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Home My WebLink AboutRES 698 Draft 01 2024-2026 JN�Y oc N� COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION NO. 698 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 HAWAII RISE FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2027 MELE MANAKA 3-DAY COMMUNITY EVENT. WHEREAS,the Hawai`i Rise Foundation is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization whose mission is to create opportunities for vulnerable or moderate- and low-income families, children, and the elderly by providing educational and cultural services,programs, and support; and WHEREAS,the Hawai`i Rise Foundation is requesting funds for portable toilets, which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting culture and the arts, educational concerns, the needs of the poor,the aged, and those with physical or emotional disabilities, and the public health and welfare of the people and the environment; 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 3 are hereby transferred to the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide a grant to the Hawai`i Rise 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: $3,400 OUT AND FROM: 1010-11-10191 Clerk-Council SVC—Contingency Relief $3,400 CREDITED TO: Department of Parks and Recreation 1010-51-50302 P&R Admin OCE $3,400 530115 Misc. Contract Services (Hawai`i Rise Foundation—2027 Mele Manaka 3-Day Community Event) 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. ctoici INTRODUCED BY: DENNIS ONISHI Council Member COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE County of Hawaii AYES NOES ABS I 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 H County of Hawaii on October 7, 2026 _J KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X KIERKIEWICZ X ATTEST: KIMBALL X ONISHI X VILLEGAS I X 7 0 2 1 0 J ' _ ,.F Reference: C-100/Council CO , TY CLE` CHAIRPERSON do PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 698 26 2 Project Information *31. Project Title EXHIBIT A 2027 Mele Manaka 3-Day Community Event 32. Project Start Date • 04/01/2027 33. Project End Date 04/03/2027 * 34. Please select all areas of Hawai'i Island where the project will be administered, delivered,and implemented. South Hilo * 35. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 3 *36. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. Hawai'i Rise Foundation's Mele Manaka 2027 is a free,three-day community celebration of Hawaiian arts, culture, music, language, and local entrepreneurship taking place April 1-3, 2027, during Merrie Monarch Week in Hilo. Since 2017, Hawaii Rise Foundation has provided free educational programs, scholarships, cultural workshops, and community events that strengthen the community and preserve Hawaiian culture. Mele Manaka is one of its signature events, bringing together local families, cultural practitioners, musicians, artisans, nonprofits, and small businesses in a free, welcoming space for everyone. Each day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Banyan Way becomes a community gathering place featuring live Hawaiian music, cultural demonstrations, local food, artisan vendors, and hands-on workshops, including lei making, coconut leaf weaving, Hawaiian crafts, and block printing. Every evening, attendees are invited to gather for a free public viewing of the Merrie Monarch Festival, creating another opportunity for residents and visitors to celebrate Hawaiian culture together. A key part of Mele Manaka is Hawaii Rise Foundation's commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs. Unlike many Merrie Monarch events that charge vendors for booth space, Mele Manaka provides vendor spaces free of charge. This allows local artisans, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses to keep 100% of their sales while sharing their products and talents with thousands of attendees. The event also welcomes visitors from around the world, including cruise ship passengers, encouraging them to support local businesses, learn from cultural practitioners, and experience authentic Hawaiian culture while visiting Hilo.This benefits not only participating vendors but also nearby restaurants, shops, and businesses throughout the Banyan Drive area. *37. 5O1(c)(3) Mission Statement To create opportunities for vulnerable or moderate-and low-income families, children, and the elderly by providing educational and cultural services, programs, and support. *38. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 5O1(c)(3) is connected to the project. Since 2017, Hawaii Rise Foundation has provided free educational programs, scholarships, cultural workshops, and community events that strengthen the community and preserve Hawaiian culture. Mele Manaka is one of its signature events, bringing together local families, cultural practitioners, musicians, artisans, nonprofits, and small businesses in a free, welcoming space for everyone. *39. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget Form.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. fi 40.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 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 41. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. Measurable Outcomes: Hawai'i Rise Foundation aims to achieve the following measurable outcomes through Mele Manaka 2027: Support more than 100 local businesses, artisans, cultural practitioners, and nonprofit organizations by providing free vendor and participation opportunities, allowing them to retain 100% of their sales. Generate more than $300,000 in collective revenue for participating local businesses and vendors over the three-day event, creating a significant direct economic impact for Hawai'i Island entrepreneurs. Provide free cultural workshops and educational programming throughout the event, giving attendees hands-on opportunities to learn Hawaiian arts, practices, language, and traditions from local cultural practitioners. Increase access to Hawaiian cultural education by ensuring workshops, demonstrations, performances, and community activities remain free and accessible to residents and visitors of all ages. Strengthen connections between residents and visitors by creating an inclusive gathering place where local families, kupuna, keiki, cultural practitioners, entrepreneurs, and visitors can come together to celebrate and experience Hawaiian culture. Expand economic impact beyond the event itself by drawing attendees to the Banyan Drive area and encouraging spending at surrounding Hilo restaurants, shops, accommodations, and other local businesses. 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