DATE: August 23, 2016
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Les Wright, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer
SUBJECT: Retroactive Revenue Agreement for the Khapra Beetle Detection Program
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association for the Khapra Beetle Detection Program effective July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 ($4,821).
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will allow the County to enter into an Agreement with the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association to reimburse the Department's costs for Khapra beetle detection activities performed in Fresno County.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
No action or disapproval would mean that the Department would not receive reimbursement from the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association (CACASA) to partially offset the costs incurred in carrying out this program.
RETROACTIVE AGREEMENT:
This revenue Agreement is retroactive to July 1, 2016. The Department received the Agreement from the CACASA on June 22, 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in net County cost associated with the recommended action. The Department estimates total cost to complete this program at $6,995. Fresno County will receive approximately $4,821 in revenue from the CACASA to fund this mandated program. The difference ($2,174) will be funded with Unclaimed Gas Tax (UGT) revenues received from the State. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget for the Department of Agriculture Org. 40101001.
DISCUSSION:
The Khapra beetle is one of the world's most destructive pests of grain products, seeds, and other stored food products. Populations of this pest can build rapidly in a short time under hot, dry conditions. It is a voracious feeder of grain products, can tolerate colder climates and is capable of hiding in crac...
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