Madera County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
Mammoth Orange Fairmead: Waiting for a Train*
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
The MCGJ finds Fairmead is in dire need of assistance to mitigate the water challenges.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The MCGJ recommends that the Board of Supervisors create a work group with the HSRA and FCF to establish timelines, monitor the progress, and report to the Board of Supervisor annually regarding the water system conditions
F2
The MCGJ finds Fairmead is in dire need of assistance to mitigate the sewer challenges.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The MCGJ recommends that the Board of Supervisors create a work group with the City of Chowchilla, FCF, and HSRA to establish timelines, monitor progress, and report to the Board of Supervisors annually regarding the implementation of the sewer system
F3
The MCGJ finds Fairmead is in dire need of assistance to mitigate the road challenges.
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R3
The MCGJ recommends that the Board of Supervisors direct the County of Madera Road Department to submit a plan to the Board of Supervisors addressing the road repairs, including a timeline for completion,
F4
The MCGJ finds that the HSRA has entered into a MOU agreement with the FCF that fails to include any timelines or deadlines for performance.
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R4
The MCGJ recommends that the Madera County Board of Supervisors, the HSRA, and FCF establish timelines and deadlines for each provision included in the MOU agreement
F5
The MCGJ finds that it is uncertain how the HSRA route will impact Fairmead.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The MCGJ recommends that Madera County, FCF, and HSRA determine the exact Fairmead HSRA route and determine the affected properties by October 1, 2024. Required Responses: Pursuant to Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, the MCGJ requests responses as follows; From the following elected county officials : Madera County Board of Supervisors 400 W. 4th Street Madera, CA 93637 City of Chowchilla City Council 130 S. Second St. Chowchilla, CA 93610 Invited Responses: Pursuant to Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, the MCGJ requests responses as follows; From the following elected county officials : Fairmead Community & Friends P.O. Box 517 Chowchilla, CA 93610 City of Chowchilla Public Works 360 N 1st St. Chowchilla, CA 93610 Madera County Public Works 200 W. 4th St. Madera, CA 93637 High-Speed Rail Authority Central California Regional Office 1111 H Street Fresno, CA 93721 Note: This report was prepared using current information available on the websites listed. Reports issued by the Civil Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code Section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Civil Grand Jury. The California State Legislature has stated that it intends the provisions of Penal Code Section 929 prohibiting disclosure of witness identities to encourage full candor in testimony in Grand Jury investigations by protecting the privacy and confidentiality of those who participate in any Civil Grand Jury investigation.
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