COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Health Department

DATE:

April 21,2008

BOARD MEETING DATE:

May 20, 2008

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Four-fifths vote

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Charlene A. Silva, Director, Health Department

Gail Raabe, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer

SUBJECT:

Appropriation Transfer Request for Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer Unanticipated Revenue

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) authorizing the transfer of $40,845 in unanticipated revenue to various expenditure accounts to fund costs of Light Brown Apple Moth trapping.

VISION ALIGNMENT:

Commitment: Preserve and provide people access to our natural environment.

Goal 14: Important natural resources are preserved and enhanced through environmental stewardship.

The ATR contributes to this commitment and goal by authorizing expenditures for Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) pest detection work activities that protect the agricultural industry and the environment from the spread of this harmful exotic pest.

Performance Measure:

Measure

FY 2006-07
Actual

FY 2007-08
Projected

Percent of LBAM specimens recovered by staff during quality control evaluation

N/A

98%

BACKGROUND:

On September 11, 2007, your Board authorized the Agricultural Commissioner to sign state agreements with California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) that do not exceed $50,000. The Agricultural Commissioner has executed an agreement in the amount of $40,845 with CDFA for reimbursement of Division staff hours expended on Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) trapping.

Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) is a pest native to Australia that has become established in New Zealand, New Caledonia, Hawaii and the British Isles. The first San Mateo County detection of LBAM was confirmed in April 2007. This pest attacks a wide variety of native, ornamental, fruit, and vegetable plants. The statewide trapping program protects the agricultural industry, home gardens, and the environment by providing early detection and delimitation of LBAM.

DISCUSSION:

Under the FY 2007-08 LBAM Agreement, the County will receive revenue in the amount of $40,845 as reimbursement for monitoring LBAM traps during the winter months of December 2007 through March 2008 when state-funded detection trapping does not normally occur. The insect traps are placed throughout the County on residential and rural properties and are serviced at regular intervals by Pest Detection Specialists.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Unanticipated revenue of $40,845 will offset the cost of additional extra help Pest Detection Specialist hours. Motor Vehicle Charges and Agricultural Expense appropriations are increased to cover the costs for additional mileage charges and supplies. The unanticipated revenue of $40,845 from the LBAM state Agreement will be added to the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer FY 2007-08 Adopted Budget via the ATR. There is no Net County Cost associated with this ATR.