Madera County Grand Jury
• 2009-2010
2009 – 2010 Final Report - Madera County Animal Shelter
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Findings and Recommendations 16 findings
F1
Modify the adoption hours to better accommodate the public by including some after 5:00 PM weekday and Sunday hours. Utilize volunteers if necessary.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Resurface the cement floor in the kennel area of the new building to facilitate clean and sanitary conditions.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Implement a regular schedule of ongoing, formal training to include employee safety, animal medication, euthanasia, and care.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Shelter management should seek assistance from the Human Resource Department to improve the workplace environment and employee morale. Contract provisions with regard to employees, supervisors, directors and union representative interaction should be clarified.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Overnight drop off boxes should be located so that the animals are protected from extreme cold and heat.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
For humane animal care, some outdoor grassy area must be provided for dogs in the new building.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Monitor access and availability of Shelter funds to prevent theft.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
The County should re-evaluate the contract with Comcast for a fair rent for their tower on the Shelter grounds. Respondents: Written response required pursuant to PC933(c) Madera County Animal Shelter Animal Control Director 14269 Road 28 Madera, California 93638 Madera County Chief Administrative Officer 200 W. 4th Street Madera, California 93637 Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 W. 4th Street Madera California 93637 Respondents: Response Optional Friends of the Animal Shelter 14269 Road 28 Madera, California 93638
No recommendations for this finding
F9
Modify the adoption hours to better accommodate the public by including some after 5:00 PM weekday and Sunday hours. Utilize volunteers if necessary.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Resurface the cement floor in the kennel area of the new building to facilitate clean and sanitary conditions.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
Implement a regular schedule of ongoing, formal training to include employee safety, animal medication, euthanasia, and care.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
Shelter management should seek assistance from the Human Resource Department to improve the workplace environment and employee morale. Contract provisions with regard to employees, supervisors, directors and union representative interaction should be clarified.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
Overnight drop off boxes should be located so that the animals are protected from extreme cold and heat.
No recommendations for this finding
F14
For humane animal care, some outdoor grassy area must be provided for dogs in the new building.
No recommendations for this finding
F15
Monitor access and availability of Shelter funds to prevent theft.
No recommendations for this finding
F16
The County should re-evaluate the contract with Comcast for a fair rent for their tower on the Shelter grounds. Respondents: Written response required pursuant to PC933(c) Madera County Animal Shelter Animal Control Director 14269 Road 28 Madera, California 93638 Madera County Chief Administrative Officer 200 W. 4th Street Madera, California 93637 Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 W. 4th Street Madera California 93637 Respondents: Response Optional Friends of the Animal Shelter 14269 Road 28 Madera, California 93638
No recommendations for this finding
Conclusions 12
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CL1Resurface the cement floor in the kennel area of the new building to facilitate clean and sanitary conditions.
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CL2Implement a regular schedule of ongoing, formal training to include employee safety, animal medication, euthanasia, and care.
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CL3Shelter management should seek assistance from the Human Resource Department to improve the workplace environment and employee morale. Contract provisions with regard to employees, supervisors, directors and union representative interaction should be clarified.
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CL4Overnight drop off boxes should be located so that the animals are protected from extreme cold and heat. For humane animal care, some outdoor grassy area must be provided for dogs in the new
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CL5Monitor access and availability of Shelter funds to prevent theft.
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CL6The County should re-evaluate the contract with Comcast for a fair rent for their tower on the Shelter grounds. Respondents: Written response required pursuant to PC933(c) Madera County Animal Shelter Animal Control Director 14269 Road 28 Madera, California 93638 Madera County Chief Administrative Officer 200 W. 4th Street Madera, California 93637 Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 W. 4th Street Madera California 93637 Respondents: Response Optional Friends of the Animal Shelter 14269 Road 28 Madera, California 93638
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CL7Resurface the cement floor in the kennel area of the new building to facilitate clean and sanitary conditions.
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CL8Implement a regular schedule of ongoing, formal training to include employee safety, animal medication, euthanasia, and care.
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CL9Shelter management should seek assistance from the Human Resource Department to improve the workplace environment and employee morale. Contract provisions with regard to employees, supervisors, directors and union representative interaction should be clarified.
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CL10Overnight drop off boxes should be located so that the animals are protected from extreme cold and heat. For humane animal care, some outdoor grassy area must be provided for dogs in the new
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CL11Monitor access and availability of Shelter funds to prevent theft.
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CL12The County should re-evaluate the contract with Comcast for a fair rent for their tower on the Shelter grounds. Respondents: Written response required pursuant to PC933(c) Madera County Animal Shelter Animal Control Director 14269 Road 28 Madera, California 93638 Madera County Chief Administrative Officer 200 W. 4th Street Madera, California 93637 Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 W. 4th Street Madera California 93637 Respondents: Response Optional Friends of the Animal Shelter 14269 Road 28 Madera, California 93638