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El Dorado County Grand Jury
• 2013-2014
El Dorado County Grand Jury 2013-2014 Board of Supervisors Permit Fee Waivers and Refunds Case Number Gj-13-06 Reason
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Findings 9 findings
F1
Permit fees were required and paid for a Grading Permit and asbestos mitigation. The Board authorized reimbursement of the already paid fees. They were subsequently reimbursed.
F2
Permit fees were required for a wheel chair ramp to be added to a home after the owner’s teenage son was critically injured. The Board authorized waiver of these fees.
F3
The Board has approved waiver of permit fees for owners of property burned in the Angora fire of
F4
The Grand Jury found no evidence that the Board sought out or provided relief to others in similar circumstances for grading of property, property lost in fire or the remodeling of a home made necessary by a family member’s critical injury.
F5
The Grand Jury finds that reimbursement of these fees was a gift of public funds in violation of Article XVI of the California Constitution.
F6
This facility prepares inmates for life after incarceration. This includes teaching skills in carpentry, mechanics, lumber milling and firefighting.
F7
Recreational time is supported by the above mentioned wood working and mechanics shops, an arts and craft area, library, and physical fitness area.
F8
Growlersburg operates an 18-wheeler “mobile kitchen” for use at fire sites. It is capable of providing up to 5,000 meals per day.
F9
The facility has a family-friendly area for inmates’ families to visit during times when inmates are not out on fire suppression activities. EVALUATION OF FINDINGS Given the many inmate programs and opportunities and the good morale at Growlersburg, we consider this facility deserving of a commendation for excellent management.
Recommendations 3
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R1The Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors no longer waive or reimburse permit fees unless they are specifically allowed by a Board Policy, California Constitution or State statute. Waving fees in an ad hoc manner gives the impression of collusion and favoritism. 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. 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]
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R2The surface of the south exercise area at the Placerville facility should be repaired and an overhead cover installed.
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R3A “sally port” (separate entrance for new wards) should be added to the Placerville facility. 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 addressed to the El Dorado County Sheriff for review and response, and provided to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors. 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] -04 REASON FOR REPORT Each year, the grand jury is mandated by California Penal Code §919(b) to “inquire into the conditions and management of the public prisons within the county.”
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