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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05052015 - C.62RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner or designee, to execute a contract with the the Regents of the University of California in an amount not to exceed $48,000, including modified indemnification language, for increased Master Gardener Coordinator services for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. FISCAL IMPACT: 100% County BACKGROUND: Under the general direction of the Director of the Department of Agriculture, Contractor shall coordinate the Master Gardener Program, including managing the program budget and volunteer training and providing oversight of public outreach efforts within the county. Contractor is responsible for keeping abreast of current research in all relevant areas. Specific duties include: • Organize land implement volunteer training • Determine volunteer advanced training needs • Select volunteers • Approve Master Gardener projects and APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 05/05/2015 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 ABSENT: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: May 5, 2015 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Chris Heck, Deputy cc: C. 62 To:Board of Supervisors From:Chad Godoy, Director of Agriculture/Weights & Measures Date:May 5, 2015 Contra Costa County Subject:University of CA Cooperative Extension - Master Gardener Coordinator BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) evaluate for UCCE Mission appropriateness • Ensure Compliance with the US 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 Gardener Program CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: No impact. ATTACHMENTS UC-MG 2015