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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings
F1
The approximate cost to incarcerate an inmate in a Conservation Camp is $10,000 annually compared to $50,000 annually at a higher security State prison. Response (Board of Supervisors): The Board of Supervisors can neither agree nor disagree with the finding, due to the fact that the Board has no authority or control over the Parlin Fork and Chamberlain Creek Conservation Camps.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Inmate contributions to the community more than offset the cost of their incarceration. When inmates are not fighting fires they are available to do community work projects. Response (Board of Supervisors): The Board of Supervisors can neither agree nor disagree with the finding, due to the fact that the Board has no authority or control over the Parlin Fork and Chamberlain Creek Conservation Camps.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Inmates at Parlin Fork help support the Make a Wish Foundation by making and donating craft items, sold to the public over the past five years for over $100,000. Response (Board of Supervisors): The Board of Supervisors can neither agree nor disagree with the finding, due to the fact that the Board has no authority or control over the Parlin Fork and Chamberlain Creek Conservation Camps.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The seventeen-man crews are available at nominal rates to any tax- supported entity. Response (Board of Supervisors): The Board of Supervisors can neither agree nor disagree with the finding, due to the fact that the Board has no authority or control over the Parlin Fork and Chamberlain Creek Conservation Camps.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Chamberlain Creek has a complete wood working shop and makes many types of cabinets and signs for city, county and State government. Response (Board of Supervisors): The Board of Supervisors can neither agree nor disagree with the finding, due to the fact that the Board has no authority or control over the Parlin Fork and Chamberlain Creek Conservation Camps. (707) 463-4320
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Parlin Fork operates their own sawmill and provides lumber for various projects. Response (Board of Supervisors): The Board of Supervisors can neither agree nor disagree with the finding, due to the fact that the Board has no authority or control over the Parlin Fork and Chamberlain Creek Conservation Camps.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
The Mendocino County Bookmobile serves both camps and is highly valued by the inmates. Response (Board of Supervisors): The Board of Supervisors agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Inmates do most of the jobs required to run the camps. Response (Board of Supervisors): The Board of Supervisors can neither agree nor disagree with the finding, due to the fact that the Board has no authority or control over the Parlin Fork and Chamberlain Creek Conservation Camps.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
No tobacco products will be allowed in the camps after July 1, 2005. This will apply to staff as well as inmates. Response (Board of Supervisors): The Board of Supervisors can neither agree nor disagree with the finding, due to the fact that the Board has no authority or control over the Parlin Fork and Chamberlain Creek Conservation Camps.
No recommendations for this finding
Comments 1
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CO1The Grand Jury believes that we are indeed fortunate to have these camps in our county. The fire crews may be the first on a fire scene and may be the last to Page 3 of 4 2004-2005 Mendocino County Grand Jury County of Mendocino Post Office Box 629 Grand Jury Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 463-4320 leave. The fire crews are to be applauded for their efforts, which contribute to the safety and fire protection of our communities. Parlin Fork and Chamberlain Creek Conservation Camps are well maintained, well organized and are an important and valuable asset to Mendocino County. Response Required Board of Supervisors Response Requested Director, Parlin Fork Conservation Camp, California Division of Forestry Director, Chamberlain Creek Conservation Camp, California Division of Forestry Director, California Department of Corrections Page 4 of 4 2004-2005 Mendocino County Grand Jury