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COUNTY OF HAWAI`I STATE OF HAWAI`I
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RESOLUTION NO. 551 2G
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAPI,
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY, TO RECEIVE A GRANT
FOR THE COFFEE BERRY BORER AND COFFEE LEAF RUST PESTICIDE
SUBSIDY PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, Section 46-7 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes requires the consent of the
Council in order for the County to enter into an agreement with the federal government or any
other public body respecting action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted to the
County by law and furnish, expend, and receive any funds or other assistance in connection with
projects being or to be undertaken pursuant to those powers; and
WHEREAS, the State of Hawaii, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity,
(hereinafter "HDAB") has authorized $150,000 in federally derived funds to be provided to the
County as a grant for the Coffee Berry Borer and Coffee Leaf Rust Pesticide Subsidy program;
and
WHEREAS, the Department of Research and Development wishes to enter into an
agreement with HDAB to receive these grant funds; and
WHEREAS, funds from this grant will be used to aid coffee growers in Kona and Ka`u
by offsetting the cost of purchasing approved pesticides that are effective in controlling and
managing the Coffee Berry Borer and Coffee Leaf Rust; and
WHEREAS, a collaborative partnership between the HDAB and County will enable
easier access to the program for the coffee farmers most in need; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAPI that,
pursuant to Section 46-7 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter
into an agreement with the State of Hawaii, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, for the
purposes hereinabove described.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Honorable C. Kimo Alameda,Mayor of the County of Hawai`i; Diane T.
Nakagawa, Director of Finance; and Benson P. Medina, Director of Research and Development.
Dated at Hilo , Hawai`i,this 20th day of May , 20 26 .
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCI MEMBER, •UNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawaii AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo,Hawai`i GALIMBA X
HUSTACE X
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by INABA X
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the KAGIWADA X
County of Hawai`i on May 20, 2026
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X
A IT EST: KIMBALL X
ONISHI X
VILLEGAS X
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OIRe., Reference: C-863/FC-150
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