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STATE OF HAWAI`I
RESOLUTION NO. 289 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 KU`IKAHI
MEDIATION CENTER INC. FOR ITS CONFLICT PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION
TRAINING SERIES.
WHEREAS, Ku`ikahi Mediation Center Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose
mission is to empower individuals, organizations, and communities to manage conflict through
its mediation, facilitation, training, and education services; and
WHEREAS, Ku`ikahi Mediation Center Inc. is requesting funds for trainers' fees,
program staff, public outreach, and refreshments, which will serve a public purpose by
benefiting, improving, or promoting the needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical
or emotional disabilities, the public health and welfare of the people and the environment,
victims of crimes, victims of health or social crises, and educational concerns within our County;
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 Office
of the Prosecuting Attorney to provide a grant to Ku`ikahi Mediation Center Inc. 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:
1010-11-10191 Clerk -Council SVC — Contingency Relief $5,000
.�J�7�a��71C��,
1010-21-27102 Office of the Prosecuting Attorney $5,000
Prosecuting Attorney OCE
530115 Misc. Contract Services
(Ku`ikahi Mediation Center Inc. — Conflict
Prevention & Resolution Training Series)
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Prosecuting Attorney 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 3rd day of September , 2025 .
INTRODUCED BY:
COTINCIL MBER, 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 September 3, 2025
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X
ATTEST: KIMBALL X
ONISHI X
VILLEGAS X
7 0 2 0
Reference: C-464/Council
CLE IRPERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 289
89 25
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Project Information EXHIBIT A
*48. Project Tide
Conflict Prevention & Resolution Training Series
49. Project Start Date
07/01/2025
50. Project End Date
O6/30/2026
*51. Please select all areas of Hawari Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and Implemented.
Hamakua
Ka'0
North Hilo
Puna
South Hilo
*52. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds.
Council District 2
*53. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project
Founded in 1983 as a program of the Island of Hawai'! YMCA, and becoming an independent organization in 2006, Ku'ikahi Mediation Center has a 42-year track record
of providing conflict prevention and resolution services to our diverse communities. We are the sole non-profit mediation center serving East Hawai7, and 1 of only 5 in
the state. Our purpose is "Finding Solutions, Growing Peace." Hawal'i Island leaders, employers, employees, and entrepreneurs need more local opportunities for top-
notch training, especially in the areas of conflict prevention and resolution. Investing in skills -building at the front end helps prevent and mitigate problems at the back
end. Effective collaborative processes, communication strategies, and conflict management skills are critical for citizens, since our county and state are facing complex
societal issues like global pandemics, climate change, and aging populations. In order to deal with Increasing trends like polarization and business disruptions from new
technologies, citizens need to work smarter together to problem -solve sticky situations. This CRF will be used to conduct a "Conflict Prevention & Resolution Training
Series" during FY 2025-2026. These 10 half -day workshops may Include: 1) "Resilience at Work" with Ami Kun!mura.2) "Reclaiming Personal Sovereignty in Moments of
Conflict' with Shelby Morrison 3) "Civility in the Workplace" with Diane Petropulos 4) "Master of the Storm": Navigating Misunderstanding, Disagreement, Even Conflict"
with Athena Lou & Eric Smith 5) "Enhancing Workplace Dynamics Through DISC Profiles" with Arliss Dudley -Cash 6) "How to Effectively Work Together as a Non -Profit
Board" with Julie Mitchell 7) "Meetings that Work" with Athena Lou & Eric Smith 8) "Respect In the Workplace & The Power of Stories" with Anne Marie Smoke & Owen
Tanamoto 9) "Team Adventure: Desert Disaster" with Athena Lou & Eric Smith 10) "Myers -Briggs: To Better Understand Yourself & Others" with Joan Shafer.
*54.501(c)(3) Mission Statement
OUR MISSION: We empower people to come together --to talk and to listen, to explore options, and to find their own best solutions. To achieve this mission, we offer
mediation, facilitation, and training to strengthen the ability of diverse individuals and groups to resolve interpersonal conflicts and community Issues. OUR VISION: A .
peaceful community where people routinely seek common ground. OUR VALUES: Communication / Collaboration / Confidentiality / Courtesy / Competence.
*55. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project
Ku'ikahl is conducting the project This training series is designed to develop individuals, teams, and leaders in public sectors (county, state, and federal government);
private sectors (small, medium, and large businesses); and non-profit sectors (health care, human services, and others). The training series offers unique opportunities
to local public, private, and non-profit workforces and volunteers to obtain world -class trainings: 1) from highly skilled trainers, 2) on Island, 3) at affordable tuition rates
(including Ku'!kah! scholarships), 4) in specialized subject areas, and 5) offered nowhere else In Hawai'!. We know of no similar local projects sponsored by other
organizations. UH-Hilo's Center for Community Engagement has ceased offering non-credit classes in professional development Hawai'I Community College EDvance is
only offering online asynchronous courses. Ku'ikahi Is filling a training gap in locally provided workplace and community development.
*56. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
2025-2026 CRF District 2 Budget Form.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.
57. 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:
Educational concerns
Needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities
Public health and welfare of the people and the environment
Victims of crimes
Victims of health or social crises
*58. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds.
OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: -Goal 1: At least 10 public tra!nings held -Goal 2: At least 20 participants per training -Goal 3:. At least 90% of trainees report learning
something new and useful -Goal 4: At least 95% of trainees would recommend the training to others SUPPLEMENTAL: Challenges and opportunities facing Hawai9 Island
Include: recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, preventing eviction and homelessness, high cost of living and doing business, renewable energies, natural disasters,
and land use. Some of these challenges/opportunities are centered on contentious issues, like astronomy on Mauna Kea. Well -trained local leaders and citizens —with
dynamic and innovative ways to respond to difficult dialogues, disagreements, and disputes --support a stronger Hawal'i County community and economy. Our agency
helps individuals, families, schools, organizations, businesses, and others in Hawari County to find creative solutions to challenging situations. In the area of education,
we have a multi -year track record of both developing and implementing successful in-house trainings, community workshops, and professional development seminars.
These educational programs have attracted Island -wide and repeat participation from the private, public, and non-profit sectors. In the past 13 years, we have
conducted over 500 educational programs for adults and youth. TRAINING TESTIMONIAL: "I'm already using the skills gained from the Basic Mediation Training in my
one-to-one conversations with students in crisis or helping students resolve conflicts with faculty, staff, and/or other students. The Division of Student Affairs is already
seeing a return on the investment. These skills are so incredible and valuable!"
*59. 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, 2025 - June 30, 2026) related to this same project?
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