TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Tracy Cleveland - Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures
REPORT BY: Jaspreet Faller - Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Renewal of revenue agreement with California Department of Agriculture
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Agreement No. 170682B with the California Department of Food & Agriculture for a maximum of $131,964 for reimbursement of expenditures associated with placing and inspecting traps for the detection of exotic pests. (Fiscal Impact: $131,964 Revenue; General Fund; Budgeted; Mandatory)
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BACKGROUND
Agreement No. 170682B provides for reimbursement of costs associated with the performance of pest detection trapping in Napa County for Mediterranean, Oriental, and Melon fruit flies, Spongy Moth, and Japanese Beetle. This agreement allocates $131,964 to perform activities (e.g., identification of suitable trap locations, subsequent placement and inspection of insect traps, and related record keeping) as required. The activities performed in the fulfillment of this agreement are foundational and critically important to preventing the introduction and establishment of invasive insect pests within the County, which have the potential to negatively impact agricultural crops, home gardens, and native habitats.
This agreement is coming late to the Board due to delays in Federal funding.
Requested Action:
Approve and authorize Agreement No. 170682B with the California Department of Food & Agriculture for a maximum of $131,964 for reimbursement of expenditures associated with placing and inspecting traps for the detection of exotic pests.
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? |
Agricultural Commissioner |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Mandatory |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
This is an annual agreement that has no fiscal impact past the stated ending date of June 30, 2025. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If this item is not approved, the County will not receive funding, including not being reimbursed for work already performed. |
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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.