TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Monica Cooper - Director and Viticulture Advisor
REPORT BY: Jessica Sandoval - Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A-230181B between Napa County and The Regents of the University of California
RECOMMENDATION
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UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Napa requests the approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 230181B with the Regents of the University of California for a contract maximum of $118,450, for the term July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, to support the work of a UCCE Project Scientist specializing in Water Resources and Resiliency.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
UC Cooperative Extension Napa requests the approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 230181B with the Regents of the University of California to enter into a Cost-Sharing Agreement to support a UCCE Project Scientist: Water Resources and Resiliency Scientist. The University and County have a long history of working cooperatively in furtherance of the University’s constitutional objectives of teaching, research and public service. The term of this Agreement Renewal shall be retroactive to July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The term of this Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional year at the end of each fiscal year, under the terms and conditions then in effect, not to exceed one additional year, unless either party gives the other party written notice of intention not to renew no less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the then current term.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
18000-52120 Agricultural Services |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
This is not a mandated program and is voluntary in nature. Funding was already approved for FY 23-24 as Napa County has a vested interest in ensuring a stable and reliable water supply for all stakeholders and encouraging water resiliency across our diverse ecosystems. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Approved cost for FY 2023-24 is $118,450. If the agreement is renewed annually, projected personnel costs for FY 2024-25 are $122,000 and 3% annual cost of living adjustment increase for all subsequent years. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Napa County would not have use of the Project Scientist’s research, developed resiliency strategies, and public policy outreach specific to the improvement of local water resources of Napa County. |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Vibrant and Sustainable Environment |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Napa requests the approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 230181B with the Regents of the University of California to enter into a Cost-Sharing Agreement to support the work of a UCCE Project Scientist specializing in Water Resources and Resiliency.
The Project Scientist will interface with agriculturalists, public agencies, non-profit organizations, urban water users, and the public, as well as existing technical committees such as Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Agency (NCGSA) and the Watershed Information Center (WIC). The Project Scientist will acquire and share technical knowledge of surface and groundwater resources in Napa County, promote stewardship of these resources to meet the needs of competing users and natural systems, and work collaboratively to develop water resiliency strategies that can be implemented by stakeholders across the region.
FY 2023-2024, funding support for salary and administrative expenses (office space, vehicle, etc.) will be provided by Napa County, with an option to renew support for FY 2024-2025, based upon demonstrated outcomes and impacts.
Personnel costs (salary and benefits) for FY 2023-2024 are $118,450. Projected personnel costs for FY 2025-25 are $122,000 (3% annual cost of living adjustment). The County has already approved the FY 23-24 expenditure during the June 2023 budget hearings and this amount is currently allocated in the UCCE department budget account: 18000-52120: Agricultural Services.
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, with automatic annual renewal for an additional year at the end of each fiscal year, under the terms and conditions then in effect, not to exceed one additional year, unless either party gives the other party written notice of intention not to renew no less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the then current term.