REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
January 27, 2026
FROM
BRADY GERGOVICH, Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer, Agriculture / Weights & Measures
SUBJECT
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Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Apiary Protection Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Revenue Agreement (State Agreement No. 25-0572-000-SA) with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services / Integrated Pest Services to provide registration and inspection services related to the Apiary Protection Program, on behalf of the State, effective January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, for a maximum reimbursement of $4,168.75.
(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 Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Revenue Agreement in the amount of $4,168.75 is being provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services / Integrated Pest Services (PHPPS / Integrated Pest Services). Sufficient appropriation and revenue have been included in the Department of Agriculture / Weights & Measures (AWM) 2025-26 budget and will be included in the 2026-27 recommended budget. Services, per the Revenue Agreement, will be provided by existing AWM staff.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Revenue Agreement will reimburse AWM for costs incurred by AWM in the administration and enforcement of the registration and inspection of any apiary located in the county.
AWM currently performs inspection and registration services related to the Apiary Protection Program through the enforc...
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