To: Board of Supervisors
From: Matt Slattengren, Ag Commissioner/Weights & Measures Director
Report Title: Contract with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Petroleum Program
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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 $14,550 to reimburse the County for inspection of service stations, quick lube, auto service, and oil change shops for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of the contract will provide revenue to the Department in an amount not to exceed $14,550. There is no County match of funds. This amount has been accounted for in the FY 24/25 budget. (100% State)
BACKGROUND:
Gasoline service stations and others selling petroleum products are required by state law to meet advertising and signage requirements. Service stations are also required to provide water and air "free of charge" to customers and to provide handicap service to customers with some exceptions. The Department will conduct inspections to determine compliance with these laws. This agreement will reimburse the Department for services enforcing these laws.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
A negative action would cause a loss of budgeted revenue and the Department would still need to enforce the state regulated laws.