HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 273 Draft 01 2024-2026COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
STATE OF HAWAI`I
RESOLUTION NO. 273 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 HAWAI`I
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION FOR THE KEAU`OHANA NATIVE
RAINFOREST RESTORATION AND EDUCATION PROJECT.
WHEREAS, Hawaii Environmental Restoration (HER) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization that helps restore the natural integrity of Hawai`i's environment; and
WHEREAS, HER is requesting funds for herbicides, fertilizers, gardening tools, outdoor
gear, office supplies, general liability insurance, internet service, contract services, and
transportation and office facilities for volunteers, which will serve a public purpose by
benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests of culture and the arts, educational concerns,
and public health and welfare of the people and the environment; 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 4 are hereby transferred to the
Department of Research and Development to provide a grant to Hawaii Environmental
Restoration 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: $10,000
OUT AND FROM:
1010-.11-10191 Clerk -Council SVC — Contingency Relief $10,000
CREDITED TO:
1010-11-16122 Department of Research and Development $10,000
Agriculture R&D OCE
530115 Misc. Contract Services
(Hawai`i Environmental Restoration - Keau`ohana
Native Rainforest Restoration and Education
Proj ect)
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Director of Research and Development 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 Kona , Hawai`i, this 20th day of August , 20 25.
INTRODUCED BY:
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COUNCIL MEMBER, 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 August 20,_2025
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X
ATTEST: KIMBALL X
ONISHI X
VILLEGAS X
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Reference: C-436/Council
TY CHAIRPERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 27.3 25
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Project Information EXHIBIT A
*40. Project Title
Keau'ohana Native Rainforest Restoration and Education Project
41. Project Start Date
07/01/2025
42. Project End Date
06/30/2026
*43. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented.
Puna
*44. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds.
Council District 4
*45. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project
Our primary project focuses on the restoration of Keau'ohana State Forest Reserve, the largest and most intact native lowland rainforest remaining (<1,000ft) in Hawaii
State. Keau ohana has since 2014 undergone an intensive restoration process that has focused on the control of invasive plant species, and the planting of native species
on -a now consolidated —20 site in the most biodiverse portion of the reserve. Keau'ohana is today's last remaining lowland reservoir of rare native species, and its
surviving biota is of great biological significance. It is the final native ecotype providing habitat for many native, rare, and endangered species. Of five State Forest
Reserves set aside for conservation 1h 1903, Keau ohana is the only Puna reserve in which the original forest composition has not been replaced by invasive species due
to lack of management. Because Keau'ohana Forest Reserve is State property, and its public purpose is to preserve, protect and restore the property and the natural
resources thereon for future generations, we take pride in our efforts. As the most intact native lowland rainforest readily available to the public, Keau'ohana rainforest
Is a living classroom for many local and international volunteer students, community groups and individuals to learn about native forest restoration, and about general
Hawaii plant issues and solutions. Her educational program has reached thousands of local residents and visitors wishing for a meaningful experience, contributing
essential knowledge for the protection and improvement of Hawai9's fragile and compromised environment. HER participation in community outreach events and public
presentations also educate people on how they could help support our shared environment by making wise plant choices for sustainable living in their own lives. In these
Ways HER engages the community in achieving its environmental goals to improve not only the Keau ohana forest, but Hawaii's lowland environment at large.
*46.501(c)(3) Mission Statement
The mission of Hawaii Environmental Restoration (HER) is to help restore the natural integrity of Hawaii's environment. HER is equally dedicated to nurturing
environmental awareness for students and stewards who wish to contribute to Hawaii's historical heritage and environmental betterment. HER spiritual mission is.to
inspire people in nurturing a sacred rapport to the land, one that honors its native people, perpetuates the Hawaiian culture, and protects its original plant community.
*47. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project
With over'35 years of experience in sustainable development in Hawaii, President/Project Director, Cindy Jaya Dupuis (113.), is a tropical conservation biologist and
environmental scientist, who launched and has managed these efforts since 2014. Keau ohana has from that time undergone an intensive restoration process that has
focused on the control of invasive plant species, and the planting of native species on —30 acres of the reserve. As of June 2021, HER prioritizes a -20 acres
consolidated site of most biodiverse portion to be more effective in its long-term restoration and preservation goals. Our intensive native rainforest restoration project
began in 2014 under the umbrella of Malama O Puna, Pahca's environmental resource center. In 2019,, Hawaii Environmental Restoration (HER) was established as a
501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in order to become more effective with our growing goals.
*48. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
CRF Budget Form 2025-26 HER.xisx
Public Purpose of Requested Funds
Per §2-138 of the Hawarl 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.fulfilis a public purpose within the County.
49. 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
Educational concerns
Public health and welfare of the people and the environment
*50. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds.
By the end of the grant period, our primary environmental impact goals include completing a full systematic pass of the 20-acre restoration site and maintaining
successful follow-up sweeps in support of new native plantings. In 2024 alone, we planted 11107native seedlings —a record high for the project —and facilitated 600
volunteer hours from 135 individuals. These contributions bring our totals since 2014 to 2;963 seedlings planted and 7,590 volunteer hours logged by 1,212 community
members. While ecological impact is central to our work, our community engagement goals are equally vital. We view volunteerism as a pathway to stewardship, and
each forest workday or educational presentation helps deepen public understanding of Hawaii's native ecosystems. In total, HER hosted'17 special events, a total that as
usual, exceeds our minimum of 12 events per year. Since our launch, we have facilitated or supported more than 150 special events. In parallel, we continue to grow
our online presence, now reaching over 1,000 subscribers via email and even larger numbers through Facebook and Instagram. These platforms allow us to share
restoration updates, celebrate milestones, and offer ongoing education to a broader audience. A full record of our activities, including photos and event recaps, can be
found at: https://hawaiienvironmentairestoration.org/blog. Looking ahead, we hope to continue strengthening the ecological health of Kearohana through annual
restoration cycles, increased species diversity, and the steady accumulation of forest.canopy. Our work is about both protection and regeneration —ensuring that this rare
native lowland rainforest not only survives but thrives. With support from this grant, HER is ready to continue building on a decade of results, community participation,
and measurable progress.
*51. 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 Hawaii during the
current fiscal year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) related to this same project?
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