TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Tracy Cleveland - Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures
REPORT BY: Jaspreet Faller - Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement No. 230387B with Kristin Lowell, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
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Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Agreement No. 230387B with Kristin Lowell, Inc. for a maximum of $5,800 for the term April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 for civil engineering services for the Napa County Winegrape Pest and Disease Control District to develop the per acre assessment for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
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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 2023-2024 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 and Vine Mealybug programs, Enhanced Detection trapping/research, including plant shipment inspections, pest management, and education and outreach.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
The Engineer's Report will be paid from assessments collected during FY2023-2024.
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Mandatory
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
There is no fiscal impact beyond this fiscal year.
Consequences if not approved:
Without the Engineer's Report, it will not be possible to identify property parcels subject to the assessment and the Assessor's tax roll will not include the assessment. As a result, assessment revenues would not be collected, and the District would not be able to contribute to the funding of the various programs that are essential to keeping the Co...
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