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July 17, 2015
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Re: Provide Funds to the Hawai`i County Economic Opportunity Council
The Department of Research and Development wishes to provide $220,000 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 Hawaii 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 $220,000 to the HCEOC, pursuant to Hawai`i County Code (2005 Edition as
amended) Chapter 2, Article 25, Section 2-139(a)(3)(A).
The Department of Research and Development requests that this resolution be waived
from the Finance Committee, and be placed on the August 5, 2015 Council Agenda in
order to expedite the funding of this project. If there are any questions, please do not
hesitate to call Dorm Mende, Deputy Director of the Department of Research and
Development, at 961-8366.
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Director of Finance
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: July 14, 2015
STAFF CONTACT: Donn Mende, Deputy Director PHONE: 961-8366
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 $220,000 to the Hawai'i County Economic Opportunity Council
(HCEOC). These funds are part of the Department of Research and Development's funding for FY 2015-16
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, and $210,000 in FY 2014-15.
SIGNED: — DATE: 7/14/2015
Department Head
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County of Hawai`i
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25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
July 20, 2015
Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chairperson
Hawai`i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
RE: Resolution No. 232-15 : RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE HAWAII 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,
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