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Home My WebLink AboutRES 453 Draft 01 2024-2026COUNTY OF HAWAI`I STATE OF HAWAI`I ti of Ni.M RESOLUTION NO. 453 26 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 YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC., FOR ITS HAMAKUA YOUTH CENTER PROGRAMS. WHEREAS, Hamakua Youth Foundation, Inc. (HYF), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide Hamakua youth the support and guidance essential to positive growth by opening doorways to the world and sharing life skills rooted in the IIawaiian values of kuleana, aloha, laulima (working together), and mahalo; and WHEREAS, FIYF is requesting funds for expenses relating to program staffing, which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests of culture and the arts, educational concerns, 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 1 are hereby transferred to the Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to Hamakua Youth Foundation, 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: $5,000 OUT AND FROM: 1010-11-10191 Clerk-CouncilSVC— Contingency Relief $5,000 CREDITED TO: 1010-21-25139 Department of Liquor Control $5,000 Public Programs 530115 Misc. Contract Services (Hamakua Youth Foundation, Inc. — Hamakua Youth Center Programs) 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 4th day of February T, 2026 . INTRODUCED BY: 90NCIL MEMBER, UNTY 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 hereofadopted by the COUNCIL of the County of Hawaii on February 4 2026 ATTEST: CO Y CLERK IRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER ROLL CALL VOTE AYES NOES ABS EX GALIMBA X HUSTACE X INABA X KAGIWADA X KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X KIERKIEWICZ X KIMBALL X ONISHI X VILLEGAS X 8 0 1 Reference: C— 700/Counci l RESOLUTION NO. 4 S �311, Project Information * 49. Project Title EXHIBIT A Hamakua Youth Center Programs 50. Project Start Date 08/01/2025 51. Project End Date 06/30/2026 52. Please select all areas of Hawai'i Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. Hamakua 53. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 1 * 54. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. Hamakua Youth Foundation, Inc. (HYFI), offers a range of youth programs designed to support cultural grounding, social -emotional development, and overall well-being. Its after -school care program provides academic and social - emotional support while incorporating traditional Hawaiian practices such as kilo and oil welina, and, when weather permits, prioritizes outdoor time to promote positive mental health outcomes. The Cultural Connections Summer Program is rooted in Native Hawaiian philosophy. It focuses on environmental kinship, offering hands-on learning opportunities with community partners and excursions to culturally and environmentally significant locations. HYFI is also piloting a new'Opio Readiness Program to meet the evolving needs of teenagers, ensuring continuity of youth support through key developmental phases while fostering job readiness, leadership, and ecological stewardship through culturally grounded, skills -based activities. HYFI's Athletics Club, a volleyball program organized by age groups 10 and under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18, provides opportunities for personal growth through teamwork, perseverance, and leadership development. Additionally, HYFI administers a quarterly food assistance program to address food insecurity among Hamakua youth, emphasizing culturally relevant foods and encouraging dialogue about food sovereignty. HYFI strives to meet realistic goals that address challenges in the region, including limited opportunities for innovative learning experiences in rural Hamakua, the vulnerability of Hawaiian culture to commodification, and the elevated risks faced by food -insecure, low-income youth in their social -emotional development. *55. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement To open doorways to the world by sharing life skills rooted in the Hawaiian values of kuleana, aloha, laulima, and mahalo. * 56. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. Hamakua Youth Foundation, Inc. (HYFI), serves as the governing body of the Hamakua Youth Center (HYC). HYC was founded in 1996 with initial support from the YWCA and officially incorporated as a 501(c)(3) under the name Hamakua Youth Foundation in 2009. HYFI is led by a four -member Board of Directors and a staff of five, including a Program Director, two Program Specialists who oversee program delivery, an Organizational Manager who manages administrative operations, and a Development Coordinator who oversees grants and funding partnerships. HYFI also works with a contracted bookkeeper who is a longtime and trusted member of the extended HYC'ohana. All programs occur at the Hamakua Youth Center unless held offsite, such as volleyball training or other off -campus learning experiences. The center currently operates out of a rented storefront on Main Street in Honoka'a. * 57. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF 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. 58. 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 59. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. Through its research, HYF1 has found that many challenges facing youth —particularly those connected to socioeconomic security, mental health, and overall well -being —intersect with social -emotional learning outcomes. To respond to these challenges, HYFI developed the in-house KALM Assessment (Kuleana Aloha—Laulima—Mahalo Assessment), guided by four tenets of Native Hawaiian philosophy. The KALM tool enables staff to model these values, observe individual youth's progress, and identify areas for growth. Staff review KALM data in regular meetings and use the information to adjust curricula, design new activities, and ensure programming remains responsive and culturally grounded. HYFI measures success through improved resilience, collaboration, and personal responsibility as demonstrated through KALM indicators, supplemented by qualitative feedback from parents, teachers, and participating youth. Historically, most participants show noticeable improvement by the end of programming, and HYFI expects at least 90 percent of youth enrolled in Academic Year 2025-2026 to show improved or consistent scores across all four KALM indicators. HYFI also monitors cultural learning in after -school, summer, and teen programs using qualitative pedagogical tools and anticipates comparable progress, with at least 90 percent of youth demonstrating improved cultural learning and a strengthened cultural foundation. HYFI's projected outputs include enrollment of at least 40 youth and facilitation of three to four major cultural learning programs in the after -school program; enrollment of at least 20 youth and the completion of three to four major field trips or offsite learning experiences in the summer program; enrollment of at least 10 youth and implementation of three to four sizable cultural learning and job readiness projects in the teen program; enrollment of at least 30 youth in the Athletics Club; and service to at least 200 families through the food assistance program. Contingency Relief Fund Budget Form Organization Name: Hamakua Youth Foundation, Inc. Project Name: Hamakua Youth Center Programs Expense Description CRF Grant Other CashTotal Sources Expense Expense Justification Program Staff Salary $ 5,000.00 $ 158,604.83 $ 163,604.83 Provide program staff to deliver successful programs; program staff salaries represent the largest expense and ensure the daily supervision, mentorship, and curriculum delivery that support youth growth and well- being. Admin/ $ Overhead $ Expenses - Max. 10% $ of request: $ - EXPENSES TOTAL $ 5,000.00 $ 158,604.83 $ 163,604.83