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File #: 23-277    Version: 1
Type: Land Use and Environment Status: Passed
File created: 5/8/2023 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE
On agenda: 5/24/2023 Final action:
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)
Attachments: 1. AWM FY 23 24 Fee BL Final, 2. 05032023 AWM Agenda Information Sheet A72 Form, 3. 05032023 AWM Cost Recovery BL Approval Log, 4. Attachment A Ordinance Section 364.3 CLEAN Final, 5. Attachment B Ordinance Section 364.3 INFORMATIONAL Final, 6. Attachment C CEQA Findings Final, 7. Attachment D Comparison of Current and Proposed Fees Final, 8. Attachment E Stakeholder Outreach Final, 9. 05242023 ag03 Speaker, 10. 05242023 ag03 Minute Order, 11. 05242023 ag03 ord 10849 signed, 12. 05242023 ag03 PROOF OF PUBLICATION
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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