HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0604.000 2016-2018 Harry Kim "��,�.., Deanna S. Sako
Mayor Director
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County of Hawaii
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25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2103 • Hilo,Hawai`i 96720
(808)961-8234 • Fax(808)961-8569
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November 15, 2017
Valerie Poindexter, Council Chair and
Members of the Hawai`i County Council
Hawai`i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Re: Agreement with University of Hawai`i
Enclosed is a resolution to enter an agreement with the University of Hawaii to provide
$9,680 to fund their research proposal, Innovative Agricultural Research to Control
Rough Sweet Potato Weevil. The funds will be used to evaluate two promising
insecticides and evaluate 12 sweet potato varieties reported to have resistance to insects.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Lois Nishida, of the Department
of Research and Development at 961-8584.
Deanna S. Sako
Director of Finance
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Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
Form #: B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: November 14, 2017
STAFF CONTACT: Glenn Sako PHONE: 808 961-8811
A. REQUEST:
Resolution authorizing County (via R & D) to.enter into agreement with the University of Hawaii to provide
funding for it's research proposal, Innovative Agricultural Research to Control Rough Sweet Potato Weevil
and for the contract term to end on June 30, 2018.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes § 46-7, the County may enter into agreements with "any public body"
with the consent of Council. R & D is requesting that Council approve a resolution authorizing R & D to enter
into an agreement with the University of Hawaii, a public body, for the purposes of funding its research
proposal, Innovative Agricultural Research to Control Rough Sweet Potato Weevil, pursuant to HCC 2-
139(3)(c).
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Sweet potato production has increased dramatically in the state of Hawaii and has topped $7.3 million from
1100 acres. The County of Hawaii has the bulk of the production and the preferred cultivar 'Okinawan' is
grown along the Hamakua coast. Sweet Potato production is adversely affected by pests and a relatively
new pest is impacting production. The Rough Sweet Potato weevil, Blosyrus asellus, severely damages the
tuber surfaces and reduces their marketability.
This proposal is for$9,680.00 and will be used to improve the sustainability of sweet potato production in
Hamakua by evaluating the effectiveness of two promising insecticides and evaluating 12 sweet potato
varieties reported to have resistance to insects.
Request that the term of the contract will end on June 30, 2018. Funds are from 2016-17 Fiscal Year Budget.
The additional time is needed to complete the pesticide and variety evaluations of in the field.
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