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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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Requested Action(s)
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a) TRANSFER OF FUNDS - AG COMMISSIONER, B-62 - From State Agriculture (2061-450530) to Contingency (1109-59000), $14,991; and From Contingency (1109-59000) to Special Dept. Equipment (2061-57608), $14,991 (Requires a 4/5's vote)
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Financial Impact:
The funds for the requested action are from unanticipated revenue received in State Agriculture (2061-450530)
Background Information:
County Agricultural Commissioners are required through the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) to manage and prevent the spread of noxious weeds within their county, as well as protect California's agriculture, environment and public health.
The Tehama County Department of Agriculture currently has an agreement with CDFA for noxious weed control and has recently renewed it for another two years. Additionally, the department is continually seeking out other sources of revenue to assist its noxious weed eradication program and is in the process of establishing agreements with California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) and other government agencies in order to protect Tehama County from the negative impacts of noxious weeds.
The transfer requested will be used to upgrade the department's current spray unit. The upgrade will include:
* Stainless-steel tank - It is often necessary to travel to remote areas of the county to manage noxious weeds; the new tank will more than double the carrying capacity of material, offer a more secure means of transport compared to the current plastic tank and decrease the number of trips needed to re-load material.
* Diaphragm pump - This will allow a wider array of nozzles to be used, including larger nozzles that will increase the coverage area in a fraction of the current time frame.
* Higher capacity hose reel - This will triple the reach of applicators and reduce the use of labor-intensive backpack and mechanical work.
* Transferable - The uni...
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