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Mtv of COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION NO. 513 l) 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 Reseazch and Development for the start of a Waipi`o Pazk 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 park 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 appeazance 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 leazn about the cultural and natural history of the area; and 3) there will be enhanced safety for visitors and resident; and WHEREAS, Ordinance OS-86, as amended by the passage of Bi11272-06 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 Pazk Ranger Pilot Program to fiuition; and WHEREAS, the Department of Reseazch and Development is working with the Hawaii Tourism Authority to procure more funding to extend the Waipi`o Park Ranger Program for a second year; and WHEREAS, District 1 Contingency Relief monies, in the amount of $20,000 will aid in this effort to secure a second yeaz for the Waipi`o Park Ranger Pilot Program; and WHEREAS, the Department of Research and Development is in concurrence with the transfer of $20,000 from District 1 Contingency Relief Account for the express purpose of securing additional funds for a second year of the Park Ranger program at Waipi`o.