REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 13, 2023
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 Weighmaster Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Revenue Agreement (State Agreement No. 23-0214-000-SA) with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Division of Measurement Standards, for the Department of Agriculture / Weights & Measures to continue to provide site inspections of assigned junk dealers and recycler establishments licensed as weighmasters to determine compliance with State law, on behalf of the State of California, for maximum reimbursement of $18,720 for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
(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 California Department of Food and Agriculture, Division of Measurement Standards (CDFA, DMS) will reimburse AWM for performing inspection services related to the Weighmaster Program for a maximum reimbursement of $18,720 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Services per the revenue agreement will be fulfilled by existing AWM staff. Sufficient appropriation and revenue will be included in the Department of Agriculture / Weights & Measures (AWM) 2023-24 recommended budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This revenue agreement with CDFA, DMS, will reimburse AWM for performing inspection services related to the Weighmaster Program for a maximum reimbursement of $18,720 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. AWM will continue to perform assigned site inspections of licensed junk dealers and recycler establishments, which are also licensed as Weighmasters, to determine compliance with the California Business and Professions Code. Inspections include the verification that the finger printing equipment and photograph/camera is functioning and in good working order, confirmation that commercial weighing devices are sealed, and the review of storm-water permit requirements. CDFA, DMS determined that these inspections should be performed by counties because junk dealers and recycler establishments are randomly located throughout large geographic areas in California.
The recommended revenue agreement aligns with the County and Chief Executive Officer goals and objectives by working with other agencies with respect to performing inspections for the Weighmaster Program on the behalf of CDFA, DMS and receiving reimbursement for the work performed.
The Board of Supervisors (Board) first approved the initial revenue agreement with CDFA, DMS on January 28, 2014 (Item No. 7), to provide inspection services at Weighmaster locations throughout San Bernardino County and a revenue agreement has since been renewed on a continual annual basis.
PROCUREMENT
N/A
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Daniel Pasek, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on May 17, 2023; Finance (Elias Duenas, Administrative Analyst, 387-4052) on May 18, 2023; and County Finance and Administration (Valerie Clay, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) May 18, 2023.