Riverside County Grand Jury
• 2005-2006
Riverside County Cooperative Extension Program
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The expertise provided by the Riverside County Cooperative Extension is instrumental to egg processing facilities and preventing the spread of Avian Influenza, also known as the Bird Flu. In a joint effort with the Cooperative Extension Program, a Riverside County Avian Influenza Task Force was organized and includes several county health agencies.
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R1
Riverside County Board of Supervisors continue to support and budget for the Cooperative Extension and its joint effort with the Avian Influenza Task Force.
F2
The County of Riverside leases space for the Cooperative Extension’s main office in Moreno Valley from the Farm Bureau for $108,368. This 6,000 square-foot workplace accommodates 18 employees, offices, and small and large conference rooms. 2
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R2
The Board of Supervisors provide a main office with space for: a. A 700 square-foot research laboratory to include: • Natural gas • Fume hood • Water • Bench space b. Conference room with a capacity for 150 3
F3
There are no laboratory facilities available, forcing researchers to use their workrooms as makeshift laboratories both in Moreno Valley and Indio. Some researchers have indicated that this is disruptive and sometimes hinders research. Indio personnel must transport samples and equipment to Riverside, which can compromise the quality of samples.
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R3
The Board of Supervisors provide the Indio staff space for: a. A 700 square-foot research laboratory to include: • Natural gas • Fume hood • Water • Bench space b. Four offices c. Conference room with a capacity for 20 d. Work area to house a large photocopier with collator computer, postage meter and table Report Issued: 04/10/06 Report Public: 04/12/06 Response Due: 07/10/06 4
F4
The Indio office is based in the County Administration Center and has 900 square-feet of workspace. This includes just one office for five employees plus seasonal staff.
No recommendations for this finding