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Consent-General Government # 13.
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| Board of Supervisors |
Agriculture |
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| Subject |
| Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 17-205 with Cooperative Agricultural Support Services Authority increasing the total compensation from $150,000 to $250,000 for plant pest detection, trapping, quarantine, eradication, and/or other agricultural services as determined by the Agricultural Commissioner for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (No general fund impact) (Young) |
| Recommended Action |
| Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a first amendment to Agreement No. 17-205 with Cooperative Agricultural Support Services Authority increasing the total compensation from $150,000 to $250,000 for plant pest detection, trapping, quarantine, eradication, and/or other agricultural services as determined by the Agricultural Commissioner for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. |
| Strategic Plan Goal(s) |
Operational Excellence
Flourishing Agriculture |
| Reason for Recommended Action/Background |
| The Agriculture Department has utilized CASS seasonal contract workers for the past seven seasons to fill temporary positions in plant pest detection, trapping, quarantine, and eradication. The positions are tied to work agreements with the state, and to certification inspections provided for growers so that Yolo County products are allowed to be exported nationwide and worldwide. For 2017/2018 the Agriculture Department budgeted $232,000 for CASS expenses; $150,000 was encumbered for Agreement No. 17-205, leaving $82,000 available. Most of the department's State contracts have now been received, allowing a more accurate estimate of the need for CASS contract workers through the end of 2017/2018. We anticipate spending an additional $100,000 on the CASS agreement, which will be fully reimbursed by State and industry payments. |
| Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies) |
| The Agriculture Department consulted with County Counsel and the Division of Financial Services regarding this amendment. |
| Competitive Bid Process |
| The working relationship between CASS and Yolo County was established on July 11, 2006, when the Board approved and signed Agreement No. 06-193 establishing the CASS Joint Powers Agency, in order to pool resources within the state to meet the need for quality seasonal contract workers. In accordance with the agreement, the Board of Supervisors appointed the Agricultural Commissioner, or his delegate, to represent the County on the CASS Board of Directors. This is the eighth year that the Agriculture Department has successfully worked with CASS. |
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| Further explanation as needed: |
| This amendment adds $100,000 to the total compensation for Agreement No. 17-205 with CASS. The Agriculture Department budgeted $232,000 for 2017/2018 CASS expenses; $150,000 was encumbered immediately in the agreement, leaving $82,000 unencumbered. The additional $18,000 is available within the department's Services and Supplies budget. All expenses for CASS contract workers will be fully reimbursed by State and industry payments. |
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