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Receive a presentation from Morgan Doran, Director of UC Cooperative Extension Capitol Corridor on the Department's FY2015/16 annual report
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board receive a presentation from Morgan Doran, Director of UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Capitol Corridor on the Department's FY2015/16 annual report.
SUMMARY:
UC Cooperative Extension has partnered with Solano County since 1915 to provide programs and services to the county's farms, ranches, youth, and communities; providing connections to science-based information and research; empowering volunteers, creating new leaders, and preparing tomorrow's workforce; supporting producers, managers, and agencies by providing advice on critical natural resources and agricultural issues; and supporting economic, youth, and community development throughout the county.
In July 2014 a new structure was implemented that consolidated the UCCE administrative operations of Solano, Yolo and Sacramento counties into one administrative unit, forming the UCCE Capitol Corridor. FY2016/17 marks the third year of a 5-year Multi-County Partnership (MCP) agreement signed by all three counties and the University of California.
Under the MCP model each county provides monetary and in-kind contributions to support UCCE operations in the three-county area. In FY2016/17 total contributions from Solano County to the MCP equal $274,449, which represents 8% and 4% increase over FY2014/15 and FY2015/16 contributions respectively. County contributions to the MCP are leveraged approximately 3 to 1 with funds from the University of California, grants and other revenues.
The MCP model has enabled UCCE to improve support to existing programs and expand additional programs in our communities by sharing resources across county lines and realizing administrative efficiencies.
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