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,'4OJNSYof,,,`',, COUNTY OF HAWAII *f =��'4_#1- STATE OF HAWAII •,, .+?ATE RESOLUTION NO. IGS 1°? A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO '0 KA`U KAKOU FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF AN INFORMATIONAL KIOSK AT MANUKA STATE WAYSIDE PARK. WHEREAS,the Ka`u Scenic Byway Committee coordinates efforts that enhance the experience of visitors to Hawai`i Island by promoting Ka`u, its cultural landscapes,historic significance, and natural beauty; and 'WHEREAS, one of its initiatives is to design and place informational kiosks and signage in key areas within the Ka`u district that are intended to educate visitors as well as the people of Hawai`i Island about the rich history of Ka`u, its culture, its historic places, and diverse communities; and WHEREAS, '0 Ka`u Kakou is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization that sponsors and supports community activities in the district of Ka`u that enhance the quality of life for keiki, kupuna, businesses, and the greater Ka`u community; and WHEREAS, '0 Ka`u Kakou is working in partnership with the Ka`u Scenic Byway Committee to design a three-panel kiosk to be installed at Manuka State Wayside Park; and WHEREAS,this informational kiosk will provide information that highlights the nature trails, anchialine ponds,the ahuapua'a system, and Ka`u history; and WHEREAS,the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of State parks, has agreed to allow the installation of the informational kiosk at Manuka State Wayside Park; and WHEREAS, '0 Ka`u Kakou is requesting funds to assist with expenses relating to the design and installation of the informational kiosk at Manuka State Wayside Park; and WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(A) of the Hawai`i County Code, Contingency Relief funds shall be transferred to an accepting County department/agency via resolution identifying the nonprofit organization and the specific program,project, event, activity, service, equipment, materials, or supplies for which the grant shall be used; now,therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that Contingency Relief funds from Council District 6 will be appropriated to the Department of Research and Development to provide a grant to '0 Ka`u Kakou to assist the Ka`u Scenic Byway Committee with expenses associated with the creation and installation of an informational kiosk at Manuka State Wayside Park.