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Del Norte County Grand Jury
• 2012-2013
Del Norte County Memorandum of Understanding with Crescent City
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Findings 3 findings
F1
Page 28
The current MOU opened the door for possible savings of tax dollars by co- opting some services and grouping some purchases.
F2
Page 28
In the current economic climate, preserving and expanding the MOU seems to be a prudent way to save money for both entities.
F3
Page 28
The County is satisfied with the way the MOU has worked and is very open to looking at additional ways the two entities can cooperate.
Recommendations 3
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R1Page 28The May 21st meeting addressed only MOU issues concerning Building Permits and Inspections. The meeting should have included discussion of not only the existing items but expansion of those items. Expanded or additional items in the MOU could possibly result in cost savings and reduce duplication of services, which should be major goals for both the County and the City in this economic downturn.
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R2Page 28Any areas of cost savings would help to alleviate the budget challenges faced by both the County and the City, and might even result in money that could be channeled into the ongoing issue of preservation and adequate compensation for employees.
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R3Page 28The County CAO and Board of Supervisors should support the appointment of an ad hoc committee to give this entire issue concentrated and serious attention as soon as possible. This ad hoc committee should include the City Manager, County CAO, two members of the City Council and two Members of the Board of Supervisors. The committee should meet a minimum of once monthly to discuss, reinforce and possibly expand the MOU and to improve communication between the City and the County.