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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
The "Statement of Facts, Roster of Public Agencies" for the Williams Cemetery District, had not been updated and filed with the Secretary of State and the County Clerk for a number of years. However, after their visit, the Grand Jury was advised by the Secretary of State's office that an updated statement was filed on March 30, 2018 as required.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The Williams Cemetery District has sufficient acreage for future burials, possibly for 70 to 80 years, in the 10.7 developed acres, plus an additional 13 acres of undeveloped property.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The Williams Cemetery District received public donations to construct an entrance archway and fencing, and is working on criteria for bench donations. All these measures help to reduce the expenditure of public funds.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The forfeiture of the funds from the terminated land development project provided funding for the Williams Cemetery District to make significant facility improvements. Improvements include the storage/office building, solar panels, and tree trimming/removal projects.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The cemetery has labor intensive areas of upkeep and maintenance pertaining to the elevated plot sites, irregular dividers and borders, broken cement pavers or soil settling on family owned plots and public areas.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The 2017-2018 Colusa County Grand Jury reiterates the report/investigation of the 2007-2008 Grand Jury that the Williams Cemetery District is well managed and efficiently run. The Grand Jury recommends the Williams Cemetery District continue to develop and strategically implement plans to hold down labor-intensive maintenance, continue to develop cost-effective strategies for improvements, and continue to develop public donor sponsorships to attain their goals. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES: No response needed. COLUSA COUNTY JAIL INSPECTION COLUSA COUNTY JAIL INSPECTION
F6
The district is researching cost-effective measures for lawn care in the elevated plot sites, restoration of broken or irregular dividers and borders, broken cement pavers and soil settling on family owned plots and public areas.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The 2017-2018 Colusa County Grand Jury reiterates the report/investigation of the 2007-2008 Grand Jury that the Williams Cemetery District is well managed and efficiently run. The Grand Jury recommends the Williams Cemetery District continue to develop and strategically implement plans to hold down labor-intensive maintenance, continue to develop cost-effective strategies for improvements, and continue to develop public donor sponsorships to attain their goals. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES: No response needed. COLUSA COUNTY JAIL INSPECTION COLUSA COUNTY JAIL INSPECTION
F7
The Williams Cemetery is eradicating tree stumps before developing a functional and cost-effective tree planting design.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
The Williams Cemetery District has been fiscally responsible with their funds.
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 1
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R1The Colusa County Grand Jury recommends that the County of Colusa continue with its existing plans of constructing a new, modern jail facility that incorporates up to date safety and inmate management features.
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