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C. 59

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Matt Slattengren, Ag Commissioner/Weights & Measures Director
Date:	April 4, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Contract Amendment with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Pierce's Disease Program (GWSS)

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 04/04/2023

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

ABSENT:

Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Matt Slattengren, 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: April 4, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to increase the reimbursement limit by $10,867 to a new amount not to exceed $409,171 to control Glassy-winged sharpshooter infestations, with no change to the term.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This agreement will reimburse the County for all associated costs incurred for the implementation of the Pierce's Disease Control Program, in an amount not to exceed $409,171. This revenue has been anticipated in the FY22/23 budget. (100% State, No County Match)

BACKGROUND:

The County's Department of Agriculture deploys traps, inspects incoming nursery shipments, landscaping and host crops county-wide to detect incipient infestations of Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (GWSS). Any population of GWSS detected is delimited and controlled or eradicated. The California Department of Food and Agriculture reimburses the County for all costs, not to exceed $409,171, for this two-year program. Pierce's Disease and its vectors are a clear and present danger to Contra Costa County's agricultural commodities. The Agricultural Commissioner can abate this nuisance pursuant to Contra Costa County Ordinance Code Section 14-6.406 and Government Code Section 8558.

The increase in funds is due to additional work that was required to cover outbreaks at high risk nurseries.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Failure to approve this contract amendment will result in loss of anticipated revenue for the County and a possible threat to local agriculture.