Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Fred W. Crowder, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer
Subject: Amendment to the agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (17-0118) for detection and trapping of pests that can significantly damage plants for FY 2017-18, increasing the amount by $104,165 for a total reimbursement amount not to exceed $655,355
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for detection and trapping of pests that can significantly damage plants for FY 2017-18, increasing the amount by $104,165 for a total reimbursement amount not to exceed $655,355.
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BACKGROUND:
On December 1, 1981, your Board approved the first agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to initiate the Pest Detection Trapping Program. The agreement 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 pests that may be introduced into California. The Board approved the most recent agreement #17-0118 on November 21, 2017, in a total amount not to exceed $551,190 (Resolution No. 075569).
DISCUSSION:
CDFA has amended the State agreement for the Pest Detection Trapping Program to include reimbursement for additional trap placement and inspection services related to Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP). The County will receive an additional $104,165 under the amended agreement #17-0118-1, for a total reimbursement of $655,355. The CDFA sent this agreement amendment to the Agricultural Commissioner on December 15, 2017.
In October and November 2015, adult ACP were found on traps in citrus trees on residential properties in Daly City and Pacifica. This marked the first ACP detected in San Mateo County. ACP is the only insect that...
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