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Home My WebLink AboutRES 355 Draft 01 2024-2026t�tY OFF 7 COUNTY OF HAWAIJ STATE OF HAWAIJ �TE•oF'K�.ti RESOLUTION NO. 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 HAWAII FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION FOR ITS 2025 HAWAII FARMERS UNION ANNUAL CONVENTION. WHEREAS, the Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that advocates for the sovereign rights of family farmers, ranchers, and fishers to create regenerative and sustainable agricultural communities that benefit the people of Hawai `i through education, cooperation, and legislation; and WHEREAS, the Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation is requesting funds for food, 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 5 are hereby transferred to the Department of Research and Development to provide a grant to the Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation 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: $2,500 OUT AND FROM: 1010-11-10191 Clerk -Council SVC —Contingency Relief $2,500 CREDITED TO: 1010-11-16122 Department of Research and Development $2,500 Agriculture R&D OCE 530115 Misc. Contract Services (Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation — 2025 Hawaii Farmers Union Annual Convention) 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 22nd day of October , 20 25 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 of I Iawai`i on October 22, 2025 ATTEST: INTRODUCED COUNCIL X4EMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I HAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER ROLL CALL VOTE AYES NOES ABS EX GALIMBA X HUSTACE x INABA X KAGIWADA X KANEALI`1-KLEIN FELDER X KIERKIEWICZ X KIMBALL X ONISHI X VILLEGAS X 9 0 0 0 Reference: C-560/Council ISS RESOLUTION NO. 2 i MMO 44, Project Title EXHIBIT 2025 Hawaii Farmers Union Annual State Convention 45, Project Start Date 10/24/2025 46, Project End Date 10/26/2025 47. Please select all areas of Hawal'i Island ►here the project will be administered,, delivered, and implemented. I? ,8. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 5 * 49, In 2,® characters or less, describe the project. The 2025 Hawaii Farmers Union Annual State Convention will be held October 24-26 at Kamehameha School's Kahalu'u Ma Kai site in Keauhou,, Kona. This year's, theme is "Wahi"ai Makahiki"- honoring the vital role that farmers and food producers play in sustaining our communities,, especially during the opening of Makahiki season,, a time traditionally set aside for reflection, rest,, and gratitude for the harvest. Farmers are at the heart of that cycle,, and this gathering is about lifting them up. The convention will bring growers from across Hawaii together to share knowledge,, build stronger networks,, and push forward real solutions to the challenges we're facing in the agriculture sector today. It's a practical., action -focused event- but also a time to pause and celebrate our farming community. We're committed to making this event accessible- the convention itself will be free- and we're prioritizing local vendors, chefs, and musicians., especially from Hawaii Island. Our goal is to keep costs low for working farmers while creating something meaningful and rooted in place. County Council support would go toward a convention with hundreds of attendees from across the islands- not just from HFUs 830+ members, but producers across ag sectors. The convention will include food producer -led panels on the realities of local ag: water access, land use, food hubs, market resilience, and regenerative practices for near shore fisheries and loko'ia. A panel of ranchers will spotlight Hawaii agriculture - from cattle and crops to education programs and cultural practitioners. We will host a community celebration on Saturday evening at Kahalu"u Ma Kai, including local food,, music, traditional Makahiki games, cultural protocol, and recognition of the people doing the work to steward our "aina. Importantly, our convention will provide a space for multi -generational knowledge sharing- farmers gathering to learn from one another and connect across islands. * 50. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement Our mission is to advocate for the sovereign rights of family farmers, ranchers, and fishers to create regenerative and sustainable agricultural communities that benefit the people of Hawaii through education, cooperation and legislation. M 11177M, :Ii i'' 1111111 �� I � Formed in 2015, Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation (HFUF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is managed by a Board of Directors representing each of Hawaii's four counties. HFUFs primary purposes are to support the sovereign right of farmers to create and sustain vibrant and prosperous agricultural communities for the benefit of all Hawaii through various scientific, educational and charitable activities. HFUF supports Hawaii Farmers Union's Annual Convention., * 52. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form, 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. 53. 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 ar I TM IOU; IL -M I r-! I IV! Ug lLq CIL q In post -event evaluations., 90% of participants rate the presentations and workshops as valuable, informative, and relevant to their needs. Following the Convention., 80% of participants report establishing new connections with farmers, educators, specialists and community organizations across the state., enhancing their support network. At least 75% of event participants who attended the presentation and workshops committed to utilizing learned tools and practices as indicated by post -event surveys. At least 75% of residents demonstrate an increased understanding of available Hawaii County resources for land and water conservation and food production as evidenced by post -event surveys. At least 70% of event participants who attended the presentations and workshops express a strong interest in actively participating in HFUU program activities that focus on natural resource conservation topics as indicated by post -event surveys. Contingency Relief Fund Budget Form Organization Name: Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation Project Name: 2025 Hawaii Farmers Union Annual State Convention Expense Description CRF Grant Other Cash Sources Total Expense Expense Justification Food for Participants and Leadership $ 2,500.00 $ 27,500.00 $ 30,000.00 Provides locally sourced, culturally meaningful food that supports Hawaii Island's agricultural economy, honors the Makahiki tradition, and fosters community connection, education, and pride in local food production at this free, agriculture -centered community event. $ - Admin/ Overhead Expenses- Max. 10/ of request: $ - $ - $ - EXPENSES TOTAL 1 $ 2,500.001 27 500.00 $ 30 000.00 �qi>`�tr ��f `(y>�%^r�^S. �'J: ^yi .r h,a4>y`t r�'yQr 3 +.+ai>z S•z'r <Ga "w% C`>r (!�1 n x>.is.t�n Y, z?; �t♦ }z s" iYo .l I'd .�> ,v4<^^ is l r -+o F {. ., x :a.a^�Y '>2Ek � v�rr, i�vn.�; i, fa iG� :u.F. � �,.Aa"..t.: •>%^: ss,r L.,F R�a?�a��, �,. �` '� z S< ''�,�ca`,;.�.�ri�; .2. ,�'f '�aQ`i%�r �n$� ;i X f:`>. •r xk, S'u .,f, '3j�a3l`^ „,�� sS �r i st `•t ` i`� " i i�:a``�* < ; w ^'l ,�a G{'i' .^ a ( F Y 5 v�..�51k✓5'L rX-y <<( � ��r4 r< K `J .ia: a<tvT^ria w .a�t>•� 'yi ¢l, j4 9 aS5 3F� }+iU oiZ(i'�A1•a� t" ^c ..�i.'n ^�-'„ �s'.i � hx!`t"A>�r '��rC"x•,•<.s x.�w6r,1Ef.i,:`�`"��. c• ,�h�s^hr5,i{/r��z "�< ,.�.U.> a:^.�.vC^.»<i+i,'�><,"��^) x l� aeFag>.'S s5` z;::1r ,dr,,r.f�iT ✓i �5t�"+�za r^�''Kiau, r.,aa `^a;�^.�? sk�, Z ayi°a"'�t�^%au",i <s�„r''zf. ii' '�b '�+>' �K s:ni4 �•st<iayC,�':„ser'