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Home My WebLink AboutRES 732 Draft 01 2024-2026 ri _.. MOFh*�' COUNTY OF HAWAI`I • tf_i •) STATE OF HAWAI`I RESOLUTION NO. '732 2G I 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 FRIENDS OF CHILDREN'S JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAI`I,INC. FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 24-HOUR EMERGENCY CLOTHES CLOSET. WHEREAS,the Friends of Children's Justice Center of East Hawai`i, Inc. (FCJCEH) is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit whose mission is 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 to help cover the cost of snacks, drawstring and duffel bags, and hygiene products for the 24-Hour Emergency Clothes Closet,which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests and 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,victims of crimes, and victims of 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 3 are hereby transferred to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney to provide a grant to the Friends of Children's Justice Center of 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: $3,000 OUT AND FROM: 1010-11-10191 Clerk-Council SVC—Contingency Relief $3,000 CREDITED TO: 1010-21-27102 Office of the Prosecuting Attorney $3,000 Prosecuting Attorney OCE 530115 Misc. Contractual Services (FCJCEH—24-Hour Emergency Clothes Closet) 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 , Hawai`i,this day of , 20_ IN ODUCED BY: 1 DENNIS ONISHI Council Member • COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE County of Hawaii AYES NOES ABS EX Hilo, Hawai`i G.ALIMBA 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 KANEALII-KLEINFELDER KIERKIEWICZ ATTEST: KIMBALL ONISHI VILLEGAS Reference: C-1149/Council COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. '732 26 2 Project Information *44. Project Title EXHIBIT A 24-Hour Emergency Clothes Closet 45. Project Start Date 07/01/2026 46. Project End Date 1 06/30/2027 * 47. 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 * 48. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 3 *49. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. • The 24-Hour Emergency Clothes 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 Hawaii's facility,which is always accessible to meet the critical needs of child victims.The Closet provides emergency resources to children and youth who may be removed from their homes due to safety concerns and placed in foster care, a shelter, or another temporary setting. Funding will support the purchase of approximately 132 to 192 drawstring and duffel bags and the emergency supplies used to fill the bags and stock the Closet. Basic supplies for the bags may include toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, • body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hand sanitizer, a comb or brush, a washcloth, a hand towel, a bath towel, a flashlight, a water bottle, a composition book or journal, a writing tool, a comfort item, and other necessities based on the size and needs of each bag. The drawstring and duffel bags provide basic emergency grab-and-go supplies for professionals who cannot access the Closet and may be available through shelters, the Children's Justice Center, Child Welfare Services workers'vehicles, and school offices for children needing immediate assistance.Additional items, such as snacks, earbuds, headphones, clothing, underwear, footwear, books, stuffed animals, cards, coloring books, coloring tools, pillow/blanket sets, and fidget items, will be made available in the Closet.to meet individual needs as they arise.Through these resources, child and youth participants will receive resources to meet their emergency and special needs, which will help reduce overall trauma and stress. *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 Hawai'i, Inc., operates the 24-Hour Emergency Clothes Closet, a separate detached building on the Friends'property that provides emergency clothing, necessities, comfort items, and other resources to child victims of abuse and neglect. Friends maintains the Closet and coordinates resource availability to meet children's immediate needs during crises. *52. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget Form Onishi.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. Funding will purchase bags, hygiene items, and snacks to help create approximately 132-192 grab-and-go resource bags for the 24-Hour Emergency Clothes Closet. 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