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e,OF N, i ,....1.---_--'''' s;d;,.• ,, COUNTY OF HAWAII +_Nk.'—'�=-�' /i•,- STATE OF HAWAII . .,.:,.._:...; -- RESOLUTION NO. 511 18 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 HO`OULU-LAHUI TO PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. WHEREAS, Ho`oulu-Lahui is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks to perpetuate cultural traditions and practices of the ancient Hawaiians and merges traditional concepts with current technology to create a sustainable community living in harmony with the environment; and WHEREAS, Ho`oulu-Lahui is collaborating with Kua 0 Ka La New Century Public Charter School administration, parents, staff, faculty, local businesses, and government representatives to purchase and distribute school supplies and educational materials for its students; and WHEREAS, Kua 0 Ka La New Century Public Charter School is located on the southeastern coast of Hawai`i Island, and 73% of its students come from low-income households; and WHEREAS, Ho`oulu-Lahui understands the importance of students being prepared and equipped to participate in school activities, succeed in the classroom, and complete assignments at home; and WHEREAS, Ho`oulu-Lahui is requesting funds to purchase school supplies for distribution to students at Kua 0 Ka La New Century Public Charter School as needed and for educational materials used for family strengthening activities and engagement with the community; and WHEREAS, the Department of Liquor Control supports activities that lead our students toward success in school and away from underage drinking and drug abuse; 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 4 will be appropriated to the Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to Ho`oulu-Lahui to purchase and distribute school supplies and educational materials for students at Kua 0 Ka La New Century Public Charter School.