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RESOLUTION NO. 649 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 D-FIN
FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE KONA CAT COMMONS
SANCTUARY PROJECT.
WHEREAS,the D-Fin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on
initiatives that support animal welfare on Hawai`i Island; and
WHEREAS, D-Fin Foundation is requesting funds to cover the start-up and first year
operational costs for the Kona Cat Commons Sanctuary Project, which will serve a public
purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the public health and welfare of the people and
the environment; 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 3 are hereby transferred to the
Animal Control and Protection Agency to provide a grant to the D-Fin 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: Animal Control and Protection Agency
1010-21-23902 Animal Control - OCE $5,000
530115 Misc. Contract Services
(D-Fin Foundation—Kona Cat Commons Sanctuary
Project)
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Administrator of Animal Control and Protection Agency 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:
DENNIS ONISHI
Council Member
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COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawai`i 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 KAGIWADA
County of Hawaii on
KANEALII-KLEINFELDER
KIERKIEWICZ
ATTEST: KIMBALL
ONISHI
VILLEGAS
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Reference: C-1029/Council
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. (S49 26
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Project Information
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*29. Project Title EXHIBIT A
Kona Cat Commons Sanctuary Project
30. Project Start Date
07/01/2026 •
31. Project End Date •
12/31/2026
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32. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered,and
implemented.
South Kona
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33. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency
Relief Funds.
Council District 3
*34. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project.
Hawaii Island is experiencing a substantial community cat(feral and stray cat) population that presents challenges
to native wildlife, public health, and animal welfare. The Kona Cat Commons is a proposed six-acre cat sanctuary in
Captain Cook that will serve as a humane model for managing community cats while supporting broader County
efforts to address these issues and their related impacts. This project will develop comprehensive start-up and first-
year operational plans for the Kona Cat Commons. The planning process will establish an operational framework for
the sanctuary, including management, policies, procedures, and implementation strategies.The completed plan will
also serve as a pilot model that the County of Hawai'i may use or adapt in developing future community cat
sanctuary initiatives and related responses. By creating a coordinated operational framework, the project aims to
support humane community cat management, improve coordination among existing efforts, and provide a long-
term resource for addressing environmental, public health, and animal welfare concerns on Hawai'i Island and their
associated impacts.
*35. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement
The mission of the D-Fin Foundation is to address animal welfare on Hawai'i Island.
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*36. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project.
The D-Fin Foundation is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) charitable organization supporting and engaging in addressing
animal welfare on Hawai'i Island,. The Foundation's current focus is the development of the Kona Cat Commons, a
community cat sanctuary pilot project in Captain Cook. The Foundation will oversee and fund all project activities,
including the development of the Start-Up and First Year Operational Plan through qualified professional consulting
services.
*37. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
CRF Budget Form Onishi.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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38.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:
Public health and welfare of the people and the environment
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39. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these
funds.
The project will result in the completion of a comprehensive start-up plan and first-year operational plan for the
Kona Cat Commons. The plans will address key components necessary for sanctuary development and operation,
including administrative, veterinary, facility development, staffing, land use, zoning and permitting, and government
relations requirements. In addition, the project will produce a pilot planning model that may be used or adapted by
the County of Hawai'i to inform future community cat sanctuary initiatives. By providing a coordinated framework
for humane community cat management, the project will support future efforts to improve animal welfare, protect
the environment, and address public health concerns associated with unmanaged community cat populations.
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