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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Humboldt County Grand Jury
• 2008-2009
44 Complaints against Eureka Police Chief
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Findings 2 findings
F1
Page 27
The annual general fund contribution to the operating budget of the Animal Shelter is rising rapidly with employee salaries and benefits being the most volatile line items.
F2
Page 27
Utility costs for the Shelter are high and are increasing, particularly the cost of operating the floor heating system in the kennel areas.
Recommendations 2
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R1Page 25The Sheriff’s Office should review staffing and salary levels that affect the general fund contribution to the Animal Shelter’s operating budget and consider the possibility of using low risk County inmates and/or Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program participants at the facility.
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R2Page 25The County should pursue grant funding for the installation of a solar-assisted water heating system to supplement the current floor heating system in the kennel areas. 24