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COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 15 ©.`i <br /> RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN <br /> AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN <br /> SERVICES, OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A <br /> TITLE V JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT <br /> WHEREAS, the State of Hawaii Department of Human Services, Office of Youth Services has <br /> authorized funding for a Title V Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program Grant to the Office of the <br /> Prosecuting Attorney; and <br /> WHEREAS, this grant will be used to create or expand prevention program(s) that address <br /> <br /> juvenile delinquency risk factors identified in the Hawaii County comprehensive strategic plan for <br /> <br /> juvenile justice; and <br /> WHEREAS, the grant is based on the premise that preventing delinquent behavior is more <br /> cost-effective in reducing juvenile crime than rehabilitation of adjudicated youth; and <br /> WHEREAS, the funds provided by the State of Hawaii Department of Human Services, Office <br /> of Youth Services, are derived from grants provided by the federal government; and <br /> WHEREAS, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 46-7, requires that county departments obtain <br /> the consent of the council to enter into agreements with the federal or state governments respecting <br /> action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted by law to furnish, expend, and receive any <br /> funds or other assistance in connection with projects being or to be undertaken pursuant to those <br /> powers. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII <br /> that the Office of the Mayor is authorized to enter into an Agreement for a Grant Contract with the <br /> State of Hawaii Department of Human Services, Office of Youth Services. <br /> <br />