Placer County Grand Jury
• 2000-2001
Burton Creek (tahoe) Sheriff's Substation, Court Facilities, and Jail Inspection
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
The Burton Creek facility is unsafe and inadequate. The County agrees it should be replaced, but expects this to happen no earlier than 2006 and possibly as late as 2011. The Grand Jury finds this schedule unacceptable.
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R1
The Board of Supervisors should commit to replacing the facility within the next three years. (Note: the following recommendations require implementation if the facility will not be replaced in the next three years.)
F2
The present building, although two story and wood frame, is without a sprinkler system and an adequate fire alarm system. The County has said it will install an alarm system by September 2000 and a sprinkler system in the jail area during the 2001 construction season.
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R2
Install these safety systems throughout the structure. Ensure there are smoke and fire detectors in the attic area to reduce the chance of a fire flashing unnoticed from one end of the building to the other.
F3
The employees that work in the second story have a choice of two stairways in an emergency. One of these is quite narrow and steep. This is not a safe or quick method to exit in an emergency. The County has stated that an outside fire escape can be constructed for about $10,000.
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R3
Add a second story fire escape. Using the County's replacement date for the building of 2006 to 2011, this would cost only $1,000-$1,600 a year on average, and greatly increase the margin of safety.
F4
Inmates are brought through the public entrance of the Courtroom in close proximity to staff and the public, posing a safety hazard for everyone. The County has indicated a new corridor will be built during the 2001 construction season.
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R4
The Grand Jury commends the County for this plan and urges that it be made a firm commitment.
F5
The prisoner booking area needs to be reconfigured for safety of employees and for efficiency.
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R5
Reconfigure the booking area, perhaps as suggested in Exhibit 2.
F6
There is insufficient fireproof storage space for records.
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R6
Obtain additional fireproof storage cabinets.
F7
The substation is leasing cargo storage containers at a cost of $1,000 per year per container. A container costs $2,000 to purchase outright. Some containers have been leased for more than two years.
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R7
Buy some storage containers outright. Lease others to meet needs. Respondents Placer County Sheriff Placer County Board of Supervisors Placer County Executive Officer Placer County Facility Services Director RESPONSE REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS TO: The Honorable Larry D. Gaddis Presiding Judge, Superior Court County of Placer Historic Courthouse 101 Maple Street Auburn, CA 95603 EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 2 EXHIBIT 3