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Harry Kim - o~,d: William Takaba
Mayor I J'' Director
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County of Hawaii
Finance Department
25 Aupuni Stree[, Room 118 • Hilq Hawaii 96720
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March 14, 2007
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Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson and
Members of the Hawaii County Council
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Operating Budget
The State of Hawaii -Hawaii Tourism Authority is providing an additional $100,000 to the
Department of Research and Development. These funds will be used to support additional
tourism product offerings on Hawaii Island, which do not generally fit in the County Product
Enrichment Program.
Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating this
additional $100,000 into the Product Enrichment (Development) Program's account and
bringing the total grant appropriation to $600,000.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Department of Research and
Development.
William kaba
Director of Finance
APPROVED:
Harry Kim
Mayor
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Form B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: March 6, 2007
STAFF CONTACT: Lois Nishida PHONE: 981-8336
A. REQUEST:
To accept $100,000 from the Hawaii Tourism Authority to support additional tourism product offerings on
Hawaii Island, which do not generally fit into the County Product Enrichment Program.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
The Hawaii Tourism Authority provides supplemental funding to the counties to enhance tourism product
development from time to time. The administration of these funds is at the discretion of the Department of
Research and Development, and up to 15% can be used to offset administrative costs.
SIGNED: DATE: 3/06/07
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GRANT SUMMARY
(Su lement to B-52, Re uest for Council Action
T e of Grant A ro riation bein re uested: ew or an additional a ro riation
? New (for this fiscal year period). OR ® Additional appropriation (to an existing grant);
Is a draft agreement attached? Has the original grant notiftcation been transmitted to
? Yes ? No Council? ? Yes Q No
Name of Grant Program: Hawaii Tourism Authority
Grantor: Hawaii Tourism Authority
County Grantee Department or Agency: Dept. of Research and Development
County Grantee Contact Person: Stephanie Donoho Phone Number: 981-8342
Amount of Grant: $100,000
Grant Period (Commencement & Completion): January 1, 2007 -December 31, 2007
Purpose of Grant: Other Product Development Program to support tourism product development
initiatives that do not generally fit under the ongoing County Product Enrichment
Program.
County Match required?: ? Yes ®No
If yes, Matching Amount? Budgeted in account#
In-kind? Explain:
Explanation:
County's personnel requirements: Amount of new position(s)?
Qty: _ Permanent: ? Temporary: Duration:
Full-time: ? Part-time: Time Element:
Qty: Contractual: ? Explain:
Explanation: No new position. Existing staff will implement.
Additional Comments about Grant: Hawaii Tourism Authority is providing funding to support other tourism
product development initiatives as outlined in the Tourism Strategic Plan for Hawaii Island.
B-52 Grant Summary Form
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Hawai`i Tourism Authority RIX D. JOHNSON
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Hawaii Convention Cen[er, 1801 Kal&kaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 Telephone: (808) 973-2255
Website: www.hawaiitourismauthority.org Fax: (808)973-2253
February 28, 2007
Ms. Jane Higa Testa
Research and Development Director o r_
Depaztment of Reseazch and Development
County of Hawaii _
25 Aupuni Street, Room 219 ~ - -
Hilo, Hawaii 96720 ~
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DearJane: ~ r~
We aze very pleased to inform you that the Hawaii Tourism Authority has approved an
award of $100,000 to the County of Hawaii under our "Other Product Development Program" to
support tourism product development~mitiatives beginning in the year 2007.
These funds aze available to you to support those projects which help to improve your
tourism product offerings but which do not generally fit under the ongoing County Product
Enrichment Program. We will be drafting up a contract for your consideration that details the
program's objectives and criteria. All or portions of these funds may be soli-contracted to other
organizations as needed. Additionally, you are allowed to utilize up to 15% of tjle awazd for
administrative costs associated with this program.
Thank you once again for your enthusiastic support and great efforts on behalf of
Hawaii's visitor industry. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact either Muriel Anderson at 973-2269 or Robbie Kane at 973-2262.
Sincerely,
Rex D. Johnson
President and. Chief Executive Officer
c: Diane Ley