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Home My WebLink AboutRES 685 Draft 01 2024-2026 N,.' ', COUNTY OF HAWAI`I :..;,(�`." '&*I STATE OF HAWAI`I rF oF'H'+ RESOLUTION NO. 685 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 BIG ISLAND LIONS FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2026 DOWNTOWN HILO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PARADE. WHEREAS,the Big Island Lions Foundation is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization comprised of four East Hawai`i Clubs (Hilo,Waiakea, Hilo Crescent City, and Akaka Falls Lions Clubs) whose mission is to strengthen and improve the health and well-being of our communities, support those in need through humanitarian services and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding; and WHEREAS,the Big Island Lions Foundation is requesting funds for special-duty police officers and traffic management services,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 Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), Contingency Relief funds from Council District 3 are hereby transferred to the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide a grant to the Big Island Lions 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: $2,500 OUT AND FROM: 1010-11-10191 Clerk-Council SVC—Contingency Relief $2,500 CREDITED TO: Department of Parks and Recreation 1010-51-50302 P&RAdmin OCE $2,500 530115 Misc. Contract Services (Big Island Lions Foundation;—2026 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade) BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Director of Parks and Recreation 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 7th day of October , 20 26, ROD C DENNIS ONISHI Council Member COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE County of Hawai`i 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 idopted,by gNieUNCIL of the KAGIWADA X County of Hawaii on OCtO er � LL tb� KANEALI`I-KI,EINFELDER X KIERKIEWICZ X ATTEST: KIMBALL X ONISHI X VILLEGAS X 9 0 0 0 Reference: C-1085/Council T` Cam' CHAIRPERSON 8z PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. S rA 2 r Project Information *38. Project Title EXHIBIT A 2026 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade 39. Project Start Date 11/28/2026 40. Project End Date 11/28/2026 * 41. Please select all areas of Hawai'i 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 3 *43. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. The 2026 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2026. The parade event brings together an array of local community schools, churches, businesses, organizations, and the like to express their gratitude, sense of joy, and appreciation during the holiday season. Approximately 75 floats and walking units will participate along the preapproved Hilo Parade route through downtown Hilo, with an estimated 5,000 spectators expected for this event. *44. 5O1(c)(3) Mission Statement The Big Island Lions Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of four East Hawai'i Clubs(Hilo, Waiakea, Hilo Crescent City, and Akaka Falls Lions Clubs) whose mission is to strengthen and improve the health and well-being of our communities, support those in need through humanitarium services and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding. *45. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 5O1(c)(3) is connected to the project. Although this parade has been a staple in Hilo for many years, the Big Island Lions Foundation's involvement in organizing this event began in 2022.The Foundation is excited to organize this highly anticipated event once again and looks forward to many more years of doing so. *46. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CD3 Big Island Lions Budget.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: Culture and the arts * 48. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. The outcomes of this parade include providing a safe and enjoyable experience for the community while preventing traffic or public safety incidents. The event will foster broad community participation, with schools, businesses, churches, and civic groups all contributing entries to the parade. 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