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Home My WebLink AboutRES 379 Draft 01 2024-2026COUNTY OF HAWAI`I RESOLUTION NO. STATE OF HAWAI`I 319 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 MALAMA O PUNA FOR THE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT EXCURSION FOR PAHOA HIGH AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. WHEREAS, Malama O Puna is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide community resources to maintain a safe and healthy community through environmental education, hands-on projects, and advocacy; and WHEREAS, Malama O Puna is requesting funds for a round-trip rental of 2 large school buses from Pahoa to Hilo, 25 pizzas, and 100 water bottles, which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests of culture and the arts, educational concerns, the needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities, and 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 4 are hereby transferred to the Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to Malama O Puna 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: $2,000 OUT AND FROM: 1010-11-10191 Clerk -Council SVC — Contingency Relief 1010-21-25139 Department of Liquor Control Public Programs 530115 Misc. Contract Services (Malama O Puna — Educational and Cultural Enrichment Excursion for Pahoa High and Intermediate School) $2,000 $2,000 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 terius of this resolution. Dated at Hilo , Hawaii, this 5th day of November , 20 25. INTRO CED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`l COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii I hereby ccrtify 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 November 5, 2025 ATTEST: �CLER HAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER ROLL CALL VOTE AYES NOES A13S EX GALIMBA x HUSTACE X INABA X KAGIWADA X KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X KIERKIEWICZ X KIMBALL X ONISHI X VILLEGAS X 6 0 3 0 Reference: C-596&ouncil RESOLUTION NO. 1 1'9 1� !..=' 2 Project Information *44. Project Title EXHIBITA Educational and Cultural Enrichment Excursion for Pahoa High and Intermediate School 45. Project Start Date 11/13/2025 46. Project End Date 11/13/2025 * 47. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. Puna 48. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 4 * 49. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. Malama 0 Puna seeks to support Pahoa High and Intermediate School's 7th-grade Social Studies, Art, and Life Science teachers by providing transportation and lunch for their students to attend an educational screening at the Palace Theater in Hilo. As part of the Hawaii Island Film Festival, the Palace Theater will screen A Paradise Lost, a film about Native Manu. Students will have the opportunity to meet the filmmakers and engage with the local film industry. Two large school buses will provide round-trip transportation for approximately 100 students and their teachers from Pahoa to Hilo. Lunch —comprising 25 pizzas and 100 bottled waters —will be provided at Wailoa Park, where students will have the opportunity to discuss and reflect on the film together. This project offers a hands-on, culturally relevant educational experience that enhances understanding of Native heritage, supports arts and environmental education, and provides equitable access to opportunities that many Puna youth might not otherwise experience due to socioeconomic constraints. *50. 5O1(c)(3) Mission Statement Malama 0 Puna is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit, volunteer service organization whose mission is to protect community resources to maintain a safe and healthy community through its environmental education, hands-on projects, and advocacy. * 51. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 5O1(c)(3) is connected to the project. Malama O Puna has served Hawaii Island for 25 years, focusing on education and community capacity building. Providing 7th-grade students from Pahoa High and Intermediate School with the opportunity to attend a screening of this educational film at the Palace Theater offers a unique experience that many Puna youth often lack due to socioeconomic constraints. This is precisely the hands-on, environmental, and cultural heritage education that aligns with Malama 0 Puna's mission to benefit students and the broader community. * 52. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget Form (Excel Version) complete.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. 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 Needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities Public health and welfare of the people and the environment 54. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. The measurable outcomes will consist of the number of students who attend this screening of a culturally relevant film, as well as a journal of the life experiences they learn from and share as a result of this educational excursion and dialogue with filmmakers and the local film industry. Contingency Relief Fund Budget Form Organization Name: Malama O Puna Project Name: Educational and Cultural Enrichment Excursion for Pahoa High and Intermediate School Other CashSources Expense Description CRF Grant Total Expense Expense Justification Provide safe transportation for approximately 100 students and teachers to participate in an Round -Trip Rental of 2 Large School Buses $ 1,600.00 $ - $ 1,600.00 educational film screening, ensuring equitable from Pahoa to Hilo access to cultural and environmental learning experiences. Supply lunch for students during the event to $ 200.00 $ $ 200.00 support engagement and discussion about the 25 Pizzas - film, promoting social interaction and cultural enrichment. Offer hydration for students to maintain well- 100 Water Bottles $ $ 200.00 $ 200.00 being and focus while participating in the educational activity. $ - Manage grant administration, including Admin/ planning, oversight, and reporting, to ensure Overhead Grant Management $ 200.00 $ $ 200.00 the project is executed effectively and delivers Expenses- educational and cultural benefits to the Max. 10% students and community. of request: EXPENSES TOTAL 1 $ 2,000.00 $ 200.001 $ 2,200.00