Colusa County Grand Jury
2018-2019
Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
The Colusa County Jail has been impacted by the number of correctional officers the jail is able to sustain.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1:
The 2018/19 Grand Jury recommends future Grand Juries continue to monitor and inspect the Colusa County Jail to ensure proper procedures are being followed and that the health and safety of inmates housed in the Jail is of utmost importance.
F2:
The current jail linear design does not allow for continuous observations of inmates to maintain safe and secure custody and control of inmates.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2:
The 2018/19 Grand Jury recommends Colusa County to proceed with new jail planning and construction to eliminate current safety and security issues caused be the linear design. Bibliography: Board of State and Community Corrections Report, April 2018; Fire Safety Inspection Report, August 2017; Tri-County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility and The Maxine Singer Youth Guidance Center
F3:
- SB1 has already begun to fund both cities and the county though the allocations have been less than expected and still fall short of the funding level required to fully fund county and city road maintenance needs.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3:
- The Grand Jury recommends that the City of Williams add budget and financial statement links to their website to enhance access and transparency.
F60:
PCI is a widely used method of rating overall road conditions. F2 - Total centerline miles in the city of Colusa are 42; the city of Williams has 26.7 plus 11.9 miles of truck routes; and the County of Colusa is responsible for 753 miles. F3 - SB1 has already begun to fund both cities and the county though the allocations have been less than expected and still fall short of the funding level required to fully fund county and city road maintenance needs.
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R4:
- Future Grand Juries continue to monitor the condition of roads in Colusa County and its incorporated cities to see if SB1 has been beneficial.
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