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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Amador County Grand Jury
• 2006-2007
Grand Jury Facilities and Equipment
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Findings 7 findings
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The Grand Jury reviewed an accounting of the funding received and spent by the Jackson Homeless Shelter in 2006.
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Based upon this review, the Grand Jury finds that the Jackson Homeless Shelter appears to have properly used their funding in 2006.
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The Jackson Homeless Shelter provides a much needed service to the residents of Amador County.
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The Grand Jury Office computer systems were outdated. At the request of the Grand Jury, the Amador County Information Technology Department assisted with the updating of the computer systems, which included updating the computer software and installation of a DSL line. Findings:
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GSA Director shall schedule excess equipment auctions whenever the volume of surplus vehicles and equipment threaten to exceed the vehicle maintenance yard or warehouse capacity.
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Increase hangar lease fees annually by the percentage provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics commonly known as the Cost of Living Index (COL). Responses: Department Head
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Two ACUSD Board of Trustee members residing outside the district boundaries had resigned from the Board. R esponses: ACUSD Superintendent Finding One: Agree Finding Two: Agree Finding Three: Agree Finding Four: Agree Finding Five: Agree Finding Six: Agree Finding Seven: Agree 2005-2006 Grand Jury Recommendations Section
Recommendations 7
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R1Page 57Vehicles (including county owned vehicles) are routinely observed parked at the airport not in compliance with Airport code 12.44.250.
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R2Page 57In November 2005 the County Board of Supervisors authorized the GSA Director to publish a Request for Proposals offering for lease airport property in the “commercial” zone. Lessees would construct buildings to house aviation related businesses. The Grand Jury applauds this effort to develop Westover Field in a manner that will benefit Amador County and generate revenues to support airfield improvements listed in the Airport Master Plan.
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R3Page 57Numerous hangar lease agreement and County code violations persist at Westover Field. Responses: General Services Administration - Department Head
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R4Page 60Amador County shall hire a dedicated grants writer to aggressively seek funding for projects listed in the Airport Master Plan as well as provide support to other County departments that could benefit from available grants.
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R5Page 60GSA Director shall schedule excess equipment auctions whenever the volume of surplus vehicles and equipment threaten to exceed the vehicle maintenance yard or warehouse capacity.
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R6Page 60Increase hangar lease fees annually by the percentage provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics commonly known as the Cost of Living Index (COL). Responses: Department Head Recommendation One: “Not yet implemented, but will be implemented by October 2006. A letter will be sent to all tenants with their monthly rent statements informing them of their requirement to adhere to lease agreements and the Amador County Airport Rules and Regulations (Airport Code). Included in this letter will be instructions as to where the “Airport Code” can be obtained, either on the Amador County Web page or at the Airport Manager’s office.” 65 R ecommendation Two: “Not yet implemented, but will be implemented. The Airport Manager will begin coordinating inspection schedules with tenants and the Building Official beginning in September. Code Enforcement would not be involved with inspections unless the inspection resulted in a violation where no action was taken by a tenant exceeding statutory time limits. Currently one hangar at the Airport has exceeded statutory time limits. The matter is being handled by Code Enforcement and is anticipated to be resolved shortly.” Recommendation Three: “Implemented. Copies of the Customer Service Survey form are available at the Airport Terminal building and the lobby of the GSA building.” Recommendation Four: “Not yet implemented, but the County has approved a Public Services Director position that includes oversight of the Airport. One of the individual primary responsibilities will be to seek out sources of revenue, grants included. In addition, the County has hired a grants writer under contract whom will be looking for grant opportunities County wide.” Recommendation Five: “Implemented, for vehicles and heavy equipment exceeding the maintenance yard capacity. An auction will be held September 9, 2006. The recommendation relative to the warehouse will not be implemented because no vehicles or equipment are stored in a warehouse that impact Airport operations.” Recommendation Six: “Requires further analysis. Leases currently in place use the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as the basis for rent increases. Rent increases are currently enacted when the Airport Budget requires rate increases.” Amador County Board of Supervisors Recommendation One: “This recommendation will be implemented by October 2006.” Recommendation Two: “This recommendation will be implemented in Fall 2006.” Recommendation Three: “This recommendation will be implemented September 2006.” Recommendation Four: “Implemented” Recommendation Five: “Implemented” Recommendation Six: “Not implemented. This recommendation will not be implemented due to the existing lease component noted above.” 66 EXCESSIVE WATER BORNE CONTAMINANTS FOLLOW-UP REPORT Introduction: The 2005-2006 Amador County Grand Jury received a citizen’s complaint regarding the Amador Water Agency (AWA) Buckhorn Water Treatment Plant located in Pioneer. The complainant was concerned that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards may have been exceeded for a group of by-products of the purification process known as Haloacetic Acids (HAA5s). The Amador Water Agency responded in accordance with Penal Code section 933 (c) and 933.05. 2005-2006 Grand Jury Report Findings Section
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R7Page 64Two ACUSD Board of Trustee members residing outside the district boundaries had resigned from the Board. R esponses: ACUSD Superintendent