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Home My WebLink AboutRES 322 Draft 01 2024-2026eJ�tY OF H,�9 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I STATE OF HAWAI`I rf oF�N►� RESOLUTION NO. 2'23 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 KONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE HAWAI`I ISLAND BEEKEEPER LEGACY PROJECT'S RANCHING ROOTS AND AGRICULTURAL FUTURES EXHIBIT. WHEREAS, Kona Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve the history of Kona to enrich, inspire, and inform community and visitors through collecting, preserving, researching, interpreting, and disseminating the history of Kona; and WHEREAS, the Department of Research and Development supports the development of projects, materials, and events that increase cooperation, innovation, and sustainability within the local food system; and WHEREAS, Ranching Roots and Agricultural Futures, a traveling museum exhibit and original documentary produced by the Hawaii Island Beekeeper Legacy Project in partnership with Kona Historical Society, celebrates Hawai`i's beekeeping history and its vital connection to agriculture; and WHEREAS, Kona Historical Society is requesting funds to cover expenses for design and printing of historical images, historical research, and purchasing seed packets, which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests of culture and the arts, as well as educational concerns; 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 9 are hereby transferred to the Department of Research and Development to provide a grant to Kona Historical Society 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 CREDITED TO: 1010-11-16122 Department of Research and Development Agriculture R&D OCE 530115 Misc. Contract Services (Kona Historical Society - Hawai`i Island Beekeeper Legacy Project: Ranching Roots and Agricultural Futures) $5,000 $5,000 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 Hilo , Hawai`i, this 8th day of October , 20 25 INTRODUCED BY: r 1 95ie,L MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the County ofHawai`i on October 8, 2025 " ATTEST: RK IRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER ROLL CALL VOTE AYES NOES ABS EX GALIMBA X HUSTACE X INABA X KAGIWADA X KANEALVI-KLEINFELDER X KIERKIEWICZ X KIMBALL X ONISHI X VILLEGAS X 8 0 1 0 Reference: C-518/Council RESOLUTION NO.� 0) Project Information * 41. Project Title EXH031T A The Hawai'i Island Beekeeper Legacy Project: Ranching Roots and Agricultural Futures 42. Project Start Date 09/01/2025 43. Project End Date 06/01/2026 * 44. Please select all areas of Hawal'i Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. South Kohala * 45. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 9 * 46. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. This project is a traveling museum exhibit and original documentary celebrating Hawaii's beekeeping history and its vital connection to agriculture. After a successful four -month run at Kona Historical Society reaching over 3,500 visitors including 2,000 students, the exhibit will reopen in Spring 2026 at Anna Ranch Heritage Center in Waimea. This next phase deepens our research into the historic tie between ranching and beekeeping —a relationship dating to 1852 when the Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society requested the introduction of honeybees to support crop pollination for cattle feed. We will replicate our proven field trip program, engaging keiki through compelling storytelling, interactive exhibits, hands-on education, and original curriculum. Waimea is the ideal location given its concentration of schools and beekeeping's little-known but significant role in local ranching history. When Waimea's agricultural heritage is celebrated and understood, and when our community embraces pollinator -supporting practices, we all thrive together. The project timeline includes planning, partnership development, fundraising, and research from September -December 2025, followed by staffing and installation preparations in early 2026. The exhibit opens February 1, 2026 for a three-month run. This initiative directly addresses environmental challenges by increasing public awareness of pollinators' critical role in food security, biodiversity, & biosecurity, while honoring practices of kokua between ranchers, farmers, and beekeepers. Waimea can strengthen its agricultural identity by reconnecting with its beekeeping heritage. Our collaborative approach relies on established and emerging partnerships with Anna Ranch, Parker Ranch, local beekeepers, and businesses to ensure authentic storytelling and long-term community impact. Help me fulfill my kuleana to the island that raised me by supporting phase two of this loved community project *47.501(c)(3) Mission Statement The Kona Historical Society will preserve the history of Kona to enrich, inspire, and inform our community and visitors. We will do this through collecting, preserving, researching, interpreting, and disseminating the history of Kona. * 48. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. Kona Historical Society (KHS) was our founding partner, providing fiscal sponsorship, research support, and hosting our four - month exhibit. Located in Kealakekua—another ranching hub on island—KHS proved the ideal launching point for exploring beekeeping's agricultural connections. The partnership was mutually beneficial. Our exhibit increased KHS visibility, while perfectly aligning with their mission to educate communities about local agricultural heritage. When curator Leandra Rouse approached KHS about fiscal sponsorship for the Waimea phase II, they enthusiastically agreed. Their ongoing support provides crucial infrastructure, letting us focus on content development and community engagement. And their historical archive and historians provide essential research support. KHS's agricultural roots and established relationships with historians, ranchers, and cultural practitioners make them invaluable collaborators, lending authenticity and credibility to our storytelling. * 49. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. Contingency Relief Funds Budget Form.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. 50. 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 * 51. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. Historical Research ($2,500) This investment will fund comprehensive archival research documenting ranching -beekeeping connections dating to 1852, including interviews with local ranchers and beekeepers, We will create a timeline of beekeeping's role in Waimea's agricultural development and produce a research report for both exhibit content and future scholarly use. Visual Materials Production ($500) These funds will design and print historical images and supporting texts to show the earlt ranch -beekeeping evolution, and produce educational materials for school field trip programs. Also developing branded exhibit signage that maintains visual consistency with Phase 1. Hawaii Island Seed Bank ($2,000) We will purchase 500 curated pollinator seed packets from HISB, as part of a visitor giveaway. Each student and visitor will leave with a pollinator seed pack and a local honey stick. We aim for the exhibit to reach 2,500+ visitors during its three- month run and engage 1,200+ students through field trip programming. We will host two community "talk story" events to increase engagement and education that will strengthen community connection to our agricultural heritage. Your support will help us transform historical research into tangible community education, connecting our stories with environmental stewardship. Contingency Relief Fund Budget Form Organization Name: Kona Historical Society Project Name: The Hawai'i Island Beekeeper Legacy Project: Ranching Roots and Agricultural Futures Expense Description CRF Grant Other Cash Total Expense Expense Justification Sources Design and print historical images and Exhibit Educational Materials $ 500.00 $ 4,650.00 $ 5,150.00 educational materials to support the new Waimea exhibit section and school programs. Funds archival research and oral histories to Historical Research and Curation $ 2,500.00 $ 17,500.00 $ 20,000.00 document Waimea's ranching -beekeeping legacy for exhibit content and future use. Provides 500 seed packets from Hawai'i Island Native Pollinator Seed Packets $ 2,000.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 3,500.00 Seed Bank to extend the exhibit's impact into local gardens. Supports exhibit design, installation, film Community Contractors $ - $ 11,700.00 $ 11,700.00 production, and educational programming through local hires. Host public talk story events and promotional Community Outreach $ - $ 3,600.00 $ 3,600.00 efforts to strengthen community connection and visibility. Admin/ $ - Overhead $ Expenses- $ - Max.10% $ - of request: $ - EXPENSES TOTAL $ 5,000.00 $ 38,950.00 $ 43,950.00