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Home My WebLink AboutRES 468 Draft 02 2024-2026COUNTY OF HAWAI`I STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION NO. 468 26 (DRAFT 2) 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 THE EAST HAWAI°I CULTURAL COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS SECOND ANNUAL YOUTH ART SERIES FESTIVAL. WHEREAS, the East Hawaii Cultural Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to be an inclusive platform for culture and the arts that gives voice to diverse communities and provides a forum for inquiry into their experience and histories; and WHEREAS, the East Hawaii Cultural Council is requesting funds for expenses related to its Second Annual Youth Art Series Festival for sound and stage equipment rental and operational costs, which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the culture and the arts; 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 2 are hereby transferred to the Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to the East Hawaii Cultural Council 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 CREDITED TO 1010-21-25139 Department of Liquor Control Public Programs 530115 Misc. Contract Services (East Hawaii Cultural Council — Second Annual Youth Art Series Festival) $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 terms of this resolution. Dated at Kona . Hawai'i, this 18th day of February 520 26. 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 COL111ty of Hawaii on February 18, 2026. ATTEST: C CTLOEN6A, • • HAWAI'l CHAIRPERSON & 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 7 0 2 0 Reference: C-730.2/Council RESOLUTION NO. (DRAFT 2) 10 Project Information * 42. Project Title EXHIBIT A Second Annual Youth Art Series Festival 43. Project Start Date 03/14/2026 44. Project End Date 03/14/2026 45. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. South Hilo 46. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 2 * 47. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. The East Hawari Cultural Center's second annual Youth Arts Series Festival (YAS Fest) will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Kalakaua Park in Hilo. YAS Fest is a vibrant celebration of youth arts on Hawaii Island. The festival brings together local organizations dedicated to providing arts opportunities for keiki and teens from around the island. The event aims to spotlight.the many creative outlets available to young people in our community and celebrate the importance of arts education for all. YAS Fest is a free, family -friendly event featuring a wide range of hands-on arts activities, live performances, informational booths, and more. *48. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement To be an inclusive platform for culture and the arts. Through visual and performing arts and education, we give voice to our diverse communities and provide a forum for inquiry into their experience and histories. *49. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. The East Hawari Cultural Council is the official 501(c)(3) of the East Hawari Cultural Center, whose youth education program, the Youth Arts Series, organizes the Youth Arts Series Festival to celebrate youth arts education in our community. * 50. 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. 51. 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 52. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. Performances from 5+ youth performing arts organizations from around Hawari Island, engaging with 150+ keiki and their families, hosting booths from 12+ arts organizations. Contingency Relief Fund Budget Form Organization Name: East Hawai'i Cultural Council Project Name: Second Annual Youth Art Series Festival Expense Description CRF Grant Other Cash Sources Total Expense Expense Justification Stage and Sound Equipment Rentals $ 2,000.00 $ $ 2,000.00 Supports live performances and educational programming at the festival by providing essential stage and sound equipment, ensuring free, inclusive public access to cultural and arts experiences for keiki, families, and the broader community. $ Admin/ $ Overhead $ Expenses - Max. 10% of request: $ $ EXPENSES TOTAL $ 2,000.00 $ = $ 2,000.00'