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COUNTY OF HAWAI`I STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO. G1.9 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 KU`IKAHI
MEDIATION CENTER INC. FOR ITS CONFLICT PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION
TRAINING SERIES.
WHEREAS,Ku'ikahi Mediation Center Inc. is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization that
• empowers individuals, organizations, and communities to manage conflict through its mediation,
facilitation, and education services; and
WHEREAS, Ku'ikahi Mediation Center Inc. is requesting funds to cover professional
fees for trainers and program staffing costs related to planning,which will serve a public purpose
by benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests of educational concerns,the needs of the
poor,youth,the aged, and those with physical or emotional disabilities, the public health and
welfare of the people and the environment, victims of crimes, and victims of health or social
crises; 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 Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as
amended), Contingency Relief funds from Council District 5 are hereby transferred to the Office
of the Prosecuting Attorney to provide a grant to Ku'ikahi Mediation Center 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: $3,000
OUT AND FROM:
1010-11-10191 Clerk-Council SVC—Contingency Relief $3,000
CREDITED TO:
1010-21-27102 Office of the Prosecuting Attorney $3,000
Prosecuting Atty OCE
530115 Misc. Contract Services
(Ku'ikahi Mediation Center Inc. —Conflict
Prevention and Resolution Training Series)
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Prosecuting Attorney 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 , Hawai`i, this day of , 20_
INTRODUCED BY:
MATT KA ' ALI`I-KLEINFL DER
Council Memb°
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawai`i AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo,Hawaii GALIMBA
HUSTACE
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by INABA
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the KAGIWADA
County of Hawai`i on
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
KIERKIEWICZ
ATTEST: KIMBALL
ONISHI
VILLEGAS
Reference: C986/Council
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 619 26
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Project Information
*38. Project Title EXHIBIT A
Conflict Prevention and Resolution Training Series
39. Project Start Date
07/01/2026
40. Project End Date
06/30/2027
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41. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered,delivered,and
implemented.
Hamakua
Ka'u
North Hilo
Puna
• South Hilo
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42. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency
Relief Funds.
Council District 5
*43. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project.
Founded in 1983 as a program of the Island of Hawai'i YMCA and becoming an independent organization in 2006,
Ku'ikahi Mediation Center has a 43-year track record of providing conflict prevention and resolution services to our
diverse communities. We are the sole non-profit mediation center serving East Hawai'i, and 1 of only 5 in the state.
Our purpose is"Finding Solutions, Growing Peace."Hawai'i Island leaders, employers, employees, and
entrepreneurs need more local opportunities for top-notch training, especially in conflict prevention and resolution.
Investing in skills-building at the front end helps prevent and mitigate problems at the back end. Effective
collaborative processes, communication strategies, and conflict management skills are critical for citizens, as our
county and state face complex societal issues such as global pandemics, climate change, and an aging population.
To address rising trends such as polarization and business disruptions from new technologies, citizens need to work
smarter together to solve sticky problems. This CRF will be used to conduct a "Conflict Prevention and Resolution
Training Series" during FY 2026-2027. These 10 half-day workshops may include: 1) "Respect in the Workplace:
The Power of Stories" with Anne Marie Smoke&Owen Tanamoto, 2)"Civility in the Workplace"with Diane
.Petropulos, 3)"Mindfulness: Tools for Managing Burnout&Stress"with Ami Kunimura, 4)"Resilient Minds in
Conflict"with Andrew Pierce, 5)"Linguistic Re-framing"with Kimberly Dark, 6)"Courageous Conversations:
Navigating Difficult Dialogues"with Arliss Dudley-Cash, 7)"How to Effectively Work Together as a Non-Profit
Board"with Julie Mitchell, 8)"Meetings that Work"with Athena Lou &Eric Smith, 9)"Master of the StormTM:
Navigating Misunderstanding, Disagreement, Even Conflict"with Athena Lou &Eric Smith, 10)"Collaborative
Problem Solving: Thinking Together"with Arliss Dudley-Cash.
*44. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement
We empower people to come together—to talk and to listen, to explore options, and to find their own best
solutions.To achieve this mission, we offer mediation,facilitation, and training to strengthen the ability of diverse
individuals and groups to resolve interpersonal conflicts and community issues.
*45. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project.
Ku'ikahi is conducting the project. This training series is designed to develop individuals, teams, and leaders in the
public sector(county, state, and federal government), the private sector(small, medium, and large businesses),
and the non-profit sector(health care, human services, and others). The training series offers unique opportunities
to local public, private, and non-profit workforces and volunteers to obtain world-class training: 1)from highly
skilled trainers, 2) on the island, 3) at affordable tuition rates (including Ku'ikahi scholarships), 4) in specialized
subject areas, and 5) offered nowhere else in Hawaii. We know of no similar local projects sponsored by other
organizations. The University of Hawai'i at Hilo's Center for Community Engagement has ceased offering non-credit
classes in professional development. Hawai'i Community College EDvance is only offering online asynchronous
courses. Ku'ikahi is filling a gap in local workplace and community development.
*46. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
2026-2027 CRF District 5 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.
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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:
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
Victims of crimes
Victims of health or social crises
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48. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these
funds.
Goal 1: At least 10 public trainings held. Goal 2: At least 20 participants per training. Goal 3: At least 90% of
trainees report learning something new and useful. Goal 4: At least 90% of trainees report developing personally
and/or professionally from the training. Goal 5: At least 95% of trainees would recommend the training to others.
• SUPPLEMENTAL: Challenges and opportunities facing Hawai'i Island include recovering from the coronavirus
pandemic, preventing evictions and homelessness, the high cost of living and doing business, renewable energy,
natural disasters, and land use. Some of these challenges/opportunities center on contentious issues, such as
astrpnomy on Mauna Kea. Well-trained local leaders and citizens—with dynamic, innovative ways to address
difficult dialogues, disagreements, and disputes—support a stronger Hawai'i County community and economy. Our
agency helps individuals, families, schools, organizations, businesses, and others in Hawai'i County to find creative
solutions to challenging situations. In the education sector, we have a multi-year track record of developing and
implementing successful in-house training, community workshops, and professional development seminars. These
educational programs have attracted island-wide and repeated participation from the private, public, and non-profit
sectors. In the past 13 years, we have conducted over 500 educational programs for adults and youth. TRAINING
TESTIMONIALS: -"Great training! Kept me interested the entire time. I was concerned this training was all day and
too long, but the entire class time was very interesting. I will use what I've learned today in future conflicts with
employees/staff. This class should be required for all supervisors/management"-"Engaging hands-on real work
examples and handouts. As a new leader who leads meetings regularly, I'll incorporate all of the teachings."
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