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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Score: +4 (4/0/0)

El Dorado County Grand Jury • 2002-2003

El Dorado County Museum

2 pages

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Findings 4 findings

F1 Page 159

Some of the floorboards in the attic above the office, which is accessible to the museum staff, are substandard and pose a safety hazard and potential liability to the County.

F2 Page 159

Although fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are visible throughout the main building, there is no fire sprinkler system.

F3 Page 159

The outside sheds are old and deteriorating.

F4 Page 159

The outdoor artifacts are exposed to the elements causing deterioration.

Recommendations 4

R1
Page 159

Floorboards in the attic above the office should be strengthened or replaced.
R2
Page 159

Most outside sheds should be replaced.
R3
Page 159

All outside artifacts should be under cover and additional space and housing for artifacts are needed.
R4
Page 159

A modern zoned sprinkler system is needed to protect valuable artifacts and irreplaceable records.

Agency Responses 1

Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.

El Dorado County Museum(PDF, 136KB)

January 09, 2003 • 3 pages • 4 responses • Score: +4 (+4, 0, 0) View Details ▾

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4 responses to findings and recommendations

Of the nine County employees tested during 2000/01 and 2001/02, five were found unfit for duty.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The respondent agrees with the finding. F2. Although fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are visible throughout the main building, there is no fire sprinkler system.

The Board of Supervisors, with the assistance of the County Counsel and the Manager of Procurement and Contracts’ Office, should establish and enforce a procedure for departments to meet legal specifications and to be in compliance with procedures in awarding contracts for services.

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. General Services has done an assessment of the area. Due to their findings, access to this area is currently prohibited. A tape barrier has been placed over the area. The flooring will be repaired or replaced by August 30, 2003. R2. Most outside sheds should be replaced.

Employees must travel to the doctor’s office in Sacramento, including employees who reside and work in South Lake Tahoe.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The respondent agrees with the finding. F3. The outside sheds are old and deteriorating.

The Board of Supervisors and the CAO should hold all County departments accountable for the policies and procedures established by the Manager of Procurement and Contracts’ Office.

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The condition of the outside sheds has been noted with a preliminary plan for a replacement building drawn by Facilities Engineering. The timetable for replacing the outside sheds is currently dependent on completing plans for the satellite museum site for the antique railroad artifacts, thereby making adequate space for construction in the museum yard. This project will be completed by December 31,2004. 181 R3. All outside artifacts should be under cover and additional space and housing for artifacts are ...