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Agriculture, Weights and Measures Department, on behalf of the Alpine/Upper Carson Weed Management Group, recommending the Agricultural Commissioner be authorized to apply for grant funding from the Carson Water Subconservancy District in the amount of $12,000 for noxious weed projects performed by County staff in Alpine County.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Carson Water Subconservancy District Grant.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $12,000
Funding
Budgeted $12,000
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $12,000
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
If successful, this grant would provide approximately $12,000 in funding to the Agriculture Department for currently budgeted activities which allow the Department to perform enhanced weed activities. These revenues have been included in the Department's FY 2008-09 budget so there would be no change to Net County cost.
Reason for Recommendation/Background:
The Agriculture Department currently manages all Noxious and Exotic weed work in Alpine County through the Alpine Upper/Carson Weed Management Area. If awarded, this grant will provide funding for surveying for weed populations, education of the public and GPS population perimeter delimitation. The department continues to document all invasive weed infestations with description, location and acreage/percent cover, in order to produce updated comprehensive maps of the invasive weed populations within the Alpine/Upper Carson Weed management area for analysis and treatment.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1) Department to prepare and submit application and supporting documentation to Carson Water Subconservancy District on behalf of Alpine Upper Carson Weed Management Area.
2) If successful, Department to return to Board for acceptance of the grant award, signature authority for Grant Agreement...
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