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C. 72

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Matt Slattengren, Ag Commissioner/Weights & Measures Director
Date:	January 10, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

EBRPD - Noxious Weed Special Services Agreement

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 01/10/2023

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Megan Maddox, 925-608-6600

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: January 10, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute a contract with East Bay Regional Park District in an amount not to exceed $45,000 for the County to provide services to treat invasive weeds in local district parks from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The County will be reimbursed in an amount not to exceed $45,000 by East Bay Regional Park District for providing supplies and labor to control invasive weeds in local district parks.

BACKGROUND:

Contra Costa County Agriculture/Weights and Measures Department has a long history of weed management and weed abatement. Contra Costa County is generally infested with two main non-native and invasive weeds (Artichoke Thistle and Purple Star Thistle) which are both B rated pests, and both are a detriment to our range lands and our regional and state parks. The Department will be implementing control methods that will protect endangered species as well as promote regrowth of native and desirable plants. This agreement has a mutual indemnification provision which provides that each party will defend and indemnify the other for injuries or losses arising of the performance of the agreement.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, the County will not be able to provide services to control invasive weeds at local district parks, lose revenue, and possibly increase the spread of noxious and invasive weeds, not native to California.