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Consent-General Government # 13.
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| Board of Supervisors |
Agriculture |
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| Approve agreement 16-0728-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture in the amount of $43,353 to perform insect trapping services for the delimitation of the European Grapevine Moth from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. (No general fund impact) (Young) |
| Recommended Action |
| Approve and authorize the Chair to sign agreement 16-0728-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture in the amount of $43,353 to perform insect trapping services for the delimitation of the European Grapevine Moth from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. |
| Strategic Plan Goal(s) |
Operational Excellence
Flourishing Agriculture |
| Reason for Recommended Action/Background |
| The European Grapevine Moth (EGVM) was first detected in a vineyard in the Oakville area of Napa County, September 15, 2009. The pest is found in southern Asia, Europe, North Africa, and parts of South America; it primarily damages grapes, but can feed on stone fruit and other crops. Since the initial find, trapping and surveys have found additional sites that have prompted the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to designate quarantine areas to prevent further spread of the pest. CDFA has proposed a statewide delimitation (insect trapping) program to determine the current extent of EGVM in all grape production areas. Yolo County grape production totals more than 13,000 acres and consistently ranks in the top five crops with regard to total value. This contract would cover the costs related to trapping under the delimitation program developed by CDFA. |
| Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies) |
| This agreement is with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The County Division of Financial Services was consulted, and County Counsel has approved the agreement as to form. |
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Explanation (Expenditure and/or Revenue) |
| Further explanation as needed: |
| Costs for running the trapping program will be offset by the revenue received. The contract amount of $43,353.00 was not included in the Agriculture Department's estimated revenues since it just became available. This agreement crosses the fiscal year; we estimate revenue of $15,000 for fiscal year 2016/17, and $28,353.00 for fiscal year 2017/18. |
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