El Dorado County Grand Jury
• 2013-2014
El Dorado County Grand Jury 2013-2014 Past Animal Control Facility Mistakes Have Prompted a Better Real Estate
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
Between Environmental Impact Reports, Architectural Studies and the extended leasing of the temporary facilities in Placerville, the Shinn Ranch site decision cost the county hundreds of thousands of dollars which cannot be recovered.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Grand Jury recommends the Facilities Investment Team concept be kept active, but reviewed by the CAO on a regular basis for its effectiveness.
F2
The County has taken steps towards an improved leasing and acquisition process by involving qualified professionals and clear written procedures.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Although we found no evidence of improprieties, the same individual was used in each of the four projects where a real estate broker was utilized. We recommend that the CAO and Facilities Investment Team review the procedures and criteria for contracting with a real estate broker and propose an appropriate policy. This recommendation should ensure that the selection and decision process is competitive and transparent.
F3
The Grand Jury concurs with the creation of the Facilities Investment Team as an advisory body for the facilities function.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends the draft regarding Facilities Division Procedures be formalized by the CAO and then presented to the BOS for adoption.
Additional Recommendations 1
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R4This Grand Jury recommends that the 2014-2015 Grand Jury review and follow up on the response to recommendations 2 and 3. RESPONSES Responses to both findings and recommendations in this Report are required by law in accordance with California Penal Code §933 and §933.05. Address responses to: The Honorable Suzanne N. Kingsbury, presiding judge of the El Dorado County Superior Court, 1354 Johnson Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. This Report has been provided to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and the Chief Administrative Office for review and response. The Presiding Judge of the El Dorado County Superior Court additionally requests that the responses be sent electronically as a “Word” file or “PDF” file to facilitate the economical and timely distribution of such responses. Please email responses to the El Dorado County Grand Jury at: [email protected] ATTACHMENTS [ Adobe Reader is required to view attachments ] A. El Dorado County Lease Schedule B. Preliminary Draft- Procedures for Leasing or Purchasing Real Property C. Outside Broker Commissions
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El Dorado County Board of Supervisors
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