RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute agreement #19-0218 Insect Pest Detection Trapping with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to receive reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $788,418 to provide pest detection services for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Agreement will reimburse the County for expenses incurred, not to exceed $788,418 during the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 for pest detection services performed on behalf of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in Contra Costa County. This revenue was budgeted in FY 19/20. There is no county match of funds.
BACKGROUND:
The county shall provide services for the placement and servicing of traps for the detection of exotic insect pests, which are considered hazardous to agriculture and the economy of California. The insects may include, but are not limited to: the Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Mexican Fruit Fly, Oriental Fruit Fly, Melon Fly, Gypsy Moth and Japanese Beetle. This agreement includes delimitation work associated with the detection of one or more life stags of target pests in the County.
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