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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Tulare County Grand Jury
• 2011-2012
Tulare County Grand Jury Report 2011-2012 Porterville Measure “H” Letter from the Judges
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Findings 7 findings
F1
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The measure did not provide for a “Sunset Clause” or a date for ending the tax.
F2
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The measure provides for up to 15 % of the funds to be used for “Literacy Programs.”
F3
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The measure provides that the Public Safety Expenditure plan may be amended by a majority vote of the City Council.
F4
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The measure provides that the Oversight Committee members be appointed by the City Council.
F5
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A new Fire Station was the only capital expense outlined in the ballot measure.
F6
Page 7
The City has reimbursed Measure “H” for items that were determined not to be in the scope of the expenditures authorized.
F7
Page 7
The City Council should have provided a better description of the goals of the measure to allow voters better understanding. T U L A R E C O U N T Y G R A N D J U RY R E P O RT 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 6 CONCLUSION
Recommendations 5
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R1Page 7“Literacy Programs” needs a more specific definition.
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R2Page 7The “Public Safety Expenditure Plan” should be approved by the Oversight Committee.
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R3Page 7Large expenditures should have prior review by the Oversight Committee.
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R4Page 7The City Council justify the funding of a “Public Safety Station” instead of the Fire Station authorized by Measure “H.”
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R5Page 7The City Council should provide a ballot measure description for future measures that accurately describes the intent especially regarding capital expense.