HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12092014 - C.27RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute MOU- California Seed Law
#14-sd07 with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to pay the County an amount not to
exceed $100 to enforce California seed marketing and labeling requirements for the period July 1, 2014 - June 30,
2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This MOU will reimburse the department up to $100 for services. There is no cost share requirement and the revenue
has been anticipated in the departmental FY 14/15 budget.
BACKGROUND:
The goal of seed law enforcement (Section 52288, California Food and Agricultural Code) is to protect seed
consumers, including vegetable and field crop growers, as well as urban landscapers. Poor quality seeds can cost
farmers and home gardeners alike considerable amounts of time, money, and resources, by way of reduced yields,
poor crop quality, contamination by weeds or other unwanted species. By enforcing California Seed Law regarding
marketing and labeling, the Department is able to ensure that consumers receive the desired product, and that there is
supportive legal action for those who are wronged.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/09/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: 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: December 9, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 27
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Chad Godoy, Director of Agriculture/Weights & Measures
Date:December 9, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:MOU - California Seed #14-sd07
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Disapproval of the request would mean loss of revenue to the department for a mandated program.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None