MEETING DATE: 7/23/2019
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER
DEPT HEAD/DIRECTOR: K. Overstreet
AGENDA ITEM PREPARER: K. Overstreet
SBC DEPT FILE NUMBER: 1.1
SUBJECT:
AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER - K. OVERSTREET
Approve State contract, 18-0619-015-SF, for European Grapevine Moth detection survey activities, from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Total contract value is $53,280.00.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 1.1
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT AGENDA
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
In August 2016, the European Grapevine Moth (EGVM) was declared eradicated in California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) wishes to contract with counties with commercial grape acreage to perform post-eradication survey. The actual trapping period will run from March 15th through the middle of September.
The work is performed by existing staff. The funding is sufficient to cover our costs. The anticipated revenue has been budgeted in the Agricultural Commissioner's Budget.
BUDGETED:
Yes
SBC BUDGET LINE ITEM NUMBER:
101.60.1250.1000.550.517 State Aid European Grapevine Moth
CURRENT FY COST:
$19,735 (revenue)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Contract #18-0619-015-SF between the California Department of Food & Agriculture and the County of San Benito for European Grapevine Moth detection activities, from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Total contract value is $53,280.
2. Authorize the Agricultural Commissioner – Sealer of Weights and Measures to sign the contract.
ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL: No