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Adopt a resolution authorizing Jose Arriaga, Interim Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures, to execute an amendment to a revenue agreement for FY2018/19 with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for a new net total of $94,721
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing Jose Arriaga, Interim Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures, to execute an amendment to a revenue agreement for FY2018/19 with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for a new net total of $94,721
SUMMARY:
Agreements and contracts with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) entered into by the Solano County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer must be signed by the Chair of the Board of Supervisors or an authorized designee. The Board has historically given the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures authorization to execute these contracts, agreements and associated amendments on behalf of Solano County through approval of a resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The requested action will result in an increase of $79,669 in anticipated State reimbursement to the Department for a new net contract total of $94,721 for high risk pest exclusion activities, including inspections and enforcement of packages containing plant material at terminal facilities. The unanticipated revenue will reduce the Department’s Net County Cost for FY2018/19.
DISCUSSION:
The Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures receives funding through State agencies, fees and other contractual agreements to offset County costs. A major source of funding for agricultural and weights and measures programs are the State of California agreements. To obtain the revenue, Solano County enters into agreements with CDFA and Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). These agreements are initially prepared by the State agency and then sent to the County for approval.
On July 24, 2018, the Board approved Resolution No. 146, which authorized the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures to execute an agreement for $15,052 with CDFA for inspection of high-risk shipments. This contract amendment increases the revenue contract by $79,669 for a new contract amount of $94,721.
Executed agreements will be placed on file with the Clerk of the Board.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to approve this revenue agreement amendment and/or direct staff to consider other options and return with new recommendations. However, this is not recommended as this would result in a potential loss of up to $79,669 in additional revenues that offset County costs.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the agreement as to form. The County Administrator’s Office has reviewed this proposal and concurs with the recommendation. The California Department of Food and Agriculture, and the California Commissioners and Sealers Association support this procedure for obtaining County approval for contracts and agreements.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION