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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Del Norte County Grand Jury
• 2014-2015
Klamath Fire Protection District
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Findings 5 findings
F1
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The Board of Directors of the Klamath Fire Protection District did not respond to the report of the 2013/2014 Grand Jury Report because they were in agreement with the report and therefore felt they did not need to respond.
F2
Page 58
The Board of Directors meetings are in compliance with the Brown Act and that the meetings are well organized and run.
F3
Page 58
With the help of the Klamath Fire Auxiliary the Klamath Fire District has been able to purchase a replacement support vehicle.
F4
Page 58
The Klamath Fire Protection District’s relationships with the Klamath community and the Yurok Tribe appears to be improving. The Yurok Tribe and the Klamath Fire Auxiliary are working with the Fire District to improve funding and effectiveness.
F5
Page 58
The Klamath Fire Protection District has been meeting more regularly with the County Auditor regarding the budget. The current Board seems to have a better understanding of the budget than past Boards. The budget seems to be balanced.
Recommendations 5
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R1Page 58The Klamath Fire Protection District needs to respond in writing to Grand Jury Reports with subject matter concerning the Protection District, even if they are in agreement with the report.
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R2Page 58The Klamath Fire Protection District Board should continue to implement the Brown Act at meetings and encourage more public participation.
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R3Page 58The Klamath Fire Protection District should continue to upgrade equipment as funds become available.
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R4Page 58The Klamath Fire Protection District should continue to develop and improve relationships with the Klamath community, the Yurok Tribe, and the Fire Auxiliary to improve funding and effectiveness. Continue with efforts to recruit and train qualified firefighters.
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R5Page 58The Klamath Fire Protection District Board and Chief should continue to work with the County Auditor to establish and maintain a balanced budget. 58