To: Board of Supervisors
From: Matt Slattengren, Ag Commissioner/Weights & Measures Director
Report Title: Contract with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Noxious Weed Abatement
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute a contract with California Department of Food and Agriculture to reimburse the County in an amount not to exceed $42,421 to perform strategic weed control and eradication for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Department will be reimbursed in an amount up to $42,421 by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. 100% State funds.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County Agriculture/Weights & Measures Department has a long history of weed management and weed abatement. The Department has worked closely with state parks, regional parks districts, regional water districts, various other entities, and private landowners to control noxious weeds. The Department will be implementing control methods and mapping noxious weeds to protect endangered species as well as promote regrowth of native and desirable plants.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
A negative action would decrease the Department’s revenue and increase the spread of noxious weeds that are not native to California.
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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. |
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Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors |
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