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Home My WebLink AboutRES 729 Draft 01 2024-2026 •L ice' COUNTY OF HAWAII �v •: . --' . :•> STATE OF HAWAI`I 1TE GF2.No.- RESOLUTION NO. 729 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 ACTION 4 ANIMALS HAWAII TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY DOG WELLNESS PROGRAM. WHEREAS, Action 4 Animals Hawaii is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization whose mission is to maximize the adoption rate of at-risk animals going to loving homes and to help control the population of cats and dogs throughout Hawai`i Island; and WHEREAS, Action 4 Animals Hawaii is requesting funds to provide financial assistance for spay and neuter surgeries for owned community dogs whose families are experiencing hardship,which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting educational concerns,the public health and welfare of the people and the environment,the needs of the poor, youth, the aged, and those with physical and emotional disabilities, 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 Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), Contingency Relief funds from Council District 5 are hereby transferred to the Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to Action 4 Animals Hawaii 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: $1,800 OUT AND FROM: 1010-11-10191 Clerk-Council SVC—Contingency Relief $1,800 CREDITED TO: 1010-21-25139 Department of Liquor Control $1,800 Public Programs 530115 Misc. Contract Services (Action 4 Animals Hawaii—Community Dog Wellness Program) I 1 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 ,Hawai`i, this day of , 20 INTRODUCED BY: MATTHEW NEALI`I-KLEI FLEDER Council Member ' COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE County of Hawai`i AYES NOES ABS EX Hilo, Hawai`i 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 Hawaii on KANEALII-KLEINFELDER KIERKIEWICZ ATTEST: KIMBALL ONISHI VILLEGAS Reference: C-1146/Council COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 729 26 2 Project Information *38. Project Title EXHIBIT A Community Dog Wellness Program 39. Project Start Date 07/01/2026 40. Project End Date **SKIPPED** * 41. 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 * 42. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 5 *43. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. The Community Dog Wellness Program focuses on addressing the root cause of dog overpopulation through affordable spay and neuter assistance, community education, and grassroots outreach. While Action 4 Animals Hawaii is widely recognized for rescuing,fostering, transporting, and adopting homeless animals, we believe the most effective way to reduce shelter intake is to prevent unwanted litters before they occur. The Community Dog Wellness Program focuses primarily on affordable spay and neuter assistance while also providing emergency veterinary assistance and temporary dog food relief to help families overcome barriers to responsible pet ownership. *44. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement Action 4 Animals Hawaii promotes the well-being of cats and dogs on the Big Island through rescue, adoption, trap-neuter-return-manage, education, and community partnerships. We work to reduce pet overpopulation, improve animal welfare, and create lifelong connections between people and pets. *45. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. Action 4 Animals Hawaii is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of animals through rescue, adoption, education, and community support.The Community Dog Wellness Program is a core initiative that directly advances our mission by providing affordable spay and neuter assistance, community education, and grassroots outreach to reduce unwanted litters and keep pets in their homes. Funding received through this project will be administered by Action 4 Animals Hawaii and used exclusively to provide direct assistance to Hawaii County residents. The program supports responsible pet ownership, reduces shelter intake, and improves the health and welfare of both animals and the communities we serve. *46. 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 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: 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 48. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. The requested funding will enable Action 4 Animals Hawaii to expand its Community Dog Prevention Program by providing financial assistance for spay and neuter surgeries to owned dogs whose families are experiencing financial hardship.The primary measurable outcome is an increase in the number of dogs spayed and neutered, directly reducing the number of unwanted litters born within the community. In addition to providing financial assistance,volunteers will continue grassroots outreach and education to encourage responsible pet ownership and connect residents with affordable veterinary resources. We anticipate that these efforts will increase community awareness of the importance of spay and neuter services and improve access to preventative veterinary care. By preventing unwanted litters before they occur, this program will contribute to a long-term reduction in the number of dogs entering Hawai'i County's shelter system, helping to reduce overcrowding and euthanasia while keeping more pets safely in their homes. Success will be measured by: The number of dogs spayed and neutered through program assistance. The number of community members reached through education and outreach. Reduced barriers to preventative veterinary care for low-income pet owners.Through this investment,Action 4 Animals Hawaii aims to create lasting, measurable improvements in animal welfare while strengthening responsible pet ownership and supporting healthier communities throughout Hawai'i County. i m O� EX OD < m -0 O r - '0 CD 3 s- 13 o as O m CD ?( CD CD CD _,Cu z 3 M. . (/� O Q CD \ �• to r+ N m y N Q z rim ' v DI °: Ora -I y 3 g ca --I n a)- z n r- CCD o m 70 CD • CD cn -t, < 'II CD O N 0. 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