Agenda 03/24/2020 Item #16D 3 (Agricultural Extension Agents Interlocal Agreement)03/24/2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the attached Interlocal
Agreement which provides for services and education via multi -county Agricultural Extension
Agents of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension and
authorize $33,980.24 as Collier County’s proportionate share of this Agreement.
OBJECTIVE: To approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the attached Interlocal Agreement and
approve Collier County’s share of funding in the amount of $33,980.24 for the University of Florida
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Extension Multi-County agents as provided in the
Interlocal Agreement.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Collier County University Extension Division provides relevant education to
improve the lives of the people of Collier County on a variety of relevant Extension topics utilizing the
following program areas: Sustainable Food Systems, Residential Horticulture, Commercial Horticulture,
Family Nutrition Program, 4-H Youth Development, and Sea Grant. Since 2009, Collier County along
with Lee County, Charlotte County, Glades County, and Hendry County has utilized the “win-win”
Interlocal agreement to share the expenses for the valuable expertise of specialized multi -county
agriculture agents who are experts in Commercial Vegetable Production, Commercial Citrus Production,
and Commercial Livestock Production. This agreement provides the necessary ongoing education,
support, and cutting edge science plus best agricultural practices to the commercial agriculture producers
who bring in more than two (2) billion dollars into Collier County annually.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is provided in the Collier University Extension, Education Training
Department within the General Fund (001-157110).
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: These agents provide educational services and technical
support to the farmers and ranchers of Southwest Florida on a wide range of subjects ensuring that the
findings of University research are communicated to the farmers and ranchers within Collier County.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This Item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote
for approval. -CMG
RECOMMENDATION: To approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the attached Interlocal
Agreement which provides for services and education via multi-county Agricultural Extension Agents of
the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension and authorize $33,980.24
as Collier County’s proportionate share in this Agreement.
Prepared By: Twyla Leigh, Director, Collier County University Extension Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Interlocal Agreement - edited 3-10-2020 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.3
Doc ID: 11985
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the attached
Interlocal Agreement which provides for services and education via multi -county Agricultural Extension
Agents of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension and authorize
$33,980.24 as Collier County’s proportionate share of this Agreement.
Meeting Date: 03/24/2020
Prepared by:
Title: Manager - Technical Systems Operations – Administrative Services Department
Name: Michael Cox
03/10/2020 8:37 AM
Submitted by:
Title: – University Extension Services
Name: Twyla Leigh
03/10/2020 8:37 AM
Approved By:
Review:
University Extension Services Twyla Leigh Additional Reviewer Completed 03/12/2020 3:22 PM
Operations & Veteran Services Kimberley Grant Level 1 Reviewer Completed 03/12/2020 4:23 PM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 03/12/2020 4:25 PM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 03/12/2020 4:50 PM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 03/16/2020 9:15 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 03/16/2020 10:28 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 03/16/2020 9:52 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 03/17/2020 9:41 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 03/17/2020 12:39 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 03/24/2020 9:00 AM
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