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File #: 12405   
Type: Consent Status: Passed
File created: 6/6/2025 Department: Agriculture/Weights & Measures
On agenda: 6/18/2025 Final action: 6/18/2025
Subject: Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Nursery Inspection Program
Attachments: 1. CON-AWM-06-18-2025-NURSERY INSPECTION PROGRAM, 2. COV-AWM-06-18-2025-NURSERY INSPECTION PROGRAM, 3. Item #7 Executed BAI, 4. 25-458 Unexecuted Contract

REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

AND RECORD OF ACTION

 

                                          June 18, 2025

 

FROM

BRADY GERGOVICH, Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer, Department of Agriculture / Weights & Measures

         

SUBJECT                      

Title                     

Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Nursery Inspection Program

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RECOMMENDATION(S)

Recommendation

Approve revenue agreement (State Agreement No. 25-0286-000-SA) with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to continue to provide inspection services related to the Nursery Inspection Program, for a maximum reimbursement amount of $9,013, for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

(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

Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Revenue Agreement (Agreement) in the amount of $9,013 is being provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services / Pest Exclusion (CDFA, PHPPS / Pest Exclusion). Sufficient appropriation and revenue have been included in the Department of Agriculture / Weights & Measures (AWM) 2025-26 recommended budget.

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The recommended Agreement with the CDFA, PHPPS / Pest Exclusion will reimburse AWM for performing inspection services related to the Nursery Inspection Program, for a maximum reimbursement of $9,013 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

 

AWM will continue to perform inspection services related to the Nursery Inspection Program, which includes inspecting nurseries throughout San Bernardino County for pest cleanliness, labeling, grades and standards as required by the California Food and Agricultural Code Division 4, Part 3, Chapter 2, Article 1, § 6903. These inspections deter the spread of plant pests, insects and diseases that pose a threat to California’s environment, the agricultural industry and the economic well-being of the State and County.

 

AWM has collaborated with the CDFA since 1982 to provide inspection services at nursery locations throughout the county and a revenue agreement has since been renewed on an annual basis.

 

The recommended Agreement aligns with the County and Chief Executive’s Officer’s goals and objectives by working with other agencies with respect to performing inspections for the Nursery Inspection Program on behalf of CDFA, PHPPS / Pest Exclusion and receiving reimbursement for the work performed.

 

PROCUREMENT

N/A

 

REVIEW BY OTHERS

This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Brett Davison, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on May 23, 2025; Finance (Eduardo Mora, Administrative Analyst, 387-4376) on May 27, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Valerie Clay, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on May 28, 2025.