Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Koren J. Widdel, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer
Subject: Agreement (#25-0002-036-SF) with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Pest Detection Trapping Program for FY 2025-26
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Authorizing an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the detection and trapping of regulated insect pests that can significantly affect agricultural crops and the environment, for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $658,498 in reimbursement for services performed; and
B) Authorizing the County Agricultural Commissioner to execute amendments to the agreement with the CDFA which modify the State's maximum reimbursement by no more than $25,000 (in aggregate) and/or modify the agreement term and/or services so long as the modified term or services is/are within the current or revised fiscal provision, and provided no such amendment would require the expenditure or commitment of County funds.
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BACKGROUND:
On December 1, 1981, this Board first approved an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture ("CDFA") to initiate the insect Pest Detection Trapping Program. Through its annual agreement, San Mateo County pest detection program staff perform various pest detection trapping services, and CDFA reimburses the County for personnel costs for providing those services.
The agreement between the County and CDFA has been renewed each year. The statewide insect pest detection trapping program protects the agricultural industry, home gardens, and the environment by providing early detection of exotic state regulated pests that may be introduced into California.
DISCUSSION:
Proposed Agreement #25-0002-036-SF (the "Agreement") with CDFA for FY 2025-26 provides that the County will receive up to $658,498 in reimbursement ...
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