DATE:
May 7, 2025 and May 21, 2025
06
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT:
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE: mmTitle
COST RECOVERY PROPOSAL TO ADOPT ORDINANCES RELATED TO FEES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WEIGHTS AND MEASURES EFFECTIVE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND CEQA EXEMPTION (5/7/2025 - FIRST READING; 5/21/2025 - SECOND READING UNLESS ORDINANCE IS MODIFIED ON SECOND READING) (DISTRICTS: ALL)
OVERVIEW
On May 7, 2025 (08), the Board of Supervisors set a Hearing and took action to further consider and adopt the Ordinance on May 21, 2025
Body
This is a request for the County of San Diego (County) Board of Supervisors (Board) to adopt the cost recovery proposal for the Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures (AWM), which includes fees and hourly rates for services related to Agricultural Export, Certified Farmers' Market, Industrial Hemp Cultivation, Hazardous Materials Inventory, Price Accuracy, and Weights and Measures Devices programs.
This proposal provides the resources needed for AWM to continue providing services that support public health and safety, a resilient food supply, agricultural trade, consumer confidence, and a sustainable environment for the region. Through these services, the County balances community, economic, and environmental interests to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors. AWM has over 30 diverse programs that conduct over 350,000 inspections annually regionwide. Fee-related programs ensure the acceptance of about 10,000 agricultural export shipments at destination, the integrity of produce sold at 40 Certified Farmers' Markets, and the verification of price accuracy at over 4,500 different retail locations.
Board Policy B-29: Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts - Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery (Board Policy B-29) directs departments to recover the full cost of services provided to agencies or individuals. Exceptions require specific Board approval. ...
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