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FROM: Vincent L. GL e, Agricultural Commissioner-
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Director of Weights and Measures
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DATE: June 3, 2008 cou
SUBJECT: Agreement #08-0112 between California Department of Food and
Agriculture (CDFA) and Contra Costa County — Fiscal Year 2008-09
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SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or his designee, to execute
Agreement No. 08-0112 with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and
Contra Costa County. The amount of this agreement shall not exceed $31,103.03. The
effective date of this contract is July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
BACKGROUND:
Japanese dodder (Cuscuta japonica) is a newly-discovered pest in California. CDFA has
declared it a serious exotic plant pest. State law mandates eradication action against this
pest.
Japanese dodder is a parasitic plant pest that has the potential to seriously harm
agriculture, ornamental plantings and native plants in riparian areas. The only effective
eradication involves complete removal of infested plant material which is then either
burned or buried at a landfill. This action has been taken by the Department at all of the
known infestation sites, with continued monitoring to assure successful eradication. The
Departrnent has removed all infested vegetation on infested properties in the County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action will result in new revenue for the Department.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: --YES SIGNATURE:.
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COMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD CO MITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
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SIGNATURE(S): ,
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ACTION OF BO D N ( APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
✓1 UNANIMOUS(ABSENT �� ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE
— BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE
AYES: NOES: SHOWN.
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
ATTESTED , ✓ / �
CONTACT: Cathy Roybal,646-5250 JOHN CULLEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
CC: County Administrator
Dept.of Agriculture �.
BY � � ,DEPUTY