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C. 53

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Matt Slattengren
Date:	September 12, 2017

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

17-0284-000-SA Weighmaster Program

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 09/12/2017

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:

646-5250

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: September 12, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute Agreement #17-0284-000-SA Weighmaster Program with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $3,360 to inspect recycling establishments licensed as weighmasters and determine compliance with Business and Professions Code Section 12703.1 for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This agreement reimburses the Department of Agriculture (Department) in an amount not to exceed $3,360 to inspect recycling establishments on behalf of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in Contra Costa County. There is no County match or cost share requirement and the revenue from this agreement was anticipated in the Department's FY 17/18 budget.

BACKGROUND:

Common metal, precious metal and other recycling establishments require CDFA licensed weighmasters. They are required to provide correct license application information and other information including the status of their weighmaster deputies. Transaction requirements also include thumb printing, photographic equipment, storm water permits and Weights and Measures sealed commercial weighing devices. This agreement will reimburse the Department for conducting inspections to verify compliance with CDFA requirements, to document violations and take appropriate enforcement action, as needed.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Failure to accept Agreement 17-0284-000-SA will cause a loss of revenue to the Department.