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i --",p51°_ p,' .. COUNTY OF HAWAII ::-(4\_�' i•- STATE OF HAWAII +f RESOLUTION NO. 541 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 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA FOR A SCOUT CAMP AT PU`U WA`AWA`A PRESERVE. WHEREAS, Boy Scouts of America, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law; and WHEREAS, the Cub Scout program focuses on parent monitored advancement that emphasizes learning about the community, family understanding, personal achievement, fun and adventure, and preparation for Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, the youth scouting units ages 6-18, from Hamakua, Kohala, and Kona Coast will be participating in a service project and camping activities at the Pu`u Wa`awa`a Preserve on May 4-5, 2018; and WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America will collaborate with the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and Department of Fish and Wildlife (DOFAW) to provide a biology/science and cultural program where they will learn about the native Hawaiian plants that grow in the area, as well as go through the native Hawaiian cultural process of planting; and WHEREAS, this event also provides a mentoring opportunity for the older Scouts to work with the younger Cub Scouts by helping them through the planting and trail building process; and WHEREAS, Boy Scouts of America is requesting funds to help with first aid and i medical supplies, camping and activity supplies, training, insurance, and other miscellaneous expenses associated with the Scout camp; and WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation supports improving the lives of young people through supervised recreational activities intended to promote growth and learning in a safe environment; 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 1 will be appropriated to the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide a grant to Boy Scouts of America for a Scout camp at Pu`u Wa`awa`a Preserve.