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Findings and Recommendations 17 findings
F1
The board and the fire department have had a poor working relationship for several months.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The poor relationship between the board and the fire department escalated when construction began on the new fire hall.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The board budget more funds for the district to operate effectively.
F3
It was reported that fifteen firemen resigned en masse this year as a result of this poor working relationship between the board and the fire department.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The board originally budgeted $15,000 for the construction of a new fire hall.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The board budget more funds for the district to operate effectively.
F5
The board and fire department assumed that donations of money, materials, and labor would defray the majority of the costs of building the fire hall.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The board budget more funds for the district to operate effectively.
F6
The fire department actively solicited donations of money and materials for the new fire hall; as a result, most of the donations were made specifically to the fire department.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The board budget more funds for the district to operate effectively.
F7
Neither the board nor the fire department has tax-exempt status, precluding either from receiving tax deductible donations.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The board budget more funds for the district to operate effectively.
F8
The board has spent at least $33,000 on the new fire hall which is not yet completed.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The board budget more funds for the district to operate effectively.
F9
For thirty-five years, the board has not purchased any fire prevention vehicles.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The board budget more funds for the district to operate effectively.
F10
The board owns the following: A. 1964 GMC fire truck B. 1964 Diamond T fire truck C. 1971 International-water tender (capacity: 3500 gallons)
No recommendations for this finding
F11
The water tender tank leaks half of its capacity each day.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
The fire department reported it does not have sufficient respirators for the fire trucks; four are required for each truck.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
The board pays the secretary/treasurer $100 a month and does not withhold taxes.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Payroll taxes be withheld from the salary of the secretary/treasurer. RESPONSE THE FOLLOWING RESPONSE TO REPORT 01-09 ARE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO P.C. AND THE STANDARD FORMAT FOR RESPONSES. The Carlotta Community Service District respond to all findings and recommendations.
F14
The board has not hired/appointed a district general manager, as required by law.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
A district general manager be hired/appointed.
F15
In 1999, the board reduced the property tax assessment by 40 percent.
No recommendations for this finding
F16
The board reported reserves of approximately $100,000 as of June 1999.
No recommendations for this finding
F17
As of June 2000, the board budget summary shows a reserve balance of approximately $66,000. CONCLUSIONS C-1 Neither the board nor the fire department effectively managed solicitations for the new fire hall, resulting in a serious shortfall of support for fire hall construction. C-2 The board has not effectively budgeted funds for maintenance and upgrading of equipment and construction of the new fire hall. C-3 The water tender tank leak substantially increases response time to a fire. C-4 The absence of a district general manager appears to invite continuing management problems. RECOMMENDATIONS THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY GRAND JURY RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:
No recommendations for this finding
Conclusions 1
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CL1 Page 2C-1 Neither the board nor the fire department effectively managed solicitations for the new fire hall, resulting in a serious shortfall of support for fire hall construction. C-2 The board has not effectively budgeted funds for maintenance and upgrading of equipment and construction of the new fire hall. C-3 The water tender tank leak substantially increases response time to a fire. C-4 The absence of a district general manager appears to invite continuing management problems.
No Responses Found 1
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Carlotta Community Services District
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