HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 435 Draft 01 2024-2026COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
RESOLUTION NO.
STATE OF HAWAI`I
435 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 KEKELAOKALANI
FOR HONOMU MARTIAL ARTS.
WHEREAS, Kekelaokalani is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides resources
to overcome poverty, help our youth, and promote safety, health, and prosperity for all; and
WHEREAS, Kekelaokalani is requesting funds to cover expenses relating to folding
mats for martial arts training, which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or
promoting the interests and needs of the poor, youth, the aged, and those with physical or
emotional disabilities; 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 1 are hereby transferred to the
Department of Parks and Recreation to provide a grant to Kekelaokalani 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: $3,000
OUT AND FROM:
1010-11-10191 Clerk-CouncilSVC— Contingency Relief
CREDITED TO:
1010-51-50302 Department of Parks and Recreation
P&R Admin OCE
530115 Misc. Contract Services
(Kekelaokalani — Honomn Martial Arts)
$3,000
$3,000
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Director of Parks and Recreation 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 7th day of January , 2026
INTRODUCED BY:
UNCIL MEM ER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
l hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawaii on January 7, 2026
ATTEST:
Y CLERK �IRP�ESON & PRESIDING OFFICER
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES
NOES
ABS
EX
GALIMBA
X
I -I USTACE
X
INABA
X
KAGIWADA
X
KANEALI`1-KLEINFELDER
X
KIERKIEWICZ
X
KIMBALL
X
ONISI-11
X
VILLEGAS
X
9
0
0
0
Reference: C-670/Council
RESOLUTION NO. A -IS
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Project Information
* 46. Project Title EXHIBIT A
Honomu Martial Arts
47. Project Start Date
**SKPPED**
48. Project End Date
**SKIPPED**
49. Please select all areas of Hawai'i Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and
implemented.
Hamakua
North Hilo
50. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency
Relief Funds.
Council District 1
* 51. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project.
To teach martial arts classes at Honomu Gym to community members, instilling confidence, self-discipline, and physical
fitness. The program provides a safe and supportive environment for disadvantaged youth, offering a positive outlet
and a sense of belonging. By engaging youth in structured physical activity and mentoring, the program promotes
personal growth, community well-being, and public safety.
*52.501(c)(3) Mission Statement
We strive to provide resources to overcome poverty, help our youth, and promote safety, health, and prosperity for all.
* 53. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project.
The organization works with families and youth in Papa'ikou, Pepdekeo, and Honomu, including hosting classes at
Honomu Gym, to make their communities safer, healthier, and more prosperous. Its programs provide direct support to
disadvantaged youth, reinforcing the mission to improve the lives of local families.
* 54. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
CRF Grant Budget Form.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.
55. 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:
Needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities
56. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these
funds.
The program aims to have at least 100 youth from Papa'ikou, Pepe'ekeo, and Honomu participate in weekly martial
arts classes at Honomu Gym. Participants are expected to gain confidence, self-discipline, and physical fitness while
engaging in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The program fosters community engagement, provides a
positive alternative for at -risk youth, and directly benefits the public by promoting health, safety, and social well-being.
Contingency Relief Fund Budget Form
Organization Name: Kekelaokalani
Project Name: Honomu Martial Arts
Expense Description
CRF Grant
Other Cash
Sources
Total Expense
Expense Justification
10 Training Folding Mats (5' x 10')
$ 3,000.00
$ -
$ 3,000.00
Purchase mats to provide a safe training
surface at Honomu Gym, supporting youth
martial arts classes, promoting physical fitness,
and ensuring a safe environment for
participants, which directly benefits the public.
Admin/
$
Overhead
Expenses
$ -
-
Max. 10%
$
of request:
$ -
$
EXPENSES TOTAL
1 $ 3,000.001
$ -
$ 3,000.00
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