TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Tracy Cleveland - Agricultural Commissioner
REPORT BY: Jaspreet Faller - Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Renewal of Revenue Agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture
RECOMMENDATION
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Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign the renewal of Revenue Agreement No. 170147B with the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) for a maximum of $1,542 for the term July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for activities related to the performance of Sudden Oak Death inspections on nursery shipments.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of the requested action will renew the County's agreement with CDFA for reimbursement of Sudden Oak Death (SOD) host material entering or leaving the County and enforcement work as required by CDFA.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Agricultural Commissioner
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Mandatory
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
There is no future fiscal impact past the stated ending date of June 30, 2023.
Consequences if not approved:
If the agreement is not approved, the County will not be reimbursed for performing State mandated activities.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Effective and Open Government
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
Agreement No. 170147B provides for reimbursement to the County for SOD inspections performed according to the terms of the agreement to ensure Napa County can control the movement of the Oak Mortality Disease. SOD is a tree disease caused by fungus-like pathogen Phytophthora Ramorum. First recognized in the mid-1990's, the disease killed some oak species (primaril...
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