Placer County Grand Jury • 2014-2015

Placer County Grand Jury Transfer of Dewitt Center Enterprise Funds and Its Impact on Citizens June 26, 2015 City of

Published: June 26, 2015 6 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings

F1
Seniors First provides Placer County senior and disabled citizens with the following services at no or reduced costs for the following services:  Assisted Living Placement  Door-to-Door Rides for shut-in citizens for medical/dental appointments, food shopping, and other out-of-home appointments  Friendly Visitor Program for shut-ins  Senior nutrition at senior cafes throughout the county  Health Express for hospital needs  Handy Person Program assist for home repairs  Information and referrals to other programs serving disabled and senior residents
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Seniors First contracts for funding with the California Area 4 Agency on Aging and other Community Foundations. They also solicit donations and hold fundraisers. A majority of their services are offered free of charge to the citizens they serve. This population consists primarily of persons who are disabled, or seniors in need. Many are shut-ins without other family in the area or families unable to provide for their needs. These clients have little political advocacy or presence in the county.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Seniors First relocated from their offices at the DeWitt Center due to the cancellation of their lease. In absorbing the costs of the relocation, they have $29,000 less to spend serving seniors, including the disabled and shut-ins. Additionally, their monthly rental payments have increased from $708.92 to $1,129.80 a month at their new location.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Placer County considers reimbursing Seniors First for their out-of pocket costs ($29,000) expended in their forced relocation. Request for Responses: Recommendations Requiring Response Response Due Date Ms. Mary Dietrich R1, R2 August 24, 2015 Placer County Director of Facility Services 11476 C Ave, Auburn CA 95603 Placer County Board of Supervisors R1, R2 September 22, 2015 175 Fulweiler Ave. Auburn, CA 95603 Copies Sent to: Mr. David Boesch Placer County CEO 175 Fulweiler Ave. Auburn, CA 95603 Seniors First 12183 Locksley Lane, Suite 205 Auburn, CA 95603
F4
The reclassification of the DeWitt Center Enterprise funds to the PCGC-ISF does not obviate the recommendation of the 2013-2014 Grand Jury that these funds might be used to offset the costs of relocation for Seniors First.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Placer County Officials indicated that the revenues from the DeWitt Government Center are dedicated exclusively to the county government offices. All income derived from external leases on the DeWitt Government Center Campus (Home Depot, as an example) are earmarked for DeWitt Government Center growth, maintenance, and building needs.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Income generated by the DeWitt Government Center be considered to be available to the people of Placer County and not just dedicated to DeWitt Government Center needs.
F6
The Grand Jury views county government and the Board of Supervisors as stewards of the DeWitt Government Center for the people of Placer County. The income earned through management of that asset may be used in any manner at their discretion.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Income generated by the DeWitt Government Center be considered to be available to the people of Placer County and not just dedicated to DeWitt Government Center needs.