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COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO. ~e4~ 4)6
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT
AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) AND CREDITING SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S).
WHEREAS, the State of Hawaii, Hawaii Tourism Authority has authorized funding,
through its Natural Resources Program, to the Department of Research and Development for the
star[ of a Waipi`o Park Ranger Pilot Program; and
WHEREAS, with the Waipi`o Valley being a very populaz tourist destination, the
County will be using the grant funds to develop, plan and implement a one (1)-yeaz pilot
program to contract rangers to staff the county pazk at the Waipi`o Scenic Overlook to monitor
commercial and visitor activity, report any illegal activity to law enforcement, serve as
educational resources for the public, enhance the visitor experience, and protect the environment;
and
WHEREAS, the pilot program strives to ensure the safety of all visitors and residents at
Waipi`o Valley, enhance the visitor experience by providing education about the area's natural
and cultural histories and resources; enhance the reputation of legitimate businesses in the
tourism industry; and enhance the appearance of the County Pazk located at the Waipi`o Scenic
Overlook; and
WHEREAS, the expected outcomes of this pilot program are 1) an educated resident and
visitor base will protect the natural and cultural resources of the Waipi`o Valley; 2) visitors will
have an enhanced visit because they will learn about the cultural and natural history of the azea;
and 3) there will be enhanced safety for visitors and resident; and
WHEREAS, Bill 272-06 as passed by the Hawaii County Council appropriated a
$60,000 grant from the State of Hawaii, Hawaii Tourism Authority to the County of Hawaii
Department of Reseazch and Development to bring the expected outcomes of the Waipi`o Park
Ranger Pilot Program to fruition; and
WHEREAS, residents of Waipi`o Valley and the Kukuihaele area have formed a
steering committee to determine how this ranger program will be implemented and integrated
into the community; and
WHEREAS, during the course of these meetings, it was determined that additional
funding would be required to produce signage, brochures and other educational materials to be
utilized in conjunction with the Waipi`o Park Ranger Pilot Program; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Research and Development has concurred with this
transfer of funds to be utilized for the production of any signage, brochures or other materials
required to realize the full potential of the Waipi`o Pazk Ranger Pilot Program.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY
OF HAWAII that the following amount is hereby transferred and appropriated as set forth
below:
FUND: General
AMOUNT OF
APPROPRIATION: $10,000.00
OUT AND FROM:
010.101.5101.91 Clerk-Council SVC -Contingency Relief $10,000.00
CREDITED TO:
010.161.5161.60 Departrnent of Reseazch and Development $10,000.00
Tourism Promotion
(Waipi`o Pazk Ranger Pilot Program)
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall forwazd a copy of this
resolution to the 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 Hilo , Hawaii, this 23rd day of August , 2006.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawaii AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo, Hawaii ARAKAxI X
HIGA X
I hereby certify [hat the foregoing RESOLUTION was by HOFFMANN X
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the HOLSCHUH X
County ofHawai`ion August 23 2006
IKEDA X
ISBELL X
ATTEST: JACOBSON g
PILAGO X
SAFARIK X
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Reference: C-1017/Waived FC
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 4ti 9 ~ G