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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - Agricultural Commissioner Thomas A. Moss, Assistant Agricultural Commissioner Adam Davy
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Requested Action(s)
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a) RESOLUTION - Request adoption of a resolution authorizing the Agricultural Commissioner and his designees to execute and sign the Cooperative Agreement No. 02A22442 with the California Department of Transportation for the purpose of performing noxious weed control along state highway rights-of-way in Tehama County
b) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Agricultural Commissioner to execute and sign the Cooperative Agreement No. 02A22442 with the California Department of Transportation for the purpose of performing roadside noxious weed control along state highway rights-of-way in Tehama County, in an amount not to exceed $59,975.25, effective upon signatory approval by Caltrans and expiring on 9/30/28
c) Request adoption of the finding that this Tehama County Noxious Weed Eradication Program is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15307 and 15308; and authorization for the Agricultural Commissioner to file the Notice of Exemption
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Financial Impact:
The funds to be received have not been included in the department's FY 25/26 budget. As this is a new multi-year agreement, the full amount of the contract will not be realized until subsequent years. FY 25/26 and subsequent budgets will be adjusted accordingly.
Background Information:
One of the primary responsibilities of the agricultural commissioner is to protect California agriculture and the environment. This includes eliminating or controlling weeds determined by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to be noxious. County agricultural commissioners are mandated to prevent the spread of these noxious weeds within their respective counties. A primary entry point for noxious weeds to become established is along a county's ma...
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