TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Tracy Cleveland, Agricultural Commissioner
REPORT BY: Jaspreet Faller, Staff Services Analyst II - 253-4973
SUBJECT: Renewal of Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Food & Agriculture
RECOMMENDATION
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Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 180051B with the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) for a maximum of $5,000 for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 for services related to the enforcement of the California Organic Foods Act.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of the requested action provides reimbursement to the County for initial and amended organic registrations within Napa County; spot inspections at Certified Farmer's Markets or vendors selling organic fruits and vegetables; pesticide and residue sampling; and investigation of complaints.
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
Discretionary Justification:
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Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
This is an annual agreement that has no fiscal impact past the stated ending date of June 30, 2022.
Consequences if not approved:
If the agreement is not approved, the County will not be reimbursed for State mandated activities.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Effective and Open Government
Additional Information
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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.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
This agreement provides reimbursement of costs associated with the enforcement of the California Organic Foods Act. Counties receive a portion of registration fees ...
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