Special Notice / Hearing: None
Vote Required: 4/5 required
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
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt resolutions authorizing:
A) An amendment to the agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for detection and trapping of regulated insect pests that can significantly damage plants for FY 2017-18, increasing the amount by $93,552 for a total reimbursement amount not to exceed $748,907; and
B) An Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) recognizing unanticipated revenue in the amount of $93,552 and increasing appropriations in various expenditure accounts.
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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 agreement #17-0118 on November 21, 2017 (Resolution No. 075569). The Board approved an amendment to this agreement #17-0118-1 on January 23, 2018 (Resolution No. 075673).
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 Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly). The County will receive an additional $93,552 under the amended agreement #17-0118-2, for a total reimbursement of $748,907. The additional funds will be appropriated to Salaries and Benefits, and various operating expense accounts via an Appropriations Transfer Request (ATR). The CDFA sent...
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