To: Board of Supervisors
From: Matt Slattengren, Ag Commissioner/Weights & Measures Director
Report Title: Contract with The Center for Natural Land Management for Invasive Plant Management at Windemere Ranch Preserve
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute a contract with Center for Natural Land Management to receive an amount not to exceed $22,500 to provide noxious weed control services in Windemere Ranch Preserve for the period April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028. (100% Center for Natural Land Management)
FISCAL IMPACT:
This agreement will reimburse the Agriculture Department in an amount not to exceed $22,500 for noxious weed control services in Windemere Ranch Preserve. There is no county match of funds, nor grant money involved.
BACKGROUND:
The Agriculture Department shall supply appropriate products to spray noxious weeds (artichoke thistle and purple-star thistle) with the use of backpack sprayers and all-terrain vehicles. The noxious weed control services are limited to those locations where noxious weeds have been located, identified, and pose a public, economic, environmental, or recreational nuisance.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the Department would have a loss in revenue and the County may face the spread of noxious weeds.