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Economies of scale could be achieved by consolidation of some management elements with local sewer treatment systems. Response to Finding 1: General Manager Partially Disagrees: Although Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) may present a common problem for most sewer systems, Manila's system is unique among those listed in that it is of Septic Tank Pumping System (STEP) design. Unlike conventional gravity sewers lines, which often are constructed of concrete or clay, pressure sewer lines are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or high-density polyethylene. The joints are solvent weld or rubber gasket and the system usually employs cleanouts or pigging ports instead of manholes, reducing the possibility of inflow and infiltration of storm water and groundwater. This system is particularly susceptible to I&I (since electricity is required to pump all effluent within the pressurized system). Due to this susceptibility, the system is designed to be sealed from I&I. The district has identified I&I exposed sites and has implemented a simple, cost effective plan to minimize I&I from the sites. In our opinion, any pooled resources in regard to engineering and management for our system are very limited. Lastly, the district would not want to dilute the efforts of gravity type systems mentioned in the report. Regards, Christopher Drop General Manager Manila CSD 707-444-3803 [email protected] Manila CSD 08/12/08 To, Awisca RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. SHELTER COVE – HUMBOLDT COUNTY – CALIFORNIA 9126 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn CA 95589 707-986-7447, Fax: 707-986-7435, [email protected], www.sheltercove-ca.gov August 20, 2008 County Administrative Office County Of Humboldt 825 5th Street, Suite 111 Eureka, CA 95501-1153 RE: RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY REPORT 2007-2008 Dear Sirs: The Resort Improvement District #1 (District) disagrees wholly with the findings of the Grand Jury Report #2008-CD-01, Sewer Treatment Systems. Economies of scale cannot be achieved by consolidation of some management elements with local treatment systems. The District has aggressively pursued rehabilitation of its sewer collection system for more than ten years and invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in its effort to reduce Inflow and Infiltration (I&I). These efforts have resulted in a significant reduction in wet weather flow to our wastewater treatment facility. Management elements of this program are an insignificant portion of the program expense because the District's staff supervises the long range program as well as annual rehabilitation projects. Nearly all of the District's expenses for this program are directly related to inspection, repair and replacement of infrastructure. Shelter Cove is a very remote location and no tangible benefit or discount could be expected from combining construction projects or sharing management resources with any other sewer collection/treatment system. The District disagrees wholly with the recommendations of the Grand Jury Report #2008-CD-01, Sewer Treatment Systems. Joint efforts with the other sewer districts listed in the report would be impractical considering the distance between these facilities, and the unique nature of each sewer system's problems. As explained above in our response to the findings, The District has already identified its specific I&I problems and has been correcting these problems annually in a prioritized sequence within the limits of its financial resources. The District will continue with these efforts until I&I is reduced to an acceptable level. Sincerely, Resort Improvement District #1 Richard Culp, PE-General Manag RECEIVED AUG 2 2 2008 CAO CITY OF BLUE LAKE Blue Lake, CA 95525 Post Office Box 458, 111 Greenwood Road, Phone 707.668.5655 Fax 707.668.5916 E-mail [email protected] July 8, 2008 Honorable John T. Feeney Presiding Judge Humboldt County Superior Court 825 Fifth Street Eureka, CA 95501 Re: Response to Grand Jury Report Numbers 2008-CD-021 and 2008-LJ-01 Dear Judge Finney: The 2007-2008 Humboldt Grand Jury has requested that the City Council of City of Blue Lake respond to finding and recommendation 1 of Grand Jury Report No. 2008-CD-01. This letter constitutes the response of the City Council prepared and submitted in accordance with Penal Code Section 933 and the Humboldt County Standard Format for Responses.

THE GRAND JURY FINDS THAT SUPERVISION OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE BY THE CITY MANAGER, IN OPERATION AND ADHERENCE TO BLUE LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE, IS INADEQUATE We agree with this finding. RESPONSE: THE GRAND JURY RECOMMENDS THAT

THE GRAND JURY FINDS THAT SEVERAL BLUE LAKE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE INSUFFICIENTLY INFORMED OF BLUE LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Agree with the finding. RESPONSE: THE GRAND JURY RECOMMENDS THAT

Eureka Police Department's policy and procedure may not have been completely followed during Cotton's arrest. Disagree