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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Page 61
The Board of Supervisors has not sufficiently outlined its expectations of the Citizens Review Panel by providing them with a detailed outline of their oversight responsibilities.
Related Recommendations (2)
R6
Page 39
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors should adopt a separate annual budget for the VLC by December 31, 2023. (F1)(F3) Response: The County of Fresno allocates a Net County Cost allocation for all County- maintained park acreage including VLC. Doing so as a larger budget allocation cuts overhead and administrative costs. County of Fresno plans to continue these standard accounting practices and assist the Department of Public Works and Planning to identify priority areas, including VLC.
R7
Page 63
The Board of Supervisors and the FCFL Librarian should consider hiring a professional Program Management firm to assist in developing a comprehensive long term plan for maximizing the stewardship of public funds more in line with similar sized and similarly funded libraries. Implementation by December 31, 2023. (F1-F6) 63 REQUIRED RESPONSES: Fresno County Board of Supervisors (F1-F6; R1, R2, R7) INVITED RESPONSES: Citizen Review Panel (F1-F2; R1-R2) FCFL Librarian (F3-F6; R3-R7)
F2
Page 38
The irrigation system is not adequate to provide consistent water to the entire cemetery. This should be resolved when the reclaimed water irrigation system is installed in 2023/2024. Response: As stated above, consistent water to the entire cemetery should be achieved when the reclaimed water irrigation system is installed.
Related Recommendations (3)
R1
Page 39
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors should approve one-time funding for the improvements necessary at VLC by December 31, 2023. (F2) Response: The County of Fresno allocated one-time funding for VLC in FY 19/20 within Org 2540 and FY 20/21 within Org 8867 (Capital Projects – Parks). The Department of Public Works and Planning was charged with completing the VLC project identified in the one-time funding allocations. In addition, as stated above, the Board of Supervisors also approved ARPA money to be utilized for VLC in FY 22/23. The Department of Public Works and Planning is also responsible for completing the projects identified for the VLC ARPA allocation. The County Administrative Office is currently working with the Department of Public Works and Planning to identify one-time funding needs that will include projects/equipment that will benefit VLC.
R2
Page 62
The Board of Supervisors should select and maintain a full complement of representatives to the Citizens Review Panel for their districts to ensure proper oversight of Measure B utilization. Completed by September 30, 2023.(F2) 62
R7
Page 63
The Board of Supervisors and the FCFL Librarian should consider hiring a professional Program Management firm to assist in developing a comprehensive long term plan for maximizing the stewardship of public funds more in line with similar sized and similarly funded libraries. Implementation by December 31, 2023. (F1-F6) 63 REQUIRED RESPONSES: Fresno County Board of Supervisors (F1-F6; R1, R2, R7) INVITED RESPONSES: Citizen Review Panel (F1-F2; R1-R2) FCFL Librarian (F3-F6; R3-R7)
F3
Page 38
There are no funds allocated specifically for VLC in the Fresno County budget. Response: The Department of Public Works and Planning is given a Net County Cost allocation specifically for the Parks Org 7910 every year. VLC is part of the County-maintained park inventory and is included in the maintenance rotation along with the rest of the County of Fresno maintained parks acreage.
Related Recommendations (3)
R3
Page 63
The FCFL Librarian in conjunction with associated stakeholders should schedule planning sessions and develop an Operational Service Delivery Plan implementing ongoing measurable metrics for each of the listed expenditures and OSDP items as outlined in the Measure B Ordinance. Commencing not later than December 31, 2023. (F3)
R6
Page 39
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors should adopt a separate annual budget for the VLC by December 31, 2023. (F1)(F3) Response: The County of Fresno allocates a Net County Cost allocation for all County- maintained park acreage including VLC. Doing so as a larger budget allocation cuts overhead and administrative costs. County of Fresno plans to continue these standard accounting practices and assist the Department of Public Works and Planning to identify priority areas, including VLC.
