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K?:, r.us N!�r'•.�" ; �'.�. ., Nancy E. Crawford <br /> WilliaMayor Kenol . " %��� ` Director <br /> ,•.�`�/.!*I; <br /> • Deanna S. Sako <br /> +f•! .�;.st*, Deputy Director <br /> •••..••4TH i.;Ak*.- <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> Finance Department <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2103 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 <br /> (808)961-8234 • Fax(808)961-8569 <br /> r <br /> February 28, 2014 <br /> J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and `'' <br /> Members of the Hawaii County Council c' <br /> Hawaii County Council _ <br /> 25 Aupuni Street �' <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> V <br /> Re: Provide Funds to the Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council <br /> The Department of Research and Development wishes to provide $113,000 to the Hawai`i County <br /> Economic Opportunity Council (HCEOC), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. County funds will be <br /> used to supplement the creation of a Transmedia Accelerator Program (TAP), encouraging <br /> economic diversification, creating employment opportunities, and supporting innovation in the <br /> field of media production. These funds will match the commitment of the State's Hawai`i <br /> Strategic Development Corporation (HSDC), and the in-kind commitment of Global Virtual Studio <br /> (GVS), to set up a dynamic working studio with cutting-edge production equipment and office <br /> space. <br /> Enclosed is a resolution authorizing the Department of Research and Development to provide <br /> $113,000 to the HCEOC, pursuant to Hawaii County Code (2005 Edition as amended) Chapter 2, <br /> Article 25, Section 2-139(a)(3)(A). <br /> If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Laverne Omori, Director of the Department <br /> of Research and Development, at 961-8366. <br /> Nancy rawford <br /> Director of Finance <br /> Enc. <br /> cc: R&D Comm.No. 724 <br /> Ref.To FC <br /> KfS, 3A9- 14) Ref.Date FEB 2 8 2014 <br /> Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />