File #: 22-371    Name: 2022 Monterey County Fair
Type: General Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 4/20/2022 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 5/3/2022 Final action: 5/3/2022
Title: It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors: a. Approve and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Monterey County Fair, through the 7th District Agricultural Association (MCF) to provide support of agricultural education efforts in Monterey County not to exceed $10,000, and; b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make payments in accordance with the terms of the MOU.
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. 2022 Monterey_County_Fair AGCM, 3. Completed Board Order Item No. 24

Title

It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:

a. Approve and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Monterey County Fair, through the 7th District Agricultural Association (MCF) to provide support of agricultural education efforts in Monterey County not to exceed $10,000, and;

b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make payments in accordance with the terms of the MOU.

 

Report

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:

a. Approve and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Monterey County Fair, through the 7th District Agricultural Association (MCF) to provide support of agricultural education efforts in Monterey County not to exceed $10,000, and;

b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make payments in accordance with the terms of the MOU.

 

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:

Since FY 2009-10 the County Board of Supervisors has directed the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office to provide support of agricultural education efforts in Monterey County.  The intent was to collaborate for mutual benefit with respect to agricultural education programs and activities, more specifically programs and activities directly related to pest management and control, quarantine and invasive species activities, pesticide use and enforcement, fruit and vegetable standardization, and crop statistics. 

 

The Monterey County Fair is a nonprofit organization that provides educational programs.  This request aligns with Monterey County’s strategic initiative to support programs and services that promote healthy choices in collaboration with communities.   

 

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:

The Monterey County Fair supports this action. 

 

FINANCING:

The funds are contained in the Agricultural Commissioner’s Budget for FY 2021-2022.  There are no changes to appropriations.  Ongoing funding is subject to availability as determined through the County’s annual Adopted Budget review and approval process. 

 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:

The MCF is a nonprofit organization that provides educational programs.  Agricultural education programs support the economic vitality of the industry by educating children and the public about how their food is produced and about careers in agriculture.

 

Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives

 

_üEconomic Development

__Administration

__Health & Human Services

__Infrastructure

__Public Safety

 

Prepared by: Henry Esler, Finance Manager 759-7381                     

 

 

Approved by: Henry S. Gonzales, Agricultural Commissioner 759-7301

 

Attachments:

Board Report

Monterey County Fair MOU