REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 7, 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 Pierce's Disease Control Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Revenue Agreement (State Agreement No. 24-0469-023-SF) with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Pierce's Disease Control Program, for the performance of surveys, inspections and control services related to the Pierce's Disease Control Program, on behalf of the State of California, for the period of July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, for a maximum reimbursement of $44,958.34.
(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 Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Revenue Agreement (Agreement), for a maximum reimbursement of $44,958.34, is being funded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Pierce's Disease Control Program (Program). Sufficient appropriation and revenue have been included in the Department of Agriculture / Weights & Measures (AWM) 2025-26 budget. Services, per the Agreement, will be provided by existing AWM staff.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Program is intended to prevent the movement of the Glassy-Winged sharpshooter insect, which can carry and transmit the Peirce's Disease plant bacterium, to non-infested areas of the state. As part of the Program, the County will receive reimbursement for the work performed.
CDFA determined that these inspections should be performed by counties per California Food an...
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