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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0746.000 2008-2010William P. Kenos l/mur March 3, 2010 County Finance 25 Aupuni Street, Suite (808) 961-8234 J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and Members of the Hawaii County Council Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 meeting. of Hawaii Department 2103 • Hilo, I lawau 96720 • Fax (808) 961 -8569 (Res. 3W -goo. se II aao Hewer? County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Nancy E. Crawford Durctor C C> Deanna S. Sako Deputy Director 0 0 END �.1 m Re: Operating Budget Last year, the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism's Office of Planning solicited proposals for funding titled "Implementation of the Hawai'i Ocean Resources Management Plan ". Stipulations of the proposal included that it be implemented through a contract with a state or county agency in partnership with a community -based organization, where the government agency partner was required to be the formal applicant. As a result, the County of Hawaii Planning Department submitted a proposal titled, Wetlands Habitat Restoration Plan for Honu'apo, on behalf of Ka 'Ohana 0 Honu'apo, and was awarded $25,000 These federally derived funds coming through the Hawai'i Ocean Resources Management Plan and the Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program is being matched in kind by the County with its Resource Management Plan for Honu'apo Park contract with an outside contractor. The funding will be used to develop an integrated habitat restoration plan that will give the County of Hawai'i, Ka 'Ohana 0 Honu'apo, and other partners the technical information and justification needed to acquire large -scale grants and other resources to implement the restoration plan. Enclosed is a resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism's Office of Planning. Also enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating the $25,000 to the Wetlands Habitat Restoration Plan account. In order for the funding to be committed by June 30, 2010, as set forth by the Federal grant source, the Planning Department is requesting a waiver from the Finance Committee and to have the resolution and bill heard at the March 17, 2010 Council Comm. No. Ref. To: Dais MAR 0 4 2018 Form #: B -52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT: STAFF CONTACT: A. REQUEST: SIGNED: Planning Department Dana Okano DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Prepare a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement and to accept $25,000 from the State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism Office of Planning to implement the Ocean Resources Management Plan project titled "Wetlands Habitat Restoration Plan for Honu'apo Estuary." Prepare a bill for an ordinance to appropriate these funds into the Wetlands Habitat Restoration Plan for Honu'apo Estuary for the Planning Department. B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): The State Office of Planning solicited proposals for funding titled "Implementation of the Hawaii Ocean Resources Management Plan" with a closing date of May 29, 2009. Stipulations of the proposal included that the proposal be implemented through a contract with a state or county agency in partnership with a community -based organization, where the government agency partner was required to be the formal applicant. As a result, County of Hawai'i Planning Department submitted a proposal on behalf of Ka 'Ohana o Honu'apo. These are federally derived funds coming through the Hawai'i Ocean Resources Management Plan and the Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program, being passed through the State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism Office of Planning. Non - federal matching funds are required for the project, $30,000 will be provided by County of Hawaii for this match. Please see attached letter from County of Hawai'i Finance Department regarding matching funds being provided for this contract. The funds will be used to develop an integrated habitat restoration plan that will give the County of Hawai'i, Ka 'Ohana of Honu'apo, and other partners the technical information and justifications needed to acquire large -scale grants and other resources to implement the restoration plan. Request to waive Finance Committee as funds must be committed by June 30, 2010, as set forth by the Federal grant source. 42 Se/416/ Department Head DATE: 12/21/2009 (rev. 2/25/2010) PHONE: 961 -8134 DATE: z-3/1701-61 Type of Grant Appropriation being requested: (New OR or an additional appropriation) Additional appropriation (to an existing grant); Has the original grant notification been transmitted to Council? Yes I I No X New (for this fiscal year period). Is a draft agreement attached? 1 Yes LA No Name of Grant Program: Wetlands Habitat Restoration Plan for Honu`apo Estuary Grantor: State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism Office of Planning County Grantee Department or Agency: Planning Department County Grantee Contact Person: Dana Okano Amount of Grant: $25,000 GRANT SUMMARY Supplement to B -52 Re for Council Action Grant Period (Commencement & Completion): 1/1/2010 - 6/30/2010 Phone Number: 961 -8134 Purpose of Grant: Provide funding for creation of a Habitat Restoration Plan for Honu'apo Estuary County Match required ?: ® Yes If yes, Matching Amount? $30,000 In -kind? Explain: No Budgeted in account# : Explanation: Funds have already been secured from County of Hawaii Finance Department to complete a Resource Management Plan for Honu'apo Park. County's personnel requirements: Amount of new position(s)? Qty: 0 Permanent: Full -time: Qty: 0 Contractual: ❑ Explanation: Additional Comments about Grant: Temporary: Part-time: Explain: , Duration: , Time Element: 8 -52 Grant Summary Form William P. Kenoi Mayor June 18, 2009 Ms. Bobby Jean Leithead -Todd Planning Director 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 Dear Ms. Leithead -Todd: The County of Hawaii Finance Department has contracted Townscape, Inc. to complete a Resource Management Plan for Honu'apo Park. The funds for this project are non- federal and are not being used as a match for any other projects. Honu'apo was acquired using a combination of funds from the County of Hawaii, State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Grant (CELCP) awarded to DLNR. If you have any questions, please contact Daryl Inaba at 961 -8567. Yours truly, Nanct E. Crawfo Finance Director Couiulty of awaii Finance Department 25 Aupum Street, Room 118 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961 -8234 • Fax (808) 961 -8248 Hama ', County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Nancy E. Crawford Director Deanna Sako Deputy Drrecto, J YOSHIMOTO Chair Prasiding Office/ EMILY 1. NAEOLE 1're Chun March 4, 2010 i Yoshimoto, Chair 1- Iawai`i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL Co anh• qJ flatvat't Ilatrat 9 County Building 25 aupian Street /hlo, I Bova, '1 96720 GUY ENRIQUES BRENDA FORD KELLY GREENWELL PETE HOFFMANN DONALD IKEDA DENNIS "FRESH" ONISI -II DOMINIC YAGONG RE: Resolution No. 316 -10 : A Resolution Authorizing the Office of the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the State of I- lawai'i Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism's Office of Planning, Pursuant to HRS 46 -7, for the Wetlands Habitat Restoration Plan for I- lonu`apo Estuary Bill No. 220 : An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 09 -64, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai'i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,2010 Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawai•i, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above- referenced platter be waived from the Finance Committee to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Finance Committee for placement on its future agenda Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Chair Finance Committee Approved /Date /Waive to Council: Disapproved /Date /Refer to FC: \ Yoshimoto, Chair I Yoshimoto, Chair I- Iawai`i County Council Hawai'i County Council I !cutup 't County is (1n Equal l)pporninny Provider ono' Employer J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and Members of the Hawai'i County Council Page 2 March 3, 2010 If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Planning Department. Nancyl E. Crawfo'Fd Director of Finance Enc. cc Planning