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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F7, F8
Findings 8 findings
F1
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Various county and city agencies have been proactive in anticipation of an El Nino event.
F2
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RMA “Hot Spot” (historically flood prone areas) identification will aid in: a) timely, adequate placement of personnel and equipment b) identify which water conveyors will be impacted by flood waters and to use their system as pressure relief valves
F3
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Tulare County has placed emphasis on the valley floor (Western region), but did not have any major flood control projects or management plan in the foothill area (Central region).
F4
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Clearing of bridges and channels will help the movement of water, in turn reducing flooding events.
F5
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Preplanning of flood protection of county facilities has the potential to reduce flood damage and increase cost savings for taxpayers.
F6
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Goal statements from various agencies show a greater emphasis on capturing and percolating rainfall and runoff into groundwater than in previous years.
F9
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City of Farmersville
F10
Tulare County Board of Supervisors Disclaimer Grand Jury reports are based on documentary evidence and the testimony of sworn or admonished witnesses, not on conjecture or opinion. However, the Grand Jury is precluded by law from disclosing such evidence except upon specific approval of the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, or another judge appointed by the Presiding Judge (Penal Code Section 911, 924.1 (a) and 929). Similarly, the Grand Jury is precluded by law from disclosing the identity of witnesses except upon an order of the court for narrowly defined purposes (Penal Code Section 924.2 and 929). TULARE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT 2015-2016 4 8 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
Recommendations 5
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R1Page 50Applicable agencies should increase emphasis in water storage projects when the opportunities for water retention are higher.
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R2Page 50Applicable agencies should not ignore the importance of flood control projects due to drought conditions.
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R3Page 50Applicable agencies continue their progress on existing flood control projects.
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R4Page 50Tulare County adopt a foothill region flood management plan.
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R5Page 50When rehabilitating public parks, adding water retention and percolation capabilities should be considered. TULARE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT 2015-2016 4 7 REQUIRED RESPONSES: 1. Tulare County Resource Management Agency 2. City of Woodlake 3. City of Porterville 4. City of Tulare 5. City of Visalia 6. City of Lindsay 7. City of Exeter 8. City of Dinuba 9. City of Farmersville 10. Tulare County Board of Supervisors