TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Tracy Cleveland - Agricultural Commissioner/ Sealer of Weights & Measures
REPORT BY: Jaspreet Faller - Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Engineer's Report for the Winegrape Pest & Disease Control District and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Levy of Assessment
RECOMMENDATION
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Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures requests adoption of a Resolution providing for the following:
1. Accept the Engineer's Report for the Napa County Winegrape Pest & Disease Control District for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and the proposed levy assessment for the district;
2. Set a Public Hearing for June 6, 2023 at 9:00am to hear protests to the establishment of the proposed assessment;
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to comply with the requirements of Article XIII D of the California Constitution with respect to notice requirements for the proposed assessment; and
4. Designate County staff 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, 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 2023-24.
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 2023-24 in the amount of $484,175 which is deposited into a special designated account held with the Auditor (9512-9512000). In addition, the Agricultural Commissioner budgets a portion of the collected assessment ($330,000) as revenue which the Department recei...
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