County Public Buildings Reason for the report The 2003/2004 El Dorado County Grand Jury chose to review, inspect and

The heat/air conditioning ceiling vents are dirty. Response to Finding 1: The respondent disagrees wholly with the finding. The heating and air conditioning ceiling vents are cleaned on a regular basis. The subject vents are clean.

The modular building adjacent to the Agriculture Building has a doormat with ragged edges, possibly causing someone to trip and fall. Response to Finding 2: The respondent disagrees wholly with the finding. Currently, there is no doormat, and thus no tripping hazard, present in the area described. However, the Agriculture Commissioner/Sealer states that such a doormat was present, but has been removed in order to alleviate the potential hazard.

The carpet between the public area and office has an open seam. Response to Finding 3: The respondent disagrees wholly with the finding. Currently, there is no open seam in this area. The Grand Jury may have toured the Agriculture building while work to install an access door was in progress. The completion of the access door project included all repairs to the carpet.

The public restroom is located at the rear of the main staff office. This causes cross traffic and disrupts productivity. Response to Finding 4: The respondent agrees with the finding.

There is an inadequate exercise area. Only one animal may exercise at a time. Response to Finding 5: The respondent agrees with the finding. When the weather is good, there is enough space for more than one animal to exercise at the same time, however there is no means to keep them separated. In inclement weather, the covered exercise space available is only adequate for one animal. Plan options for the impending renovation will consider incorporating a roof over the exercise area. Additional roofed area may become an issue with limited land coverage capabilities under TRPA Regulations.

The cement runs stayed wet or damp and did not dry out very well. This is a safety hazard for the public, staff and animals. Response to Finding 6: The respondent agrees with the finding. Animal Control staff are careful when cleaning the kennels to use non-slip products and remove excess water with squeegees. Designs for the renovation will consider increased ventilation in the kennel area.

There are no facilities for larger animals, such as horses, goats, etc. Response to Finding 7: The respondent agrees with the finding.

There is no handrail. Response to Finding 8: The respondent agrees with the finding.

Although three large lights shine on the stairs, the lights are blocked by tree branches or trunks. Response to Finding 9: The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. The respondent considers the existing lighting adequate.

No “direct” lighting was on the stairs. Response to Finding 10: The respondent agrees with the finding.

The entire parking lot is poorly lit. Response to Finding 11: The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. The respondent does not agree that the parking lot is poorly lighted.

The security gate allowing access to the parking lot is non-operable. Response to Finding 12: The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. Although the open/closure of the gate does not cycle electronically, it is the intent of the Sheriff’s Department to keep the gate open in the current static state. The gate can be opened and closed manually.