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J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and •• y;
Members of the Hawai`i County Council
Hawai`i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Re: Provide Funds to the Hawai`i County Economic Opportunity Council
The Department of Research and Development wishes to provide $210,000 to the Hawai`i County
Economic Opportunity Council (HCEOC), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. County funds will be
used to supplement the operation of a Transmedia Accelerator Program (TAP), encouraging
economic diversification, creating employment opportunities, and supporting innovation in the
field of media production. These funds will match the commitment of the State's Hawai`i
Strategic Development Corporation (HSDC), and the in-kind commitment of Global Virtual Studio
(GVS), to set up a dynamic working studio with cutting-edge production equipment and office
space.
Enclosed is a resolution authorizing the Department of Research and Development to provide
$210,000 to the HCEOC, pursuant to Hawai`i County Code (2005 Edition as amended) Chapter 2,
Article 25, Section 2-139(a)(3)(A).
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Laverne Omori, Director of the Department
of Research and Development, at 961-8366.
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Director of Finance
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Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Ref. To: �A} A, cfNi Ref. Date JUN -6 2014
Form #: B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Research & Development DATE: June 13, 2014
STAFF CONTACT: T. Ilihia Gionson PHONE: (808) 443-3120
A. REQUEST:
Pursuant to Hawai'i County Code Section 2-139(a)(3)(A), the Department of Research and Development
requests Council approval to award $210 ,000 to the Hawai'i County Economic Opportunity Council
(HCEOC). These funds are part of the Department of Research and Development's funding for FY 2014-15
to promote sustainable economic development. County funds will be used to supplement the operation of a
Transmedia Accelerator Program, encouraging economic diversification, creating employment
opportunities and supporting innovation in the media production field. These funds will match the
commitment of the State's Hawai'i Strategic Development Corporation (HSDC) and the in-kind commitment
of Global Virtual Studio (GVS) to set up a dynamic working studio with cutting-edge production equipment
and office space. HCEOC maintains 501(c)3 tax exempt status.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
The transmedia industry includes the sectors of film, television, software development, web-based media,
digital publishing, music, and related areas. These are some of the fastest growing economic sectors
in the world and some of the most competitive. The goal of the Accelerator is to jump start content creators in
Hawai'i that will create commercially viable products for a global market. This will in turn help build a
community of transmedia entrepreneurs and professionals in Hawai'i that will generate jobs, stimulate
economic growth, and celebrate the people, stories, and cultures of these islands. The Accelerator's role is
to support entrepreneurs as they create a strategy that can be funded, produced and marketed in the private
sector to a global audience. This funding continues the County's involvement in this project. Funding was first
awarded in the amount of$113,000 in FY 2013-14.
SIGNED: DATE: June 13, 2014
Department Head
VALERIE T.POINDEXTER �Mtv o`"!,! KAREN EOFF
Chairperson 1�%e„ BRENDA FORD
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J YOSHIMOTO
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai'i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
June 13, 2014
J Yoshimoto, Chairperson
Hawai`i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
RE: Resolution No462-14: A Resolution Authorizing the Department of Research and
Development to Award Funds to the Hawai`i County Economic Opportunity Council.
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 matter be
waived from the Committee on Finance 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 Committee on
Finance for placement on its future agenda.
Sincerely,
Valerie T. Poindexter, Chair
Committee on Finance
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Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer