Riverside County Grand Jury
• 2005-2006
• Agency Response
Response to:
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
City of Riverside September 27, 2006 Honorable Sharon J. Waters, Presiding Judge Superior Court of California County of*
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F2
Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F1
In pertinent part states that of the one hundred-one (101) West Nile Virus cases reported in Riverside County as of November 2005, the attachment to Finding 1 shows seven (7) West Nile Virus cases reported within the City of Riverside. Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05, the City of Riverside agrees with this factual statement. 3900 Main Street • Riverside, CA 92522 • 951.826.5553 • www.riversideca.gov ۷ Honorable Sharon J. Waters September 27, 2006
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Conduct a study of vector control effectiveness throughout the areas covered by the five agencies. Based upon study results, consider the benefit to the County of dividing all vector control responsibilities between the two Special Districts, the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District (NWMVCD) and the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District.
F3
In pertinent part states that with five (5) agencies, separate areas of responsibility and unclear geographic boundaries, the public is often confused about whom to call for assistance or to report vector activity. Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05, the City of Riverside disagrees with this finding. Of the five (5) agencies referenced, two (2) are located and responsible for vector calls within the City of Riverside. The two agencies are the City of Riverside and Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District (NMVCD). The City immediately redirects service requests received by the City for NMVCD customers and vice versa. Having two service providers does not adversely affect Riverside residents. Conversely, there are benefits associated with the current service arrangement within the City of Riverside. Benefits of the redundancy include the capacity to respond effectively and efficiently to emergencies as well as to call on specialized equipment and/or expertise when needed.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
If accepted by the voters, merge County Vector Control into the two Special Districts, or form a third Special District. Such a merger or expansion should offer any non-participating cities the option to contract with the appropriate Special District.
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