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Alameda County Grand Jury
• 2014-2015
Zone 7 Water Agency Purchase of Patterson Ranch Executive Summary Zone 7 Water Agency (Zone 7) is a self-governing
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F15-15
Page 82
The Zone 7 Water Agency Board of Directors failed to follow the Brown Act, limiting opportunities for public comment and discussion throughout its decision-making process of the Patterson Ranch property purchase.
No recommendations for this finding
F15-16
Page 82
The Zone 7 Water Agency Board of Directors failed to follow its organizational core values of openness, transparency, and fiscal responsibility throughout the process of acquiring the Patterson Ranch property.
No recommendations for this finding
F15-17
Page 82
The Zone 7 Water Agency Board of Directors failed to make a public case supporting and justifying the purchase of the Patterson Ranch property prior to the actual acquisition of the same.
No recommendations for this finding
F15-18
Page 82
The Zone 7 Water Agency failed to publicly disclose funds to acquire the Patterson Ranch property, except as a broad watershed investment, when its Capital Improvement Program Strategic Priorities were adopted.
No recommendations for this finding
F15-19
Page 82
The Zone 7 Water Agency failed to adequately disclose detailed budget information regarding the purchase of the Patterson Ranch property prior to adoption of the 2013-2014 annual budget. The purchase included a questionable use of restricted funds.
No recommendations for this finding
F15-20
Page 82
The Zone 7 Water Agency claimed that the acquisition of the Patterson Ranch property would provide important “watershed” or “watershed protection” or “protection of water rights,” broadening its strategic interests in the region. These interests were not explained to the public until inserted in the documents after the actual acquisition of the property.
No recommendations for this finding
F15-21
Page 82
The Zone 7 Water Agency Board of Directors did not follow Brown Act protocols by failing to disclose in a timely manner actions taken during closed session that affected a Zone 7 partnership with East Bay Regional Parks District serving mutual interests after the acquisition of the Patterson Ranch property. 82 2014-2015 Alameda County Grand Jury Final Report ___________________________________________________________________
No recommendations for this finding