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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Page 10
There are missed opportunities for roadway maintenance if an area supervisor runs out of materials to do the necessary work.
Related Recommendations (4)
R1
Page 10
Increase the dollar amount allocated to material purchases. (F1, F2)
R2
Page 10
Encourage and develop partnerships with cities, special districts, and other outside agencies. (F1, F3)
R4
Page 10
The County is encouraged to establish the Debt Capacity Ad Hoc Committee, mentioned in the Mid Year Budget report, for the possibility of a future bond issue to improve County facilities and infrastructure. (F1, F2)
R5
Page 10
The County is encouraged to research and acquire funding for economic development in non-urban areas. (F1, F5). HUMBOLDT COUNTY ROADS 1 - 6
F2
Page 10
There is no easy cost effective means to manage roadway maintenance with insufficient materials to do the necessary work.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Page 10
Increase the dollar amount allocated to material purchases. (F1, F2)
R4
Page 10
The County is encouraged to establish the Debt Capacity Ad Hoc Committee, mentioned in the Mid Year Budget report, for the possibility of a future bond issue to improve County facilities and infrastructure. (F1, F2)
F3
Page 10
In order to do the needed road work, it is necessary to retain skilled full time staff.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Page 10
Encourage and develop partnerships with cities, special districts, and other outside agencies. (F1, F3)
F4
Page 10
Roadway area supervisors have discretion to perform necessary roadway work. However, a logical plan of road maintenance and servicing is impossible without the necessary supplies to maintain the County’s roadways. The result can only be a gradual deterioration of the road infrastructure over time.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Page 10
Continue to support the best possible use of limited maintenance funds while ensuring the latitude for decision-making authority for each area supervisor. (F4)
F5
Page 10
Humboldt County rural road expenditures for maintenance appear to be distributed equally in all areas of the County. We were unable to determine specifically if any areas of the county received preferential or substandard roadway maintenance given the limited study size, the variable nature of Humboldt County Roads, and constrained roadway maintenance funding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Page 10
The County is encouraged to research and acquire funding for economic development in non-urban areas. (F1, F5). HUMBOLDT COUNTY ROADS 1 - 6
F6
Page 10
Complaints are handled appropriately, given the Public Works Department’s limited funding.
No recommendations for this finding