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Home My WebLink AboutRES 363 Draft 01 2024-2026COUNTY OF HAWAI`I STATE OF HAWAI`I RESOLUTION NO. 3(;3 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 THE FRIENDS OF HAWAI`I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK TO SUPPORT THE VOLCANO CYMBIDIUM ACRES ROAD MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE'S WILD PIG CONTROL PROJECT. WHEREAS, The Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (FHVNP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the National Park Service in the protection, preservation, and interpretation of the natural and cultural resources at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for the enjoyment of current and future generations; and WHEREAS, FHVNP is serving as the fiscal sponsor for, and collaborating with, the 01 Volcano Cymbidium Acres Road Maintenance Committee on its Wild Pig Control Project; and WHEREAS, the Volcano Cymbidium Acres Road Maintenance Committee seeks to reduce the environmental and safety impacts in the area, protect native `6hi`a forests from fungal spread, improve roadside hygiene, preserve road infrastructure, as well as reduce the risk of accidents that involve roaming pigs; and WHEREAS, this project fits within the Department of Research and Development's mission to unite people to take action that can help create lasting change, and the department also supports opportunities to strengthen communities, economy, and environment; and WHEREAS, FHVNP is requesting funds to coordinate and collaborate with the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services for the professional elimination of captured pigs, and to cover administrative fees in support of the Wild Pig Control Project, which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the 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 6 are hereby transferred to the Department of Research and Development to provide a grant to The Friends of Hawai `i Volcanoes National Park 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: $7,000 OUT AND FROM: 1010-11-10191 Clerk -Council SVC --- Contingency Relief $7,000 CREDITED TO: 1010-11-16122 Department of Research and Development $7,000 Agriculture R&D OCE 530115 Misc. Contract Services (The Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park — Wild Pig Control in Cymbidium Acres Project) 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 Karla , Hawai`i, this 22nd day of October , 20 25. COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawai i 1 Hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the County of I-lawai`i on OCt:ober 22, 2025 ATTEST: INTRODUCED BY: (A COUNCIL EMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I ROLL CALL VOTE AYES I NOES ABS EX GALIMBA X HUSTACE X INABA X KAGIWADA X KANEALI`l-KLEINFELDER X KIERKIEWICZ X KIMBALL X ONISHI X VILLEGAS X 9 0 O 0 Reference: C-568/Council RESOLUTION NO. 2 A r We dh 4 am 39, Project Title EXHIBIT Volcano Cymbidium Acres Road Maintenance Committee's Wild Pig Control Project 40. Project Start Date 10/31/2025 41, Project End Date 03/31/2026 42, Please select all areas of Hawaill Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented, Puna 43. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 6 * 44, In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. The goal of the project is to control herds of wild pigs in the Cymbidium Acres neighborhood, thereby protecting public safety, environmental resources, and community infrastructure. The objectives are: (1) Reduce pressure on native '6hra forests; pigs are encroaching on unfenced properties and spreading Ceratocystis fungus,, resulting in tree mortality; (2) Improve roadside and property hygiene by addressing pig waste and preventing environmental contamination; (3) Preserve private road infrastructure; pig digging along easements undermines roads, which community members will repair as part of the project; (4) Enhance public safety; wild pigs roaming roads day and night create hazards for vehicles, bicycles,, and pedestrians. The project will be carried out in collaboration with community volunteers who patrol, bait, and monitor pig enclosures, with professional elimination conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services for captured pigs. * 45. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement To support the National Park Service in the protection,, preservation, and interpretation of the natural and cultural resources at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for the enjoyment of current and future generations. Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (FHVNP) is serving as the fiscal sponsor for the Volcano Cymbidium Acres Road Maintenance Committee to support their Wild Pig Control project. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit,, FHVNP ensures responsible fiscal management, compliance, and alignment with conservation -related goals. The project aims to mitigate environmental and safety impacts of wild pigs., including protecting native'6hra forests from fungal spread,, improving roadside hygiene, preserving road infrastructure,, and reducing the risk of accidents involving roaming pigs. This partnership is mission -driven,, leveraging FHVNP"s expertise to facilitate public benefits and effective project implementation. * 47. 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. 48. 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: Public health and welfare of the people and the environment 49. In 2,.000 characters or less,, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. Outcomes of the project include: (1) Protecting native "Wa forests from pig -related damage and fungal spread; (2) Promoting a more hygienic natural environment by managing pig waste on properties and along roadways; (3) Eliminating public safety hazards,, reducing the risk of collisions with wild pigs for vehicles,, bicycles,, and pedestrians. The project is anticipated to be completed by March 2026 and is expected to demonstrate measurable improvements in forest health., roadside hygiene, and community safety. Contingency Relief Fund Budget Form Organization Name: Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Project Name: Volcano Cymbidium Acres Road Maintenance Committee's Wild Pig Control Project Other Cash Expense Description CRF Grant Total Expense Expense Justification Sources Provide professional elimination of captured United States Department of Agriculture pigs in coordination with community (USDA) Wildlife Services — Professional Pig $ 6,300.00 $ - $ 6,300.00 volunteers, protecting native '6hi'a forests, Elimination improving roadside safety, and reducing public risk from roaming pigs. Patrol, bait, and monitor pig enclosures, reporting captured pigs to USDA for Volcano Cymbidium Acres Road elimination, engaging the community in active Maintenance Committee In -Kind $ - $ 3,000.00 $ 31000.00 environmental stewardship and enhancing Contribution public safety ($15/hr x 180 hrs x $50/bag of dried corn bait x 6 bags). $ - Fiscal sponsor administration fee to support Admin/ � Friends of Hawaii compliance, oversight, and disbursement of Volcanoes National Park $ 700.00 $ - $ 700.00 Overhead Adminstration Fee grant funds on behalf of the sponsored Expenses- project. $ - Max. 10% of request: $ _ $ - EXPENSES TOTAL 7$ 000.00 % $ 3 000.00 % $ 10 000.00.3N....:r..<, % i+Pi(YR• ♦ ..>'.tr,<}4:::. 5i2\YY..`<\..iyYa�:£' ^'i J}`S��Y fY n�S' .) �� ii. ��a\ l`^ `�•aNi ''YjY>:(A .£Y > T'%�f`^{ ,i,<k a. <,'1 i°1<' ° `•. h<r'Y�•!4 '3'%Qy i *�� t"i.! .ik� y^1Y`� 3 ° > �1 z� v Y �N�4Clr+a a . <> .« •x>;e S �K' f j +� bel`ri ay S"".x s, a biT`Y' .�%X„ ,> j••.,d. 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