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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings
F1
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There are insufficient tools, equipment and employees available to maintain the cemetery. This has caused the cemetery to become neglected, which is disrespectful to the veterans who are buried there.
Related Recommendations (6)
R2
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The Director of Public Works and Planning should obtain bids for outsourcing the maintenance of VLC by December 31, 2023. The Grand Jury feels that outsourcing could be a cost saving measure. (F1)
R3
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The Director of Public Works and Planning should explore the option of replacing cemetery sod with low maintenance pebble/rock by September 30, 2023. The Grand Jury feels that this could be a cost saving measure because it would reduce the need for full time maintenance and reduce the use of water. (F1) (F2) (F3).
R4
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The Director of Public Works and Planning should assign sufficient staff to adequately maintain the cemetery on a consistent basis by December 31, 2023. (F1).
R6
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The Fresno County Board of Supervisors should adopt a separate annual budget for the VLC by December 31, 2023. (F1)(F3)
R7
Page 33
The Director of Public Works and Planning should have staff purchase the necessary tools and equipment specific to the needs of VLC. These tools should be maintained in working order and stored at the cemetery by December 31, 2023. (F1) 33
R9
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The Director of Public Works and Planning should appoint a current employee to be a liaison with volunteer groups who are interested in supporting VLC by July 31, 2023. (F7) Request for Responses: Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933.05 the 2022-2023 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury requests responses to each of the specific findings and recommendations. Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933(c), it is required that responses from elected County officers or agency heads are due of receipt of this report and 90 days from the governing body of a public agency. Required Respondents: Fresno County Board of Supervisors (F2, F3, F5, F6) and (R1, R6, R8) Invited Respondents: Director of Fresno County Public Works and Planning (F1, F4, F5, F7, F8, F9) and (R2,
F2
Page 32
The irrigation system is not adequate to provide consistent water to the entire cemetery. This should be resolved when the reclaimed water irrigation system is installed in 2023/2024.
Related Recommendations (3)
R1
Page 33
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors should approve one-time funding for the improvements necessary at VLC by December 31, 2023. (F2)
R3
Page 33
The Director of Public Works and Planning should explore the option of replacing cemetery sod with low maintenance pebble/rock by September 30, 2023. The Grand Jury feels that this could be a cost saving measure because it would reduce the need for full time maintenance and reduce the use of water. (F1) (F2) (F3).
R9
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The Director of Public Works and Planning should appoint a current employee to be a liaison with volunteer groups who are interested in supporting VLC by July 31, 2023. (F7) Request for Responses: Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933.05 the 2022-2023 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury requests responses to each of the specific findings and recommendations. Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933(c), it is required that responses from elected County officers or agency heads are due of receipt of this report and 90 days from the governing body of a public agency. Required Respondents: Fresno County Board of Supervisors (F2, F3, F5, F6) and (R1, R6, R8) Invited Respondents: Director of Fresno County Public Works and Planning (F1, F4, F5, F7, F8, F9) and (R2,
F3
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There are no funds allocated specifically for VLC in the Fresno County budget.
Related Recommendations (3)
R3
Page 33
The Director of Public Works and Planning should explore the option of replacing cemetery sod with low maintenance pebble/rock by September 30, 2023. The Grand Jury feels that this could be a cost saving measure because it would reduce the need for full time maintenance and reduce the use of water. (F1) (F2) (F3).
R6
Page 33
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors should adopt a separate annual budget for the VLC by December 31, 2023. (F1)(F3)
R9
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The Director of Public Works and Planning should appoint a current employee to be a liaison with volunteer groups who are interested in supporting VLC by July 31, 2023. (F7) Request for Responses: Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933.05 the 2022-2023 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury requests responses to each of the specific findings and recommendations. Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933(c), it is required that responses from elected County officers or agency heads are due of receipt of this report and 90 days from the governing body of a public agency. Required Respondents: Fresno County Board of Supervisors (F2, F3, F5, F6) and (R1, R6, R8) Invited Respondents: Director of Fresno County Public Works and Planning (F1, F4, F5, F7, F8, F9) and (R2,
F4
Page 32
The locked restrooms are repeatedly vandalized. The restrooms have been boarded up and there is no access available.
