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RESOLUTION NO. 693 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 MALAMA ARTS TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS 2027 PLAY READING SERIES.
WHEREAS, Malama Arts is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization whose mission is to
malama the people of Hilo and Hawai`i Island by fostering creativity and connection through the
performing arts and arts education; and
WHEREAS, Malama Arts is requesting funds for expenses related to its 2027 Play
Reading Series for script fees, venue rental, snacks, writing supplies, and administrative fees,
which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests of culture
and the arts and 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 2 are hereby transferred to the
Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to Malama Arts 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: $2,000
OUT AND FROM:
1010-11-10191 Clerk-Council SVC—Contingency Relief $2,000
CREDITED TO:
1010-21-25139 Department of Liquor Control $2,000
Public Programs
530115 Misc. Contract Services
(Malama Arts—2027 Play Reading Series)
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Director of Liquor Control 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:
0164
JENNIFER G ADA
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 KAGIWADA X
County of Hawai`i on October 7, 2026
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X
ATTEST: KIMBALL X
ONISHI X
VILLEGAS X
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. WpZ4/ Reference: C-1093/Counci l
UNT CL _ HAIRPERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 693 26
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Project Information
*38. Project Title EXHIBIT A
2027 Play Reading Series
39. Project Start Date
01/01/2027
40. Project End Date
06/30/2027
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41. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered,and
implemented.
South Hilo
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42. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency
Relief Funds.
Council District 2
*43. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project.
Hilo is home to a thriving theatre and performing arts community that is brimming with talent. Every year, musical
theater productions grow in spectacle, production value, and audience attendance. Through conversations with
performers and audience members, Mama Arts has recognized a desire to explore non-musical theater("straight
plays") as well. Through a monthly Play Reading Series, Malama Arts sees an opportunity to give audiences and
performers more exposure to plays without the pressure of mounting a full-scale production. Every other month,
Mama Arts will ask a director to gather actors together to rehearse and then read a play for a live audience.
Previously, Mama Arts has showcased local works (Uncle's Regularly Scheduled Garage Party Is Canceled, Lee
Cataluna), classics (Cat On A Hot Tin Roof,Tennessee Williams), and contemporary plays (Stop Kiss, Diana Son).
Mama Arts will also ask the community to submit titles that interest them. Since debuting the Play Reading Series
in Jan of 2026, Mama Arts has received incredible community feedback and is excited to embark on the second
installment, starting January 2027. This installment will expand the director and performer pool by soliciting
submissions and will incorporate a $100 director's fee to compensate directors for their time and expertise.
*44. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement
To malama (care for)the people of Hilo and Hawai'i Island by fostering connection and creativity through
performing arts and arts education.
*45. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 5O1(c)(3) is connected to the project.
Erin Healani Chung, a founding member of the Artistic Team of Mama Arts, will administer the program. She is a
professional SAG-AFTRA actor with over 20 years of theater experience, starting right here in Hilo in 2002 at the
East Hawai'i Cultural Center. She brings a decade of experience training and working in New York City's indie
theater scene, as well as credits on shows like The Sinner(USA Network) and Katy Keene(CW). With input from
the wider team, Erin will select the plays and directors and will coordinate with the venue and license holders to
secure performance dates and rights. She will also be responsible for final reporting.
*46. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
CD2 Mama Arts 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
Public health and welfare of the people and the environment
*
48. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these
funds.
Malama Arts will measure the program's success by attendance numbers and optional audience surveys. The
program will attract an average of 50 people per reading,with at least 75% of audience members reporting that
attending a staged reading is a great way to experience live theater, improve their quality of life, and feel more
connected to their community. Mama Arts will bring in $100-$200 in donations from each reading and attract at
least one community business partner.
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