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Home My WebLink AboutRES 691 Draft 01 2024-2026 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I •� =" UWt••i STATE OF HAWAI`I • OP.N RESOLUTION NO. 691 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 FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN'S JUSTICE CENTER EAST HAWAI`I, INC. FOR ITS EMERGENCY CLOSET PROGRAM. WHEREAS, Friends of the Children's Justice Center East Hawai`i, Inc. (FCJCEH)is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization that exists to meet the needs of abused and neglected children of East Hawai`i, with a focus on helping child victims with resources and hope, while striving to educate the public about child abuse; and WHEREAS, FCJCEH is requesting funds for expenses relating to its Emergency Closet Program, including bedding items,printed materials, educational activity materials, cleaning supplies, venue and vehicle rental fees, clothing,personal hygiene and laundry supplies, baby supplies, emergency supplies, bags, first aid supplies, recreational items, electronic accessories, snacks, and administrative costs,which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting 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, and victims of crimes and 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 2 are hereby transferred to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney to provide a grant to Friends of the Children's Justice Center East Hawai`i, 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: $5,000 OUT AND FROM: 1010-11-10191 Clerk-Council SVC—Contingency Relief $5,000 CREDITED TO: 1010-21-2 i 102 Office of the Prosecuting Attorney $5,000 Prosecuting Atty OCE 530115 Misc. Contract Services (FCJCEH—Emergency Closet 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 , 2026 . INTRODUCED BY: J IF IWADA 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 adopted by the COUNCIL of the KAGI WADA X County of Hawai`i on October /, 2026 KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X KIERKIEWICZ X ATTEST: KIMBALL X ONISHI X VILLEGAS X 8 0 1 0 ilk •`' ' .-dte Reference: C-1091/Council S TY CLER CHAIRPERSON& PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 691 26 2 Project Information *44. Project Title EXHIBIT A Emergency Closet Program 45. Project Start Date 07/Q1/2026 46. Project End Date 06/30/2027 * 47. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered,delivered,and implemented. Hamakua Kau North Hilo Puna South Hilo * 48. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 2 *49. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. The Emergency Closet Program supports the immediate and ongoing needs of child victims by providing emergency clothing, basic necessities, comfort resources, and community education that promote safety, comfort, and stability during times of crisis. The Closet is housed in a separate building at the back of the Friends of the Children's Justice Center of East Hawai'i's facility, which is always accessible to meet the critical needs of child victims.The Closet provides emergency clothing and basic necessities, including clothing; personal hygiene and laundry supplies; baby supplies; emergency and weather-related supplies; duffel bags; first aid supplies; recreational items; electronic accessories; and snacks. Specific items include clothing, underwear and slippers; hygiene products,towels and washcloths; diapers, pull-ups, bottles and wipes; water bottles, umbrellas, ponchos, flashlights and headlamps; activity books,journals, coloring supplies, playing cards and fidget items; headphones, earbuds and battery bank phone chargers; and child-friendly snacks and drinks.These resources support abused and neglected children experiencing trauma, emergency placement, or other crisis situations. The Closet also provides handmade fleece blankets paired with travel-size pillows and fitted pillowcases. Fleece is prepared into blankets by a Friends volunteer, and children may also complete a fleece blanket as an activity during a stressful or traumatic time.The comfort sets provide warmth, comfort, and security. The program also conducts community outreach to educate the public and raise awareness about child abuse, exploitation, child abuse hotline reporting, healthy relationships, and child safety. *50. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement In partnership with the Children's Justice Center,we exist to meet the needs of abused and neglected children of East Hawaii. We focus our efforts on helping child victims with resources and hope, while striving to educate the public about child abuse. *51. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. Friends of the Children's Justice Center of East Hawaii operates the 24-Hour Emergency Clothes Closet, which provides emergency clothing, basic necessities, comfort items, and other resources to child victims of abuse and neglect. The Closet provides clothing, personal hygiene and laundry supplies, baby supplies, emergency and weather-related supplies, bags,first aid supplies, recreational items, electronic accessories, and snacks to meet children's immediate needs. The blanket and pillow sets described in this project are also provided through the Closet to offer warmth, comfort, and security during times of crisis. Friends also conducts community outreach to educate the public and raise awareness about child abuse, exploitation, child abuse hotline reporting, healthy relationships, and child safety. Friends coordinates these activities and makes resources available to children, families, and community members through its ongoing partnership with the Children's Justice Center. *52. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget Form Kagiwada.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. * 53.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: 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 * 54. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. Participants will receive resources to meet their emergency and/or special needs. 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