Related Recommendations (2)
R5
Page 33
The Director of Public Works and Planning should have the outdoor restrooms removed due to ongoing vandalism by December 31, 2023. (F4)
R9
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The Director of Public Works and Planning should appoint a current employee to be a liaison with volunteer groups who are interested in supporting VLC by July 31, 2023. (F7) Request for Responses: Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933.05 the 2022-2023 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury requests responses to each of the specific findings and recommendations. Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933(c), it is required that responses from elected County officers or agency heads are due of receipt of this report and 90 days from the governing body of a public agency. Required Respondents: Fresno County Board of Supervisors (F2, F3, F5, F6) and (R1, R6, R8) Invited Respondents: Director of Fresno County Public Works and Planning (F1, F4, F5, F7, F8, F9) and (R2,
F5
Page 32
The cinder block wall surrounding the water tank is in disrepair. This is unsightly and hazardous.
Related Recommendations (2)
R8
Page 34
The Director of Public Works and Planning or the Fresno County Board of Supervisors should have the cinder block wall repaired by July 31, 2023. (F5)
R9
Page 34
The Director of Public Works and Planning should appoint a current employee to be a liaison with volunteer groups who are interested in supporting VLC by July 31, 2023. (F7) Request for Responses: Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933.05 the 2022-2023 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury requests responses to each of the specific findings and recommendations. Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933(c), it is required that responses from elected County officers or agency heads are due of receipt of this report and 90 days from the governing body of a public agency. Required Respondents: Fresno County Board of Supervisors (F2, F3, F5, F6) and (R1, R6, R8) Invited Respondents: Director of Fresno County Public Works and Planning (F1, F4, F5, F7, F8, F9) and (R2,
F6
Page 32
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors recently approved the use of ARPA funds for reclaimed water for VLC. After the Grand Jury initiated this investigation, this funding was approved.
Related Recommendations (1)
R9
Page 34
The Director of Public Works and Planning should appoint a current employee to be a liaison with volunteer groups who are interested in supporting VLC by July 31, 2023. (F7) Request for Responses: Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933.05 the 2022-2023 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury requests responses to each of the specific findings and recommendations. Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933(c), it is required that responses from elected County officers or agency heads are due of receipt of this report and 90 days from the governing body of a public agency. Required Respondents: Fresno County Board of Supervisors (F2, F3, F5, F6) and (R1, R6, R8) Invited Respondents: Director of Fresno County Public Works and Planning (F1, F4, F5, F7, F8, F9) and (R2,
F7
Page 32
There appears to be no consistent coordination between Fresno County Parks Department and organizations who are interested in donating time and/or funds to VLC.
Related Recommendations (1)
R9
Page 34
The Director of Public Works and Planning should appoint a current employee to be a liaison with volunteer groups who are interested in supporting VLC by July 31, 2023. (F7) Request for Responses: Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933.05 the 2022-2023 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury requests responses to each of the specific findings and recommendations. Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933(c), it is required that responses from elected County officers or agency heads are due of receipt of this report and 90 days from the governing body of a public agency. Required Respondents: Fresno County Board of Supervisors (F2, F3, F5, F6) and (R1, R6, R8) Invited Respondents: Director of Fresno County Public Works and Planning (F1, F4, F5, F7, F8, F9) and (R2,
F8
Page 32
Several dead trees along the cemetery walkways were hazardous to people who visit the cemetery; this has been rectified by removal of the trees by the Fresno County tree crews.
Related Recommendations (1)
R9
Page 34
The Director of Public Works and Planning should appoint a current employee to be a liaison with volunteer groups who are interested in supporting VLC by July 31, 2023. (F7) Request for Responses: Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933.05 the 2022-2023 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury requests responses to each of the specific findings and recommendations. Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933(c), it is required that responses from elected County officers or agency heads are due of receipt of this report and 90 days from the governing body of a public agency. Required Respondents: Fresno County Board of Supervisors (F2, F3, F5, F6) and (R1, R6, R8) Invited Respondents: Director of Fresno County Public Works and Planning (F1, F4, F5, F7, F8, F9) and (R2,
F9
Page 32
There was a lack of adequate signage directing visitors to VLC. This has been corrected, the signs are now updated, and there are plans to provide more 32 directional signs from Hwy 99.
Related Recommendations (1)
R9
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The Director of Public Works and Planning should appoint a current employee to be a liaison with volunteer groups who are interested in supporting VLC by July 31, 2023. (F7) Request for Responses: Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933.05 the 2022-2023 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury requests responses to each of the specific findings and recommendations. Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933(c), it is required that responses from elected County officers or agency heads are due of receipt of this report and 90 days from the governing body of a public agency. Required Respondents: Fresno County Board of Supervisors (F2, F3, F5, F6) and (R1, R6, R8) Invited Respondents: Director of Fresno County Public Works and Planning (F1, F4, F5, F7, F8, F9) and (R2,