DATE:
May 1, 2024 and May 22, 2024
06
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
SET HEARING FOR MAY 22, 2024:
Title
COST RECOVERY PROPOSAL TO ADOPT ORDINANCES RELATED TO FEES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WEIGHTS AND MEASURES EFFECTIVE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND CEQA EXEMPTION (5/1/2024 - FIRST READING; 5/22/2024 - SECOND READING UNLESS ORDINANCE IS MODIFIED ON SECOND READING) (DISTRICTS: ALL)
OVERVIEW
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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, Hazardous Materials Inventory, Pesticide Regulation Program Registration, Verification of Agriculture, Price Accuracy, and Weights and Measures Devices Programs.
This proposal provides the resources needed for AWM to continue with 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 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 350,000 inspections annually regionwide. Fee-related programs ensure the acceptance of 10,000 agricultural export shipments at destination, the integrity of produce sold at 34 Certified Farmers' Markets, and the verification of price accuracy at 4,600 different retail locations.
The Board's 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. The last cost recovery proposal was unanimously approved by the Board on May 24, 2023 (9). Since that time, AWM has ...
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