To: Board of Supervisors
From: Matt Slattengren, Ag Commissioner/Weights & Measures Director
Report Title: Contract with John Muir Land Trust
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute a contract with John Muir Land Trust to pay County an amount not to exceed $6,000 to provide services to treat invasive weeds in designated locations from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The County will be reimbursed in an amount not to exceed $6,000 by John Muir Land Trust for providing supplies and labor to control invasive weeds in designated locations.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County Agriculture/Weights & Measures Department has a long history of weed management and weed abatement. Contra Costa County is generally infested with two main non-native and invasive weeds (Artichoke Thistle and Purple Star Thistle) which are both B rated pests, and both are a detriment to our range lands and our regional and state parks. The Department will be implementing control methods that will protect endangered species as well as promote regrowth of native and desirable plants. This agreement has a mutual indemnification provision which provides that each party will defend and indemnify the other for injuries or losses arising from the 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 the designated locations. There will be a decrease in revenue and possibly increase the spread of noxious and invasive weeds not native to California.