TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Tracy Cleveland - Agricultural Commissioner
REPORT BY: Jaspreet Faller - Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Engineer's Report for the Winegrape Pest and Disease Control District and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Levy Assessment
RECOMMENDATION
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Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures requests adoption of a Resolution providing the following:
1. Accepting the Engineer's Report for the Napa County Winegrape Pest and Disease Control District for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and the proposed levy of assessment for the district;
2. Set a Public Hearing for June 7, 2022 at 9:00 AM to hear protests to the establishment of the proposed assessment;
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to comply with requirements of Article XIII D of the California Constitution with respect to notice requirements for the proposed assessment; and
4. Designate County Counsel to answer questions regarding the assessments and protest proceedings.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Winegrape Pest and Disease Control District provides funding for inspection, detection, research and education regarding winegrape diseases and associated pests with the goal of preventing spread of disease. By accepting the Engineer's Report, which sets forth the proposed assessment, and setting a public hearing to hear protests, the recommended action will commence the annual assessment process for the Winegrape Pest and Disease Control District for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
The Engineer's Report recommends the levy of an assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-23 in the amount of $499,137 which is deposited in a special designated account held with the Auditor. In addition, the Agricultural Commissioner budgets a portion of the collected assessment ($260,000) as revenue which the Department receives after the District Board autho...
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