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HEARING - Agriculture, Weights and Measures Department recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 082-2025, replacing and superseding Resolutions 393-2006 and 022-2013, to adopt El Dorado County Agriculture, Weights & Measures Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025.
FUNDING: Fees for Service.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Through County budget development for FY 2025/26, and Board direction for cost saving strategies, the Agriculture, Weights & Measures Department (Department) has reviewed billing rates for time and materials services and flat fees that have not been updated since 2013. The proposed fee increases will ensure the Department continues to meet cost recovery goals for the next budget cycle.
The Department provides a variety of services and is required to administer state-mandated programs. State statutes also authorize the recovery of program costs through fees established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. The Department is requesting to increase the hourly fee charged for General Request for Service/materials from $60.00 to $85.00 for Licensed Staff time and $35.00 to $60.00 for Support Staff time.
The Department Fee schedule includes new annual registration fees for Certified Producer Certificate and Certified Farmer's Market. Increases are proposed for Pest Control Businesses and Farm Labor Contractors. Additional fees are an increase to Agricultural Commission Reviews and the new Administrative Permit to hold special events under the Ranch Marketing & Winery Ordinance, which are based on a time and material with a one-hour minimum. The fee increases for agricultural and weights and measures programs will increase revenues annually by approximately $15,000. This amount has been included in the FY 25/26 budget and is necessary to offset county costs for mandated programs. A summary of the Department's proposed fee changes and modifications can be found in Attachment C, Exhibit A.
Additionally, the d...
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