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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Shasta County Grand Jury
• 2001-2002
Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District Responses Required:
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Findings 9 findings
F1
Page 76
Public services provided by the District include the distribution of public informational brochures and the availability of staff to conduct educational seminars. SMVCD participates in community activities and presentations.
F2
Page 76
The District strives to respond to calls from the public within 24 hours.
F3
Page 76
SMVCD operates independently of Shasta County, except for the following: a. The County assesses, bills, and collects property taxes for the District b. The District deposits its funds with the Shasta County Treasurer c. The Auditor-Controller processes the District’s board-approved claims for payment and mailing
F4
Page 76
The District is funded from a share of property taxes and a special assessment.
F5
Page 76
A five-member board of trustees governs the District. Two members are appointed by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, and one each by the city councils of Anderson, Redding and City of Shasta Lake. Board members serve four-year terms with reappointment at the discretion of the appointing agency. The combined service of the current board is over 50 years.
F6
Page 77
The District staff totals 13 full time and 2 to 4 seasonal employees. All personnel with the exception of the office secretary are licensed vector control technicians. In addition to on-the-job training, application technicians are required to attend continuing education classes.
F7
Page 77
If the District were required to obtain a NPDES permit and because water would have to be tested before and after each application, the laboratory testing could cost from $800 to $1000 per application of chemicals. The District performs approximately 1000 applications per year; testing costs could potentially double the District’s annual budget.
F8
Page 77
The District effectively treats identified water areas and continuously monitors for signs of encephalitis, malaria, Dengue fever, and West Nile Virus.
F9
Page 77
At the time of this review, the District did have a personnel manual but did not have an operational manual. The District refers to the California Health and Safety Code for operational guidance.
Recommendations 9
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R1Page 76Public services provided by the District include the distribution of public informational brochures and the availability of staff to conduct educational seminars. SMVCD participates in community activities and presentations.
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R2Page 76The District strives to respond to calls from the public within 24 hours.
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R3Page 76SMVCD operates independently of Shasta County, except for the following: a. The County assesses, bills, and collects property taxes for the District b. The District deposits its funds with the Shasta County Treasurer c. The Auditor-Controller processes the District’s board-approved claims for payment and mailing
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R4Page 76The District is funded from a share of property taxes and a special assessment.
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R5Page 76A five-member board of trustees governs the District. Two members are appointed by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, and one each by the city councils of Anderson, Redding and City of Shasta Lake. Board members serve four-year terms with reappointment at the discretion of the appointing agency. The combined service of the current board is over 50 years.
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R6Page 76The District staff totals 13 full time and 2 to 4 seasonal employees. All personnel with the exception of the office secretary are licensed vector control technicians. In addition to on-the-job training, application technicians are required to attend continuing education classes.
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R7Page 77If the District were required to obtain a NPDES permit and because water would have to be tested before and after each application, the laboratory testing could cost from $800 to $1000 per application of chemicals. The District performs approximately 1000 applications per year; testing costs could potentially double the District’s annual budget.
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R8Page 77The District effectively treats identified water areas and continuously monitors for signs of encephalitis, malaria, Dengue fever, and West Nile Virus.
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R9Page 77At the time of this review, the District did have a personnel manual but did not have an operational manual. The District refers to the California Health and Safety Code for operational guidance. RECOMMENDATION: