HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06032014 - C.143RECOMMENDATION(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 $24,500, with modified indemnification language, for Master Gardner Coordinator services, for a term July 1,
2014 through June 30, 2015.
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: Organize and implement volunteer
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Action of Board On: 06/03/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
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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 3, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc:
C.143
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Vincent L. Guise, Director of Agriculture/Weights & Measures
Date:June 3, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:University of California Cooperative Extension - Master Gardner Coordinator
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
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
ATTACHMENTS
Master Gardner Coordinator Contract