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Home My WebLink AboutRES 452 Draft 01 2024-2026blip. COUNTY OF HAWAI`I STATE OF HAWAI`I RESOLUTION NO. 452 2G 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 HUMANITY HALE FOR SERVICES IN HAWAIIAN ARTS AND CULTURAL EDUCATION, ABUSE PREVENTION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN KONA. WHEREAS, Humanity Hale is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide trauma -informed, culturally rooted support to foster and at -promise youth on the Big Island while building resilience, self-sufficiency, and pathways to success; and WHEREAS, Humanity Hale is requesting funds for laptops, printers, mobile devices, and IT peripherals, 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, and those with physical or emotional disabilities, 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 7 are hereby transferred to the Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to Humanity Hale 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: $10,000 OUT AND FROM: 1010-11-10191 Clerk-CouncilSVC— Contingency Relief $10,000 CREDITED TO 1010-21-25139 Department of Liquor Control $10,000 Public Programs 530115 Misc. Contract Services (Humanity Hale — Hawaiian Arts and Cultural Education, Abuse Prevention, and Leadership Development Services in Kona) — 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 Hawaii, this 4th day of February 202,6__. INTRODUCED BY: CO NCI BE , COUNTY OF HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii 1 hereby certify that (lie foregoing RESOLUTION was by the vote indicated to (lie right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the County of Flawai`i on February 4, 2026 0111l111111119611i11A "L(j I �YCLERK PERSON & PRESIDING OEEICER ROLL CALL VOTE AYES I NOES A13S EX GALIi1 BA X I-1 USTACE X 1NABA X KAGI WADA X KANEALI`[-KLEIN f ELDER X KIERKILWICz X KIMBALL X ONISI-I I X VILLEGAS X 8 0 1 0 Referett RESOLUTION C-699/Council 2 Project Information *40. Project Title EXHIBIT A Services in Hawaiian Arts and Cultural Education, Abuse Prevention, and Leadership Development in Kona 41. Project Start Date 12/29/2025 42. Project End Date 06/30/2026 43. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. South Kona 44. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 7 *45. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. Humanity Hale is dedicated to healing trauma, celebrating culture, and building bright futures for keiki and'6pio. The organization provides free, trauma -informed programs for youth, Including Hawaiian arts and cultural education, art therapy, leadership development, abuse prevention, and 24/7 crisis support. Much of this work takes place in remote and rural areas of Hawari Island, where access to technology and reliable communication tools is limited. Staff often travel across the Big Island to deliver services, coordinate with schools, and support youth in crisis. To strengthen staff capacity and ensure effective program delivery in 2026, Humanity Hale is requesting operational support to provide updated equipment that allows staff to work remotely, track outcomes, and stay connected with youth, families, and partners. *46. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement Provide trauma -informed, culturally rooted support to foster and at -promise youth on Hawari Island while building resilience, self-sufficiency, and pathways to success. *47. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. Humanity Hale is directly connected to this project as the implementing nonprofit responsible for providing trauma - informed, culturally grounded support to foster and at -promise youth across Hawari Island. The requested operational support for staff equipment is a critical foundation that enables the organization to continue delivering its core programs —including Hawaiian arts and cultural education, art therapy, leadership development, abuse prevention, and 24/7 crisis support. Because staff frequently work in rural and remote areas, reliable technology and communication tools are essential for maintaining connections with youth, families, and partners, tracking program outcomes, and ensuring that services are delivered effectively and consistently. * 48. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget Form.xlsx Public Purpose of Requested Funds Per §2-138 of the Hawari 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. 49. 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 Victims of health or social crises 50. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. Measurable outcomes for Humanity Hale with Contingency Relief Funding include enhanced staff efficiency, as equipping three staff members with laptops will enable the timely completion of grant writing, documentation, and reporting, thereby reducing turnaround times. Crisis response will be improved by providing three staff members with mobile phones to maintain real-time communication with youth and partners, ensuring that all crisis calls are addressed promptly. Expanded outreach capacity will be achieved through two printers, enabling the annual production of culturally relevant materials for families and schools in rural communities. Comprehensive program tracking will be supported by updated technology, allowing staff to record and analyze program outcomes and ensuring that 100% of youth served have documented progress reports. Service accessibility will increase as portable Wi-Fi hotspots enable staff to deliver programs in remote areas with limited internet access. Finally, strengthened sustainability will result from technology upgrades that support compliance with funder reporting requirements, helping to ensure continued eligibility for future grants and partnerships. Contingency Relief Fund Budget Form Organization Name: Humanity Hale Services in Hawaiian Arts and Cultural Education, Abuse Prevention, and Leadership Project Name: Development in Kona Other Cash Expense Description CRF Grant Total Expense Expense Justification Sources Essential for grant writing, program Laptops $ 4,500.00 $ - $ 4,500.00 documentation, data collection, and remote coordination with schools and partners. Needed for producing program materials, Printers $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 1,000.00 outreach flyers, and required grant attachments in areas with limited access to printing services. Critical for staff working in rural areas to Mobile Devices $ 3,000.00 $ - $ 3,000.00 maintain communication with youth in crisis, coordinate with community partners, and access online resources. Software licenses/programs, portable Wi-Fi IT Peripherals $ 1,500.00 $ - $ 1,500.00 hotspots, and protective cases to ensure staff can securely and effectively deliver services across the island. Admin/ $ Overhead Expenses- $ $ Max.10% of request: $ $ EXPENSES TOTAL $ 10,000.00 $ $ 10,000.00