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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.