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March 6, 2007
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Pete Hoffmann, Chairman and
Members of the Hawaii County Council
Hawaii County Council '
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
The Hawaii Tourism Authority has authorized a $24,750 grant to the Department of
Research and Development for the administration and oversight of the Tourism Strategic
Plan for Hawaii County. The Hawaii Tourism Authority created a statewide Tourism
Strategic Plan in 2005 and subsequently funded the plans for each of the islands, including
Hawaii Island in December 2006. The funds will be used to launch the plan to all of the
relevant tourism-industry stakeholders, as well as residents of the community.
Enclosed is a resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Hawaii
Tourism Authority.
Also enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating
this $24,750 grant.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Department of Research and
Development.
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William Tak ba
Director of Finance
APPROVED:
Harry Kim
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Form B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: February 26, 2007
STAFF CONTACT: Lois Nishida PHONE: 981-8336
A. REQUEST:
To accept $24,750 in the form of a LOA from the Hawaii Tourism Authority for administration and oversight
of the Tourism Strategic Plan for Hawaii County.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
The Hawaii Tourism Authority created a statewide Tourism Strategic Plan in 2005 and subsequently funded
plans for each of the islands, including Hawaii Island in December 2006. The Mayor has approved the plan,
and now these funds from the Hawaii Tourism Authority will be used to launch the plan to all of the relevant
tourism-industry stakeholders, as well as residents of the community. Attached is a copy of the Letter of
Award and the proposed Letter of Agreement.
SIGNED: C~.~%' l DATE: 2/26/07
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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 notification been transmitted to
®Yes ? No Council? ?Yes ? 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: $24,750
Grant Period (Commencement & Completion): Date of execution to Jan. 31, 2008
Purpose of Grant: Administration and oversight of the County of Hawai'i's Tourism Strategic Plan.
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 the County
of Hawai'i's outreach and media related to the implementation of the Tourism Strategic Plan.
B-52 Grant Summary Form
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Governor
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Hawaii Tourism Authority
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~a.~ 9~;° Aawai`i Convention Center, 18Ot KalOkaua Avenue, HonoluW, Aawai`i 96815 Telephone: (808) 913-2255
Website: www.hawaiitourismaurhority.org Faz: (808) 973-2253
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February 21, 2007
Ms. Jane Testa ,
Director
Department of Research and Development
County of Hawaii =
25 Aupunf Street, Room 109
Hilo, Hawal`i 96720
Dear Ms. Testa:
Subject: Letter of Agreement by and between the Hawaf'i Tourism Authority (HTA) and the
County of Hawaii
The HTA desires to execute a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the County of Hawal'i (hereinafter
referred to as "Contrector") to provide goods and/or services related to the planning oversight for the Hawaii
County Tourism Strategic Plan: 2006.2015.
Enclosed is a standard LOA for your appropriate attention and action. The LOA includes a description
of goods and services to be provided by you, the Contractor, the Compensation and Method of Payment
Schedule, the Time of Pertormance, and other Special Provisions. Please review the LOA closely as it will
establish the terms and conditions under which you will be paid for the goods and/or services.
If you agree wRh the terms and conditions, please execute the LOA in the presence of a notary public
and return It, in Its entirety, to the HTA for further processing, no later than Fridav. March 9.2007.
Upon receipt of the original, notarized LOA, signed by the Contractor, the HTA wilt forward to the
Contractor a copy of the LOA executed by both parties. At this time, the HTA will also provide the Contrector
with a notice to proceed.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Momi Akimseu, Strategic Planner, at (808) 973-2278.
Mahalo.
Very truly yours, _
L D. Bautista
Contrects Specialist
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