HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-4625Approval of the attached agreement will allow ACWM to provide the weed abatement services for the
City of Arcadia upon City request at no net County cost.
SUBJECT
July 30, 2019
The Honorable Board of Supervisors
County of Los Angeles
383 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
Dear Supervisors:
APPROVAL OF WEED ABATEMENT FIVE YEAR RENEWAL
SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF ARCADIA
(FIFTH DISTRICT) (3-VOTES)
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD:
1. Approve renewal of Weed Abatement Service Renewal Agreement with the City of Arcadia for
weed abatement services for the period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2024.
2. Instruct the Chair to sign the Renewal Agreements.
3. Delegate authority to the Commissioner/Director to terminate the Agreement pursuant to terms of
the Agreement.
PURPOSE/JUSTIFICATION OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
The Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures (ACWM) provides weed
abatement services for fire prevention as requested by various cities throughout Los Angeles County.
The purpose of the above action will enable the ACWM to continue to provide weed abatement
services for fire prevention as requested by the City of Arcadia pursuant to the terms of the County¶s
Weed Abatement Agreement from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2024.
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Implementation of Strategic Plan Goals
This action supports the following County Strategic Plan goals:
Strategy II.2: Support the Wellness of Our Communities ±Removal of overgrown weeds,
neglected vegetation and illegal dumping contributes to the health and safety of residents of our
contract cities.
Strategy III.3: Pursue Operational Effectiveness, Fiscal Responsibility, and Accountability:
Conducting nuisance abatement pursuant to the statutory authority of the California Health and
Safety Code allows ACWM and the District to respond to hazards posed by weeds, brush, and
rubbish more quickly and effectively than when using other nuisance abatement procedures. It also
allows complete cost recovery for ACWM¶s role in this critical public safety function, and the District
to recover costs for its enforcement efforts.
FISCAL IMPACT/FINANCING
Services provided by the ACWM are 100% recoverable through property tax assessments, liens and
direct billings.
The County will be reimbursed for its expenditures at rates developed and adjusted annually by the
ACWM and reviewed by the Auditor-Controller pursuant to statutory limitations.
FACTS AND PROVISIONS/LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
The terms of the Agreement shall be for a period of five (5) years from July 1, 2019, through June 30,
2024.
The Agreement has been reviewed by County Counsel and is approved as to form.
IMPACT ON CURRENT SERVICES (OR PROJECTS)
The recommended Board action will enable the ACWM to continue to provide weed abatement
services to prevent fires for the period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2024, and presents no
impact upon other services or programs.
The Honorable Board of Supervisors
7/30/2019
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KURT E. FLOREN
Agricultural Commissioner, Director of Weights
and Measures
Enclosures
c:Chief Executive Officer
County Counsel
Executive Officer, Board of Supervisors
Auditor-Controller
Respectfully submitted,
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The Honorable Board of Supervisors
7/30/2019
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