Agenda 02/26/2008 Item #16D25
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February 26,2008
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~ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to cease implementation of the Lethal Yellowing Disease
suppression program by repeal of Collier County Lethal Yellowing Disease
Ordinance 2004-11 due to funding constraints and lack of consistent evidence of
program results
OBJECTIVE: To discontinue Palm Lethal Yellowing disease suppression program by
repealing the Collier County Lethal Yellowing Disease Ordinance 2004.11.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Collier County University Extension department has been
designated the lead agency in the monitoring and suppression program of Lethal Yellowing
Disease. Areas within the county that are deemed infected must undergo mandatory inoculation
or infected tree removal by a licensed contractor. Ordinance 2004-11 dictates the use of all
available county resources including expenditures not to exceed $20,000 in any fiscal year to
implement this suppression program.
The University Extension Department's position, in light of budget constraints, is to cease the
suppression and removal program, but monitor for flare ups in the "hot spots" and provide
outreach education to the homeowner / landowner on corrective measures to protect their
.- palms. The Collier County University Extension department is also investigating alternative
treatments that will target the insect vector for the disease and may be less costly for
homeowners/ landowner.
FISCAL IMPACT: The remaining $8,000 will be reallocated to help with budget restraints.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: No growth management impact with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATION: Repeal of Ordinance 2004-11 will terminate Palm Lethal
Yellowing Program.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners ceases the implementation
of the Lethal Yellowing Disease suppression program by directing that an ordinance be brought
back repealing the Collier County Lethal Yellowing Disease Ordinance 2004-11 due to funding
constraints and lack of consistent evidence of program results.
Prepared by: Linda Hetrick, Administrative Secretary Date: February 1, 2008
University Extension
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number: 16D25
Item Summary: Recommendation to cease Implementation of the Collier County Lethal Yellowing Disease
Ordinance 2004-11 suppression program due to funding constraints and lack of consistent
evidence of program need
Meeting Date: 2/26(20089:00:00 AM
Prepared By
Linda Hetrick Customer Service Specialist Date
Public Services University Extension Services 1/101200811:06:05 AM
Approved By
Robert Halman Director Date
Public Services University Extension Services 1/10120083:35 PM
Approved By
Robert N. Zachary Assistant County Attorney Date
County Attorney County Attorney Office 1124120088:55 AM
Approved By
Marla Ramsey Public Services Administrator Date
Public Services Public Services Admin. 2/13/200810:03 AM
Approved By
OMB Coordinator Applk;ations Analyst Date
Administrative Services Information Technology 2/13/2005 1C:21 p,M
Approved Bj'
Sherry Pryor Management & Budget Analyst Date
County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 2f~ 5/2008 9:42 AM
Approved B:y
James V. Mudd County Manager Date
Board of County
Commissioners County Manager's Office 2/16/20089:14 AM
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