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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Merced County Grand Jury
• 2019-2020
Iris Garrett Juvenile Justice Correctional Complex Finding(s)
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
The exercise area is non-compliant and does not provide access to toilets or washbasins but does have available drinking water stations. The toilet and washbasin access will be addressed in Phase I slated to begin in April 2020.*
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The in-custody treatment program at JLCF reduced recidivism, which saved the county money by providing courses that improved the ability of participants to succeed after release. 11
No recommendations for this finding
F3
That the water from Well 3C has been given to MID at no cost to MID.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
That the cost of the wasted water and pumping costs average close to $30,000 per month.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
That the Public Works department received a quote of $70,000 for the caustic disinfection at Well 3C including labor, chemicals, and training for Merced City employees.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
That the Road Department review all Road Impact Fees to determine if increases are warranted based on the construction cost index as published in the Engineering News Record as allowed by each contract and attempt collection for any delinquent accounts. (F5) REQUEST FOR RESPONSE(S) Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, the grand jury requests responses as follows: From the following individuals: • Merced County Public Works Director/Roads Commissioner respond to F3, F4, F5, F6,
F6
That the maintenance logbooks contain multiple blank lines between entries.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
That the public is unaware of the 864,000 gallons of water being pumped into the storm drain system every day.
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 4
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R1That Well 3C be disinfected and brought back online by December 31, 2020 or decommissioned to prevent continued waste of water and costs associated with pumping.
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R2That water running to waste from Well 3C be sold or directed to ground water recharge basins immediately until Well 3C goes back online.
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R3That the Public Works logbooks be maintained from this point forward with no blank spaces between entries as best practices for maintaining a proper logbook.
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R4That the public be informed about the water running to waste from this point forward until it is repaired.