R7
Page 63
The Board of Supervisors and the FCFL Librarian should consider hiring a professional Program Management firm to assist in developing a comprehensive long term plan for maximizing the stewardship of public funds more in line with similar sized and similarly funded libraries. Implementation by December 31, 2023. (F1-F6) 63 REQUIRED RESPONSES: Fresno County Board of Supervisors (F1-F6; R1, R2, R7) INVITED RESPONSES: Citizen Review Panel (F1-F2; R1-R2) FCFL Librarian (F3-F6; R3-R7)
F4
Page 62
The FCFL does not have a current, detailed and prioritized Long Term Facilities Plan referenced in the 2012 Measure B Ordinance (MBO).
Related Recommendations (2)
R4
Page 63
The FCFL Librarian should develop a current detailed and prioritized Long Term Facilities Plan. Commencing not later than December 31, 2023. (F4)
R7
Page 63
The Board of Supervisors and the FCFL Librarian should consider hiring a professional Program Management firm to assist in developing a comprehensive long term plan for maximizing the stewardship of public funds more in line with similar sized and similarly funded libraries. Implementation by December 31, 2023. (F1-F6) 63 REQUIRED RESPONSES: Fresno County Board of Supervisors (F1-F6; R1, R2, R7) INVITED RESPONSES: Citizen Review Panel (F1-F2; R1-R2) FCFL Librarian (F3-F6; R3-R7)
F5
Page 38
The cinder block wall surrounding the water tank is in disrepair. This is unsightly and hazardous. Response: The Department of Public Works and Planning will be asked to provide a proposal with cost estimate for this work.
Related Recommendations (3)
R5
Page 63
The FCFL Librarian should budget for an outside professional media/advertising consultant to aid in the development of a comprehensive advertising and awareness campaign to inform the citizens of Fresno County of the vast array of services available at the FCFL. Completion by September 30, 2023. (F5)
R7
Page 63
The Board of Supervisors and the FCFL Librarian should consider hiring a professional Program Management firm to assist in developing a comprehensive long term plan for maximizing the stewardship of public funds more in line with similar sized and similarly funded libraries. Implementation by December 31, 2023. (F1-F6) 63 REQUIRED RESPONSES: Fresno County Board of Supervisors (F1-F6; R1, R2, R7) INVITED RESPONSES: Citizen Review Panel (F1-F2; R1-R2) FCFL Librarian (F3-F6; R3-R7)
R8
Page 39
The Director of Public Works and Planning or the Fresno County Board of Supervisors should have the cinder block wall repaired by July 31, 2023. (F5) Response: As mentioned above, the Department of Public Works and Planning will be asked to provide a proposal with cost estimate for this work. This concludes the Board of Supervisors’ comments on the Findings and Recommendations of the Fresno County Grand Jury Report No. 1. Attachment B 40 41 42 FRESNO COUNTY GRAND JURY FINAL REPORTS AND RESPONSES REPORT #2 HAS “MEASURE B” BENEFITED THE FRESNO COUNTY FREE LIBRARY? 43 2022-2023 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury Report No. Has Measure B Benefitted the Fresno County Free Library? Measuring Performance
F6
Page 38
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors recently approved the use of ARPA funds for reclaimed water for VLC. After the Grand Jury initiated this investigation, this funding was approved. Response: As stated above, ARPA funding for reclaimed water for VLC has been approved. 38
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
Page 63
The Board of Supervisors and the FCFL Librarian should consider hiring a professional Program Management firm to assist in developing a comprehensive long term plan for maximizing the stewardship of public funds more in line with similar sized and similarly funded libraries. Implementation by December 31, 2023. (F1-F6) 63 REQUIRED RESPONSES: Fresno County Board of Supervisors (F1-F6; R1, R2, R7) INVITED RESPONSES: Citizen Review Panel (F1-F2; R1-R2) FCFL Librarian (F3-F6; R3-R7)