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Home My WebLink AboutRES 629 Draft 01 2024-2026 J�tY OF p,�.,. COUNTY OF HAWAII • ,." t_• STATE OF HAWAII '1TE OF•NF,... RESOLUTION NO. 629 26 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 SHAC FOUNDATION FOR THE `AHA 'ULU CULTURAL GATHERING. WHEREAS,the SHAC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the growth of Hawai`i agriculture, agribusinesses and skilled labor development through grant servicing and technical expertise; and WHEREAS, the SHAC Foundation is requesting funds for expenses relating to professional video documentation and production services, and fiscal sponsor fees,which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests of educational concerns; 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 8 are hereby transferred to the Department of Research and Development to provide a grant to the SHAC Foundation 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: $5,000 OUT AND FROM: 1010-11-10191 Clerk-Council SVC—Contingency Relief $5,000 CREDITED TO: 1010-11-16122 Department of Research and Development $5,000 Agriculture R&D OCE 530115 Misc. Contract Services (SHAC Foundation— `Aha 'Ulu Cultural Gathering) BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Director of Research and Development 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: HOLEKA INABA Council Member • COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE County of Hawaii AYES NOES ABS EX Hilo,Hawai`i 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 Rp,GIWADA County of Hawaii on KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER KIERKIEWICZ ATTEST: KIMBALL ONISHI VILLEGAS • • Reference: C-996/Council COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 629 26 • Project Information *38. Project Title EXHIBIT A 'Aha'Ulu Cultural Gathering 39. Project Start Date 09/20/2026 40. Project End Date 09/21/2026 * 41. Please select all areas of Hawai`i Island where the project will be administered,delivered,and implemented. North Kona South Kona * 42. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 8 *43. In 2,000 characters or less,describe the project. The Breadfruit Celebration 2026, also known as'Ulu Ho'olaule'a, is a landmark global event dedicated to the revitalization, cultural celebration, and scientific advancement of breadfruit('ulu). Spanning six days from September 19 to September 24, 2026,the celebration is centered in the moku of Kona on Hawai'i Island, a region of immense historical significance. Kona was once home to the kalu'ulu, a massive traditional breadfruit agroforestry belt that produced millions of pounds of food annually.The week's programming is split across four distinct, high-impact pillars at notable local venues. It kicks off on Saturday, September 19, with the public-facing 'Ulu Festival at the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden,featuring cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs, hands-on production workshops, live performances, and keiki programming.This is followed by the'Aha'Ulu from September20 to 21 at Kahalu'u Ma Kai, an exclusive cultural gathering centering'ike kupuna (ancestral knowledge) that brings together indigenous Pacific practitioners for intergenerational dialogue.The gathering will be professionally documented through video recordings of presentations, panel discussions, and cultural demonstrations to preserve and share traditional breadfruit knowledge with communities throughout Hawai'i and the Pacific. From September 22 to 24,the intellectual core of the event shifts to the Global'Ulu Summit, hosted by the University of Hawai'i,which convenes international researchers,farmers,and policymakers to share data on agronomy, climate resilience, nutrition, and value-added manufacturing, such as breadfruit flour. Finally, on Wednesday, September 23, an Edible Showcase—a curated culinary tasting—will bring together chefs,food entrepreneurs, and hoteliers to showcase innovative and traditional culinary uses of diverse local breadfruit varieties. *44. 5O1(c)(3) Mission Statement The Synergistic Hawaii Agriculture Council (SHAC) Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission supporting the growth of Hawaii agriculture,agribusinesses and skilled labor development through grant servicing and technical expertise.Their project team includes four experienced staff and board members with deep roots in Hawaii agriculture and business management, bringing complementary expertise in grant administration, program management,financial oversight, and agribusiness operations. *45. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 5O1(c)(3) is connected to the project. Under the proposed project, SHAC will provide fiscal sponsorship to the Hawai'i'Ulu Co-op(HUC)for implementation of planned activities. HUC is a farmer-owned cooperative business working to revitalize`ulu 'breadfruit) as a Friable crop and dietary staple by empowering farmers as change-makers in Hawai'i's food system. I Formed in 2016 with 9 small, diversified growers on Hawai'i Island, HUC has grown to over 200 member-farms on four islands(Hawai'i Island, Maui, O'ahu and Kaua'i) and is now the foremost breadfruit farmer organization in Hawaii. By working together, HUC farmers are able to offer consistent, high-quality'ulu products that are delicious, versatile, local, healthy, accessible, and sustainable.The co-op is committed to the revival of'ulu to strengthen • Hawaii's food security, and to the value of malama'aina—care or protection of the earth—by promoting environmentally responsible production methods. *46. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget Form District 8 .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. * 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 * 48. In 2,000 characters or less,describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. Ultimately,this comprehensive event is designed to deliver immediate and long-term benefits to both the local Hawaiian community and the broader Pacific region. By building robust market pathways for value-added products, the celebration aims to revitalize a multi-million dollar heritage industry for local farmers,while simultaneously strengthening community-level food independence by promoting a highly resilient,sustainable superfood. Furthermore,the event intentionally honors and passes forward traditional agricultural lineage, ensuring that public festival elements remain accessible to the community without financial barriers.Through this historic international convening, organizers hope to bridge the gap between ancient agroforestry wisdom and modern scientific research, catalyst industry innovation by matching farmers directly with commercial buyers, and firmly re-establish breadfruit on the global stage as a critical crop capable of addressing modern climate and nutritional crises. • 1 • X N fD 1 - x ° O A 0. Z N y 0� n N 3 11 �, _N V, ri • N O r« O O o co Z --I N r v o 3 ' M ° s (D < ft f z = D d < C2- ,0 • v A r Q. F. 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