Hawaii County Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee will meet Jan. 4.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
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• Kona Council Chambers, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A Members of the public may also attend from this location.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Pursuant to HRS § 92-3, oral testimony may be provided entirely at the beginning of the meeting, or immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the committee.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 22-23: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO KOHANAIKI ‘OHANA
Approves a grant of $20,380 to Kohanaiki ʻOhana, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to protect, preserve, and restore the ‘O‘oma Beach property in North Kona, (Tax Map Key: 7-3-009-0004), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaiʻi County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 23
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Res. 23-23: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO PŌHĀHĀ I KA LANI
Approves a grant of $39,710 to Pōhāhā I Ka Lani, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to protect, preserve, and restore the Waipiʻo Valley Lookout property in Hāmākua, (Tax Map Key 4-8-004-006), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawai‘i County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 24
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 24-23: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE FOOD BASKET
Provides grant funds in the amount of $91,500, to cultivate fresh produce, reduce food waste, increase the volume of fruits and vegetables diverted to local food assistance programs, expand the consumption of local agricultural products, deepen engagement with Hawaiʻi Island’s food system, and heighten the program’s sustainability.
Reference: Comm. 25
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)
Res. 25-23: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO HUI MĀLAMA I KE ALA ‘ŪLILI
Provides grant funds of $100,000, to establish a community resilience hub in Pa‘auilo to address the current and future needs for food systems, a sustainable economy, and community care.
Reference: Comm. 26
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)
Res. 26-23: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO LA‘I‘ŌPUA 2020
Provides grant funds of $100,000, to support the Ho‘okahua Food Preservation Project that will teach food preservation techniques, encourage the community to buy local produce, and support a food program for qualified students in West Hawaiʻi.
Reference: Comm. 27
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)
Res. 31-23: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE EDITH KANAKA‘OLE FOUNDATION
Provides grant funds of $90,525, to support the KIPA (Known Indigenous Perspectives and Alignment) Business Cultural Training program.
Reference: Comm. 38
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)
Res. 32-23: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE EDITH KANAKA‘OLE FOUNDATION
Provides grant funds of $100,000, to support the Kukulu ka Pahukapu Program and advance Responsible Tourism and Pono-Based Communication.
Reference: Comm. 39
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)
Res. 33-23: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE KOHALA CENTER
Provides grant funds of $87,047, to support the Pūlama Kahalu‘u: Supporting Ongoing Stewardship Program.
Reference: Comm. 40
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)
ADJOURNMENT
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