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C. 33

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Matt Slattengren, Ag Commissioner/Weights & Measures Director
Date:	March 2, 2021

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Agreement for Services - Dept. of Parks and Recreation

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 03/02/2021

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
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

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: March 2, 2021
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute an agreement with State of California - Department of Parks and Recreation for the County to receive an amount not to exceed $9,000 for the County to provide services to treat invasive weeds in Mount Diablo State Park beginning February 1, 2021 through May 31, 2021.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The county will be reimbursed in an amount not to exceed $9,000 for providing supplies and labor to control invasive weeds in Mount Diablo State Park, Department of Parks for the State of California.

BACKGROUND:

Contra Costa County Agriculture/Weights & Measures Department has a long history of weed management and weed abatement. There are two main non-native and invasive weeds (Artichoke Thistle and Purple Star Thistle) we continue to invest time and resources to abate as well as several other species. Contra Costa is generally infested with both Artichoke Thistle and Purple Star Thistle, which are both B rated pests, and both are a detriment to our fragile regional and state parks. The Department has built a great relationship and works closely with the state parks, regional park districts, regional water districts, various other entities, and private landowners to collectively control these weeds. The Department will be implementing control methods that will protect endangered species as well as promote regrowth of native and desirable plants. The agreement requires the County to defend and indemnify the State for all claims, losses, and damages arising out of County's 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 Mount Diablo State Park and lose revenue and possibly increase the spread of noxious and invasive weeds, not native to California.