HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07262011 - C.53RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or his designee to execute
Agreement #10-0114-SF European Grapevine Moth (EGVM) with the California
Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to pay the County an amount not to exceed
$22,740.00 for the period of February 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, as recommended by
the Agricultural Commissioner.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This agreement provides $22,740 in additional revenue to the Department to support pest
detection activities.
BACKGROUND:
The European grapevine moth was first discovered in Napa County vineyards in the fall of
2009. It has since been found in very low numbers in eleven counties in the State. Infested
areas of the State are under quarantine restrictions and an eradication program.
The European grapevine moth is not known to occur in Contra Costa County. Survey and
detection trapping are essential to early detection of
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 07/26/2011 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
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Roxann Crosby,
925-646-5250
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: July 26, 2011
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 53
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Vincent L. Guise, Director of Agriculture/Weights & Measures
Date:July 26, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Agreement #10-0114-SF European Grapevine Moth (EGVM)
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
an incipient infestation if it is to enter the county.
The County will provide services for placing and servicing traps for the detection of the
European Grapevine Moth (EGVM) which is considered harmful to agriculture and to the
economy of California. This agreement includes visual survey and trapping associated with
the detection activities related to this program.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Not approving this action would result in a loss of revenue for the Department which would
reduce the Department's ability to search for European grapevine moths.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.