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C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. <br />Mayor <br />William V. Brilhante, Jr. <br />Managing Director <br />DATE: <br />TO: <br />FROM: <br />RE: <br />Benson Medina <br />Director <br />County of Hawaii <br />DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT <br />25 Aupuni Street, Room 1301 . Hilo, Hawai1 96720-4252 <br />(808) 961-8366 • Fax (808) 935-1205 - <br />E-mail: chresdev@co.hawaii.hi.us <br />April 1, 2026 <br />The Honorable Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Council Chair <br />Benson Medina, Director, Department of Research and Development <br />It <br />BIISC INVASIVE PLANT & INVASIVE ARTHROPOD <br />RESPONSE <br />Transmitted herewith is the above -entitled measure for the Council's review and <br />consideration. <br />Dennis Lin <br />Deputy Director <br />Request for a resolution to enter into an agreement with the University of Hawaii, Office <br />of Research Services to conduct surveys and eliminate detected invasive species, <br />especially Devil Weed and Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle. There will also be multiple <br />outreach and education workshops to educate the public on identifying, avoiding and <br />controlling various invasive species found in Hawaii County. <br />A draft copy of the grant agreement is attached hereto for informational purposes. <br />If you have any questions, please Glenn Sako at 808-961-8811 or at <br />Glenn.sako@hawaiicounty.eov. <br />3enson <br />onui, Medina <br />Director, Research and Development <br />County of Hawai'i <br />av <br />0 <br />;a <br />a <br />..o <br />gts <br />Att. <br />I�e51�—p� Comm. <br />Ref. To: NH <br />Ref. Date APR - 2 2026 <br />Hawari County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />