M a) r- m m (A r =r (D CD I m I 0 au r- CL (D CL V+ aq (D 0 r_ r.t. =r CD in- 4h n O CD 0 6 b C) 0 cn r+ =r (D =r A^ tri. V). V). V). V). V). 0 r+ a)- m Ln Ul x 0 V 0 (D in CL m w m m x x CD (A 0 (D < - o (D CU r+ M M = Ir- aq =r I rD n + (D r-L -8 o m-n ::r CL a) :3 CD r+ M 0 m-0 0) co CL (A m 03 rD rL 'a 0 (D 3 ao ai :3 1+ 4 r+ 0 (D a) r+ m 70 :3 m 0 (D 0 orq -h c rD rD — I I Q rL =3 3 70 rD 0 m I (D < O CL 1 :3 rD rD 0 w to 0 n as o r+ Z cu = opq 3 0 m (D = = Z 3 m m TI CL rD th :3 CL m I CA t Lt CL OQ m rmt 0 0