HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 558 Draft 01 2024-2026,tY Oi M�i L `1
COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAI`I
RESOLUTION NO. 558 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 EQUALITY HI TO
SUPPORT THE 14TH ANNUAL PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL.
WHEREAS, Equality HI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to
proactively engage in creating an inclusive and diverse queer community through aloha,
leadership, resources, services, and education; and
WHEREAS, Equality HI is requesting funds for expenses related to the 14th Annual
Pride Parade and Festival, including sound system rental, traffic control personnel and
equipment, safety and sensory support items, printed materials, and administrative fees, which
will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting 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 Equality HI 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: $3,600
OUT AND FROM:
1010-11-10191 Clerk -Council SVC — Contingency Relief $3,600
CREDITED TO
1010-21-25139 Department of Liquor Control $3,600
Public Programs
530115 Misc. Contract Services
(Equality HI —1.4th Annual Pride Parade and
Festival)
•
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 20th day of May , 20 26
INTRODUCED BY:
CO IL M BE , COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawaii AYES NOES ABS LX
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
ATTEST: KIMBALL X
ONISHI X
VILLEGAS X
8 0 1 0
Reference: C-875/Council
"TY CLER CHAIRPERSON& PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 17;S8
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Project Information
* 38. Project Title EXHIBIT A
14th Annual Pride Parade and Festival
39. Project Start Date
06/27/2026
40. Project End Date
06/27/2026
41. Please select all areas of Hawari Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and
implemented.
South Hilo
42. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency
Relief Funds.
Council District 2
* 43. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project.
The 14th Annual Pride Parade and Festival is a free, family -friendly event open to all ages, held in Downtown Hilo, with
activities centered around the Mo'oheau Park bandstand. The event features a lineup of entertainment and activities,
including live performances by queer artists, two entertainment areas, food vendors, keiki activities, community
resources, local merchants, and designated ally and family -friendly zones. The festival celebrates diversity, inclusion,
acceptance, and equality, creating a vibrant and welcoming space for the community.
*44.501(c)(3) Mission Statement
To proactively engage in creating an inclusive and diverse queer community through aloha, leadership, resources,
services, and education.
* 45. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project.
Equality HI is one of the few organizations based in Hawari County that supports the LGBTQIA+ community and
participates annually in the Hilo Pride Parade and Festival. The organization provides fiscal sponsorship to Hawaii
Island LGBTQ Pdde's Annual Pride Parade and Festival, which brings together members of the LGBTQ community to
affirm their fundamental rights and place in Hawari County.
*46. 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.
47. 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
48. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these
funds.
The Pride Parade and Festival brings queer culture into public view and creates a safe and joyous space for the
LGBTQIA+ community to learn about resources and cultivate a sense of belonging. Measurable outcomes include
improved traffic safety, provision of sound for live music stages, and distribution of giveaways to festival attendees.
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