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Home My WebLink AboutRES 708 Draft 01 2024-2026 iv.ST... COUNTY OF HAWAII :•fi`'='2-222/:• STATE OF HAWAII tE OFH'� RESOLUTION NO. 708 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 HIM OLA FOR ITS LAU NA MAKA HUI COMMUNITY MEETINGS. WHEREAS, Hiki Ola is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization that strives to weave together a moena pawehe of knowledge where all can kneel; and WHEREAS,Hiki Ola is requesting funds for a fiscal sponsor fee, meals, refreshments, and materials for community meetings to bring together Hawaiian-focused organizations for collaboration and networking, which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests of educational concerns; needs of the poor, youth, the aged, and those with physical disabilities;public health and welfare of the people and the environment; 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 8 are hereby transferred to the Department of Research and Development to provide a grant to Hiki Ola 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: $4,000 OUT AND FROM: 1010-11-10191 Clerk-Council SVC—Contingency Relief $4,000 CREDITED TO: 1010-11-16102 Department of Research and Development $4,000 Research&Dev OCE 530115 Misc. Contract Services (Hiki Ola—Lau Na Maka Hui Community Meetings) BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Director of Research and Development 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 ,Hawai`i,this day of , 20_ INTRODUCED BY: HOLEKA INABA Council Member COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE County of Hawai`i AYES NOES ABS EX Hilo, Hawaii GALIMBA HUSTACE I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by INABA the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the KAGIWADA County of Hawai`i on . KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER KIERKIEWICZ A FI EST: KIMBALL ONISHI VILLEGAS Reference: C-1115/Council COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 708 26 2 Project Information *29. Project Title EXHIBIT A Lau Na Maka Hui 30. Project Start Date 09/03/2026 31. Project End Date 06/30/2027 * 32. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered,delivered,and implemented. North Kona South Kona * 33. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 8 *34. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. Lau Na Maka is a communication and coordination hui for Hawaiian-focused organizations serving Kona.The project will support quarterly gatherings where participating organizations can build pilina, share updates, discuss community needs, exchange resources, and identify opportunities for coordination and partnership. Grant funds will be used to provide food and refreshments for these gatherings. Providing a shared meal will help create a welcoming environment and reduce barriers to participation for representatives who are attending after work or traveling from different parts of Kona. Each gathering is expected to include representatives from nonprofit organizations, community groups, and other local organizations serving Hawaiian communities.This project will strengthen communication among organizations that often serve the same families and communities but may not have a regular forum to coordinate their work. By covering the cost of food, the grant will help sustain meaningful participation and provide a consistent space for organizations to connect, share information, and work together to support Kona communities. *35. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement Resting upon Hawai'is rich culture, Hiki Ola strives to weave together a moena pawehe of knowledge where all can kneel. *36. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. Hiki Ola is a Hawai'i-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on connecting'aina, people, and culture through place- based education, cultural knowledge, environmental stewardship, and native forest restoration in Kealakekua. Its work includes engaging schools and community groups and helping strengthen relationships between people, place, and Hawaiian culture. As the nonprofit applicant for this project, Hiki Ola will receive and manage the grant funds, coordinate payment for food and gathering-related expenses, maintain required records, and support implementation of the Lau Na Maka quarterly gatherings.The project aligns with Hiki Ola's mission by creating a place-based forum where Hawaiian-focused organizations can build pilina, share knowledge, coordinate resources, and strengthen collective service to Kona communities. *37. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget Form District 8 .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 38.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 health or social crises 39. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. The project aims to achieve the following measurable outcomes through three Lau Na Maka gatherings during the grant period.At least 20 Hawaiian-focused organizations and community groups will participate in the hui. Each gathering will include representatives from at least 10 participating organizations. At least 30 organization representatives will attend across the three gatherings. Participating organizations will share updates on programs, events, community needs, available resources, and partnership opportunities. At least 15 events, programs, volunteer opportunities, training sessions, or other community resources will be submitted for inclusion in the shared Lau Na Maka calendar or the monthly bulletin.At least five new referrals, partnerships, or coordinated efforts will be identified through hui discussions. Attendance, participating organizations, calendar submissions, and identified collaboration opportunities will be tracked after each gathering. 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