HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06252013 - C.73RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner- Director of Weights and Measures, or designee, to
execute a contract with the University of California Cooperative Extension Service Contract, in an amount not to
exceed $15,500, with modified indemnification language, for increased Master Gardner Coordinator services, for a
term June 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% County
BACKGROUND:
Under the general direction of the Contra Costa County Director of the University of California Cooperative
Extension Service, the Urban Horticulture Program Representative is responsible for all aspects of the coordination
of the Master Gardener Program and over 200 volunteers within the county, including managing the program budget,
volunteer training and scheduling as well as providing oversight of public outreach efforts within the county. The
Program Representative is responsible for keeping abreast of current research in all relevant areas.
Specific duties include:
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/25/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF
SUPERVISORS
Contact:
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: June 25, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc:
C. 73
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Vincent L. Guise, Director of Agriculture/Weights & Measures
Date:June 25, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:University of California Cooperative Extension - Master Gardner Coordinator
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Organize and implement volunteer training
Determine volunteer advanced training needs
Select volunteers
Approve Master Gardener projects and evaluate for UCCE Mission appropriateness
Ensure compliance with the UC Master Gardener Administrative Handbook and Program Guidelines
Manage the program budget including setting fees, collecting registration money, purchasing program supplies
Evaluate and keep records on program efficacy and outreach efforts
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Loss of efficiencies in the Master Gardner Program.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
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