HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11032009 - C.32RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute a
contract with the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture in an amount not
to exceed $283,757 to provide canine pest surveillance services for the period July 1, 2009
through June 30, 2010.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This agreement provides revenue and will not result in an increase in net County cost or
negatively impact the Department budget.
BACKGROUND:
This agreement will extend the canine pest surveillance program that was first implemented
in 2006 in Contra Costa County. The purpose of this program is to provide assistance in pest
exclusion on a regional basis to Contra Costa County and eleven other participating
counties. The use of canine teams enhances pest exclusion detections due to the canine's
ability to detect agricultural commodities that are shipped in unmarked containers in
violation of state quarantine laws. Each canine inspection team will conduct surveillance
inspections at parcel inspection centers
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/03/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Cathy Roybal,
646-5250
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.
ATTESTED: November 3, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Katherine Sinclair, Deputy
cc:
C.32
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Vincent L. Guise, Director of Agriculture/Weights & Measures
Date:November 3, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Pest Surveillance Canine Inspection Team Agreement for FY 2009-10
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
such as those operated by Federal Express, UPS, etc., to provide parcel inspection services
related to plant products entering the State of California. The teams will also be available for
airport terminal inspections and, if needed, at the United States Postal Service to provide
inspection services. The goal is to intercept and thereby prevent the introduction of
unwanted plant pests, including insect species, diseases or other harmful organisms that may
post a threat to the economic well being of the State and counties.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Negative action will result in the Department's failure to meet the terms of Standard
Agreement #09-0452 resulting in the loss of revenue. This may also result in harm to the
State of California and to Contra Costa County through the potential of introduction of
organisms that are not known to occur in the State. These organisms could cause substantial
damage to agriculture and our environment if established. Costs to eradicate incipient pest
infestations have historically been very high.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: