Del Norte County Grand Jury • 2022-2023

Del Norte County Grand Jury 2022-2023 Final Report*

Published: July 25, 2023 26 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings

F1
The now-ended 0.25% county-wide sales tax, which generated approximately $600,000 annually, has accumulated to a current balance of approximately $1,600,000.
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R1
For the sake of keeping the public informed, the Grand Jury recommends that the Del Norte County Fairgrounds Recreation and Parks District post basic information regarding any completed, ongoing, or newly planned projects; and grants applied for or awarded. 2022-2023 Del Norte County Grand Jury Report Del Norte County Jail
F2
According to Park District official estimates, these funds should be sufficient to support day-to-day operations for the next 4-5 years.
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R2
Individuals should be specifically designated as being responsible for maintaining and documenting key areas of the Jail's operations, such as training, maintenance, and safety checks.
F3
To meet future needs and avoid a future shortfall, the Park District is currently seeking and applying for grant monies.
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R3
Control room monitors should be sized and positioned in a manner that prevents inmates from viewing the display, while allowing the control room operator's full, unobstructed viewing of the housing units.
F4
The Park District appears to be a very responsible County partner. In an effort towards transparency, it maintains a web page (see "dncfrpd.org). The web page provides up-to-date board of director information, including meeting agendas, recent and archived meeting minutes, and updated calendar of meetings and events, as well as accessible copies of budgets and expenses and account balances, all available in an easy to use format.
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R4
Hire additional employees to fill vacant positions. Try diversifying recruiting strategies for open positions. (Cal. Code Regs. Title 15 § 1027 – Sufficient number of personnel.)
F5
Though at one time the 41st District and the Park District held joint meetings, this was found to be against procedural guidelines. However, individual members from either board can correspond and some, we were told, frequently do attend each group's meetings, as they often discuss many of the same issues and concerns regarding the Fairgrounds.
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R5
All Jail staff should be trained on how to start the backup generator for emergencies when the generator does not automatically start.
F6
The Grand Jury Fairgrounds Committee found no violation or matters of non- compliance.
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R6
The defective flooring should be removed, and the facility assessed for installation of proper replacement.
F7
Exposed sink plumbing is a potential safety hazard.
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R7
Provide the Grand Jury with the structure report from Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto Architects + Engineers company (NMR) as soon as it becomes available.
F8
Peeling paint was noted throughout the facility.
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R8
Provide the Grand Jury with next BCSS report once it is ready.
F9
Missing and damaged ceiling tiles were observed in numerous areas throughout the facility.
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R9
Provide the Grand Jury with all documents requested previously.
F10
Maintenance tickets submitted by the Jail staff are often not addressed in a timely manner.
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R10
Inspect all inmate holding cells and complete reports noting each cells condition. File work order tickets with County Maintenance for any needed repairs.

Additional Recommendations 2

These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.

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