RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture in an amount not to exceed $252,719 for the County to provide inspection services at parcel sectional centers for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This agreement provides reimbursement to the County for expenses not to exceed $252,718.85 during the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 for inspection activities performed on behalf of CDFA. There is no County match of funds. 100% State funded.
BACKGROUND:
Under this agreement, the Agriculture Department will use specially trained dog teams to search parcels to detect the presence of any unwanted plant pests, including insect species, diseases or other harmful organisms, that may pose a threat to the economic well-being of the State. Surveillance inspections will be done at parcel sectional centers, such as those operated by the United States Postal Service, Federal Express and United Parcel Service.
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