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RESOLUTION NO. 687 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 KU`IKAHI
MEDIATION CENTER INC. FOR ITS BASIC MEDIATION TRAINING PROGRAM.
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 for professional fees,
accommodations, and airfare for a basic mediation trainer, 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 HAWAII 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 4 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: $2,500
OUT AND FROM:
1010-11-10191 Clerk-Council SVC—Contingency Relief $2,500
CREDITED TO:
1010-21-27102 Office of the Prosecuting Attorney $2,500
Prosecuting Attorney OCE
530115 Misc. Contract Services
(Ku'ikahi Mediation Center Inc.—Basic Mediation
Training Program)
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 Hilo , Hawai`i, this 7th day of October , 20 26 •
INTRO UCED BY
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ASHLEY KIERKIEWICZ
Council Member
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawai`i AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo, Hawaii 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 October 7, 2026
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X
ATTEST: KIMBALL X
ONISHI X
VILLEGAS X
8 0 1 0
Reference: C-1087/Council
.CS Y E HAIRP' 'ZZes)4
ERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. �8 26
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Project Information
*45. Project Title EXHIBIT A
Basic Mediation Training
46. Project Start Date
07/01/2026
47. Project End Date
06/30/2027
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48. Please select all areas of Hawai'i Island where the project will be administered,delivered,and
implemented.
Hamakua
Ka'u
North Hilo
Puna
South Hilo
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49. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency
Relief Funds.
Council District 4
*50. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project.
Founded in 1983 as a program of the Island of Hawaii YMCA and becoming an independent organization in 2006,
Ku'ikahi Mediation Center Inc. has a 43-year track record of providing conflict prevention and resolution services to
our diverse communities. It is the sole nonprofit mediation center serving East Hawaii and 1 of only 5 mediation
centers in the state. Its purpose is"Finding Solutions, Growing Peace."During fiscal year(FY) 2024-2025, Ku'ikahi
served 685 clients (unduplicated, in cases closed that year)through 315 closed cases.To support these efforts, 34
professionally trained volunteer mediators donated more than 1,228 hours of mediation services. These in-kind
services were valued at$184,200 on the organization's CPA-audited financial statements. In addition,volunteer
mediators and apprentices dedicated their time to attending 6 free, in-house continuing education activities.
Request CRF will be used to conduct a 4-day Basic Mediation Training in Hilo during FY 2026-2027. This training is
essential to ensuring that Ku'ikahi recruits and retains enough volunteer mediators with the skills and expertise
necessary to assist clients in a variety of life-impacting situations.The 32-hour training provides instruction in the
mediation process and the application of advanced communication skills to help parties resolve differences. People
in conflict often focus on each other as the problem. Mediation helps people focus on the issues, so they can see
they have a joint problem to solve. Training participants learn a variety of conflict resolution and prevention
techniques in this interactive educational offering—through lecture, group discussion, hands-on exercises, and 4-
role play practice sessions. Whether trainees want to improve their communication skills or become volunteer
mediators at Ku'ikahi, the training gives them the tools they need to start resolving conflict in peaceful, lasting
ways. All backgrounds and personality types are welcome.
*51. 5O1(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
*52. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 5O1(c)(3) is connected to the project.
Ku'ikahi Mediation Center Inc. is conducting the project. In mediation, approximately 50%of clients have annual
incomes under$20,000. Census data shows that our Ka'u and Puna districts house some of the state's poorest
populations. Mediations are free or on a modest sliding scale, with no one turned away for lack of funds. Sample
opportunities include: 1) domestic mediations to help parents put kids first after separations or divorces, 2) debt
mediations for credit cards or medical bills to negotiate debt reduction, payment plans, or forgiveness due to
hardship, and 3) landlord/tenant mediations to prevent eviction and homelessness.According to"The Social
Economic Impact and Return on Investment: Mediation services delivered by the Mediation Centers of Hawari
during Fiscal Year 2023-2024,"for every$1 spent on mediation services,they delivered $15.92 in immediate and
long-term financial benefits. (Community Services Analysis LLC in Arizona.)
*53. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
CD4 CRF Budget Form.xlsx
Public Purpose of Requested Funds
Per§2-138 of the Hawai`i 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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54.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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55. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these
funds.
Outcome Measurements. Goal 1: At least 15 participants attend Basic Mediation Training. Goal 2: At least 95% of
trainees report learning something new and useful. Goal 3: At least 95%of trainees would recommend the training
to others. Goal 4: At least 75%of trainees sign up for the apprenticeship program. Goal 5: At least 50% of trainees
successfully complete their apprenticeships. Supplemental. Local non-profit legal services and court self-help
centers receive more inquiries than they can process. Mediation is integral to Hawai'i's"Access to Justice"
framework,which strives to ensure that all people have access to civil processes. Our community mediation
services provide a critical alternative to litigation, especially for poor and indigent populations who cannot afford
legal counsel and/or struggle to navigate the legal Page 16 system as unrepresented litigants. Mediation is a self-
empowering,flexible process that enables people to reach enduring resolutions. Mediation saves time and money
compared to litigation and is a private, confidential way to resolve conflicts. Unlike litigation, where control resides
with the judge or the jury, in mediation,the parties themselves control the outcome. Because the result is achieved
through the parties' voluntary cooperation, compliance with the mediated agreement is usually higher.Trainee
Testimonial:"It was awesome to see everyone's growth.The experience is something I want to continue growing
and learning from, so I can reach a point of becoming comfortable and competent with mediating. The training
was great, more than I expected. The role playing,the mentor's panel, and the staff panel brought more
understanding of the process.The skills will be very useful in my personal life and growth. It has made me more
open and mindful to listen, really listen. I've been through many trainings and feel I am leaving these last 4 days
with more knowledge than any other workshop."
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