TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Tracy Cleveland - Agricultural Commissioner
REPORT BY: Jaspreet Faller - Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Agreement with Kristin Lowell, Inc. to prepare Engineer's Report for Winegrape Pest and Disease Control District
RECOMMENDATION
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Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with Kristin Lowell, Inc. for a maximum of $5,800 for the term May 3, 2022 through December 31, 2022 for civil engineering services for the Napa County Winegrape Pest and Disease Control District to develop the per acre assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of the recommended action will authorize Kristin Lowell, Inc. to prepare the Engineer's Report for the Napa County Winegrape Pest and Disease Control District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for purposes of determining the per acre assessment for owners of qualifying planted vineyard acreage. The revenue received from payment of the assessment is used to fund district activities related to the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter/Pierce's Disease, Vine Mealybug, Enhanced Detection Trapping programs and research, including plant shipment inspections, insect detection trapping, pest management and outreach and education.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Funds collected from the FY2022-2023 assessment will be used to pay for the $5,800 cost of the Engineer's Report. Revenue used to pay for the Engineer's Report comes from the receipt and deposit of assessment funds that are subsequently deposited into an agency fund specifically established for the Napa County Winegrape Pest and Disease Control District.
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Mandatory
Discretionary Justification:
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Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
The Engineer's Report is prepared annually to ident...
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