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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Placer County Grand Jury
• 2017-2018
P C G J Lacer Ounty Rand URY Response to the 2017-2018 Final Report January 22, 2019 State of
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Findings 6 findings
F1
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As of this writing, the county has no stated plans to determine a formula for in-lieu fee, or abolish it.
F2
Page 5
The building of affordable housing units on the Dewitt Government Center stems from a commitment the county made when Auburn’s Bell Garden Apartments were torn down, resulting in the displacing of the residents.
F3
Page 19
The facility does not comply with ADA standards, and compromises safety and full accessibility.
F4
Page 19
Fire safety is a serious concern for the safety of arrestees, employees, and visitors to the facility due to the lack of fire sprinklers throughout the facility.
F5
Page 19
The Nevada County Jail service contract is automatically renewed annually, with no apparent attempts to re-negotiate the cost.
F6
Page 19
The current arrest rate questions the need for a new facility that includes a 96-hour holding facility.
Recommendations 6
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R1Page 5Consider a dedicated unit to meet affordable housing requirements;
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R2Page 5Provide a map of available properties within the county to assist in the development of affordable housing;
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R3Page 5Simplify the process for developers to incorporate affordable housing;
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R4Page 5Enforce the 10% affordable housing requirement when applicable;
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R5Page 5Develop a consistent in-lieu fee that enables affordable housing; and
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R6Page 5Focus future housing forums on local developments and include affordable alternatives. Response to -2018 Final Report