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Agriculture, Weights and Measures Department recommending the Agricultural Commissioner be authorized to present a work plan to fund scheduled projects for Yellow Starthistle control and eradication projects in our El Dorado and Alpine counties.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: National Fish and Wildlife through California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $10,000*
Funding
Budgeted $
New Funding $10,000*
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $
Change To Net County Cost $0*
*maximum amount of grant request is $10,000, department is unable to estimate total grant award and total net county cost reduction at this time.
Background: The Agriculture Department currently manages all regulatory invasive weed work in El Dorado and Alpine counties. CDFA is requesting work plans from Weed Management Areas (WMA’s) to sustain Yellow Starthistle control and eradication projects in California. The available funding is intended to continue efforts for the prevention, early detection, and eradication of noxious weed populations. Weed Management Groups consist of numerous public and private entities that are involved in intensive noxious weed population survey and eradication projects. The department will request funding for both counties, with a 01/01/08 start date of the contract.
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: This funding will provide increased revenue and expenditure appropriations up to $10,000, over an eight month period. If successful, there may be a slight reduction in net county cost.
Action to be taken following Board approval: Department to prepare and submit application, and all supporting documentation, to CDFA on behalf of the El Dorado County Agricultural Department and return to Board for approval, Budget Transfers and signature authority for Grant Agreements if awarded.
Contact: Myrna Tow X6647
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