DATE:
May 3, 2023 and May 24, 2023
03
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT: Title
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:
COST RECOVERY PROPOSAL TO ADOPT ORDINANCES RELATED TO FEES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WEIGHTS AND MEASURES EFFECTIVE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND CEQA EXEMPTION (5/3/2023 - FIRST READING; 5/24/2023 - SECOND READING UNLESS ORDINANCE IS MODIFIED ON SECOND READING) (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
On May 03, 2023 (11), the Board of Supervisors set a hearing, and took action to further consider and adopt the Ordinance on May 24, 2023.
This is a request for the 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 (Direct Marketing), Industrial Hemp Cultivation, Verification of Agriculture, Apiary Certification, Apiary Registration, Hazardous Materials Inventory, Price Verification, and Weights and Measures Devices Programs.
This proposal provides the necessary resources and allows AWM to continue with outreach services that support public health and safety, a resilient food supply, continuing agricultural trade, enhanced consumer confidence, and a sustainable environment for the region. Through these services, the County of San Diego (County) balances environmental, community, and economic interests to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors. AWM has 30 diverse programs that conduct over 340,000 inspections annually regionwide. Fee-related programs ensure the acceptance of 10,500 agricultural export shipments at destination, the integrity of produce sold at 32 Certified Farmers Markets, and the verification of price accuracy at 4,600 different retail locations.
Board of Supervisors Policy B-29: Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts - Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery (Board Policy B-29) directs departments ...
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