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Re: Agreement with University of Hawai`i
Enclosed is a resolution to enter an agreement with the University of Hawai`i to provide
$5,000 to fund their proposal, Developing New Selections of Native Hawaiian Plants for
the Floriculture and Nursery Industries. The funds will be used to allow the University to
collect,propagate and evaluate several native and endemic Hawaiian plants for potential
uses in these industries to help utilize unique local resources sustainably.
If there are any questions,please do not hesitate to call Glenn Sako, of the Department of
Research and Development at 961-8811.
Deanna S. Sako
Director of Finance
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Hawaii 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: September 6, 2018
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 its "Developing New Selections of Native Hawaiian Plants for the Floriculture and Nursery
Industries" proposal.
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 program,
"Developing New Selections of Native Hawaiian Plants for the Floriculture and Nursery Industries", pursuant
to HCC 2-139(3)(c).
Hawaii's agriculture and native ecosystem are under constant threat of harm from introduced invasive species.
In-state production of cut foliage and potted plants would help minimize the importation of plant material into
the islands as well as the invasive pests that may be on them. Hawaii has unique plants, which has the
potential to replace imported ornamental plants and foliage but can also be a potential export product.
Bringing these endemic plants into cultivation will require identifying suitable selections and developing
production protocols. Cultivating these plants would help to protect their native habitat from disturbance or
destruction by harvesters.
This proposal is for $5,000.00 and will allow for the University of Hawaii to collect, propagate and evaluate
several native and endemic Hawaiian plants for potential uses as apotted, flowering/hanging basket plant,
cut foliage and indoor plants.
Funds are from 2018-19 Fiscal Year Budget.
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Department Head