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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0526.000 2018-2020 Harry Kim -4°`" Deanna S. Sako Mayor �•w�f �`�;� Director A. Steven A. Hunt Deputy Director County of Hawaii Finance Department 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2103 • Hilo,Hawai°i 96720 (808)961-8234 9 Fax(808)961-8569 September 27, 2019 Aaron Chung, Council Chair and Members of the Hawaii County Council - Hawai`i County Council 1`" 25 Aupuni Street . Hilo, Hawaii 96720 co Re: Agreement with University of Hawaii Enclosed is a resolution to enter into an agreement with the University.of Hawaii to provide funding for their"International Workshop on Angiostrongylus and Angiostrongyliasis"program. Funds of$14,322 will be used to allow the University to conduct an educational outreach to researchers, clinicians and the general public on the organisms that cause Rat Lung Worm Disease. If there are any questions,please do not hesitate to call Lois Nishida,from the Department of Research and Development at 961-8584. n Deanna S. Sako Director of Finance Enc. c: R&D elfS. 35 0—1ci> Comm. No. Ref.TO: to Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider Ref.dote.SEP_S 0 2019 , Form#: B-52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: September 23, 2019 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 "International Workshop on Angiostrongylus and Angiostrongyliasis" 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, "International Workshop on Angiostrongylus and Angiostrongyliasis", pursuant to HCC 2-139(3)(c). The University of Hawaii would like to conduct an educational outreach to researchers, clinicians and the general public with the "International Workshop on Angiostrongylus and Angiostrongyliasis". Presenters will share the latest research with the attendees. These organisms cause Rat Lung Worm disease and the disease is impacting tourism and the local agricutitural sectors. Hawaii island is the focal point of the disease in the United States with 82 reported cases in the past 10 years. This proposal is for$14,322.00 and will allow for the University of Hawaii to provide accommodations for the presenters, rent the venue for 3 days and provide the signage, programs and miscellaneous office supplies. Funds are from 2019-20 Fiscal Year Budget. SIGNED: DATE: 9/23/2019 Department ad