Score: +5 (9/0/4)

Monterey County Grand Jury • 2017-2018

Law Enforcement Training Opportunities on the Former Fort Ord The Military Operations Urban Terrain (mout) facility

Published: May 10, 2018 10 pages

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Findings and Recommendations 13 findings

Large tracts of land are needed for developing the proposed law enforcement training applications, especially for constructing a full-scale EVOC and a firing range.

No recommendations for this finding

The 535 acres being transferred to MPC should be sufficient land to complete the proposed public safety training facilities.

Related Recommendations (1)

If the MPC Board of Trustees does not proceed on one or more of these projects, MPC should give up their claim, so the land can be transferred for other allowed and desirable purposes.

An EVOC would be highly beneficial for training police recruits, existing law enforcement personnel, firefighters, and other emergency responders throughout the County and region.

No recommendations for this finding

A MOUT facility would be useful for training SWAT and other law enforcement personnel throughout the County. It could also provide a useful training ground for firefighters and other first responder personnel.

No recommendations for this finding

Continuing to use MOUT for its original military purpose is consistent with the 2003 facility use agreement regarding public safety officer training facilities at the former Fort Ord.

No recommendations for this finding

The upgrades and safety features needed for the MOUT facility will be costly.

Related Recommendations (1)

The MPC Board of Trustees should determine whether or not they want to move ahead with the MOUT project.

Many law enforcement departments in the County would benefit from lower costs and travel time by creating a rifle range at the former Fort Ord.

Related Recommendations (1)

The MPC Board of Trustees should determine whether or not they want to move ahead with establishing a long-rifle range at Parker Flats.

Constructing a full-scale EVOC would be expensive. Additional funding may be needed to cover those costs.

Related Recommendations (3)

The MPC Board of Trustees should determine whether or not they want to move ahead with the EVOC project.

A current financial plan detailing the feasibility of these projects should be developed by MPC.

If the decision is to proceed on one or more projects (i.e., R1, R2, and/or R3), the President/Superintendent of MPC should appoint or hire a program manager. The Program Manager’s responsibilities should include overseeing the transfer of land, acquisition of additional funding and the construction, maintenance, and operation of those facilities.

Designating large areas within the 535 acres being transferred to MPC as greenbelts, and/or as areas to be used for solar farming, could help ensure the project has a net positive impact on the environment.

No recommendations for this finding

F10

The operation and maintenance of the public safety officer training facilities would require additional expenditures.

Related Recommendations (2)

A current financial plan detailing the feasibility of these projects should be developed by MPC.

F11

The MPC Police Officer Training Academy is currently functioning without the use of the MOUT facility, a full-scale dedicated EVOC, or a firing range due to the use of temporary facilities at other locations.

Related Recommendations (2)

The MPC Board of Trustees should determine whether or not they want to move ahead with the MOUT project.

The MPC Board of Trustees should determine whether or not they want to move ahead with the EVOC project.

F12

An EVOC facility and trainers near to the MPC Police Officer Training Academy, where driving-related training and remediation would occur, could reduce training expenses. 9

No recommendations for this finding

F13

The development of the EVOC and MOUT MPC training facilities at the former Fort Ord has been under consideration for more than 20 years.

No recommendations for this finding

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Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.

Response to report: Law Enforcement Training Opportunities on the Former Fort Ord from MPC

August 01, 2018 • 6 pages • 16 responses • Score: +5 (+9, 0, -4) View Details ▾

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16 responses to findings and recommendations

The MPC Board of Trustees should determine whether or not they want to move ahead with the MOUT project.

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but MPC Board of Trustees approval will be completed by October 31, 2018. Each year, the District is required to submit its 5 Year Construction Plan to the California Community College Chancellor's Office, which indicates the capital facilities projects the District intends to build. The deadline is usually July 1; however, an update to the state facilities database system, known as FUSION, has moved this year's due date to fall 2018 (the exact date is still being determined). One of the projects in the District's 5 Year Plan is the Fort Ord Pu...

The MPC Board of Trustees should determine whether or not they want to move ahead with the EVOC project.

