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Home My WebLink AboutRES 366 Draft 01 2024-2026�tY OF y� �+; ire.- •; i COUNTY OF HAWAIJ STATE OF HAWAIJ RESOLUTION NO. 3G(; 25 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRINGIAPPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2025 HAWAI`I ISLAND VETERANS DAY PARADE. WHEREAS, the Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council (BIRCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to assist the people of Hawaii Island in achieving sustainable development while caring for and appreciating the natural environment, ensuring broadened economic opportunities, enriched communities, and better lives; and WHEREAS, BIRCDC is requesting funds for expenses related to the 2025 Hawaii Island Veterans Day Parade for traffic control services and fiscal sponsorship fees, which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting educational concerns, the needs of the poor, youth, aged, and those with physical or emotional disabilities, public health and welfare of the people and the environment, and victims of health or social crises; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I that, in accordance with section 2-13 9(a)(2)(C) of the Hawai `i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), Contingency Relief funds from Council District 9 are hereby transferred to the Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to the Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council 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: $1,000 OUT AND FROM: 1010-11-10191 Clerk -Council SVC — Contingency Relief $1,000 CREDITED TO: 1010-21-25139 Department of Liquor Control $1,000 Public Programs 530115 Misc. Contract Services (BIRCDC — 2025 Hawaii Island Veterans Day Parade) 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 Kona:. , Hawai`i, this 22nd day of October , 20 25 . INTRODUCED BY: C MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAPI COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUfION was by the vote indicated to the right hereofo�lopt�ed b� the COTCIL of the County of Flawai`i on bb I ATTEST: G�>CIL �-A'IfRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER ROLL CALL VOTE AYES NOES ABS EX GALIMBA X FIUSTACE X INABA X KAGIWADA X KANEA LPI -KLEIN FELDER X KIERKIEWICZ X KIMBALL X ONISHI x VILLEGAS X Reference: RESOLUTION C-571/Council. 3GG:`: OA Utel;04 allitirau" I 1 41 47, Project Title EXHIBIT 2025 Hawaii Island Veterans Day Parade 48, Project Start Date 11/08/2025 49, Project End Date 11/08/2025 50. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. 51. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds, Council District 9 * 52. In 2,,000 characters or less, describe the project. The Hawaii Island Community will join Military Veterans and a wide range of nonprofits, businesses, and groups to better lives by participating on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. in the 18th Annual Hawaii Island LIVE Veterans Day Parade. The parade's theme, "Celebrate Service", emphasizes increased involvement of both veterans and the broader community in serving those in need. The parade will be held on the Saturday prior to Veterans Day to maximize participation and volunteer turnout,, while also avoiding conflicts with several long-standing ceremonies traditionally hosted at other island locations on Veterans Day itself. Downtown Hilo has become the home of one of HawaPi's largest Veterans Day parades. The event continues to grow each year and is made possible only through the generous financial and volunteer support of local businesses,, the County, and individual community members. Committee members and volunteers dedicate countless hours to organizing the HawaPi Island Veterans Day Parade,, recognizing its importance in honoring Hawaii Island veterans and their families while also strengthening community connections that benefit many others. Each year, new and creative approaches are developed to support veterans and to educate the island community about the tremendous efforts already underway across Hawaii Island. The parade also honors three marshals each year. The Grand Marshal is a Veteran or Veteran group who exemplifies service to others,, and this year the role will be filled by Jerry Chang. The Community Parade Marshal recognizes a nonprofit organization that goes to great lengths to support both veterans and the wider community, and this year Vibrant Hawaii will be honored. The Business Parade Marshal highlights a local business that provides high -quality products and services while actively working to support veterans and island communities, and this year, Ken's House of Pancakes has been selected. * 53, 501(c)(3) Mission Statement To assist the people of the Big Island in achieving sustainable development while caring for and appreciating their natural environment; to ensure broadened economic opportunities, enriched communities, and better lives. * 54, In 1,,000 characters or less,, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. The Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council serves as the fiscal sponsor, a role carried out for several years. The council"s continued support enables diverse nonprofit efforts and community groups to collaborate on hosting special events without requiring each group to form a separate nonprofit organization. * 55. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. i RA 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. 56. According to §2-136,mpublic 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 health or social crises 57. In 2,,000 characters or less,, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. This event with about 1000 participants year after year lifts up the community of about 3000-5000 with a fun parade. With 6 route announcers,, it also educates others on the importance of Service and who is doing what great things within our community. It also is an opportunity to showcase and educate others on Veteran groups., Businesses., Non -Profits., a number of support efforts that are all provided to various constituents., along with programs that showcase our youth as in high school bands, and other honored groups,, like the County band. 58. 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 Hawaii during the current fiscal year (July 1,, 2025 - June 30,, 2026) related to this same project? Yes 59, Which department do you currently have or expect to have a contract/ agreement with for this project? CRF support is being requested from multiple Council Districts. The department responsible for oversight of the award will be determined by the Council District during resolution development. * 60, Briefly describe the deliverables outlined in the contract/ agreement for this project. Requested funds from Council Districts will support identified Veterans Day Parade expenses. Some costs are shared across districts,, but each contribution is applied only once toward parade -related expenses,, ensuring all allocations collectively support the successful delivery of this event honoring veterans, their families, and local nonprofits and businesses. Contingency Relief Fund Budget Form Organization Name: Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council (BIRCDC) Program Name: 2025 Hawaii Island Veterans Day Parade Expense Description CRF Grant Other Cash Sources Total Expense Expense Justification Traffic Control $ 900.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 3,900.00 Funds will be used to hire Kipapa Traffic Management to provide road signs, cones, and assistance with road closures to direct parade traffic and ensure public safety. Admin/ Overhead Expenses - Max. 10% of request: Fiscal Sponsor Admin Fee $ 100.00 $ - $ 100.00 Supports administrative oversight and fiscal compliance by BIRCDC. $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - EXPENSES TOTAL � • 1000 00 3 000 00 � � • $ 4 000.00 , S �Z. F%�:y }�S. Yc 7...`y3>h.7' i �isya.">�2 ,> S ac �. .{> i� '3:' b„ ) FAA. y't �Q i�i )rK +, � L•.' S f+} � ?;; �i i 2 t !ti ` ,i � . >.Y� �.�1 ^'�`Af� . k�lfi � `iY�+Fe �i� i , �`d ''r i>` ` . ti Y Y.a>�. � ArL Ic ♦ xY• � 4 >.a�n� S4 d" gar Yu<L� � � >. v. 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