TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Tracy Cleveland - Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures
REPORT BY: Jaspreet Faller - Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Approval of a new MOU with Marin and Sonoma Counties
RECOMMENDATION
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Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Memorandum of Understanding No. 240225B with Napa, Marin and Sonoma Counties to hold a Pesticide Disposal Event funded by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The authorization of this Memorandum of Understanding with Napa, Marin and Sonoma Counties will provide a safe means for farmers/growers in the three-County area to dispose of unwanted pesticides where a contracted, licensed, and insured hazardous waste vendor will receive the materials and deliver to an incineration facility for destruction. DPR has agreed to provide $250,000 in funding to Sonoma County.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner's Office
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
DPR has identified funds to distribute to Counties to hold pesticide disposal events. The money allocated is intended to be the primary source of funding for the third-party hazardous waste contractors for the North Bay Pesticide Takeback Event.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
There is no future fiscal impact past the stated ending date of December 31, 2024.
Consequences if not approved:
If the agreement is not approved, the County will not be able to participate in the pesticide disposal event.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Vibrant and Sustainable Environment
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: General Rule. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment a...
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