Napa County Grand Jury
• 2009-2010
Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District
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Findings and Recommendations 13 findings
F1
The County’s intent was to provide funds for the initial operational support of the District.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The BOS anticipated a base level of funding to the District of $350,000 per year (with adjustments for inflation, and adopted labor agreements) and an additional amount for election costs.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
In formation of the District, the BOS did not acknowledge any additional need for acquisition and capital improvement funding above the base level of funding.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The BOS anticipated costs to the County in future years would be reduced as the District is successful in obtaining its own outside funds.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
All increased TOT taxes collected go to a SPF within the County’s General Fund and are allocated as directed by the BOS.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
In the most recent distribution of the SPF in FY 2008-2009, 60 percent was allocated to the District, 30 percent to the NVDC, and 10 percent to the Arts Council Napa Valley. The BOS Resolution No. 07-97 of July 18, 2009, providing principles for allocation of the SPF will expire June 30, 2010.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
District budgets do not differentiate between County and outside sources of funds for acquisitions and capital improvements.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The District present the annual budget to the public in such a way as to state clearly which funds are obtained from the County and which are from outside grants for operations, capital improvements, and acquisitions.
R2
The District disclose to the public, by notation, the SPAF funding and disbursements in both the District’s annual budget and audit report.
F9
The annual allocation of the SPF for the District’s operation and capital improvements, plus an additional $200,000 per year is designated in the SPF for use by the District for the anticipated future purchase of Skyline Park.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
The District has been operating within the limits of the SPF as currently allocated by the BOS.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
The District has the authority to raise revenues through some types of property assessments and taxes if approved by the voters.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
The FY 2009-2010 District Budget, dated May 11, 2009, indicates an increase in funding from the County.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
The County anticipates a reduction in the SPF available in the FY 2010- 2011 due to the decline in TOT collections.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The District staff prepare a plan and timeline for a reduction in County funding and present it to the BOD.
F14
The District is currently considering whether to form its own non-profit foundation or join an existing community foundation. 11
No recommendations for this finding
Commendations 3
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CM1 Page 16The District for utilizing volunteers for much of its work.
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CM2 Page 16The Executive Director and the BOD for their diligence in successfully obtaining outside grants.
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CM3 Page 16Staff of the Auditor-Controller Department for its cooperation and assistance. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05, the 2009-2010 Grand Jury requests responses from the: • BOD to all recommendations 12
No Responses Found 1
Government entities assigned to respond to this report. No response documents have been linked in our database.
Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District
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