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Home My WebLink AboutRES 736 Draft 01 2024-2026 .�1MtY Oi h. COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAI`I ...... • �OF�MF' RESOLUTION NO. 736 26 A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 656-26 AND TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THE 2026 ROBUST CONFERENCE. WHEREAS,Friends of First Responders (FOFR) is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization that is committed to the mental health and relational wellness for first responders and their `ohana on Hawai`i Island; and WHEREAS,the 2026 ROBUST Conference was originally scheduled for September 25- 27,2026,but was postponed due to Tropical Storm Nolo and rescheduled for December 4-6, 2026; and WHEREAS,FOFR is requesting funds for the purchase of participant appreciation kits, meals and refreshments,printing of conference materials,professional graphic art services, and administrative expenses for the 2026 ROBUST Conference, which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests of educational concerns, the 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 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 9 are hereby transferred to the Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to Friends of First Responders 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: $2,500 OUT AND FROM: 1010-11-10191 Clerk-Council SVC—Contingency Relief $2,500 CREDITED TO: 1010-21-25139 Department of Liquor Control $2,500 Public Programs 530115 Misc. Contract Services (Friends of First Responders—2026 ROBUST Conference) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 656-26 is repealed. 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: ,,O JAME . USTACE 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 Hawai`i on KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER KIERKIEWICZ ATTEST: KIMBALL ONISHI VILLEGAS Reference: C-1153/Council COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 73G 26 2 Project Information *38. Project Title EXHIBIT A 2026 ROBUST Conference 39. Project Start Date 12/04/2026 40. Project End Date 12/06/2026 * 41. Please select all areas of Hawai'i Island where the project will be administered,delivered,and implemented. Hamakua Ka'u North Hilo North Kohala North Kona Puna South Hilo South Kohala South Kona * 42. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 9 *43. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. ROBUST is an annual conference hosted by Friends of First Responders (FFR)for first responder couples across the Island of Hawaii.The 2026 conference, originally scheduled for September 25-27, 2026, was postponed due to Tropical Storm Nolo and rescheduled for December 4-6, 2026, at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort&Spa.The conference will provide two nights of programming, encouragement, connection, and practical tools to strengthen relationships. Designed to address the unique pressures first responder families face,the conference brings couples together for encouragement, connection, and practical tools to strengthen their relationships. First responder couples often deal with irregular schedules, missed milestones, shift-related stress, and the emotional effects of trauma exposure, making support especially important.The conference also has a broader community-wide impact. A stronger first responder family unit can improve morale, retention, and long-term wellness among police, fire, emergency medical services personnel, dispatch, and command staff. That matters to the whole island because stable, supported responders are better able to show up consistently for emergencies, disasters, and everyday calls for help. These programs also send an important message: the Big Island values the people who serve it, and that sense of appreciation builds trust between responders and residents. Community-backed wellness efforts can ripple outward by creating healthier workplaces, stronger families, and a more resilient island overall. *44. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement Friends of First Responders is a nonprofit that is committed to the mental health and relational wellness of first responders and their families. *45. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. FFR is the hosting agency for this project.This unique couples conference was created to address the specific needs of first responder couples. FFR researched and sought out programs and organizations that could meet this need. Last year,the organization collaborated with Stronger Families to serve as presenters at the ROBUST Conference. FFR was very impressed with their curriculum and presentation. Stronger Families provides powerful tools for first responder couples to create lasting, positive changes in their relationships, long after the conference has ended. FFR also assists on-site to coordinate local resources to follow up with couples after Stronger Families has left. *46. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CD9 2026 ROBUST Conference CRF 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: Educational concerns 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. 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