REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
April 29, 2025
FROM
BRADY GERGOVICH, Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer, Department of Agriculture / Weights & Measures
SUBJECT
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Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Exotic Fruit Fly Pest Detection Trapping Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve revenue agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Pest Detection, Emergency Projects (State Agreement No. 24-0132-048-SF), for the reimbursement of inspection services related to the Exotic Fruit Fly Pest Detection Trapping Program, for a maximum reimbursement of $588,001, from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
(Presenter: Brady Gergovich, Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer, 387-2115)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The revenue agreement in the amount of $588,001 is being provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Pest Detection Emergency Projects (PDEP). Sufficient appropriation and revenue have been included in the Department of Agriculture / Weights & Measures (AWM) 2024-25 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
AWM currently places and services traps for the detection of exotic fruit flies related to the Exotic Fruit Fly Pest Detection Trapping Program (Program), which is reimbursed by CDFA, PDEP. CDFA, PDEP determined that the placing and servicing of traps should be performed by counties due to the widespread distribution of locations throughout the State where host trees are found. Host trees attract numerous invasive pests, including the Mediterranean fruit fly, Mexican fruit fly, Oriental fruit fly, Melon fly, Spongy moth and Japanese beetle. All trapping activities will conform to the current version of the State Insect Trapping Guide noted in the agreement work plan.
On August 17, 1981 (Item No. 40), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the initial revenue agreement with CDFA, PDEP, to provide Program services at locations throughout the county and an agreement has since been renewed on a continual basis.
On March 13, 2025, AWM received the State Revenue Agreement No. 24-0132-048-SF (Agreement) in the amount of $588,001 for the period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. This item is being presented to the Board at this time as this is the first date available for presentation following the required operational, fiscal and legal reviews. Approval at this time will have no impact on the work that has been performed for the Program, as work performed since July 1, 2024, will be reimbursed under this Agreement.
This Agreement aligns with the County and Chief Executive’s Officer’s goals and objectives by working with other agencies with respect to detecting exotic fruit fly pest infestations early enough to allow for their prompt and effective eradiation on the behalf of CDFA, PDEP and receiving reimbursement for the work performed.
PROCUREMENT
Not Applicable
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Brett Davison, Deputy County Counsel, 387- 5455) on March 25, 2025; Finance (Eduardo Mora, Administrative Analyst, 387-4376) on April 9, 2025; and Finance and Administration (Valerie Clay, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on April 14, 2025.