TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darcie Antle
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Steve Dunnicliff
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Regents of the University of California - Agriculture & Natural Resources (UCANR) for the Provision of the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Program with a Term to Begin Upon Signing by UCANR and Ending June 30, 2031, and an Estimated Total Contribution from the General Fund of $1,436,808 Over that Term
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve the MOU with the Regents of the UCANR for the provision of the UCCE Program with a term to begin upon signing by UCANR and ending June 30, 2031, and an estimated total contribution from the General Fund of $1,436,808 over that term; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The County's current relationship with UCANR for provision of the UCCE Program is based on an MOU approved September 23, 2003 (BOS Agreement No. 03-446)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The UCCE in Mendocino County is part of a statewide system that makes UC research-based information available to local agencies, industries, and the public. Their mission is to sustain vital agriculture, environment, and community in Mendocino County by providing University of California (UC) research-based information on management, nutrition, and youth development. Their programs operate through a unique partnership between the County, the UC system, support from USDA, and other private funds. Backed by the resources of the UC campuses, their educational programs use practically applied research to solve community problems. They consult with individuals and organizations, conduct research on local problems, publish newsletters, produce information for mass med...
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