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Home My WebLink AboutRES 378 Draft 01 2024-2026r COUNTY OF HAWAI`I STATE OF HAWAII of RESOLUTION NO. 3 s 8 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 HAMAKUA HEALTH CENTER, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS PANIOLA IN PALAKA BREAST CANCER AWARENESS COMMUNITY EVENT. WHEREAS, Hamakua Health Center, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide quality healthcare that is responsive to the needs of its patients and community; and WHEREAS, Paniola in Palaka is a community event hosted by Hamakua Health Center, Inc., to promote breast cancer awareness; and WHEREAS, Hamakua Health Center, Inc., is requesting funds to assist with expenses for refreshments, radio announcements, and decorations for its Paniola in Palaka event, which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting culture and the arts, educational concerns, the needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities, the public health and welfare of the people and the environment, victims of crimes, 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 2-139(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 Liquor Control to provide a grant to Hamakua Health Center, 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: $1,500 OUT AND FROM: 1010-11-10191 Clerk-CouncilSVC— Contingency Relief $1,500 CREDITED TO: 1010-21-25139 Department of Liquor Control $1,500 Public Programs 530115 Misc. Contract Services (Hamakua Health Center, Inc. — Paniola in Palaka) 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 5th day of November , 20 25 . INTRODUCED BY: 4L CO 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 of I latvai`i on November 5 2025 ATTEST: �CLR CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER ROLL CALL VOTE AYES NOES ABS EX GALIMBA x HUSTACE x INABA x KAGIWADA x KANEALI`1-KLEINFELDER x KIERKIEWICz x KIMBALL x ONiSFII x VILLEGAS x b 0 3 0 C-595/Council li RESOLUTION NO. . Project Information * 37. Project Title EXHIBIT A Breast Cancer Awareness Community Event "Paniola in Palaka" 38. Project Start Date 10/17/2025 39. Project End Date 10/17/2025 40. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. South Kohala 41. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 9 * 42. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. Hamakua Health Center, Inc., is excited to announce that they will be hosting this year's Breast Cancer Awareness "Paniola in Palaka" event in Waimea on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Waimea District Park Gym from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. This free community event will combine important health education with a fun and engaging atmosphere. Guests can access complimentary health screenings, including glucose testing, blood pressure checks, and BMI assessments —all aimed at promoting proactive wellness. Health experts will also be on hand to provide valuable information, including women's health resources, dental information, and more. The evening will also feature a variety of activities to entertain attendees, such as lively dance performances, creative painting stations, and bead -making. Guests will also have the opportunity to browse a diverse selection of retail and craft vendors offering unique goods, creating a vibrant marketplace. With 1 in every 8 women diagnosed with breast cancer, Hamakua Health Center, Inc., emphasizes the importance of early detection and self -care. The organization reminds wahine in our communities that caring for others begins with caring for ourselves. This event promises an evening of education, entertainment, and community connection, providing valuable health resources and joyful activities. *43. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement Provide quality healthcare that is responsive to our patients' and communities' needs. *44. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. Hamakua Health Center, Inc., is connected to this project as we are made up of four community health centers, in which we encourage and recommend all of our patients and community members to get their annual wellness exams. This project is an opportunity to encourage the community to get their wellness exams to get screened for cancers, including breast cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, and other illnesses and diseases that can be prevented through early detection at the time of their annual exam. *45. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget Form (Excel Version)_U2 xlsX Public Purpose of Requested Funds Per §2-138 of the Hawal'i 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. 46. 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 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 crimes Victims of health or social crises 47. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. Measurable outcomes Hamakua Health Center, Inc., aims to achieve with these funds include tracking attendance and engagement, as well as immediate health impacts and long-term behavioral changes through scheduled wellness exam appointments following the event. Some of these outcomes can be measured using Azara reporting, allowing comparisons between last year and the current year. Contingency Relief Fund Budget Form Organization Name: Hamakua Health Center, Inc. Project Name: Breast Cancer Awareness Community Event "Paniola in Palaka" Expense Description CRF Grant Other Cash Sources Total Expense Expense Justification Refreshments $ 1,000.00 $ $ 1,000.00 Offer one food and drink item at no cost to guests of the community event, supporting community engagement and hospitality. Radio Announcements and Decorations $ 500.00 $ $ 500.00 Promote awareness of the event and create an inviting atmosphere to encourage attendance, advancing public health education and community connection. $ - Admin/ Overhead Expenses- $ $ Max. 10% of request: $ $ $ EXPENSES TOTAL $ 1,500.00 $ - $ 1,500.00