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-'NtY Oi <br /> ............... <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII <br /> '• ?•• -,tee• r -, <br /> •�rE <br /> OFNF's <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 465 20 <br /> A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT <br /> AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A <br /> DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA 0 PUNA <br /> FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED RELATING TO THE 6TH <br /> INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOP ON RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE. <br /> WHEREAS, Malama 0 Puna is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with <br /> governmental agencies and nongovernmental organizations with similar interests to increase <br /> public awareness on issues involving environmental protection and community wellness, such as <br /> the rat lungworm disease on Hawai`i Island; and <br /> WHEREAS, Malama 0 Puna has partnered with the University of Hawai`i at Hilo to host <br /> the 6th International Scientific Workshop on Rat Lungworm Disease, held in Hilo January 5-8, <br /> 2020, which included discussions and presentations on recent developments that would reduce the <br /> risk of contracting rat lungworm disease; and <br /> WHEREAS, Malama 0 Puna is requesting a reimbursement for expenses relating to the <br /> venue, educational materials, and accommodations for presenters of this scientific workshop; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Department of Research and Development supports innovative <br /> agricultural research to strengthen the production of food and product marketing; and <br /> WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(A) of the Hawai`i County Code, <br /> Contingency Relief funds shall be transferred to an accepting County department/agency via <br /> resolution identifying the nonprofit organization and the specific program, project, event, <br /> activity, service, equipment, materials, or supplies for which the grant shall be used; now, <br /> therefore, <br /> BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that <br /> Contingency Relief funds from Council District 9 will be appropriated to the Department of <br /> Research and Development to provide a grant to Malama 0 Puna for reimbursement of expenses <br /> relating to the 6th International Scientific Workshop on Rat Lungworm Disease that was held <br /> January 5-8, 2020. <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the County of Hawai`i hereby <br /> transfers/appropriates the following amount as set forth below: <br />