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

The MPC Board of Trustees should determine whether or not they want to move ahead with establishing a long-rifle range at Parker Flats.

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but MPC Board of Trustees approval will be completed by October 31, 2018. - August 1, 2018 The Honorable Stephanie E. Hulsey Page 5 Each year, the District is required to submit its 5 Year Construction Plan to the California Community College Chancellor's Office, which indicates the capital facilities projects the District intends to build. The deadline is usually July 1; however, an update to the state facilities database system, known as FUSION, has moved this year's due date to fall 2018 (the exact date is still being determined). One of th...

Response: Agree Score: +1

The Board of Trustees agrees with the finding. <b>

A current financial plan detailing the feasibility of these projects should be developed by MPC.

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

This recommendation will be implemented in the future when state funding of community college facilities projects, including MPC's Fort Ord Public Safety - Phase II project, is known. As stated in the responses to Recommendations 1 - 3, MPC's project has been approved for a 50% state funding match. For the past few years, MPC's project has been included in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 capital outlay spending plan approved by the Chancellor's Office and Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. However, for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 budget years, the state has allocated funding to a lim...

Continuing to use MOUT for its original military purpose is consistent with the 2003 facility use agreement regarding public safety officer training facilities at the former Fort Ord.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The Board of Trustees agrees with the finding. <b>

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not reasonable. The proposed Program Manager's responsibilities would duplicate or conflict with responsibilities <math>\subseteq P</math> August 1, 2018 The Honorable Stephanie E. Hulsey Page 6 already assigned to existing employees. For example, the Vice President for Administrative Services is responsible for overseeing property issues for the District, including transfer of land. The Vice President for Administrative Service also is responsible for developing funding strategies to address District needs, and manages construction, m...

The upgrades and safety features needed for the MOUT facility will be costly.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The Board of Trustees agrees with the finding.

If the MPC Board of Trustees does not proceed on one or more of these projects, MPC should give up their claim, so the land can be transferred for other allowed and desirable purposes.

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not reasonable and does not acknowledge the Fort Ord property transfer process, longstanding contractual agreements with the Fort Ord Reuse Authority and Monterey County regarding transfer of these parcels to MPC, and the impact on MPC's public safety training program. Further, the MPC Board of Trustees intends to proceed with these projects. Thank you for the opportunity to respond the the Civil Grand Jury's Report. Respectfully submitted, Waltha. Dr. Walter Tribley Marilynn Dunn Gustafson Superintendent/President Chair, Board of Trust...

Many law enforcement departments in the County would benefit from lower costs and travel time by creating a rifle range at the former Fort Ord.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The Board of Trustees agrees with the finding. ø August 1, 2018 The Honorable Stephanie E. Hulsey Page 3

Constructing a full-scale EVOC would be expensive. Additional funding may be needed to cover those costs.

Response: Disagree Score: -1

The Board of Trustees disagrees with the finding. The finding appears to assume the project will have a negative impact on the environment. The Grand Jury report acknowledges that approximately 200 acres within the 535 acres to be transferred to MPC are designated as a habitat reserve and cannot be developed. This recommendation to designate additional acreage as green belts, and/or for solar farming, does not account for the acreage (200+) already reserved for habitat purposes. Also, solar farming would require construction and infrastructure to be installed and may have its own impact on the...

Response: Disagree Score: -1

F10

The operation and maintenance of the public safety officer training facilities would require additional expenditures.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The Board of Trustees agrees with the finding.

F11

Response: Agree Score: +1

The Board of Trustees agrees with the finding.

F12

An EVOC facility and trainers near to the MPC Police Officer Training Academy, where driving-related training and remediation would occur, could reduce training expenses. 9

Response: Agree Score: +1

The Board of Trustees agrees with the finding.

F13

The development of the EVOC and MOUT MPC training facilities at the former Fort Ord has been under consideration for more than 20 years.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The Board of Trustees agrees with the finding. <math>y = 11</math> 7.1 August 1, 2018 The Honorable Stephanie E. Hulsey Page 4 RECOMMENDATIONS