HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 293 Draft 01 2024-2026COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
STATE OF HAWAI`I
RESOLUTION NO. 293 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 USA VOLLEYBALL,
INC., FOR ITS 2025 HAWAI`I ISLAND LABOR DAY CLASSIC VOLLEYBALL
TOURNAMENT.
WHEREAS, USA Volleyball, Inc. (UVI), doing business as Moku O Keawe, is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that, on the local level, develops, standardizes, and coordinates
volleyball activities while focusing on the development of players, coaches, and officials, and
aims to provide an opportunity for members to participate, improve their volleyball skills, and
compete in a competitive, safe, and healthy environment in the sport of volleyball; and
WHEREAS, UVI is requesting funds for food and serving supplies for its ice cream
social as part of its Hawaii Island Labor Day Classic Volleyball Tournament, which will serve a
public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests and needs of the poor, youth,
aged, and those with physical or emotional disabilities; 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 3 are hereby transferred to the
Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to USA Volleyball, 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: $2,000
OUT AND FROM:
1010-11-10191 Clerk -Council SVC — Contingency Relief $2,000
1010-21-25139 Department of Liquor Control $2,000
Public Programs
530115 Misc. Contract Services
(UVI - 2025 Hawaii Island Labor Day Classic
Volleyball Tournament)
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Director of Liquor Control 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:
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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 September 3, 2025
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X
ATTEST: KIMBALL X
ONISHI X
VILLEGAS X
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Reference: C-468/Council
CO Y CLERI AIRPERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 293 25
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Project Information
* 46. Project Title EXHIBIT A
Hawaii Island Labor Day Classic Volleyball Tournament
47. Project Start Date
08/28/2025
48. Project End Date
08/31/2025
49. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and
implemented.
South Hilo
50. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief
Funds.
Council District 3
* 51. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project.
The Hawaii Island Labor Day Volleyball Classic aims to become a premier high school girls' volleyball tournament,
attracting teams nationwide and boosting the Big Island's economy through sports tourism. The tournament will be held
annually over Labor Day weekend, featuring high-level competition in a unique Hawaiian setting. The theme, "Where
Competition Meets Aloha," encapsulates the blend of intense play and the spirit of aloha. With a backdrop of Hawaii's
stunning landscapes, the tournament promises an unparalleled experience for athletes, coaches, and team supporters,
underscoring our commitment to bring both high level competition and a culturally rich Hawaii experience.
* 52. 5O1(c)(3) Mission Statement
The mission of USAV and MOK is to be the world leader in volleyball. Develop, standardize, and coordinate volleyball
activities on the local level. Development of players, coaches, and officials on the local level. Provide an opportunity for
members to participate and improve their volleyball skills. Provide a competitive, safe, and healthy environment for
members to compete in the sport of volleyball. Stimulate participation and growth at all levels of play.
* 53. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 5O1(c)(3) is connected to the project.
USA Volleyball manages over 32 Junior Clubs with over 70 participating teams in the Moku 0 Keawe region. USA
Volleyball has been excited to collaborate with the Labor Day Classic and to get talented young players to Hawaii Island
nationwide. With the Labor Day Classic being held here in Hilo, the level of play is raised with the competition. The
Hawari Island high school teams have a high percentage of players that participate in USA - Moku 0 Keawe clubs, which
makes for highly competitive high school teams. The Classic also provides for families and the communities to enjoy and
experience all the games with a different point of view by watching their daughters play against highly skilled players of
their same age. The Labor Day Classic prides itself with teams showing their camaraderie for each other and establishes
new friendships as well.
* 54. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
2025-06-29 CD3 USA Volleyball Budget.xlsx
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.
55. 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
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56. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these
funds.
Objective #1: Create an annual volleyball event that will boost the economy of the Big Island, our previous two Labor
Day Classic volleyball tournaments were limited to 24 teams. Although our goal for 2024 was 32 teams, we were able to
secure 40 teams, 27 from the mainland and 11 of our top teams from within the state. Everyone in the Visitor tourist
industry benefited. Hotels were almost completely booked, retail vans were difficult to secure, restaurants we packed and
our local stores busy. The influx of 40 teams, their support staff and parents, spending a minimum of 5-7 days in Hilo
undoubtedly help boost our local economy. Objective #2: Foster Volleyball growth and education for our youth. Our
Hawaii teams from around the state had a unique opportunity to experience, learn and compete against some of the
highest levels of high school volleyball completion in the state. A huge advantage is that our Hawaii Teams didn't have to
leave the state, instead top competitive teams came to us. Our Hawaii Teams from around the state has a unique
opportunity to experience competition against highly ranked teams from across the USA, without having to leave the
State. Tournaments to the mainland is the primary way our top Hawaii teams seek the best competition. With the Labor
Day Classic, our Hawaii teams need only to travel inter -island to compete with the best, allowing schools with smaller
budgets to still participate in a high-level tournament. Objective #3: To grow the tournament from 24 teams to 32 teams
by year 2026 and back to 40 teams in 2027. Over 10 teams from last year's tournament have secured spots for this
year's 2025 Labor Day Classic.
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